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4-bedroom, 4-bathroom villa of 413 m², built in 2001, energy rating C. Located São Gonçalo de Lagos parish, Lagos municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: This villa boasts private gated access to the golf course's first tee and breathtaking panoramic views of the Monchique mountains and distant coast from multiple balconies.
The valuation. The asking price of €1,300,000 is significantly above the fair value of €1,108,200, indicating it is overpriced by €191,800 (14.8%). Buyers may find limited justification for this premium. Buy-to-flip angle. A resale strategy focused on renovating and enhancing the villa's appeal could attract buyers in the lucrative Algarve market, aiming for a quick turnaround. Buy-to-let angle. Utilizing a short-term vacation rental approach could capitalize on Algarve's tourist draw, achieving an estimated gross yield of 3.8% or approximately €4,117 monthly in rental income.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Gonçalo de Lagos · b7c1c3 | Subject | €1,300,000 | €3,148 | — | — | 76 |
| parque do Moínho | Active | €895,000 | €3,266 | 3.8% | 75 | 75 |
| Median comp | €895,000 | €3,266 | 3.8% | 75 | 75 |
Short-term vacation rental The current listing price of €1,300,000 is 14.8% above the fair value of €1,108,200, positioning the property as overpriced and a less attractive option for vacation rentals. Despite the appeal of the Algarve for tourists, the gross yield of 3.8% indicates low return potential in the short-term rental market given the current price. Buy-and-hold With the property priced at €1,300,000, which exceeds the fair value by 14.8%, the investment carries significant downside risk in terms of long-term appreciation potential. The combination of economic instability due to seasonal employment further complicates the reliability of sustained returns for a buy-and-hold strategy. Value-add renovation Although value-add renovations can enhance a property's appeal, investing €1,300,000 in a villa that's already overpriced by 14.8% weakens its potential for profitable upgrades. The existing condition score of 0/100 indicates extensive work is needed, raising the question of whether the ROI would justify the initial investment at this price point.
Economic Vulnerability A low economic stability score of 55/100 indicates potential fluctuations in market conditions that could impact rental income.
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