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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 65 m², energy rating C. Located Monte Gordo parish, Vila Real de Santo António municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: Enjoy the convenience of an independent kitchen with direct access to a balcony, perfect for al fresco dining, and a spacious living room boasting a sunlit south-facing balcony.
The valuation. The asking price of €250,000 is significantly above the fair value of €108,551, with an excess of €141,449 or 56.6%. This indicates the property is overpriced and may not attract serious investors. Buy-to-flip angle. Given the current market conditions and necessary upgrades, a buy-and-flip strategy may not yield profitable returns. The anticipated resale price would need substantial market appreciation, which is uncertain. Buy-to-let angle. A buy-to-let strategy offers an estimated gross yield of 3.6%, translating to approximately €750 per month in rental income. The location in Algarve could attract long-term tenants seeking a safe and mixed community.
Fair value modelled at €108,551 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €250,000 sits €141,449 (56.6%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €250,000 versus the Monte Gordo, Vila Real de Santo António, Faro area baseline of €261,625 (€4,025/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 65/100 (Condition 70 · Materials 62 · Room dimensions 68). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 65/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 65 · Economic 60 · Tenant Quality 65). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Monte Gordo, Vila Real de Santo António, Faro
Area baseline €261,625 + condition -€9,750 + location +€6,696 = modelled fair value of €108,551 (€1,670/m²), a €141,449 (56.6%) gap versus the €250,000 asking price.
Long-term rental The 3.6% gross yield on this property indicates a lack of attractive rental return, particularly when compared to the €108,551 fair value. With the property priced at €250,000, it fails to provide a compelling investment case for long-term rental potential. Short-term vacation rental Given the property's high price of €250,000 relative to a fair value of €108,551, the potential profitability in the short-term vacation rental market appears limited. The neighborhood's moderate quality ratings of 65/100 do not support the expectation of high nightly rates to justify the investment. Buy-and-hold At a price point significantly above fair value, this property does not present a sound buy-and-hold investment opportunity, especially with a yield of only 3.6%. The current pricing dynamics suggest that substantial appreciation needed for a worthwhile hold is unlikely in the near term.
Moderate Economic and Tenant Risk: The economic stability score of 60/100 indicates potential market fluctuations, and a tenant stability score of 65/100 suggests some risk of turnover, both factors that may impact rental income consistency.
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