India - Housing Condition Survey, July 2008- June 2009, NSS 65th Round

If the sample household did not carry out the construction itself but acquired the residential units during the last 365 days, total expenditure for that residential unit will be considered here. It may be noted that only the first-hand purchase of the residential units are to be considered. If the cost of the land is paid separately, then the amount paid for the land will not be considered for recording the total expenditure. But if it cannot be separated, the total would include the cost of the land. It may be noted that, if some amount is due to be paid but the residential unit has been acquired during the last 365 days, the amount paid and the amount payable will be added up and entered in this item. If the sample household acquired residential units by ways other than purchase during the reference period, say acquired free from non-household entities, the market value of the residential unit will be considered for making entry in item 30.