Property Comparison Calculator

How to Compare Properties Effectively

Choosing the right property involves balancing multiple factors: price, location, size, amenities, and future potential. This calculator uses a weighted scoring system that lets you prioritize the factors most important to you. By assigning weights to each criterion, you get an objective score that reflects your personal priorities, making the decision process more transparent and data-driven.

Key Comparison Criteria

When comparing properties, consider these essential criteria:

• Price: Total purchase price and affordability relative to your budget
• Size: Total area in square meters or square feet
• Price per unit: Price per square meter for fair comparison
• Location: Proximity to work, schools, transportation, and amenities
• Bedrooms/Bathrooms: Number of rooms matching your needs
• Parking: Number of parking spaces available
• Age/Condition: Newer properties may need less maintenance
• Amenities: Pool, gym, security, and other facilities
• Monthly fees: HOA or maintenance fees

Understanding Weighted Scoring

Weighted scoring assigns importance to each criterion based on your priorities:

• Weights sum to 100%: All weights must add up to 100%
• Higher weight = more important: A 30% weight means that criterion matters more than one with 10%
• Normalize scores: Each criterion is scored 0-100, then weighted
• Final score: Sum of (score × weight) for all criteria
• Example: If price has 30% weight and scores 80/100, contribution = 80 × 0.30 = 24 points

Common Weighting Strategies

Different buyers prioritize different factors:

• Budget-focused: Higher weight on price (30-40%), moderate on size (20%)
• Family-focused: Higher weight on bedrooms (25%), location (25%)
• Investment-focused: Higher weight on location (30%), price per unit (25%)
• Luxury-focused: Higher weight on amenities (30%), size (25%)
• Commuter-focused: Higher weight on location (35%), parking (20%)

Using This Calculator

Follow these steps to compare properties:

• Step 1: Add properties you're considering with all details
• Step 2: Go to "Scoring Weights" tab and adjust weights to match your priorities
• Step 3: Switch to "Results" tab to see the comparison
• Step 4: Review the radar chart for multi-criteria visualization
• Step 5: Check the detailed table for specific comparisons
• Step 6: Use the recommended property as your starting point