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Dreaming Of A Bigger Home In Ghaziabad? Govt Will Combine 2 Flats To Make One
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As per the proposed plan, the wall between two adjoining flats will be removed to create a bigger dining or living space, provided the wall is not load-bearing
Over the past few years, government housing projects have seen slower sales compared to private developers. (Representational Image)
In a move aimed at boosting sales and meeting changing buyer preferences, the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is planning to convert its long-vacant small flats into larger homes by merging two units into one. The decision marks a shift from its earlier policy of selling EWS and smaller category flats that have remained unsold for years across several projects.
Officials say the authority will combine two adjacent flats to create a more spacious unit, offering homebuyers a larger living area at a comparatively lower price. The move is expected to increase demand while also helping GDA clear its unsold inventory.
Over the past few years, government housing projects have seen slower sales compared to private developers, particularly in the smaller flat segments. In GDA schemes such as Madhuban Bapudham and Indraprastha, more than 1,600 flats are currently lying vacant.
Recognising the growing preference for larger homes, the authority has opted for a technical redesign. As per the proposed plan, the wall between two adjoining flats will be removed to create a bigger dining or living space, provided the wall is not load-bearing.
The merged unit will have two kitchens, with one to be retained as the primary cooking space and the other converted into a utility room, pantry, or store area. Officials also indicated that the second kitchen could be adapted as a breakfast counter or ‘wet kitchen’ in line with modern housing trends.
In another first, GDA has decided to bring private agents and professional property dealers into the sales process. Authorised agents who help sell the vacant flats will receive a 1% commission on the total sale value. GDA Vice-Chairman Nand Kishore Kalal said government orders for the plan have been issued and implementation will begin once the board grants formal approval.
Real estate experts say the authority’s decision reflects a broader shift in the housing market after the COVID-19 pandemic. CREDAI National Secretary Gaurav Gupta noted that homebuyers now prefer larger configurations, such as 3BHK units and above, instead of smaller 2BHK flats. Several private developers have already altered their layouts to match this trend, and GDA’s new strategy is seen as an effort to revive demand and monetise its idle housing stock.
Ghaziabad, India, India
February 10, 2026, 18:35 IST
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