Sobha Amara saleable area & Vaastu-compliant layouts explained

Sobha Amara lists its homes by saleable area, also called super built-up area (SBA). Sizes run from 1,150 sq. ft. to 3,000 sq. ft. SBA covers your home plus a share of lobbies, lifts and the clubhouse. Your usable space, called carpet area under RERA, is smaller and will appear in the RERA filing. SOBHA has not yet shared a Vaastu statement, so check each unit's facing in the launch plans.

Both topics confuse many buyers, especially in a project that has not launched yet. This guide explains both in simple terms, so you know exactly what to ask the sales team.

*Indicative pricing, subject to change and developer confirmation.

Most developers price a home on its saleable area, which is the same as super built-up area. It adds up three parts of the space you pay for.

• Your carpet area, which is the usable floor space inside your home.
• The thickness of your external walls, plus balconies and other areas tied to your unit.
• A share of common spaces such as lobbies, corridors, lift shafts, staircases and the clubhouse.

In a G+56 tower with big shared spaces, the common share can be a large part of SBA. That is why two homes with the same SBA in different projects can feel quite different inside.

Under the RERA Act, carpet area means the space you can actually use inside your home. It covers the space inside your walls, including internal partition walls. It leaves out external walls, service shafts, exclusive balconies and open terraces.

Developers must state the carpet area in the RERA filing and the sale agreement. RERA registration is still in progress, so check your unit's carpet area once it appears.

The difference between SBA and carpet area is often called "loading". Here is a simple example to show how loading changes your usable space. These figures are only an illustration, not Sobha Amara's actual numbers.

Ask the sales team for the exact carpet area of each unit at launch. Then compare homes by price per sq. ft. of carpet area for a fairer view.

Many buyers in the city want a Vaastu-friendly home, mainly for the main door, kitchen and main bedroom. In a tower block with 816 homes, each unit will face a different way. So Vaastu depends on the unit you choose, not just on the project.

The developer has not yet shared a Vaastu statement or a unit-wise facing chart. Once the launch floor plans come out, you can use the guide below to check each unit.

These tips come from long-held Vaastu practice that many families still follow today. Vaastu experts may read them in slightly different ways, so ask your own advisor if it matters.

Follow these steps when you visit the sales office or review the floor plans online.

• Ask for the facing of each unit you shortlist, and note the direction of the main door.
• Check where the kitchen, master bedroom and bathrooms sit on the floor plan.
• Compare units on the same floor, since mirror-image layouts can change the facing.
• Ask whether east or north facing units carry a premium in the cost sheet.
• Book quickly once you find the right unit, since Vaastu-friendly units often sell first.

Knowing the carpet area helps you compare value across projects, not just across sizes. Knowing the facing helps you avoid costly changes after you move in. Together, these checks help you choose the right unit at Sobha Amara with confidence.

Sobha Amara sits at Kismatpur, right off NH-163 (Chevella Road), about 4 km from the Financial District. You can request the floor plan set and cost sheet through the official Sobha Amara website.