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4-bedroom, 1-bathroom house of 132 m², energy rating C. Located on avenida da Liberdade, 8, São Brás de Alportel parish, São Brás de Alportel municipality, Faro district. This property boasts a private outdoor space that includes a barbecue area, ideal for entertaining in the tranquil surroundings of São Brás de Alportel.
The valuation. The asking price of €490,000 is significantly above the fair value of €365,028, making the property overpriced by €124,972 (34.2%). This discrepancy suggests potential buyers should exercise caution. Buy-to-flip angle. A resale strategy targeting renovation and quick reselling could be challenging due to the current overvaluation. However, enhancing its appeal through minor updates may yield modest profits. Buy-to-let angle. With a gross yield of 0% and no estimated rental income, this property may not be suitable for a buy-and-hold strategy at its current asking price. Rentability is hindered by the high purchase cost.
Fair value modelled at €365,028 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €490,000 sits €124,972 (34.2%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €490,000 versus the avenida da Liberdade, 8 area baseline of €292,756 (€2,218/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 74/100 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 €292,756, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €365,028 (€2,765/m²), a €124,972 (34.2%) gap versus the €490,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| avenida da Liberdade, 8 | Subject | €490,000 | €3,712 | — | 72 | 54 |
| São Brás de Alportel · 25f6e1 | Active | €398,000 | €3,522 | 5.1% | 80 | 65 |
| São Brás de Alportel · 1e64dd | Active | €750,000 | €3,275 | 11.8% | 75 | 64 |
| São Brás de Alportel · b7c1d8 | Active | €495,000 | €2,765 | 25.5% | 75 | 72 |
| São Brás de Alportel · 23f242 | Active | €495,000 | €2,765 | 25.5% | 75 | 62 |
| Median comp | €495,000 | €3,020 | 18.6% | 75 | 65 |
Short-term vacation rental A property in São Brás de Alportel priced at €490,000 represents a significant gap of 34.2% above its fair value of €365,028, which diminishes its attractiveness for short-term vacation rental investments. The 0% gross yield indicates that this property is unlikely to generate satisfactory returns in the competitive Algarve market. Buy-and-hold With a fair value of €365,028, the current listing price of €490,000 indicates that this buy-and-hold strategy would lead to long-term financial strain due to its 34.2% overpricing. The property's average condition score of 74/100 and a neighbourhood rating of 54/100 further suggests that it may struggle to appreciate in value over time. Not ideal for student housing The property’s pricing, set at €490,000, significantly exceeds its fair value of €365,028 and is therefore unsuitable for student housing strategies. Additionally, the low condition score and neighbourhood rating indicate a lack of appeal for the student demographic. Not ideal for luxury market Given the listing price of €490,000, which is 34.2% above the fair value, this property does not align well with luxury market investments. The combination of average condition and inadequate neighbourhood quality limits its potential to attract high-end buyers.
Economic Vulnerability With an economic stability score of 45/100, there is a significant risk of decreased market demand and potential increases in vacancy rates, affecting long-term rental income.
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