Breakeven Sale Price per Unit is the minimum sales price required for each individual property within a UK development to cover all associated costs, including land acquisition, construction, professional fees, and property development finance charges. It is calculated by dividing the total breakeven project cost by the number of saleable units. This figure helps UK SME developers and industry professionals assess pricing strategies, mitigate sales risk, and ensure financial viability before generating profit. It is especially critical in multi-unit residential or mixed-use developments where unit pricing directly impacts overall project returns.
This sits beneath Exit Value Metrics (GDV, Stabilised Value, Reversionary Value), introducing a more specific variant of the measure without changing its core interpretation. It is commonly considered alongside GDV per Unit, as both are closely related measures used to assess similar aspects of performance or risk.
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