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What Fair Value Means

How a computed estimate of fair value differs from a listing price and a government guidance value, and how to use it.

Last updated 26 Apr 2026Methodology ↗Editorial content. Any figures referenced are indicative computed estimates.

Fair Value, as Propvidhi uses the term, is an estimate of what a property is likely to transact at, derived from closed-transaction data rather than asking prices. Pre-launch figures shown on the site are indicative computed estimates, labelled as such, with a methodology link and a last-updated date.

Three different numbers

  • Listing price is what a seller asks. It reflects hope, not a closing.
  • Guidance value is the government-set minimum for stamp-duty purposes. It is often below market and varies by locality.
  • Fair Value is a computed estimate of the likely transaction price. It sits between the two and is meant to inform negotiation.

Why a computed estimate, not a quote

A single quote can be skewed by one motivated seller. A computed estimate draws on a wider set of closings and is less sensitive to any one outlier. It will not be exact for a specific unit, and it is not advice to buy or sell.

How to use it

Treat Fair Value as a reference point for negotiation, not a price target. Read it alongside the per carpet-area figure, the quarter-on-quarter trend, and the specific condition of the unit. It narrows the range; it does not replace your own judgement.