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<\/p>\nAnyone looking to buy a property in Mallorca will quickly come across different specifications regarding property size and, accordingly, varying square meter prices. This is not because real estate agents provide incorrect information, but because property management systems often transfer different data through interfaces than property portals require for manual entry. As a result, discrepancies frequently appear in listings, which is why it is always advisable to read the description carefully or ask the agent directly.<\/p>\n
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Unlike in Germany, the specification of the \u201cbuilt area\u201d is very common in Spain, which often leads to misunderstandings. In this article, we explain the different types of property areas and what they mean for buyers and investors.<\/p>\n
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The Most Important Property Area Terms in Spain<\/p>\n
Superficie construida \u2013 Built Area<\/strong><\/p>\n The \u201cbuilt area\u201d (superficie construida) is the most commonly used size reference in Spanish property listings. It generally includes: This figure is usually significantly larger than the actual living area. When calculating the price per square meter, it can make a property appear more affordable than it actually is.<\/p>\n The \u201csuperficie \u00fatil\u201d most closely corresponds to the German concept of living space. It includes: In practice, the usable area is typically around 15\u201330% smaller than the built area, depending on the construction style.<\/p>\n The \u201csuperficie habitable\u201d is largely similar to the usable area (\u201csuperficie \u00fatil\u201d), although in some contexts it is interpreted more narrowly. It includes: This figure provides a more realistic impression of the actual livable space and is particularly important for mortgage-related property valuations.<\/p>\n For apartments in residential complexes, listings may additionally specify the \u201cbuilt area including communal elements.\u201d This includes: This figure is the least meaningful when trying to understand the actual living quality or real square meter price of a property.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Which Area Counts for the Price per Square Meter?<\/strong><\/p>\n In Spain \u2013 and therefore also in Mallorca \u2013 it is common practice to calculate the square meter price based on the \u201cbuilt area.\u201d This can create several pitfalls for foreign buyers: <\/p>\n How Are Properties Measured in Spain?<\/strong><\/p>\n There is no single legally mandatory method for measuring property areas in Spain. The figures often vary between: <\/p>\n CONCLUSION \u2013 Transparency Is Everything<\/strong><\/p>\n In Spain \u2013 and especially in Mallorca \u2013 the term \u201cprice per square meter\u201d is not standardized unless further clarified. Buyers should therefore not rely solely on property listings but should specifically ask which type of area measurement forms the basis of the calculation. Only then can the true value of a property be realistically assessed.<\/p>\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Wer auf Mallorca eine Immobilie kaufen m\u00f6chte, wird schnell mit unterschiedlichen Angaben zur Gr\u00f6\u00dfe einer Immobilie und entsprechend variierenden Quadratmeterpreisen konfrontiert. Dies liegt nicht daran, dass Makler falsche Angaben machen, sondern dass die Makler-Programme \u00fcber die Schnittstelle andere Daten \u00fcbertragen, als Portale bei h\u00e4ndischer Eingabe fordern. So entstehen oft entsprechende Abweichungen in den Anzeigen und […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":6683,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[159],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7587","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wissenswertes"],"yoast_head":"\n
\n- The entire footprint of the property including exterior walls
\n- Interior walls
\n- In many cases also covered terraces, balconies, and garages (if directly connected to the house)<\/p>\n
\nSuperficie \u00fatil \u2013 Usable Area \/ Living Area<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n- All actually usable interior spaces of the property
\n- No exterior or interior walls
\n- No terraces or communal areas (unless enclosed and part of the apartment)<\/p>\n
\nSuperficie habitable \u2013 Habitable Area\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n- All living rooms and habitable areas of the property
\n- No areas with low ceiling height, storage rooms, terraces, or garages
\n- No wall thicknesses or built-in wardrobes<\/p>\n
\nSuperficie construida con elementos comunes \u2013 Built Area Including Communal Areas<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n- The private built area of the property
\n- A proportional share of communal areas (staircases, hallways, pool areas, etc.)<\/p>\n
\n- A property advertised with 150 m\u00b2 built area may in reality only offer 100\u2013120 m\u00b2 of actual living space.
\n- As a result, the price per square meter may appear lower than it would when calculated based on the true usable living area.<\/p>\n
\n- Cadastre Office (Catastro) \u2013 provides official measurements, often relatively generous
\n- Land Registry (Registro de la Propiedad) \u2013 contains legally relevant data but is usually less detailed
\n- Architectural plans \/ new-build documentation \u2013 generally the most accurate and reliable source
\n- Actual property survey \u2013 especially recommended for older properties<\/p>\n