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2-bedroom, 0-bathroom apartment of 153 m². Located Almancil parish, Loulé municipality, Faro district. This apartment features a private swimming pool and direct access to outdoor terraces, enhancing both privacy and outdoor living experience within the exclusive Vale do Lobo resort.
The valuation. The asking price of €1,200,000 is considerably above the fair value of €942,602, representing a premium of €257,398 (21.4%). This property is overpriced, reflecting a misalignment with market expectations.
Fair value modelled at €942,602 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €1,200,000 sits €257,398 (21.4%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €1,200,000 versus the Almancil, Loulé, Faro area baseline of €857,871 (€5,607/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 80/100 (Condition 78 · Materials 84 · Room dimensions 79). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 71/100 (Housing Market 80 · Amenities 70 · Economic 65 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Almancil, Loulé, Faro
Area baseline €857,871 + condition +€12,670 + location +€72,061 = modelled fair value of €942,602 (€6,161/m²), a €257,398 (21.4%) gap versus the €1,200,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almancil · 26205d | Subject | €1,200,000 | €7,843 | — | 78 | 71 |
| Almancil · 1e65eb | Active | €1,495,000 | €11,326 | 44.4% | 82 | 64 |
| avenida André Jordan S / N | Active | €890,000 | €7,417 | 5.4% | — | 74 |
| Almancil · 96c5f5 | Active | €5,995,000 | €12,810 | 63.3% | 80 | 78 |
| Almancil · 4a81ae | Active | €1,250,000 | €10,870 | 38.6% | 80 | 67 |
| Median comp | €1,372,500 | €11,098 | 41.5% | 80 | 71 |
Short-term vacation rental The potential for short-term vacation rental income is hindered by the current listing price, which is 21.4% above its fair value, resulting in a lack of profitability. Additionally, a 0% gross yield signals an unviable investment in a market heavily influenced by seasonal tourism. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property as a buy-and-hold strategy appears less attractive due to its overpriced valuation and limited growth potential relative to current market conditions. With a rating of only 71/100 for the neighborhood and a gross yield of 0%, the prospects for appreciation may not justify the current investment. Long-term rental The suitability of this property for long-term rental is compromised by its 21.4% premium over fair value, making it a less appealing choice for generating consistent rental income. The current conditions yield no profits while the broader economic factors tied to seasonal tourism create uncertainty for tenant stability.
Economic Vulnerability With an economic stability score of 65/100, the property is at risk of declining demand and rental income due to potential fluctuations in the local economy.
