Understanding UDS in Real Estate: How It's Calculated & Why It Matters?
UDS full form is Undivided Share of Land. It refers to the partial land ownership on which the apartment or building is built. Because it is not possible to divide the share of land physically, it is allotted to all the residents in percentage.
Understanding UDS is really important as it affects various things, such as voting in society and the value of the property. A higher UDS gives you more influence in decisions about shared spaces, amenities, and maintenance, affecting property value.
Let's explore UDS in a more elaborated manner…
What is UDS in flats with examples?
UDS in flats refers to the land on which the apartment is built, and the share you own is called UDS. For example, if there is an apartment with 10,000 square feet of land and the total built-up area is 30,000 square feet, the land is shared according to the size of the apartment units.
Remember, only the land size is shared as a percentage, not the entire apartment’s area.
Let’s understand it with a calculation…
How do you calculate UDS for flats?
• Total Built-up Area of All Apartments: 30,000 sq. ft.
• Total Land Area: 10,000 sq. ft.
• Your Apartment’s Area: 2,200 sq. ft.
UDS calculation formula
UDS = (Area of your unit / Total area of all units) × Total land area
Now, plug in the values:
UDS = (2,200 sq. ft. / 30,000 sq. ft.) × 10,000 sq. ft.
UDS = (0.0733) × 10,000 sq. ft.
UDS = 733.33 sq. ft.
Land share allotted to you
Your Undivided Share of Land (UDS) is 733.33 sq. ft.. This is your share of the total land area the building is built on. Now the larger the share is, the more value you will get in voting and decision of the apartment.
What is a good UDS percentage?
There is no specific method to calculate good UDS percentage. But you should always aim to get the biggest available sized in the apartment if you want higher share in UDS.
For example
• Your Apartment’s Area: 5,000 sq. ft.
• Total Built-up Area of All Apartments: 30,000 sq. ft.
• Total Land Area: 10,000 sq. ft.
Plugging in the values:
UDS = (5,000 sq. ft. / 30,000 sq. ft.) × 10,000 sq. ft.
UDS = (0.1667) × 10,000 sq. ft.
UDS = 1,667 sq. ft.
Result
For a 5,000 sq. ft. apartment, the UDS is 1,667 sq. ft..
This means your share of the land under the building is 1,667 square feet. The larger the apartment, the higher the UDS, reflecting a greater share of the common land and in decisions.
In conclusion, UDS (Undivided Share of Land) represents the portion of land you own in an apartment complex. It is calculated based on your apartment’s size relative to the total built-up area. A larger apartment generally gives you a higher UDS, offering more influence in decisions and value.
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