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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 52 m², built in 2008, energy rating C. Located Guia parish, Albufeira municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: The apartment benefits from excellent sun exposure and easy parking, enhancing both its livability and rental appeal in a desirable Algarve location.
The valuation. The asking price of €340,000 significantly exceeds the fair value of €158,608, representing a gap of €181,392 (53.4%). This property is considered overpriced and does not present a viable investment opportunity based on current assessment.
Fair value modelled at €158,608 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €340,000 sits €181,392 (53.4%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €340,000 versus the Guia, Albufeira, Faro area baseline of €157,768 (€3,034/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 61/100 (Condition 65 · Materials 55 · Room dimensions 65). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 70/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 75 · Economic 60 · Tenant Quality 75). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Guia, Albufeira, Faro
Area baseline €157,768 + condition -€11,781 + location +€12,621 = modelled fair value of €158,608 (€3,050/m²), a €181,392 (53.4%) gap versus the €340,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guia · 41ffb6 | Subject | €340,000 | €6,538 | — | 65 | 70 |
| Guia · 6fb7da | Active | €350,000 | €3,723 | 43.1% | — | 66 |
| Guia · 023c56 | Active | €315,000 | €4,200 | 35.8% | 75 | 70 |
| estrada das Sesmarias | Active | €299,000 | €5,436 | 16.9% | 76 | 80 |
| rua Aldeamento Albufeira Jardim, 1 | Active | €239,000 | €5,311 | 18.8% | 72 | 71 |
| Median comp | €307,000 | €4,756 | 27.3% | 75 | 71 |
Short-term vacation rental This property, listed at €340,000, is significantly overpriced compared to its fair value of €158,608, making it an unattractive option for short-term vacation rentals with a gross yield of 0%. The combination of a decent neighborhood rating of 70/100 and a condition score of 61/100 does not compensate for the high initial investment. Long-term rental At a listing price of €340,000, the property displays a concerning gap of 53.4% from its fair value of €158,608, indicating it is overvalued for long-term rental purposes. Given the current absence of yield and moderate neighborhood ratings, this property does not present a viable investment for long-term tenants. Buy-and-hold The property is listed far above its fair value at €340,000 versus €158,608, which raises concerns about the potential for long-term appreciation in a buy-and-hold strategy. Despite a reasonable neighborhood score, the lack of rental yield and high purchase price diminish the attractiveness of this investment approach.
Economic Vulnerability Risk With an economic stability score of 60/100, there is a significant risk of potential fluctuations in the market impacting property values and rental income.
