Home sales and rents answer different questions
Sales and rents answer different questions about a property market. A high sales total does not establish the income a particular owner can receive.
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Sales and rents answer different questions about a property market. A high sales total does not establish the income a particular owner can receive.
Keep the evidence comparable
Identify the period, property segment and transaction measure behind each series. Distinguish asking rent from documented lease terms and aggregate sales from comparable unit prices.
Assess the operating case
Review the candidate's costs, condition, intended occupier and realistic alternatives. Test a less favourable rental outcome. A useful comparison should explain the relationship between purchase price and income without treating separate headlines as a guaranteed return.
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