Areas & planning
GFA / BUA
GFA and BUA measure a property's built area, with BUA (built-up area) covering the total constructed space including walls and shared allowances.
Built-Up Area (BUA) refers to the total constructed floor area of a unit, typically including internal walls and a share of common elements, while Gross Floor Area (GFA) is a planning measure of total floor space used to assess a plot's permitted development. Buyers should distinguish BUA from net or usable/carpet area, which is the actual internal living space and is usually smaller. Because definitions can vary between developers, confirm exactly what a quoted area figure includes before comparing prices per square foot.
Related terms
- Price per Square Foot — Price per square foot is a property's price divided by its area, used to compare value across units of different sizes.
- Master Community — A master community is a large planned development with shared infrastructure and amenities governed by a single set of community rules.
- Comparable (Comp) — A comparable is a similar, recently transacted property used as an evidence point to estimate another property's market value.