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2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 115 m², built in 2009, energy rating C. Located on rua do Semino, 2, Quarteira parish, Loulé municipality, Faro district. This apartment includes a private storage room and a rooftop terrace with panoramic views over the golf course, enhancing its outdoor leisure appeal.
The valuation. The asking price of €485,000 is significantly below the fair value of €569,986, indicating an attractive opportunity for potential buyers as it is underpriced by €84,986 (17.5%). Buy-to-flip angle. The strategy focuses on short-term vacation rentals, leveraging the Algarve's tourism appeal to quickly resell the property at a higher price after minimal enhancements. Buy-to-let angle. With an estimated gross yield of 4.8% and a projected rental income of €1,940 per month, this apartment presents a solid buy-and-hold opportunity for steady cash flow.
Fair value modelled at €569,986 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €485,000 sits €84,986 (17.5%) below — the upside to fair value.
Asking €485,000 versus the rua do Semino, 2 area baseline of €538,890 (€4,686/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 79/100 (Condition 76 · Materials 82 · Room dimensions 78). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 63/100 (Housing Market 70 · Amenities 55 · Economic 60 · Tenant Quality 65). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua do Semino, 2
Area baseline €538,890 + condition +€7,188 + location +€27,819 = modelled fair value of €569,986 (€4,956/m²), a €84,986 (17.5%) gap versus the €485,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua do Semino, 2 | Subject | €485,000 | €4,217 | — | 76 | 63 |
| Quarteira · 937210 | Active | €375,000 | €3,571 | 15.3% | 82 | 62 |
| avenida do Parque | Active | €370,000 | €3,592 | 14.8% | 70 | 76 |
| rua 1 | Active | €650,000 | €4,643 | 10.1% | 74 | 61 |
| Quarteira · 65a6e2 | Active | €615,000 | €3,618 | 14.2% | 78 | 72 |
| Median comp | €495,000 | €3,605 | 14.5% | 76 | 67 |
Short-term vacation rental The property presents a significant opportunity for short-term vacation rental, as evidenced by its appealing gross yield of 4.8% combined with the fair value assessment indicating it is underpriced by 17.5%. Given the location in the tourist-centric Algarve region, occupancy rates are likely to be favorable, enhancing rental income potential. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property for a buy-and-hold strategy is attractive due to its current pricing being 17.5% below fair value, positioning it well for long-term appreciation. The solid condition rating of 79/100 suggests that the property will require minimal immediate investment, ensuring a smoother transition to long-term rental management. Value-add renovation Implementing a value-add renovation strategy could leverage the property’s favorable positioning, as it is currently underpriced by 17.5% compared to fair value. Enhancing the apartment's features could attract higher quality tenants or vacation renters, significantly increasing its rental yield and overall market value.
Economic and Tenant Instability: With economic stability at 60/100 and tenant stability at 65/100, there is a heightened risk of fluctuating rental income and potential vacancies due to the lack of economic reliability in the area.
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