I partly disagree with holding back the headline entirely. Asking data can still show direction when completed-sale information is sparse, provided the same method is used each month and the limitation is prominent. The bigger problem is property-type mix: small retail units and higher-priced...
The apparent simplicity of student housing depends heavily on how the common areas are funded. A modest service charge can be misleading if reserves are weak and owners later face additional contributions. Also budget for frequent tenant turnover, cleaning, minor damage and repeated marketing...