The Occupancy Rate is a metric used to evaluate the extent to which rental property is utilized. It is typically expressed as a percentage and represents the proportion of rented or occupied units to the total units available.

Occupancy Rate=(Total Number of Units / Number of Occupied Units)×100

For instance, if a residential building has 100 apartments and 95 of them are rented out, the occupancy rate would be 95%.

Occupancy Rate = (95/100) × 100 = 95%

A higher occupancy rate indicates that a property is generating rental income from a larger proportion of its units, which can be a sign of the property’s desirability or the effectiveness of its management. Conversely, a low occupancy rate can indicate potential issues with the property, its location, or its price point.

In the context of hotels, the occupancy rate would refer to the proportion of rooms that were rented out on any given night.

It’s important to note that while a high occupancy rate can mean good revenue generation, it can also mean that the property is underpriced. On the other hand, a low occupancy rate might suggest the property is overpriced, or there might be other issues affecting desirability.