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4-bedroom, 4-bathroom house of 158 m², built in 1980, energy rating C. Located Guia parish, Albufeira municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: The property boasts a state-of-the-art air conditioning system and en-suite bedrooms complete with private balconies offering stunning sea views. Location Advantage: Just a 5-minute walk to the beach.
The valuation. The asking price of €2,700,000 significantly exceeds the fair value of €541,307, indicating it is overpriced by €2,158,693 (80.0%). This positions the property as a high-risk investment.
Fair value modelled at €541,307 from the area baseline, adjusted for condition and location. Asking €2,700,000 sits €2,158,693 (80.0%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €2,700,000 versus the Guia, Albufeira, Faro area baseline of €564,218 (€3,571/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 85/100 (Condition 85 · Materials 87 · Room dimensions 83). Above-median finish quality lifts fair value versus a baseline unit needing CapEx.
Neighbourhood score 72/100 (Housing Market 75 · Amenities 70 · Economic 65 · Tenant Quality 70). Strong amenities and housing-market momentum support a premium to baseline.
Guia, Albufeira, Faro
Area baseline €564,218 + condition +€19,750 + location +€42,185 = modelled fair value of €541,307 (€3,426/m²), a €2,158,693 (80.0%) gap versus the €2,700,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guia · 6c7c27 | Subject | €2,700,000 | €17,089 | — | 85 | 72 |
| Albufeira e Olhos de Água · f3627e | Active | €1,450,000 | €4,770 | 72.1% | 90 | 71 |
| Guia · 956aac | Active | €2,500,000 | €5,774 | 66.2% | 88 | 67 |
| Guia · 6fb989 | Active | €2,150,000 | €9,348 | 45.3% | 82 | 71 |
| estrada do Castelo, 132A | Active | €1,340,000 | €3,490 | 79.6% | 80 | 73 |
| Median comp | €1,800,000 | €5,272 | 69.1% | 85 | 71 |
Short-term vacation rental The property is overpriced with a gap to fair value of 80.0%, making it a risky investment for short-term vacation rentals in the competitive Algarve region. With a gross yield of only 1.1%, the financial return is unlikely to justify the high acquisition cost. Buy-and-hold Holding this property as a long-term investment is not advisable, given its significant overpricing relative to its fair value of €541,307. The low yield of 1.1% in a tourist-dependent area indicates that capital appreciation may not be sufficient to offset the initial outlay. Family rental Investing in this property for family rental purposes may not be an optimal choice, as its high price and subsequent yield of only 1.1% suggest limited profitability. Additionally, the neighbourhood rating of 72/100 does not compensate for the significant price discrepancy, thereby increasing the risk of a poor investment decision.
Tenant turnover risk The tenant stability score of 70/100 indicates a potential risk of higher turnover rates, which can lead to increased vacancy periods and associated costs.
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