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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 75 m², built in 2003, energy rating C. Located Guia parish, Albufeira municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy features: The recently insulated private balcony enhances thermal comfort, while the new awning creates an inviting outdoor dining space perfect for relaxation at any time of day.
The valuation. The asking price of €315,000 is significantly above the fair value of €242,238, creating a discrepancy of €72,762 (23.1%). This indicates the property is overpriced based on market analysis.
Fair value modelled at €242,238 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €315,000 sits €72,762 (23.1%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €315,000 versus the Guia, Albufeira, Faro area baseline of €227,550 (€3,034/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 72/100 (Condition 75 · Materials 70 · Room dimensions 72). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 70/100 (Housing Market 80 · Amenities 70 · Economic 60 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Guia, Albufeira, Faro
Area baseline €227,550 + condition -€3,516 + location +€18,204 = modelled fair value of €242,238 (€3,230/m²), a €72,762 (23.1%) gap versus the €315,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guia · 023c56 | Subject | €315,000 | €4,200 | — | 75 | 70 |
| Guia · 6fb7da | Active | €350,000 | €3,723 | 11.3% | — | 66 |
| estrada das Sesmarias | Active | €299,000 | €5,436 | 29.4% | 76 | 80 |
| estrada das Sesmarias | Active | €299,000 | €5,436 | 29.4% | 81 | 74 |
| Albufeira e Olhos de Água · 90da03 | Active | €390,000 | €4,063 | 3.3% | 75 | 73 |
| Median comp | €324,500 | €4,750 | 13.1% | 76 | 74 |
Short-term vacation rental The property is overpriced compared to its fair value, making it a risky investment for short-term rental strategies. With the yield at only 4%, potential returns may not justify the current asking price in this tourism-centric location. Long-term rental Given the fair value of €242,238, the property appears overpriced at €315,000, which could deter long-term tenants seeking affordability. The overall condition score of 72/100 indicates that while it's decent, the premium asking price may not align with the expectations of long-term renters. Buy-and-hold This apartment's pricing exceeds its fair value by 23.1%, indicating that holding onto this asset may lead to financial strain rather than a profitable long-term investment. The current market dynamics suggest that the high entry price could limit future appreciation in this saturated sector. Not ideal for The property is not suited for student housing due to the high price point relative to fair value. Additionally, the property does not align with the industrial and luxury market segments, further limiting its investment potential.
Economic Vulnerability The economic stability score of 60/100 indicates potential vulnerability to market fluctuations, which may affect rental income and property value over time.
