Compare residential and commercial leasing on their own terms
Residential and commercial leasing should be examined on their own terms. An observation about one tenant group does not establish the behaviour of another.
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Residential and commercial leasing should be examined on their own terms. An observation about one tenant group does not establish the behaviour of another.
Keep the evidence separate
Compare like property types, locations and periods. Identify whether the source describes asking rents, renewals or new contracts. Avoid using one segment's figure to explain an unrelated office or retail offer.
Assess the actual occupier
For commercial premises, examine the business use, specification and total occupancy cost. For a home, examine the relevant residential comparison. A broader market view is useful only when it retains these distinctions.