Available infrastructure and the surroundings strongly influence value. Areas well served by urban services and amenities tend to command higher prices.
Urban infrastructure
- Road system — paving, street lighting, sidewalks.
- Water — public network or artesian well.
- Sewage — collection network or septic tank.
- Electricity — distribution network and capacity.
- Telecom — fiber optics, broadband, mobile coverage.
- Waste collection — frequency and regularity.
Area characteristics and points of interest
The analysis covers zoning (master plan), the neighborhood's vocation, population density and noise levels, plus proximity to schools, hospitals and clinics, retail, leisure areas, public transit and access to expressways.
Adds value
- Quality infrastructure nearby
- New works and urban expansion
- Good mobility and access
Detracts value
- Risk of flooding
- Environmental and conservation restrictions
- Decay or pollution in the area