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3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 112 m², energy rating D. Located on rua da Fonte Nova, 1B, Castelo Branco parish, Castelo Branco municipality, Castelo Branco district. Noteworthy Features: This apartment features an enormous shared balcony with panoramic mountain views and offers the option to purchase an additional garage space for convenient parking.
The valuation. The asking price of €159,900 sits significantly above fair value, which is €95,283, indicating it is overpriced by €64,617 or 40.4%. This discrepancy raises concerns about the potential for future appreciation. Buy-to-flip angle. The resale strategy for this property focuses on minimal renovations to enhance appeal, taking advantage of the low market pricing. However, given its current valuation, a quick sale might not yield substantial profit. Buy-to-let angle. With an estimated rental income of €680/month, the gross yield is approximately 5.1%. While this presents a reasonable rental return, the mixed neighborhood and limited amenities may affect long-term tenant desirability.
Fair value modelled at €95,283 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €159,900 sits €64,617 (40.4%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €159,900 versus the rua da Fonte Nova, 1B area baseline of €119,952 (€1,071/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 62/100 (Condition 60 · Materials 65 · Room dimensions 65). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 46/100 (Housing Market 37 · Amenities 42 · Economic 38 · Tenant Quality 57). Softer demand indicators apply a discount to baseline.
rua da Fonte Nova, 1B
Area baseline €119,952 + condition -€22,750 + location -€1,919 = modelled fair value of €95,283 (€851/m²), a €64,617 (40.4%) gap versus the €159,900 asking price.
Long-term rental This property is overpriced by 40.4%, which significantly diminishes its attractiveness for generating reliable long-term rental yields, currently at 5.1% gross. Moreover, the combination of low neighborhood amenities and limited employment opportunities further complicates the potential for tenant satisfaction and retention. Buy-and-hold While the property presents some investment potential, its current price of €159,900 is not justified given the fair value of €95,283, resulting in an inflated purchase cost. The limited rural context and mediocre property condition, rated 62/100, suggest that any appreciation in value will be challenged by the area's economic constraints and tenant quality. Not ideal for Luxury market, Student housing
High Tenant Turnover Risk Due to a tenant stability score of 57/100, there is a heightened risk of frequent tenant turnover, which can lead to increased vacancy rates and lost rental income.
