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5-bedroom, 4-bathroom house of 172 m², energy rating C. Located São Brás de Alportel parish, São Brás de Alportel municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: The property is surrounded by diverse mature trees and offers a summer kitchen with a traditional wood-fired oven, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Additional Feature: The dual houses provide excellent potential for guest accommodation or rental income.
The valuation. The asking price of €780,000 is significantly above the fair value of €554,201, indicating that the property is overpriced by €225,799 (40.7%). This discrepancy could hinder prospective buyers. Buy-to-flip angle. A flip strategy may not yield favorable returns due to the high initial investment versus potential resale value, as the property’s condition and neighborhood rating complicate profitability. Buy-to-let angle. With a gross yield of 3.8%, the estimated rental income of €2,470/month could be advantageous for long-term holds but remains weak compared to regional averages, possibly limiting attractiveness for investors.
Fair value modelled at €554,201 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €780,000 sits €225,799 (40.7%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €780,000 versus the São Brás de Alportel, São Brás de Alportel, Faro area baseline of €493,975 (€2,872/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 69/100 is above the parish average, lifting fair value versus a typical-condition unit.
Recent nearby listings price above the wider parish average — a hyper-local premium distinct from the parish baseline.
Base gap of €493,975, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €554,201 (€3,222/m²), a €225,799 (40.7%) gap versus the €780,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Brás de Alportel · 8ee50a | Subject | €780,000 | €4,535 | — | 70 | 56 |
| São Brás de Alportel · 4a7e03 | Active | €1,250,000 | €2,260 | 50.2% | 75 | 61 |
| rua Primeiro de Maio, 12 | Active | €450,000 | €2,922 | 35.6% | 74 | 67 |
| São Brás de Alportel · 49b853 | Active | €1,100,000 | €4,583 | 1.1% | 72 | 56 |
| Conceição e Estoi · 0015b1 | Active | €875,000 | €4,605 | 1.6% | — | 73 |
| Median comp | €987,500 | €3,753 | 17.3% | 74 | 64 |
Long-term rental Given the 3.8% gross yield, this property may not produce sufficient income compared to its current listing price, which is 40.7% above fair value. The property is overpriced, and this may deter long-term tenants in a neighborhood that receives a low quality score of 56/100. Short-term vacation rental While the region's tourism appeal could make this property viable for short-term rentals, its current price sits significantly above fair value, limiting potential profitability. An overpriced property in a neighborhood with a condition score of 69/100 may struggle to attract the premium rates necessary to ensure returns. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property as a buy-and-hold strategy could be risky since its price is 40.7% higher than the assessed fair value. Given the area's economic reliance on tourism and the property's overvaluation, long-term appreciation may not be realized. Not ideal for: Student housing, Luxury market The property is not well-suited for student housing or the luxury market, considering its current pricing and neighborhood ratings. Furthermore, the large gap from fair value suggests that both target demographics may look elsewhere for better options.
Economic Vulnerability The economic stability score of 45/100 indicates a significant risk of market fluctuations that could affect property values and rental income.
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