What is “Avg Certs/Property” in Key Metrics?
"Avg Certs/Property" shows the mean number of certificates per property in your portfolio, helping you benchmark workload and identify potential data gaps.
How It's Calculated
Avg Certs/Property = Total Certificates ÷ Number of Properties
Simple average calculation across your entire portfolio
Total Certificates
All certificates across portfolio
Divided By
Mathematical division
Number of Properties
Total properties in portfolio
Example Calculations
Small Portfolio
5.0
Average certificates per property
Medium Portfolio
6.0
Average certificates per property
Large Portfolio
6.0
Average certificates per property
Workload Benchmarking
Understanding Your Portfolio Complexity
| Average Range | Portfolio Complexity | Typical Property Types |
|---|---|---|
| 3-4 certs | Basic compliance - Essential certificates only | Simple flats, basic houses |
| 5-6 certs | Standard portfolio - Full compliance coverage | Family houses, standard rentals |
| 7-8 certs | Complex properties - Multiple systems/requirements | Large houses, commercial elements |
| 9+ certs | High complexity - Extensive compliance needs | HMOs, commercial properties, complex systems |
Spotting Data Gaps
Portfolio Inconsistencies
Use the average to identify potential missing certificates:
- Low average (2-3 certs): May be missing essential certificates
- Uneven distribution: Some properties might need additional certificates
- Below industry standard: Could indicate compliance gaps
- Sudden drops: Check if certificates were accidentally deleted
Property-by-Property Analysis
| Property | Certificate Count | vs Portfolio Average | Potential Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Main Street | 6 certificates | At average | Complete compliance coverage |
| 456 Oak Avenue | 3 certificates | Below average | Check for missing certificates |
| 789 Pine Road | 9 certificates | Above average | Complex property or comprehensive coverage |
Portfolio Management Insights
Planning Benefits
- Resource allocation: Understand total compliance workload
- Budget planning: Estimate annual certification costs
- Time management: Plan inspection scheduling
- Growth tracking: Monitor portfolio complexity over time
Quality Assurance
- Consistency check: Ensure similar properties have similar certificates
- Audit preparation: Verify comprehensive coverage
- Best practice: Compare against industry standards
- Due diligence: Maintain thorough compliance records
Tracking Over Time
Average Evolution
Starting Portfolio
4.2
Basic compliance setup
After 6 Months
5.8
Added missing certificates
Mature Portfolio
6.5
Comprehensive coverage
Key Portfolio Metric
Average certificates per property is a valuable KPI for portfolio landlords. It helps benchmark your compliance thoroughness, plan resources effectively, and ensure consistent coverage across all properties. A sudden change in this metric often signals missing data or evolving compliance requirements.