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Sea view premium: when it is real
A premium is real only when comparable sales prove it.
Updated 7 Jul 2026 · Part of Guides
Direct answer
A sea view premium is real only when comparable sales show it. Tudi's Guide compares like-for-like within the same building so the premium is measured, not assumed.
The folklore vs the comps
Everyone knows sea views cost more. The question is how much — and the answer lives in same-building sales of high vs low floors.
When Guide captures it
When a building trades often enough, Guide reflects the view premium automatically. The gap between ask and Guide then tells you if the seller is pricing it fairly.
When it does not show
In thin-data buildings Guide is blank rather than guessed. That is a signal to price the premium yourself — carefully.
Measure the premium yourself
Search an estate and compare Guide vs ask
Educational — premiums vary by floor, facing, and block.