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2-bedroom, 2-bathroom house of 105 m², energy rating C. Located Luz parish, Lagos municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: This property boasts a prime location mere minutes from the iconic cliffs of Praia da Luz, offering breathtaking views and easy access to stunning natural landscapes.
The valuation. The asking price of €455,000 exceeds its fair value of €197,741 by €257,259, marking it as 56.5% overpriced. This valuation suggests that potential buyers should be cautious when considering this investment.
Fair value modelled at €197,741 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €455,000 sits €257,259 (56.5%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €455,000 versus the Luz, Lagos, Faro area baseline of €473,655 (€4,511/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 84/100 (Condition 80 · Materials 85 · Room dimensions 84). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 71/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 70 · Economic 65 · Tenant Quality 75). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Luz, Lagos, Faro
Area baseline €473,655 + condition +€13,125 + location +€14,306 = modelled fair value of €197,741 (€1,883/m²), a €257,259 (56.5%) gap versus the €455,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luz · 483a5f | Subject | €455,000 | €4,333 | — | 80 | 71 |
| travessa da Saudade N, 10 | Active | €499,000 | €3,465 | 20.0% | 75 | 69 |
| Luz · 93853f | Active | €1,195,000 | €5,745 | 32.6% | 78 | 76 |
| Luz · 96c112 | Active | €790,000 | €5,163 | 19.2% | 75 | 71 |
| Luz · 956aad | Active | €495,000 | €4,125 | 4.8% | 70 | 73 |
| Median comp | €644,500 | €4,644 | 7.2% | 75 | 72 |
Long-term rental Given the property’s listing price of €455,000 against a fair value of €197,741, it's clear that the investment is overpriced by 56.5%, making it a less viable option for long-term rental. The yield of 5.5% coupled with the neighborhood's average tenant quality of 71/100 further confirms that pursuing long-term rental in this case is not justified. Short-term vacation rental While the property may attract tourists due to Algarve's popularity, its overpriced valuation detracts from potential profitability, given the significant gap from its fair value. Additionally, the seasonal employment trends influenced by tourism increase tenant instability, which poses further risk for short-term rentals. Buy-and-hold At a purchase price of €455,000, significantly above the fair value, the buy-and-hold strategy fails to provide a compelling investment rationale in this scenario. Even with a condition rating of 84/100, the inflated cost outweighs the benefits of long-term capital appreciation, making this an unfavorable buy-and-hold opportunity.
Economic Vulnerability The economic stability score of 65 indicates potential fluctuations in the local economy that could impact property value and tenant retention.
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