Recent content by lila.drew

Tenant turnover deserves its own scenario, not just a percentage hidden inside maintenance. A change of tenant can combine vacancy, cleaning, repairs, management work and rent uncertainty. I would model a stable year and a turnover year for each market. That may explain whether Rio’s lower...

I would build a short comparison sheet for your own decision: completed price, completion date, condition, plot differences and any obvious location disadvantage. It is not about persuading the appraiser; it is about deciding whether paying above those sales is a conscious premium or bidding...

Seller motivation is the missing fact. If you need a completed sale within a defined timeline, protecting early attention probably outweighs leaving generous negotiating room. If timing is flexible, Fatima’s controlled test can make sense. For the Brazil side, ask a qualified local adviser to...

Fifty-seven days alone is too little to call a shift, particularly if neighbourhood boundaries and property condition vary within such a small group. I would first separate genuine completed sales from withdrawals, then compare new-listing volume with the same period. Also note whether...

Be strict about what counts as the same neighbourhood. In Rio, two studios described under the same broad area can have quite different accessibility and buyer appeal. I’d make a small comparison table covering exact location, condition, financing accessibility, original asking price, reductions...