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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 77 m², built in 2003, energy rating C. Located on estrada dos Salgados, 32, Guia parish, Albufeira municipality, Faro district. Location: Just a short walk from the stunning Salgados Beach and Lagoon, offering exceptional opportunities for bird watching and outdoor activities. Access: Located in the prestigious Salgados Urbanization with easy reach to renowned restaurants and the Salgados Golf Course.
The valuation. The asking price of €300,000 is significantly above the fair value of €244,820, making this property overpriced by €55,180 (18.4%). This discrepancy indicates a high potential risk for investors. Buy-to-flip angle. A buy-to-flip strategy may struggle due to the high purchase price versus resale potential; significant appreciation would be needed to realize a profit. Investors should prepare for a competitive market but limited margin for quick profits. Buy-to-let angle. Given the current yield of 0%, this property is unlikely to generate immediate rental income, which diminishes its attractiveness as a buy-to-let investment. Long-term rental prospects may improve, but still hinge on local market trends.
Fair value modelled at €244,820 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €300,000 sits €55,180 (18.4%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €300,000 versus the estrada dos Salgados, 32 area baseline of €280,434 (€3,642/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 68/100 (Condition 72 · Materials 65 · Room dimensions 72). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 71/100 (Housing Market 80 · Amenities 70 · Economic 65 · Tenant Quality 65). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
estrada dos Salgados, 32
Area baseline €280,434 + condition -€8,422 + location +€19,624 = modelled fair value of €244,820 (€3,179/m²), a €55,180 (18.4%) gap versus the €300,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| estrada dos Salgados, 32 | Subject | €300,000 | €3,896 | — | 72 | 71 |
| Guia · 023c56 | Active | €315,000 | €4,200 | 7.8% | 75 | 70 |
| Guia · 0dcfb6 | Active | €340,000 | €3,238 | 16.9% | 70 | 73 |
| Guia · 6fb7da | Active | €350,000 | €3,723 | 4.4% | — | 66 |
| Guia · 96c3d1 | Active | €385,000 | €2,437 | 37.5% | 70 | 71 |
| Median comp | €345,000 | €3,481 | 10.7% | 70 | 71 |
Short-term vacation rental The property is overpriced at €300,000 compared to a fair value of €244,820, which presents an 18.4% gap that diminishes potential returns. With a gross yield of 0% and a condition score of 68/100, investing in this unit for vacation rentals may not be financially viable given current market dynamics. Long-term rental This one-bedroom apartment is overpriced at €300,000, exceeding its fair value of €244,820 by 18.4%. The lack of rental yield and a decent but not exceptional neighborhood score of 71/100 suggest that it may not attract quality long-term tenants effectively. Buy-and-hold As the property is overpriced at €300,000 versus a fair value of €244,820, the potential for appreciation in the buy-and-hold strategy is limited. The stagnant gross yield of 0% and a condition score of 68/100 make this an unfavorable long-term investment choice in the current market context.
Economic and Tenant Viability Risk The economic stability score of 65 and tenant stability score of 65 suggest a moderate risk of fluctuating income, potentially impacting cash flow stability.
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