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3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 176 m², built in 2012, energy rating C. Located Portimão parish, Portimão municipality, Faro district. This apartment features a large balcony with unobstructed sea views, perfect for outdoor dining, and is situated in a quiet residential area with only two apartments per floor.
The valuation. The asking price of €499,000 sits significantly above the fair value of €322,569, representing an overpricing of €176,431 (35.4%). This casts doubt on the investment's immediate viability. Buy-to-flip angle. The buy-to-flip strategy focuses on quick renovations to improve appeal, though the substantial price premium would require substantial market appreciation for profitability upon resale. Buy-to-let angle. With a gross yield of 0%, rental income strategies such as short-term vacation rentals may struggle, given the high purchase cost compared to the economic returns in the region.
Fair value modelled at €322,569 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €499,000 sits €176,431 (35.4%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €499,000 versus the Portimão, Portimão, Faro area baseline of €569,888 (€3,238/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 72/100 (Condition 77 · Materials 70 · Room dimensions 68). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 73/100 (Housing Market 80 · Amenities 70 · Economic 65 · Tenant Quality 75). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Portimão, Portimão, Faro
Area baseline €569,888 + condition -€7,425 + location +€27,802 = modelled fair value of €322,569 (€1,833/m²), a €176,431 (35.4%) gap versus the €499,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portimão · 090219 | Subject | €499,000 | €2,835 | — | 77 | 73 |
| Portimão · 1e63d6 | Active | €353,000 | €2,942 | 3.8% | 74 | 73 |
| ladeira do Vau | Active | €310,000 | €3,263 | 15.1% | 75 | 69 |
| Alvor · cfe295 | Active | €578,000 | €3,211 | 13.3% | 73 | 74 |
| Portimão · 99f137 | Active | €290,000 | €3,295 | 16.2% | 71 | 73 |
| Median comp | €331,500 | €3,237 | 14.2% | 74 | 73 |
Short-term vacation rental The property's current price of €499,000 is significantly above its fair value of €322,569, marking it as overpriced by 35.4%. While the Algarve's tourism appeal may suggest a strong vacation rental market, the zero percent gross yield reflects an unfavorable investment structure. Long-term rental With the property priced at €499,000, it is 35.4% above the fair value of €322,569, indicating that the investment is overpriced. Given the tourist-driven economy, potential long-term tenancy is limited by the exorbitant initial cost and the overall yield of 0%. Buy-and-hold At a price of €499,000, this property is overpriced compared to its fair value of €322,569 by 35.4%, which raises questions about future appreciation in a competitive property environment. Although the region boasts economic stability linked to tourism, the current valuation does not provide a compelling case for long-term investment growth.
Economic Sensitivity The economic stability score of 65/100 indicates a moderate risk of economic fluctuations impacting rental income.
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