Why is there still a public area?

Why is there still a public area?

In recent years, the issue of public pool area has once again become the focus of heated public discussion. Many home buyers are confused and dissatisfied with the existence of shared areas, thinking it is a "hidden charge." This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days, deeply explore the origin, current situation and controversial points of the public stall area, and present relevant content in the form of structured data.

1. The origin and definition of shared area

The common area, as the name suggests, refers to the portion of the common area of ​​the entire building that is allocated to each owner. These public areas include elevator shafts, stairwells, corridors, lobbies, etc. The concept of shared area first originated in Hong Kong and was later introduced to the mainland real estate market.

2. Current situation of public pool area

According to recent hot discussions, shared areas are common in the mainland real estate market, and the proportion is relatively high. The following are statistics on public stall areas in some cities:

3. Controversies over the area of ​​public pools

The existence of public pool area has caused widespread controversy, mainly focusing on the following aspects:

1. Lack of transparency

Many home buyers reported that the developers did not clearly inform them of the specific ratio and calculation method of the shared area during the sales process, resulting in the fact that the actual usable area was significantly reduced after purchasing the home.

2. The share ratio is too high

The share ratio of some properties is even as high as 30%-40%, which means that buyers spend a lot of money to buy a house, but the actual usable area is greatly reduced.

3. Repeat charges

Some consumers question that the shared area is not only included in the house price, but may also be included in subsequent expenses such as property fees and heating fees, resulting in "duplicate charges."

4. Public attitude towards public stall area

According to a recent online survey, the public’s attitude towards public pool area is as follows:

5. Expert opinions and suggestions

In response to the controversy over the pool area, experts have put forward the following suggestions:

1. Improve transparency

Developers should clearly disclose the specific ratio and calculation method of the shared area during the sales process to ensure the buyers' right to know.

2. Standardize the proportion of public sharing

Relevant departments should introduce policies to control the upper limit of the proportion of shared pools to prevent excessively high shared areas from harming the interests of home buyers.

3. Explore the cancellation of public stalls

With reference to international experience, we will gradually explore the elimination of shared areas and price them based on the actual area used, in line with international standards.

6. Conclusion

The issue of shared area involves the vital interests of home buyers and is also an important issue in the standardization of the real estate market. In the future, with the improvement of policies and market adjustments, the dispute over the shared area is expected to be resolved more reasonably. Home buyers should also be vigilant and fully understand the relevant information about the shared area before purchasing a home to avoid falling into the "area trap".