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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 113 m², built in 2008, energy rating C. Located Porches parish, Lagoa municipality, Faro district. This apartment offers two private terraces, providing exclusive outdoor space for relaxation and entertaining while overlooking tranquil countryside views.
The valuation. The asking price of €310,000 sits €97,809 (31.6%) above the fair value of €212,191, indicating that the property is overpriced compared to market expectations. Buy-to-flip angle. A potential buy-to-flip strategy would involve renovating the already contemporary-styled apartment, then reselling quickly at a higher market rate to capitalize on appreciating property values. Buy-to-let angle. The estimated rental income of €1,188/month equates to a gross yield of 4.6%, making this a viable option for long-term rental in a tourist-driven region.
Fair value modelled at €212,191 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €310,000 sits €97,809 (31.6%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €310,000 versus the Porches, Lagoa, Faro area baseline of €428,722 (€3,794/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 77/100 (Condition 73 · Materials 80 · Room dimensions 76). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 70/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 70 · Economic 55 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Porches, Lagoa, Faro
Area baseline €428,722 + condition +€2,648 + location +€15,522 = modelled fair value of €212,191 (€1,878/m²), a €97,809 (31.6%) gap versus the €310,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porches · b7c094 | Subject | €310,000 | €2,743 | — | 73 | 70 |
| Armação de Pêra · 9388eb | Active | €299,000 | €4,983 | 81.7% | 73 | 65 |
| rua Bartolomeu Dias | Active | €341,000 | €3,747 | 36.6% | 73 | 71 |
| Porches · 6fbc1a | Active | €310,000 | €3,690 | 34.5% | 80 | 74 |
| urbanização Vila Nova | Active | €323,000 | €3,629 | 32.3% | 72 | 71 |
| Median comp | €316,500 | €3,719 | 35.5% | 73 | 71 |
Short-term vacation rental The property is overpriced at €310,000 with a fair value of €212,191, presenting a 31.6% gap that challenges potential returns. Despite its location in the popular Algarve region, the gross yield of 4.6% does not sufficiently justify this price premium. Long-term rental At a listing price of €310,000, the investment falls short of delivering adequate returns, as indicated by its gross yield of 4.6%, which is high for long-term rental standards but unsustainable given the significant gap to fair value. The overpriced nature of the property makes it less appealing in a market where tenant quality and neighbourhood ratings do not adequately support such a premium. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property as a buy-and-hold strategy would be disadvantageous due to its fair value of €212,191 versus the current price of €310,000, emphasizing its overpriced status. Over time, the 4.6% gross yield may not sufficiently mitigate the risks associated with a long-term hold on an overpriced asset in a tourism-dependent economy.
Economic Vulnerability With an economic stability score of 55/100, this property faces potential risks associated with local market fluctuations and economic downturns that could affect rental income stability.
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