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2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 163 m², energy rating A. Located on rua Raul Brandäo, São Gonçalo de Lagos parish, Lagos municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Feature: The apartment includes three private balconies, each offering stunning sea views that enhance its coastal living experience within the luxurious Sun Cliffs Resort.
The valuation. The asking price of €1,100,000 is significantly above fair value at €637,383, representing an overpriced status of €462,617 (42.1%). This gap suggests that potential buyers should be cautious before proceeding. Buy-to-flip angle. Given the high-end finishes and sophisticated design, a buy-to-flip strategy may aim for a quick renovation followed by resale, though the current pricing limits potential profit margins. Buy-to-let angle. With an estimated gross yield of 1.7% (~€1,558/month), the property could serve as a long-term rental, but current valuations may limit its attractiveness as a solid investment.
Fair value modelled at €637,383 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €1,100,000 sits €462,617 (42.1%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €1,100,000 versus the rua Raul Brandäo area baseline of €639,775 (€3,925/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 88/100 (Condition 85 · Materials 90 · Room dimensions 85). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 71/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 70 · Economic 65 · Tenant Quality 75). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua Raul Brandäo
Area baseline €639,775 + condition +€20,375 + location +€47,812 = modelled fair value of €637,383 (€3,910/m²), a €462,617 (42.1%) gap versus the €1,100,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua Raul Brandäo | Subject | €1,100,000 | €6,748 | — | 85 | 71 |
| largo da República | Active | €530,000 | €4,077 | 39.6% | 80 | 69 |
| São Gonçalo de Lagos · 0016aa | Active | €530,000 | €4,077 | 39.6% | 76 | 74 |
| urbanização Senhora Gloria, 30 | Active | €475,000 | €5,793 | 14.2% | 80 | 78 |
| largo do Rossio de São João Batista, 1 | Active | €1,290,000 | €4,388 | 35.0% | 88 | 80 |
| Median comp | €530,000 | €4,233 | 37.3% | 80 | 76 |
Short-term vacation rental The property is overpriced with a significant gap versus fair value of 42.1%, leading to an unappealing potential for short-term vacation rental returns. With a gross yield of only 1.7%, the investment may not attract the desired tourist demand in a competitive market. Long-term rental Given the valuation gap, investing in this property for long-term rental purposes does not align well with market expectations, as the fair value stands at €637,383. The yielding potential of 1.7% is low, which raises concerns about future rental income sustainability in the market. Buy-and-hold The property is overpriced relative to its fair value, which indicates that potential for appreciation in the buy-and-hold strategy might be limited. With the current condition rated at 88/100, the premium price may not justify the future value growth expected in the Algarve region's housing market.
Economic Vulnerability With an economic stability score of 65/100, the property is at risk due to potential fluctuations in the local economy that may affect tenant reliability and rental income.
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