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Time series

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A sequence of data points recorded over time, such as monthly prices or quarterly absorption; the basis for trend, seasonality, and cycle analysis.

Related terms

  • Transacted price

    The price at which a deal actually closes; the benchmark analysts seek but often cannot observe.

  • Triangulation

    Confirming a finding with multiple independent sources to compensate for weak data.

  • Absorption

    The rate at which available units are sold or leased over a period; central to phasing and pricing.

  • Absorption rate

    The pace at which available units are sold or leased over a period; it drives phasing decisions and reveals whether a pipeline is oversupplying a submarket.

  • Asking price

    The advertised price of a property, which in many markets differs materially from the transacted price.

  • Benchmarking

    Comparing an asset or scheme against a defined set of competitors on price, quality, and terms.

  • Catchment

    The geographic area from which a retail or service asset draws its customers.

  • Comparable (comp)

    A similar transaction or asset used as a reference point, always requiring adjustment for differences.