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2-bedroom, 2-bathroom house of 105 m². Located Luz parish, Lagos municipality, Faro district. This property boasts a private garden with views of a lush orchard and provides access to two swimming pools, one featuring stunning ocean views.
The valuation. The asking price of €450,000 significantly exceeds the fair value of €194,335 by €255,665 (56.8%). This property is considered overpriced based on current market trends. Buy-to-flip angle. A short-term vacation rental strategy may allow for a quick resale at the current market rate, though the substantial asking price presents risks to profit realization. Buy-to-let angle. With an estimated gross yield of 5.6%, the rental income strategy projects approximately €2,100 per month, capitalizing on the property's proximity to tourist attractions and ocean access.
Fair value modelled at €194,335 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €450,000 sits €255,665 (56.8%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €450,000 versus the Luz, Lagos, Faro area baseline of €425,250 (€4,050/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 84/100 (Condition 80 · Materials 87 · Room dimensions 82). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 66/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 65 · Economic 55 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Luz, Lagos, Faro
Area baseline €425,250 + condition +€13,125 + location +€10,900 = modelled fair value of €194,335 (€1,851/m²), a €255,665 (56.8%) gap versus the €450,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luz · b7b54b | Subject | €450,000 | €4,286 | — | 80 | 66 |
| Luz · 96c112 | Active | €790,000 | €5,163 | 20.5% | 75 | 71 |
| rua das Acácias | Active | €795,000 | €4,789 | 11.7% | 82 | 69 |
| rua do Vale da Zorra | Active | €430,000 | €2,389 | 44.3% | 70 | 78 |
| Luz · f36036 | Active | €599,000 | €4,103 | 4.3% | 72 | 75 |
| Median comp | €694,500 | €4,446 | 3.7% | 74 | 73 |
Short-term vacation rental With a significant gap of 56.8% between the listing price of €450,000 and the fair value of €194,335, this property is not a viable option for short-term vacation rentals, as it is clearly overpriced. Despite an attractive gross yield of 5.6% and its appealing location in a tourist-centric area of Algarve, the high price undermines potential profitability. Buy-and-hold Acquiring this property for a buy-and-hold strategy presents challenges due to its 56.8% disparity from the fair value, indicating that it is overpriced. The acceptable condition rating of 84/100 does suggest some ongoing value, yet the high purchase price diminishes long-term investment suitability. Long-term rental Although this property is situated in an attractive location with a decent gross yield of 5.6%, its 56.8% gap from the fair value makes it overpriced for long-term rental purposes. The neighbourhood rating of 66/100 highlights potential demand, but the excessive cost outweighs the benefits for consistent long-term returns.
Economic Fragility The economic stability score of 55/100 indicates a potential risk due to a weak local economy, which could impact tenant demand and rent levels.
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