Frequently asked questions

Get instant answers about Exquance Software’s real estate investment software. Find everything you need to know about our cash flow modeling, property valuation, and portfolio management solutions.

General questions

What is Exquance Software?

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Exquance Software is a technology company specializing in real estate investment solutions. Founded to modernize property investment analysis, we serve fund managers, institutional investors, asset managers, and analysts worldwide. Our platforms replace traditional spreadsheet-based workflows with automated, institutional-grade tools designed specifically for real estate professionals.

What problems do Exquance Software solutions solve?

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Exquance Software solutions eliminate manual spreadsheet work, reduce calculation errors, and automate time-consuming property analysis tasks. We solve challenges in cash flow modeling, valuations, portfolio management, and market data analysis, helping real estate professionals make faster, more accurate investment decisions with institutional-grade analytics.

Who typically uses Exquance Software solutions?

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Our clients include real estate and private equity fund managers, institutional investors, asset managers, property analysts, valuers, and investment advisors. We serve organizations ranging from boutique investment firms to large institutional asset managers managing billions in real estate assets.

What security measures does Exquance Software implement for financial data?

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We employ bank-level security including SSL encryption, multi-factor authentication, role-based access controls, regular security audits. All data is stored in secure, geographically distributed data centers with automated backup and disaster recovery protocols.

Which countries and markets does Exquance Software solutions support?

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Exquance Software serves clients globally with specialized focus on European markets (including Nordic countries, Germany, UK, France, Netherlands), North America (USA and Canada), and expanding presence in Asia-Pacific regions. Our software includes country-specific templates, local market data (for Finland), taxation rules, and regulatory compliance features tailored for each supported market to ensure accurate analysis across different jurisdictions.

Is training or support available for new users?

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Yes, Exquance Software offers comprehensive training and support for new users. We provide onboarding sessions, detailed user guides, and access to a dedicated support team to ensure a smooth transition. Additionally, users can access tutorials to maximize their experience with the platform.

What kind of customer support is available from Exquance Software?

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Our team offers an extensive knowledge base and comprehensive support via email. Dedicated account managers (analysts) are available for personalized assistance with advanced pricing plans, providing expert guidance on complex modeling scenarios and strategic analysis.

ModelTree

What is ModelTree and how does it differ from Excel modeling?

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ModelTree is our flagship cash flow modeling platform that automates complex real estate financial analysis. Unlike Excel, ModelTree offers country-specific templates, automated error checking, scenario modeling, audit trails, and collaborative features. It eliminates formula errors, reduces calculation time, and provides transparent, auditable calculations that meet institutional standards.

How much does ModelTree cost, and do you offer a free trial?

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ModelTree offers tailored pricing to suit businesses of all sizes, from small firms to large enterprises. We provide a free trial so you can experience ModelTree's capabilities firsthand before making a commitment. Please contact our sales team to discuss customized pricing options for your organization's specific needs.

What types of real estate assets can ModelTree analyze?

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ModelTree handles diverse asset classes including office buildings, retail centers, industrial properties, residential developments, hotels, mixed-use projects, and alternative investments like data centers, student housing, and wind power plants. It supports both individual properties and portfolio-level analysis across multiple geographies.

What types of investment structures can ModelTree analyze?

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ModelTree analyzes various investment structures including funds, companies, loans, joint ventures, etc.

Can I verify the formulas and calculations used in ModelTree, similar to how I would in a traditional Excel model?

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Yes, absolutely. ModelTree is no black box. You can export your cash flow models to Excel with all formulas intact. This allows you to directly inspect, audit, and cross-reference every calculation, ensuring the results align perfectly with your financial standards. You'll gain complete confidence in your calculations.

Can ModelTree automatically import property data from other systems?

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Yes, ModelTree supports automated data imports from property databases, MLS systems. Users can automatically update rental rates, occupancy levels, comparable sales, market metrics, etc.

What software platforms does ModelTree integrate with?

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ModelTree integrates with a wide range of business software including financial management systems (FimX, Unit4 FPM), accounting platforms (Procountor), document management (M-Files), building management solutions (Granlund Manager, Haltia), energy management (Enerkey), and specialized industry tools (Circle by Ramboll, CGI Koki360, Wintime). We also support custom API integrations for proprietary or regional software platforms.

Does ModelTree support country-specific models?

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Yes, ModelTree includes ready-to-use, verified models for European markets including Germany, UK, France, Netherlands, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and others. Each template incorporates local taxation rules, lease structures, depreciation methods, and regulatory requirements. The platform handles VAT calculations, local currency reporting, and country-specific market assumptions.

Can customers change the reports themselves in ModelTree?

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Yes, with limitations based on report type. Analysis reports can be fully customized using our integrated Report Builder, allowing you to modify layouts, add sections, and adjust formatting. Custom Excel reports once created and uploaded to ModelTree can be changed only by Exquance Software upon request.

Can customers have multiple report templates for different reports?

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Yes, ModelTree supports various report templates. You can create separate templates for investor reports, board presentations, valuation summaries, acquisition analyses, and regulatory filings.

Can customers change the reports after being generated in ModelTree?

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Yes, generated reports are available in multiple editable formats including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Can customers change the cash flow items of the models inside ModelTree themselves?

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No, changes to cash flow items and model structures must be implemented by Exquance Software. This ensures model integrity, calculation accuracy, and compliance with country-specific standards. Our team handles customizations to maintain audit-ready quality and prevent formula errors.

How many years can ModelTree forecast into the future and analyze historical data?

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ModelTree can forecast up to 20 years into the future and analyze historical data up to 20 years into the past.

How does ModelTree support ESG reporting and valuation?

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ModelTree’s standardized ESG module streamlines both data collection and impact analysis:

– Automated INREV ESG SDDS reporting: With a single click, ModelTree populates the INREV ESG SDDS Excel template using your in-system ESG inputs – eliminating manual entry and ensuring compliance with INREV’s reporting standards.


– ESG impact on valuations: Built-in in our DCF models, the ESG analysis module lets you enter future ESG capex plans and impact parameters to quantify how sustainability investments affect a property’s NOI and market value.

What are the system requirements for using ModelTree?

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ModelTree offers both desktop and web-based versions to suit different user preferences. The desktop version requires Windows 8.1 or later, 8GB RAM, and a 4-core CPU for optimal performance. The web-based version runs in any modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) and requires only an internet connection, making it accessible from any device including Mac, tablets, and Chromebooks without software installation.

Exquance Insights

What market data does Exquance Insights provide?

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Exquance Insights delivers comprehensive real estate market intelligence for the Finnish market, including rental rates, occupancy levels, cap rates, yields, transaction volumes, price trends, and demographic data. We cover office, retail, industrial, and residential sectors across major Finnish cities with historical data going back 10+ years.

How current is the market data in Exquance Insights?

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Our data is updated automatically and regularly from multiple verified sources including government agencies, property databases, transaction records, and market surveys.

Can I compare different submarkets within Exquance Insights?

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Absolutely. Our platform features interactive heatmaps and comparison tools that allow you to analyze performance across different neighborhoods, cities, or regions. You can benchmark key metrics, identify emerging trends, and spot investment opportunities by comparing submarkets side-by-side.

How much does Exquance Insights cost, and is there a free trial?

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Exquance Insights pricing depends on the data sources and market coverage you need. A free trial is available so you can test its features before committing to a subscription.

What sources is Exquance Insights getting the data from?

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Exquance Insights collects a wide range of data about properties throughout Finland from both public registers and privately owned companies.

What are the system requirements for using Exquance Insights?

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Exquance Insights is a web-based platform, so all you need is an internet browser, no additional software or installations are required.

Which submarkets does Exquance Insights cover?

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Exquance Insights currently provides detailed data for different regions in Finland, with the most comprehensive coverage in densely populated areas. Additional markets are continuously being added to the platform.

Fundy

What is Fundy and how does it support fund management?

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Fundy is our comprehensive fund management platform designed for real estate and private equity funds. It handles investor relations, capital calls, distributions and fee calculations, as well as reporting. Fundy streamlines fund operations, reduces administrative burden, and helps with regulatory compliance.

Can Fundy handle multiple fund structures simultaneously?

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Yes, Fundy supports various fund structures including closed-end funds, open-end funds, separate accounts, and joint ventures. It can manage different fee structures, waterfall calculations, and investor terms within a single platform while maintaining separate accounting for each fund.

How does Fundy automate investor reporting?

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Fundy generates investor statements, annual reports, and investor communications.

What are Fundy’s pricing options and is there a free trial?

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Fundy offers flexible subscription plans tailored to organizations of all sizes – from boutique firms to global enterprises. Pricing is based on selected feature sets and user seats, ensuring you only pay for what you need. We also provide a no-obligation free trial period so you can explore Fundy’s capabilities firsthand before choosing a paid plan.

What platform integrations does Fundy support?

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Fundy can be connected with banking systems to automate investor distributions and monitor incoming payments with real-time delay alerts. It also syncs with accounting software such as Procountor and Fennoa for streamlined capital-call invoicing, links directly to ModelTree for comprehensive real-estate financial modeling, and offers API-driven custom integrations to fit your existing tech stack.

How secure is Fundy?

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Fundy is ISO 27001–compliant, employing industry-standard encryption. Built-in audit trails, SSO authentication, four-eye approval workflows, and customizable role-based access controls ensure your data remains protected and privacy-regulation compliant.

What are the system requirements for Fundy?

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Fundy runs entirely in your web browser, so there’s no need for extra software or installation—just an internet connection and a modern browser.

Portfolio management

How does Exquance Software help manage large real estate portfolios?

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Our portfolio management solution – ModelTree provides centralized oversight of multiple properties with automated reporting, performance tracking, risk analysis, and cash flow consolidation. You can monitor key metrics across your entire portfolio, identify underperforming assets, and make data-driven optimization decisions.

Can I track different types of investments in one portfolio view?

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Yes, ModelTree supports mixed portfolios including direct property ownership, real estate funds, development projects, and loan investments. Our unified dashboard provides comprehensive performance metrics and risk analysis across all investment types.

What reporting capabilities are available for portfolio management in ModelTree?

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ModelTree lets you craft fully customizable reports on individual assets or entire portfolios. Define your own layouts, automate inclusion of valuation outputs and scenario analyses, then export directly to Excel, Word, or PDF – so every stakeholder gets consistent, professional reports with minimal effort.

Real estate valuations

What valuation methods does ModelTree support?

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ModelTree supports all standard valuation approaches including Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Direct Capitalization, Sales Comparison, German income approach (Ertragswertverfahren or EWV), Term and Reversion and other methods. We offer country-specific templates that comply with local valuation standards (RICS, IVS, etc.) and can accommodate custom valuation methodologies.

Can a DCF inside ModelTree have multiple different discount rates?

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Yes, multiple discount rates are a feature of our development models.

Can external valuators' models and data be integrated into ModelTree?

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Yes, we provide secure collaboration features allowing external appraisers, brokers, and consultants to access relevant property data, contribute inputs, and review valuation models. Access controls ensure data security while enabling efficient collaboration throughout the valuation process.

Are ModelTree valuations audit-ready?

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Absolutely. ModelTree ensures full calculation transparency – every formula and input is visible, traceable, and reproducible, so nothing is hidden behind black boxes. The platform maintains version control, user activity logs, and detailed reporting that meets institutional audit requirements.

Does ModelTree have a development model off the shelf for valuations?

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Yes, ModelTree includes ready-to-use development valuation models that handle construction phases, pre-leasing assumptions, and developer profit calculations.

What types of indexations are supported by ModelTree?

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ModelTree supports fixed indexation (set percentage increases), accrued indexation (compound growth calculations), and hurdle indexation (performance-based adjustments).

Is Swedish indexation supported in ModelTree?

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Yes, Swedish indexation (offset to previous year's October CPI) is fully supported and can be set as the default indexation method for Swedish properties.

Does ModelTree calculate Swedish property tax precisely?

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Yes, precise Swedish property tax calculation is available as a separate feature within ModelTree.

Acquisition analysis

How does ModelTree streamline property acquisition analysis?

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Our acquisition analysis tools combine cash flow modeling, market data analysis, and risk assessment in one integrated platform. This eliminates the need for multiple spreadsheets and databases, reduces analysis time, and provides consistent evaluation criteria across all potential acquisitions.

Can I compare multiple acquisition opportunities simultaneously?

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Yes, ModelTree’s comparison features allow you to evaluate multiple properties side-by-side using standardized metrics, risk profiles, and return projections. You can identify the best fit for your investment strategy, and generate summary reports for investment committee review.

How does market data integration help with acquisition decisions?

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Integrated market data helps you to validate your assumptions about rents and occupancy against actual market conditions. This reduces the risk of overly optimistic projections and helps you identify opportunities where market conditions support your investment thesis.

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