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3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 98 m² on the 3rd floor, built in 1984. Located on rua da República, 1, Póvoa de Santa Iria e Forte da Casa parish, Vila Franca de Xira municipality, Lisbon district. Noteworthy Features: The apartment includes false ceilings with built-in LED lighting and PVC windows with double glazing, enhancing energy efficiency and modern aesthetics.
The valuation. The asking price of €307,000 is €64,101 (20.9%) above the fair value of €242,899. Given this discrepancy, the property is considered overpriced.
Fair value modelled at €242,899 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €307,000 sits €64,101 (20.9%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €307,000 versus the rua da República, 1 area baseline of €288,610 (€2,945/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 82/100 (Condition 80 · Materials 85 · Room dimensions 80). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 76/100 (Housing Market 80 · Amenities 75 · Economic 75 · Tenant Quality 75). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
rua da República, 1
Area baseline €288,610 + condition +€10,719 + location +€21,872 = modelled fair value of €242,899 (€2,479/m²), a €64,101 (20.9%) gap versus the €307,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua da República, 1 | Subject | €307,000 | €3,133 | — | 80 | 76 |
| rua Padre Américo | Active | €355,000 | €3,257 | 4.0% | 75 | 78 |
| avenida Ernest Solvay, 4 | Active | €350,000 | €3,125 | 0.2% | 70 | 74 |
| rua 1º de Maio | Active | €299,000 | €2,694 | 14.0% | 75 | 72 |
| Póvoa de Santa Iria e Forte da Casa · 90da14 | Active | €440,000 | €2,234 | 28.7% | 73 | 73 |
| Median comp | €352,500 | €2,910 | 7.1% | 74 | 74 |
Long-term rental Given the property is priced at €307,000, which is 20.9% above its fair value, investing in a long-term rental strategy may not yield sufficient returns. The gross yield of 4.5% does not justify the premium price, especially in a suburban area where tenant demand can fluctuate. Family rental While the property might appeal to families due to its size and neighborhood safety, its price being €64,101 above fair value indicates that the investment could be risky. Families tend to prefer value for money, and the significant gap may deter potential tenants despite the neighborhood's decent amenities and safety profile. Buy-and-hold Investing in a buy-and-hold strategy is unattractive given the substantial overpricing of the property, as it stretches the investment's profitability potential. The stagnant growth often associated with suburban properties may not compensate for the initial overvalue of €307,000, particularly when coupled with economic uncertainties surrounding housing markets. Not ideal for This property is not suitable for short-term rentals due to its current overvaluation, which does not align with the typically lower earnings potential in suburban markets. Additionally, the property is ill-suited for student housing or the luxury market, where price sensitivity is critical and the current asking price exceeds fair expectations.
Potential Decline in Demand The economic and tenant stability scores of 75/100 suggest a moderate risk of tenant turnover or decreased demand, which could impact rental income stability.
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