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3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 116 m². Located Carvalhosa parish, Paços de Ferreira municipality, Porto district. This apartment features a heat recovery system in the living room, enhancing energy efficiency while providing a comfortable living environment.
The valuation. The asking price of €335,000 sits well above the calculated fair value of €166,947, indicating that this property is overpriced by €168,053, or 50.2%. Buy-to-flip angle. A buy-to-flip strategy could prove challenging, as the acquisition cost exceeds potential profit margins for resale in the current market environment. Buy-to-let angle. With an estimated gross yield of 0%, the long-term rental strategy appears unviable, as the property would not generate rental income sufficient to cover investment costs.
Fair value modelled at €166,947 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €335,000 sits €168,053 (50.2%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €335,000 versus the Carvalhosa, Paços de Ferreira, Porto area baseline of €169,360 (€1,460/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 75/100 (Condition 70 · Materials 80 · Room dimensions 75). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 57/100 (Housing Market 60 · Amenities 50 · Economic 50 · Tenant Quality 60). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Carvalhosa, Paços de Ferreira, Porto
Area baseline €169,360 + condition +€0 + location +€4,547 = modelled fair value of €166,947 (€1,439/m²), a €168,053 (50.2%) gap versus the €335,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carvalhosa · dc14a3 | Subject | €335,000 | €2,888 | — | 70 | 57 |
| Figueiró · 4d412d | Active | €245,000 | €3,356 | 16.2% | — | 62 |
| Paços de Ferreira · 49b827 | Active | €290,000 | €1,883 | 34.8% | 72 | 65 |
| Paços de Ferreira · de0b7f | Active | €289,000 | €2,079 | 28.0% | 75 | 63 |
| Carvalhosa · 4d41c0 | Active | €255,000 | €1,962 | 32.1% | — | 62 |
| Median comp | €272,000 | €2,021 | 30.0% | 74 | 63 |
Long-term rental Given that the property is overpriced by over 50% compared to its fair value, the long-term rental strategy does not present a viable financial opportunity. Moreover, with a gross yield of 0%, the potential for positive cash flow is non-existent, further diminishing its attractiveness as a rental investment. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property as a buy-and-hold strategy is not advisable, as its considerable overpricing limits potential growth and future appreciation. The mixed condition score of 75/100 and subpar neighborhood rating of 57/100 indicate that the property's value is unlikely to increase significantly in the long run, making it a poor candidate for this strategy.
Economic Vulnerability The economic stability score of 50/100 indicates a heightened risk due to potential market fluctuations affecting investment returns.
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