Applicants in Queue

The number of individuals registered in the housing queue at a given point in time.

Applicants in Queue measures how many individuals are registered in the housing queue at a given point in time. The metric includes all active applicants, whether they have expressed interest in a specific unit or only maintain general preferences. It therefore reflects overall demand pressure on the portfolio.

How is it calculated?

Number of registered individuals in the housing queue at the measurement date

Why is it important to follow?

This metric is key for understanding housing demand and portfolio attractiveness. A high number of applicants in queue may indicate strong demand and high competition for available units, while a low number may suggest weaker demand or increased supply. By tracking this metric over time, property companies can analyze market dynamics, adjust leasing strategies, and support decisions on new developments and portfolio management.

Definition

Metric

Applicants in Queue

The number of individuals registered in the housing queue at a given point in time.

Number of registered individuals in the housing queue at the measurement date

Example of data source

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Average Queue Points for Expressions of Interest

Average Queue Points for Expressions of Interest shows how many queue points a typical interested applicant has for a specific type of unit, such as "3-bedroom apartment" or "student housing in area X." The metric is calculated across all active expressions of interest in the housing queue and reflects the queue time required to be competitive for a given unit type. This provides a picture of how tough competition is within different segments of the portfolio.

Queue Position for Lease Agreements

Queue Position for Lease Agreements shows the tenant’s position in the housing queue when a lease was allocated. The metric is based on the queue’s prioritization rules and reflects how far up in the queue the tenant was at the time of signing. This makes it possible to analyze how waiting time translates into actual lease allocations.

Expressions of Interest

Expressions of Interest represent how many people in the housing queue have registered interest in a specific type of unit, such as “3-bedroom apartment” or “student housing in area X.” The metric is not tied to specific listings but instead reflects demand patterns and tenant preferences across the queue. This provides insight into which unit types are most sought after and where demand is strongest.

Queue points for lease

The KPI shows the average number of purchase points that a person or an interested party must have in a housing queue to be allocated a rental property during a specified time period. By measuring the average number of purchase points required, one can assess the competitive situation and the requirements to secure leases. It also provides insights into how the housing queue works and whether there is a need to adjust queue rules or priority criteria to make the process fairer or more efficient.

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