Reviewed September 2026. Marketing floor plans are orientation aids, not substitutes for approved drawings, title records, measurement or professional advice.
Read the drawing in layers
- Start with orientation, entrances, windows and circulation.
- Check the stated scale, dimensions and whether areas are approximate.
- Distinguish strata area from internal usable space, voids, balconies, PES and roof terraces.
- Identify structural elements, service risers and wet areas without assuming that a wall can be altered.
- Test furniture, storage, privacy, ventilation and everyday movement against actual measurements.
Symbols and conventions vary. Confirm buildability, structural changes, fire safety and renovation feasibility using official records and qualified professionals. A diagram alone does not prove usable area or approval.