Few transactions in the area: why statistics are becoming less stable

How to carefully read percentages where the market is represented by a small number of objects.

Impact of one operation

With a small sample, each trade has a greater impact on the average. The sale of a large villa or an unusual apartment can change the outcome of the month without a massive price movement. It is useful to look not only at the percentage, but also at the number of observations.

Observation period

A longer period may provide more data, but confounds different market conditions. Compare several periods and make sure that the composition of objects remains similar. The lack of a deal in a short period of time also does not mean zero interest in the area.

Valuation of specific housing

When there are few direct analogues, the differences between available objects need to be more carefully described. Don't turn a rough estimate into an exact number without a range or explanation. The quality of the data, the terms of the offer and the individual characteristics of the property are useful for the decision.