Insights

Do more facilities and fewer neighbours improve a condo?

A current framework for facilities, density, maintenance costs, evidence and liveability.

Published 27 July 2021

Updated September 2026. The original launch-era project comparison is obsolete and should not be used as current investment evidence.

How to compare facilities and density today

  1. Verify site area, unit count and the basis of any facilities-space percentage.
  2. Inspect usable facilities rather than relying on the number of amenities.
  3. Compare resident density, lift cores, circulation and peak-hour use.
  4. Review maintenance fees and the long-term cost of extensive facilities.
  5. Use current matched transactions, rental evidence and competing projects.
  6. Separate project-specific performance from wider market movement.
  7. Assess layout, condition, tenure and exit audience at the exact unit level.

More facilities or fewer neighbours can improve liveability, but neither attribute guarantees stronger returns. Current transaction evidence and property-specific fit remain essential.