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3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment of 125 m² on the 3rd floor, built in 2000, energy rating C. Located on avenida da Liberdade, 133, Albufeira e Olhos de Água parish, Albufeira municipality, Faro district. Noteworthy Features: The apartment boasts a bright open-plan living area with a fully equipped new kitchen and all rooms having access to a balcony for enhanced outdoor living. Location Highlights: Just 500 meters from the city center and a seven-minute walk to Peneco Beach, offering easy access to vibrant local amenities.
The valuation. The asking price of €510,000 sits just €4,394 (0.9%) below the fair value of €514,394, indicating it is fairly priced in the market. Buy-to-flip angle. Investors may consider a resale strategy focusing on capitalizing on the property’s modern finishes and desirable location, appealing to buyers seeking vacation homes. Buy-to-let angle. With a gross yield of 4.1%, estimated rental income of €1,742/month positions this apartment as an attractive option for long-term rental or short-term vacation rentals, benefiting from high tourist demand.
Fair value modelled at €533,537 from 5 comparable sales in the area. Asking €510,000 sits €23,537 (4.4%) below — the upside to fair value.
Asking €510,000 versus the avenida da Liberdade, 5 area baseline of €434,135 (€3,473/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 €434,135, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €533,537 (€4,268/m²), a €23,537 (4.4%) gap versus the €510,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| avenida da Liberdade, 5 | Subject | €510,000 | €4,080 | — | 78 | 71 |
| Albufeira e Olhos de Água · 38911b | Active | €465,000 | €4,346 | 6.5% | 80 | 70 |
| rua da Figueira, 21 | Active | €350,000 | €4,268 | 4.6% | 75 | 72 |
| rua das Telecomunicações, 25 | Active | €465,000 | €4,346 | 6.5% | 76 | 73 |
| Albufeira e Olhos de Água · 5b86c2 | Active | €385,000 | €4,053 | 0.7% | 76 | 64 |
| Median comp | €425,000 | €4,307 | 5.6% | 76 | 71 |
Short-term vacation rental The property’s location in a known tourist hotspot in Algarve, coupled with its proximity to beaches, supports a stable demand for short-term vacation rentals. With a gross yield of 4.1%, the apartment presents a reasonable investment opportunity, aligning closely with its fair value. Long-term rental Given the property’s condition score of 71/100 and the neighborhood’s quality scoring the same, this apartment is well-positioned for long-term rental potential. Despite being fairly priced, the property can attract consistent rental income due to its desirable location. Buy-and-hold The balanced nature of the investment reflects an acceptable fair value, making it an average buy-and-hold opportunity. The combination of a reasonable gross yield and a solid location suggests it may provide stable returns over time without significant risks associated with price discrepancies.
Economic and Tenant Instability The combined scores of 65 for both Economic and Tenant Stability suggest a potential risk of fluctuating income and occupancy rates, indicating that the property's revenue may not be reliable over time.
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