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5-bedroom, 5-bathroom villa of 354 m², built in 2005, energy rating B. Located Almancil parish, Loulé municipality, Faro district. This property features an expansive outdoor entertainment area with a south-facing pool and barbecue spot, perfect for enjoying year-round Algarve sunshine.
The valuation. The asking price of €2,495,000 sits significantly above the fair value of €2,187,918, indicating an overvaluation of €307,082 (12.3%). This discrepancy suggests potential buyers may want to negotiate aggressively. Buy-to-flip angle. A resale strategy could focus on enhancing the villa’s appeal through cosmetic updates, targeting the lucrative vacation rental market. Given its luxury features and location, a quick turnaround could yield substantial profits. Buy-to-let angle. The property could serve as a high-end vacation rental, leveraging its estimated gross yield of 4.1% with monthly rental income around €8,525. Its prime location in the Algarve can attract consistent tourist clientele, ensuring stable cash flow.
Fair value modelled at €2,187,918 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €2,495,000 sits €307,082 (12.3%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €2,495,000 versus the Almancil, Loulé, Faro area baseline of €1,997,622 (€5,643/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 85/100 (Condition 85 · Materials 88 · Room dimensions 80). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 70/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 80 · Economic 65 · Tenant Quality 65). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Almancil, Loulé, Faro
Area baseline €1,997,622 + condition +€44,250 + location +€158,790 = modelled fair value of €2,187,918 (€6,181/m²), a €307,082 (12.3%) gap versus the €2,495,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almancil · 28b6b6 | Subject | €2,495,000 | €7,048 | — | 85 | 70 |
| Almancil · 6fbc09 | Active | €2,400,000 | €7,164 | 1.6% | 82 | 73 |
| Almancil · 090284 | Active | €1,700,000 | €5,519 | 21.7% | 85 | 70 |
| Almancil · 6d5135 | Active | €1,995,000 | €5,955 | 15.5% | 84 | 70 |
| Almancil · bf27d0 | Active | €3,995,000 | €9,816 | 39.3% | 90 | 61 |
| Median comp | €2,197,500 | €6,560 | 6.9% | 85 | 70 |
Short-term vacation rental The 5-bed villa in Almancil is overpriced at €2,495,000 with a fair value of €2,187,918, creating a 12.3% gap that diminishes its attractiveness for short-term vacation rentals. The 4.1% gross yield further indicates that the high initial investment may not yield sufficient returns in the competitive Algarve vacation market. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property as a buy-and-hold strategy is disadvantageous due to its current pricing above fair value, which limits potential appreciation. Additionally, the neighbourhood's rating of 70/100 suggests average tenant quality, complicating long-term satisfaction and returns on investment. Value-add renovation Although the 85/100 condition score indicates good structural integrity, the property’s overpriced status at €2,495,000 presents a significant risk for value-add renovations aimed at increasing the property’s value. The anticipated costs of renovations may not yield adequate returns when starting from an inflated entry price. Not ideal for: The luxury market is unlikely to bear the high price given the surrounding housing market dynamics, while student housing and industrial investment options do not align with the villa's characteristics and the local economic context.
Tenant turnover risk With both economic and tenant stability scores at 65/100, there is a potential for higher tenant turnover, which could lead to increased vacancy rates and associated costs.
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