Balcony Included in Sq Footage?

mwalsh7

Hi

I would like to enquire if any knows whether or not a builder is allow include the square footage of a balcony when advertising a new property for sale??

Many Thanks,

mwalsh7

archtech

strictly not as it is not "habitable" space, but you should read the small print associated with the property or complain to the advertising authority if applicable.

sydthebeat

mwalsh7 wrote: »

Hi

I would like to enquire if any knows whether or not a builder is allow include the square footage of a balcony when advertising a new property for sale??

Many Thanks,

mwalsh7

What is 'Misleading Advertising'?


Misleading advertising means advertising that deceives or is likely to deceive anyone that sees it. Misleading advertising may affect consumers’ choices regarding what they buy. It’s worth bearing in mind, that it may be an offence for a trader to advertise good or services if it is likely to mislead and therefore cause loss, damage or injury to the public. The following are examples of how advertisements can be misleading:

• Claims made about the characteristics of goods and services contain a false statement of fact. (Example: A product weighs 900g instead of 1 Kg)
• The price or manner in which the price is calculated, is misrepresented. (Example: Goods are not offered at sale prices, but advertised as such)
• The conditions of supply of the goods or service differs to that advertised. (Example: 'free delivery' actually involves a fee or charge)
• The attributes of the advertiser, (the advertiser's identity, assets etc.) were untrue. (Example: 'an Irish based company' turns out to be based abroad)

It could be argued that the advert breaks advertising law, if its claimed that the balcony floor are a is part of the apartment floor area....

but caveat emptor...