Preferred source hierarchy
- Primary government and regulatory sources for laws, economic statistics, permits, official infrastructure and regulatory guidance.
- Official developer and project documents for project-specific specifications, published pricing, unit data and status.
- Established professional research firms for market supply, demand, vacancy, take-up and sector forecasts.
- Reputable reporting for developments not yet available from a primary source, with attribution and appropriate caution.
- First-party CebuRealEstate.info datasets only when the collection method, sample and update date are disclosed.
How numbers should be published
Meaningful market figures should include four elements: value, geography, period and source. Forecasts should also identify the publication date and be labeled as forecasts.
Price information
Published developer price lists, asking prices, resale prices and completed transaction data are different categories. They should not be blended into a single “market price” without explanation.
When a source conflicts
Where credible sources differ, the site should explain the difference in scope or methodology rather than selecting the more favorable number simply because it supports a sales narrative.
Planned improvement: major research pages should gain compact source tables with publication date, relevant geography and the specific claim supported.