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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom country_house of 70 m², energy rating D. Located São Brás de Alportel parish, São Brás de Alportel municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Feature: This property boasts an impressive 4.5m ceiling height, providing the potential for a stunning mezzanine floor to enhance the living space.
The valuation. The property is listed at €229,000, which is €96,740 (42.2%) above its fair value of €132,260, indicating it is overpriced. This significant discrepancy suggests that potential buyers should exercise caution in proceeding with this investment.
Fair value modelled at €132,260 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €229,000 sits €96,740 (42.2%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €229,000 versus the São Brás de Alportel, São Brás de Alportel, Faro area baseline of €120,190 (€1,717/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 81/100 (Condition 78 · Materials 83 · Room dimensions 82). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 61/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 60 · Economic 55 · Tenant Quality 60). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
São Brás de Alportel, São Brás de Alportel, Faro
Area baseline €120,190 + condition +€6,781 + location +€5,288 = modelled fair value of €132,260 (€1,889/m²), a €96,740 (42.2%) gap versus the €229,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Brás de Alportel · 89344c | Subject | €229,000 | €3,271 | — | 78 | 61 |
| São Brás de Alportel · 82c6af | Active | €300,000 | €3,000 | 8.3% | 75 | 62 |
| São Brás de Alportel · 1e64dd | Active | €750,000 | €3,275 | 0.1% | 75 | 64 |
| São Brás de Alportel · b45309 | Active | €480,000 | €2,567 | 21.5% | 74 | 61 |
| São Brás de Alportel · 25f63e | Active | €875,000 | €4,972 | 52.0% | 80 | 59 |
| Median comp | €615,000 | €3,138 | 4.1% | 75 | 62 |
Short-term vacation rental Given the 0% gross yield and a significant gap from fair value at 42.2%, this property is not positioned to generate income as a vacation rental. Additionally, with a neighborhood score of 61/100, it lacks the appeal often desired by short-term visitors, making it an unfavourable investment. Long-term rental The property’s valuation at €229,000 exceeds the fair value by 42.2%, indicating a lack of profitability for long-term rental purposes. Furthermore, the neighborhood’s score of 61/100 suggests that long-term tenants may not find it as desirable compared to other options in the market. Buy-and-hold With the property overpriced at €229,000 relative to its fair value of €132,260, holding onto this asset will likely result in stagnated returns and increased financial risk. The 81/100 condition rating does not compensate for the unfavorable price dynamics and limited demand in the area, making it a less attractive long-term hold strategy.
Tenant turnover risk With a tenant stability score of 60/100, there is a potential risk of higher-than-average tenant turnover, which may lead to increased vacancy rates and associated costs.
