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3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 179 m², energy rating C. Located Guia parish, Albufeira municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: This apartment includes exclusive access to seven swimming pools and various sports facilities, enhancing its appeal for both relaxation and recreation. Location Highlights: Directly adjacent to Salgados Beach and Golf Course.
The valuation. The asking price of €845,000 is significantly above the fair value of €591,567, showing a disparity of €253,433 (30.0%). This property is considered overpriced based on current market analysis. Buy-to-flip angle. A buy-to-flip strategy could be implemented by upgrading the property, potentially increasing its resale value to capitalize on the demand in the Albufeira market. Targeting a sale price above €900,000 would seek a profitable return. Buy-to-let angle. For rental income, the estimated gross yield of 2.3% (~€1,620/month) indicates modest returns, limiting cash flow potential unless rental rates increase due to the property’s appeal in a tourist-friendly area.
Fair value modelled at €591,567 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €845,000 sits €253,433 (30.0%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €845,000 versus the Guia, Albufeira, Faro area baseline of €651,918 (€3,642/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 77/100 (Condition 74 · Materials 80 · Room dimensions 76). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 70/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 80 · Economic 55 · Tenant Quality 75). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Guia, Albufeira, Faro
Area baseline €651,918 + condition +€5,034 + location +€43,447 = modelled fair value of €591,567 (€3,305/m²), a €253,433 (30.0%) gap versus the €845,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guia · f3658b | Subject | €845,000 | €4,721 | — | 74 | 70 |
| Alcantarilha e Pêra · de0c24 | Active | €370,000 | €5,692 | 20.6% | 70 | 74 |
| Guia · 6fb7da | Active | €350,000 | €3,723 | 21.1% | — | 66 |
| Guia · ba3a52 | Active | €695,000 | €3,407 | 27.8% | 80 | 70 |
| estrada dos Salgados, 32 | Active | €300,000 | €3,896 | 17.5% | 72 | 71 |
| Median comp | €360,000 | €3,810 | 19.3% | 72 | 71 |
Short-term vacation rental This property, despite its proximity to the popular Algarve coast, is currently overpriced at €845,000 compared to its fair value of €591,567, indicating a 30.0% gap that limits potential returns. With a low yield of 2.3%, it fails to meet the financial performance expectations typical for vacation rentals in this competitive market. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property for long-term appreciation is impractical, as the current listing price significantly exceeds its calculated fair value, resulting in an unattractive 30.0% premium. At a gross yield of only 2.3%, the asset may struggle to generate satisfactory returns over time, making it less appealing for a buy-and-hold strategy. Family rental While the property is suitable in size for families, its overpriced nature at €845,000 and the low yield of 2.3% suggests it may not appeal to potential renters looking for value. Coupled with a less-than-ideal neighbourhood quality rating of 70/100, it may not attract the desired tenant profile for a successful family rental investment.
Economic Weakness Risk A score of 55/100 in economic stability indicates potential vulnerability to downturns, affecting rental income and property value.
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