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2-bedroom, 3-bathroom townhouse of 121 m². Located Porches parish, Lagoa municipality, Faro district. Features: This townhouse offers a stunning rooftop terrace with panoramic ocean views and comes with an AL license, ideal for seasonal rentals and investment opportunities.
The valuation. The asking price of €595,000 sits €75,368 (14.5%) above the fair value of €519,632, indicating the property is overpriced. This discrepancy should be taken into account when considering potential investment returns. Buy-to-flip angle. The strategy would focus on renovating the townhouse to capitalize on its appeal and aesthetic, potentially elevating the resale price above €595,000. With the right upgrades, the property could attract a premium buyer in the attractive Algarve market. Buy-to-let angle. With an estimated rental income of €1,636/month, the gross yield stands at 3.3%. Leveraging its proximity to the Algarve coastal tourist area, the townhouse could serve as a lucrative short-term vacation rental.
Fair value modelled at €519,632 from 3 comparable sales in the area. Asking €595,000 sits €75,368 (14.5%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €595,000 versus the Porches, Lagoa, Faro area baseline of €479,882 (€3,966/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 78/100 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 €479,882, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €519,632 (€4,294/m²), a €75,368 (14.5%) gap versus the €595,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porches · cc9a42 | Subject | €595,000 | €4,917 | — | 80 | 71 |
| rua da Igreja, 6 | Active | €425,000 | €5,743 | 16.8% | 84 | 72 |
| Porches · 8ee83f | Active | €540,000 | €3,699 | 24.8% | 80 | 71 |
| Lagoa e Carvoeiro · 23f2ab | Active | €1,400,000 | €4,294 | 12.7% | 71 | 73 |
| Median comp | €540,000 | €4,294 | 12.7% | 80 | 72 |
Short-term vacation rental The property's listing price of €595,000 represents a 14.5% gap from its fair value, positioning it as overpriced for potential short-term vacation rental income. With a gross yield of only 3.3%, the return on investment may not justify this elevated price in a competitive tourist market. Buy-and-hold At €595,000, this townhouse is overpriced compared to its fair value of €519,632, posing a challenge for long-term appreciation in a market with a moderate neighbourhood rating of 71/100. The potential for capital growth may not meet investor expectations given the current pricing dynamics and the overall condition rating of 78/100. Family rental With a fair value of €519,632, the townhouse priced at €595,000 is overpriced for family rental purposes, limiting the appeal for potential tenants in an area rated only 71/100. Additionally, the gross yield of 3.3% indicates that the investment may fall short of generating sufficient cash flow for family housing in this market.
Economic Volatility Risk The economic stability score of 65 indicates a moderate risk of economic fluctuations that could impact rental income and property value.
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