For the market study used information such as the geographical area, the nature of the property, the type of the property, its condition, its area, and the state of the market are taken into account.

Criteria for market study

The criteria and methods used for market study are not very clear. The factors that generally influence the value of a property are:

• The location (including the floor, the view, solar orientation and accessibility)       
• The land
• The typology and layout of the property
• The quality of construction
• The finishes and equipment available
• The date of construction
• The state of conservation
• The market (demand and supply)
• The parking, pool, elevator, green spaces

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