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Living area

The living area is the floor area of the rooms in a home that can actually be lived in, measured inside the walls.

It normally excludes cellars, garages, unconverted attics, balconies and terraces, as well as parts with low ceiling height. Outdoor areas and annexes are stated separately, as they do not have the same value per square metre.

Measuring methods can vary from one document to another: if in doubt, ask for the room-by-room calculation.

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