Define the reader’s decision
Start with the decision you need to make and the evidence that could change it. A clear question keeps unrelated facts out and makes important gaps easier to see.
Use the strongest available source
- Competent authority or official government service: current requirements, processes and issued facts.
- Primary entity source: project or organisation facts, labelled by source.
- Official dataset: defined market evidence with period and filters.
- Reliable secondary source: context or analysis, not a replacement for the underlying evidence.
Define geography, asset, stage and period
Market work identifies the area, property type, development stage, data period and evidence type. Registered transactions, advertised listings and developer releases are not mixed without explanation. Changes in transaction mix are considered before interpreting an average.
Label fact, interpretation, scenario and unknown
| Label | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Fact | Directly supported by the cited source. |
| Interpretation | Reasoned explanation of what the evidence may mean. |
| Scenario | Conditional outcome based on visible assumptions. |
| Unknown | Missing evidence or unresolved authority dependency. |
Record when changeable information was reviewed
Authority services, school data, project facts and market evidence receive a reviewed or publication date. Dated analysis identifies the underlying data period. A future review does not mean the information remains valid until that date; the official source should be checked immediately before action.
Explain what the evidence cannot establish
Research states material exclusions, incomplete data and alternative interpretations. It does not convert a trend into a guaranteed forecast, a service description into eligibility confirmation or a company setup overview into formal advice.
Trace important claims to their source
For a material changeable claim, note the responsible authority, source title, evidence date and the page where the claim appears. A new reviewed date should mean that the underlying source and link were checked again.
Important claims are linked near the statement where practical. The final source list is a reference directory, while important claims should link to the evidence that supports them.
Primary reference sources
Requirements and service channels can change. Check the linked official sources and confirm the route before acting.
