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2-bedroom, 0-bathroom apartment of 96 m², energy rating C. Located Almancil parish, Loulé municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy features: The apartment includes a fireplace in the open-plan living area and direct access to both enclosed and open terraces, enhancing outdoor living options.
The valuation. The asking price of €765,000 is well above the fair value of €592,090, indicating a significant overvaluation of €172,910 (22.6%). This premium price point raises concerns regarding potential return on investment.
Fair value modelled at €592,090 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €765,000 sits €172,910 (22.6%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €765,000 versus the Almancil, Loulé, Faro area baseline of €549,408 (€5,723/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 79/100 (Condition 75 · Materials 80 · Room dimensions 80). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 72/100 (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 €549,408 + condition +€6,450 + location +€47,368 = modelled fair value of €592,090 (€6,168/m²), a €172,910 (22.6%) gap versus the €765,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almancil · 9569d2 | Subject | €765,000 | €7,969 | — | 75 | 72 |
| estrada da Horta | Active | €895,000 | €6,533 | 18.0% | 78 | 76 |
| rua da Laranjeira S / N | Active | €950,000 | €5,278 | 33.8% | 80 | 72 |
| avenida da Praia | Active | €1,599,000 | €11,028 | 38.4% | 82 | 65 |
| avenida André Jordan S / N | Active | €890,000 | €7,417 | 6.9% | — | 74 |
| Median comp | €922,500 | €6,975 | 12.5% | 80 | 73 |
Short-term vacation rental Given that the property in Almancil is priced at €765,000, which is 22.6% above its fair value of €592,090, it may struggle to provide a satisfactory return on investment in the vacation rental market. With a gross yield of only 3.6% and a seasonal local economy largely reliant on tourism, this listing does not align with the lucrative potential typically expected from short-term rentals. Long-term rental While the neighborhood offers a decent condition rating of 79/100, the €765,000 price tag significantly exceeds its fair value, suggesting that long-term rental returns may be limited. The current rental dynamics, paired with an inflated purchase price, do not support a compelling long-term investment case for this property. Buy-and-hold Although holding property in the Algarve can provide benefits, this particular apartment's market price is too high relative to its fair value, suggesting potential challenges for capital appreciation. The 22.6% gap above fair value indicates that this listing is not positioned well for long-term growth in a market already influenced by tourism fluctuations.
Economic Vulnerability The property may face risks from a lower economic stability score of 65/100, indicating potential fluctuations in the local economy that could impact rental income and tenant retention.
