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1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment of 50 m². Located on rua da Áustria, 4, Quarteira parish, Loulé municipality, Faro district. Direct access to the shared pool and garden creates an inviting outdoor lifestyle, while the gated community enhances privacy and security for residents.
The valuation. The asking price of €380,000 is slightly below the fair value of €396,030, indicating a reasonable market position with a discrepancy of €16,030 (4.0%). Verdict: fair. Buy-to-flip angle. A buy-to-flip strategy can be implemented by enhancing the property’s appeal through minor renovations, targeting a resale of approximately €420,000 to capitalize on the demand in the Algarve. Buy-to-let angle. With a gross yield of 3%, the estimated rental income of €950/month offers a steady cash flow for investors, ideal for long-term rentals in a vacation-oriented market like Quarteira.
Fair value modelled at €396,030 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €380,000 sits €16,030 (4.0%) below — the upside to fair value.
Asking €380,000 versus the rua da Áustria, 4 area baseline of €405,852 (€8,117/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 77/100 is below the parish average, reducing fair value versus a typical-condition unit.
Recent nearby listings price below the wider parish average — a hyper-local discount distinct from the parish baseline.
Base gap of €405,852, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €396,030 (€7,921/m²), a €16,030 (4.0%) gap versus the €380,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua da Áustria, 4 | Subject | €380,000 | €7,600 | — | 75 | 62 |
| avenida Tivoli, 18 | Active | €390,000 | €7,091 | 6.7% | 78 | 74 |
| Quarteira · 08ff33 | Active | €380,000 | €7,917 | 4.2% | 80 | 69 |
| rua de Volta dos Jacarandás S / N D | Active | €519,000 | €7,414 | 2.4% | 80 | 71 |
| Quarteira · 420145 | Active | €420,000 | €7,925 | 4.3% | 83 | 72 |
| Median comp | €405,000 | €7,666 | 0.9% | 80 | 72 |
Short-term vacation rental The property is positioned in Quarteira, a sought-after tourist location in the Algarve, which enhances its potential for short-term rentals. However, with a gross yield of only 3%, the return may not justify the initial investment given its fair valuation. Long-term rental While the apartment is suitable for long-term rental, the current yield of 3% indicates limited rental income potential relative to the market value. Due to the area's reliance on tourism, tenant quality may fluctuate, affecting rental stability. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property for a buy-and-hold strategy might not yield significant appreciation in the long term, considering its fair valuation. The limited employment opportunities outside tourism could hinder substantial market growth in the area over time.
Economic Instability Risk The economic stability score of 55/100 suggests a moderate risk of economic downturns that could negatively impact rental income.
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