Unit Size (Net vs. Gross)
Unit size measurement distinguishes between gross area including structural elements and net usable area representing actual living space, critical for accurate pricing, yield calculations, and market comparisons.
| Measurement Types | Definition |
| Built-up area (BUA) | Total area including walls, recorded on title deed |
| Carpet area | Actual usable floor space |
| Balcony area | External spaces, sometimes excluded |
| Common area | Proportional share in building |
| Dubai Standard | Practice |
| Title deed records | Built-up area (BUA) |
| Marketing | Usually BUA, verify in contract |
| Marketing | Calculated on BUA |
| Comparison | Use BUA for consistency |
| Variance Implications | Impact |
| Price per sq ft | Higher on net vs gross basis |
| SPA allowance | Plus or minus 5% standard |
| Actual vs advertised | Verify measurements independently |
| International | Standards differ by market |
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