{"id":26119,"date":"2025-09-13T15:37:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T13:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alpimmorama.com\/?p=26119"},"modified":"2026-06-01T08:33:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T06:33:53","slug":"%f0%9f%8f%a0-property-surfaces-simply-understand-to-buy-or-sell-more-effectively","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alpimmorama.com\/en\/%f0%9f%8f%a0-surfaces-immobilieres-comprendre-simplement-pour-mieux-acheter-ou-vendre\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udccf Real estate surface areas: understanding the differences for better selling or buying"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"26119\" class=\"elementor elementor-26119\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-74096a4d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"74096a4d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-34c6adc3\" data-id=\"34c6adc3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50794cfe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50794cfe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When you visit or sell a property, a number of figures are displayed: <b>surface habitable, surface loi Carrez, surface utile, surface de plancher<\/b>... These concepts may seem vague, but they each have their own meaning. <b>very specific role<\/b>. Let's take a closer look to avoid any confusion when planning your property.<\/p>\n<p><span>\ud83d\udecb\ufe0f<\/span><b> Living space: your daily life in square metres<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span>\u2705<\/span><b> Technical definition (article R<\/b><b><i>111-2<\/i><\/b><b> of the Code de la construction et de l'habitation) :<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The living area is defined by the<b>article R.111-2 of the French Construction and Housing Code<\/b>.<br>It corresponds to the <b>built floor area<\/b>after deduction :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>surfaces occupied by walls, partitions, steps and stairwells, service ducts, door and window openings,<\/li>\n<li>and floor areas for which the <b>ceiling height is less than 1.80 m<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In short, it measures <b>the space that can actually be used for living<\/b>excluding annexes (cellar, garage, balcony, terrace, unconverted attic space, etc.).<br><span>\u27a1\ufe0f<\/span> It is used, for example, to calculate the surface area of social housing, to calculate certain taxes, or to check compliance with regulatory minimum standards for habitability.<\/p>\n<p>The living area is the sum of the floor areas <b>rooms for residential use<\/b>after <b>deduction<\/b> :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>of surface area occupied by <b>walls<\/b>, <b>partitions<\/b>, <b>steps and stairwells<\/b>,<\/li>\n<li>from <b>ducts<\/b>, <b>door and window frames<\/b>,<\/li>\n<li>surfaces whose <b>ceiling height is less than 1.80 m<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>\u274c<\/span><b> Not included:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Cellars<\/b>, <b>basements<\/b>, <b>garages<\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Balconies<\/b>, <b>terraces<\/b>, <b>verandas<\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Unconverted attic<\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Usefulness:<\/b> this surface is mandatory in all <b>lease contract<\/b> empty or furnished (excluding second homes).<\/p>\n<p><span>\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f<\/span><b> Carrez Law surface area: for co-owned properties<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span>\u2705<\/span><b> Definition (Act no. 96-1107 of 18 December 1996) :<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The private surface area of a co-ownership lot, known as the <i>Carrez law<\/i>This includes all the floor areas of enclosed and covered premises, <b>after deduction<\/b> :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>from <b>walls<\/b>, <b>partitions<\/b>, <b>markets<\/b>, <b>stairs<\/b>, <b>ducts<\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<li>from <b>door and window frames<\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<li>areas with a ceiling height &lt; 1.80 m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>\u274c<\/span><b> Excludes :<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>parts under <b>8 m\u00b2<\/b> (unless adjoining a main room),<\/li>\n<li>cellars, garages, car parks, unfinished attics, balconies and terraces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Usefulness:<\/b> must be mentioned in the <b>the deed of sale<\/b> of a co-owned property. In the event of an error &gt; 5 %, the purchaser may request a <b>price reduction<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><span>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f<\/span><b> Useful surface area: a broader view of potential<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span>\u2705<\/span><b> Definition (referenced in HLM standards and town planning):<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Useful area = <b>living area<\/b> + <b>50 % of ancillary surfaces<\/b> (loggias, balconies, cellars, converted attics accessible from the inside).<\/p>\n<p><span>\ud83d\udccc<\/span><b> This area is not regulated but is often used:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>in new developments (particularly low-cost housing),<\/li>\n<li>for estimates of value or <b>renovation plans<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Tip:<\/b> it gives a more complete picture of the usable space of a property.<\/p>\n<p><span>\ud83d\udcc4<\/span><b> Floor area: for building permits<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span>\u2705<\/span><b> Definition (article R<\/b><b><i>111-22<\/i><\/b><b> of the Town Planning Code):<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The floor area corresponds to the <b>sum of enclosed and covered areas<\/b>calculated on the basis of <b>inner surface of facades<\/b>, <b>outside<\/b> :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>exterior walls,<\/li>\n<li>Unconvertible attic space,<\/li>\n<li>car parks, undevelopable cellars, plant rooms, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>\ud83c\udfaf<\/span><b> It is used for :<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>determine whether a <b>planning permission<\/b> is required,<\/li>\n<li>calculate <b>development rights<\/b> in areas subject to a building footprint or density defined by the PLU<\/li>\n<li>assess the <b>development tax<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Important information:<\/b> not to be confused with the living area. It is often <b>higher<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><span>\ud83e\udd14<\/span><b> Why are these differences crucial?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>\ud83d\udcc9<\/span> A <b>overestimated surface<\/b> can lead to <b>legal dispute<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li><span>\ud83c\udfe2<\/span> In co-ownership, an error in the Carrez surface area can <b>invalidate<\/b> a sale.<\/li>\n<li><span>\ud83e\uddfe<\/span> When renting, failure to state the floor area can invalidate the lease. <b>lease agreement<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li><span>\ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f<\/span> In construction, an error in floor area can <b>block planning permission<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>\u2705<\/span><b> Quick summary of surface areas<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">\n<p><b>Type of surface<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">\n<p><b>Mandatory for<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">\n<p><b>What's included?<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">\n<p><b>Excludes what?<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">\n<p><b>Habitable<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">\n<p>Rental<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">\n<p>Living areas &gt; 1.80 m<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">\n<p>Annexes, walls, stairs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">\n<p><b>Carrez law<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">\n<p>Joint property sales<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">\n<p>Enclosed premises &gt; 1.80 m<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">\n<p>Rooms &lt; 8 m\u00b2, annexes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">\n<p><b>Useful<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">\n<p>Estimate<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">\n<p>Habitable + 50 % of annexes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">\n<p>-<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\">\n<p><b>Floor<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">\n<p>Planning permission<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">\n<p>All covered enclosed areas (excluding walls)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\">\n<p>Exterior walls, car parks, etc.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Now that you've mastered these different surfaces, <strong>you have all the keys you need to move forward with confidence<\/strong> ! Whether you're buying, selling or renting, this knowledge will enable you to talk to professionals on an equal footing and make the best decisions.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Remember the essentials<\/strong> Each surface has its own purpose, and knowing them gives you transparency and peace of mind. No need to worry about unpleasant surprises!<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/p><p>\ud83c\udfe1 Your property project is a great adventure. With these clear guidelines, you can now live it to the full, with complete peace of mind. <strong>We wish you a safe journey to your future home!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quand on visite ou vend un logement, plusieurs chiffres s\u2019affichent : surface habitable, surface loi Carrez, surface utile, surface de plancher\u2026 Ces notions peuvent sembler floues, mais elles ont chacune un r\u00f4le bien pr\u00e9cis. Faisons le point pour \u00e9viter toute confusion lors de votre projet immobilier. \ud83d\udecb\ufe0f Surface habitable : votre quotidien en m\u00e8tres carr\u00e9s 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