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3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 84 m², energy rating D. Located on rua de Benguela, Carcavelos e Parede parish, Cascais municipality, Lisbon district. Noteworthy Feature: The apartment's location on Rua de Benguela provides easy access to local shops, renowned pastry shops, and prestigious schools, enhancing daily convenience for residents.
The valuation. The asking price of €495,000 is significantly above the fair value of €434,491, making it overpriced by €60,509 or 12.2%. This price point raises concerns for potential buyers looking for a sound investment. Buy-to-flip angle. A buy-to-flip strategy could target renovations to enhance appeal, aiming for an improved resale value significantly above the current asking price. However, the market conditions may challenge achieving a desirable profit margin. Buy-to-let angle. The property’s estimated monthly rental income of €1,402 offers a gross yield of 3.4%, which may realize steady cash flow for long-term investors. However, the yield might not be sufficient to justify the elevated purchase price.
Fair value modelled at €434,491 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €495,000 sits €60,509 (12.2%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €495,000 versus the rua de Benguela area baseline of €401,268 (€4,777/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 67/100 (Condition 70 · Materials 64 · Room dimensions 66). Below-median condition lowers fair value versus a renovated baseline unit.
Neighbourhood score 68/100 (Housing Market 72 · Amenities 65 · Economic 70 · Tenant Quality 65). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua de Benguela
Area baseline €401,268 + condition -€11,156 + location +€29,932 = modelled fair value of €434,491 (€5,173/m²), a €60,509 (12.2%) gap versus the €495,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua de Benguela | Subject | €495,000 | €5,893 | — | 70 | 68 |
| rua Benguela | Active | €495,000 | €5,211 | 11.6% | 70 | 65 |
| rua António Galvão | Active | €580,000 | €5,043 | 14.4% | 70 | 67 |
| rua Afonso Gonçalves Baldaia | Active | €420,000 | €4,884 | 17.1% | 57 | 74 |
| São Domingos de Rana · 4d41ba | Active | €379,000 | €4,459 | 24.3% | 55 | 68 |
| Median comp | €457,500 | €4,964 | 15.8% | 64 | 68 |
Long-term rental The property is overpriced with a fair value of €434,491 compared to the listing price of €495,000, resulting in a gap of 12.2%. With a gross yield of only 3.4%, this investment fails to meet the desired return on investment in a competitive rental market. Family rental At €495,000, this 3-bed apartment is overpriced compared to its fair value, limiting its attractiveness for family rentals. The suburban setting may appeal to families but the overall yield does not justify the higher price point. Buy-and-hold While the property's suburban location near Lisbon could support long-term appreciation, its listing price of €495,000 represents an overpriced entry point given the fair value of €434,491. Investors should be cautious, as the expected gross yield of 3.4% does not provide a compelling case for long-term hold strategies.
Economic downturn risk A score of 70 in economic stability indicates potential vulnerability to market fluctuations that could impact property values and returns on investment.
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