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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 110 m², built in 2018, energy rating A. Located Quarteira parish, Loulé municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: The apartment includes a generous 20 m² balcony overlooking lush gardens and the communal pool, enhancing outdoor living in a tranquil environment. Location Benefits: Nestled within a prestigious gated community close to golf courses and the beach, offering exceptional investment potential.
The valuation. The asking price of €585,000 is above the fair value of €568,454, resulting in an overpricing of €16,546 (2.8%). This indicates that potential buyers may find better value elsewhere.
Fair value modelled at €568,454 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €585,000 sits €16,546 (2.8%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €585,000 versus the Quarteira, Loulé, Faro area baseline of €530,420 (€4,822/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 85/100 (Condition 87 · Materials 89 · Room dimensions 81). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 71/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 70 · Economic 65 · Tenant Quality 75). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Quarteira, Loulé, Faro
Area baseline €530,420 + condition +€13,750 + location +€42,984 = modelled fair value of €568,454 (€5,168/m²), a €16,546 (2.8%) gap versus the €585,000 asking price.
Short-term vacation rental Given the property's proximity to tourist amenities in Quarteira, the potential exists for generating strong short-term rental income; however, the current pricing does not present a compelling opportunity as it is overpriced by 2.8% compared to fair value. The yield at 2.2% is also relatively low, limiting attractiveness for both investors and travelers seeking value. Long-term rental The potential for long-term rental income is undermined by the property's current price, which exceeds fair value and offers a yield of only 2.2%. With a decent condition rating of 85, this property may appeal to local tenants, but the substantial initial investment is not aligned with rental return expectations due to it being overpriced. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property as a buy-and-hold strategy is less attractive given its pricing, which is 2.8% above fair value and provides low yield at 2.2%. While the area's tourism can drive demand, the seasonal economic fluctuations and high acquisition cost suggest that long-term appreciation may not meet investor objectives, rendering it overpriced.
Economic Sensitivity Risk The economic stability score of 65 indicates a moderate risk of fluctuations in the local economy that could impact rental income.
