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Do high-transaction-volume properties perform better?

A reproducible framework separating liquidity correlation from causation.

Published 17 October 2022

Updated September 2026. Transaction volume may improve price discovery and liquidity, but correlation does not prove that volume causes better returns.

A reproducible volume-performance study

  1. Define the project universe, dates and minimum volume threshold.
  2. Control for project size, age, tenure, unit mix and location.
  3. Measure liquidity, price dispersion, holding periods and realised outcomes.
  4. Compare high- and low-volume groups across multiple market cycles.
  5. Test whether conclusions survive alternative thresholds and exclusions.

High activity can reflect popularity, project size, turnover or distress. Use current matched evidence and avoid treating volume alone as a future-performance signal. Request a project-specific analysis.