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4-bedroom, 3-bathroom apartment of 189 m² on the 8th floor, built in 1994, energy rating C. Located on rua de Caires, 303, Braga (Maximinos, Sé e Cividade) parish, Braga municipality, Braga district. The apartment features a spacious terrace with unobstructed views, enhancing its outdoor living space and providing excellent sun exposure.
The valuation. The asking price of €480,000 significantly exceeds the fair value of €344,090, indicating it is overpriced by €135,910, or 39.5%. This discrepancy raises concerns about the investment's potential return. Buy-to-flip angle. A buy-to-flip strategy might be challenging due to the current inflated asking price, making short-term resale profitability questionable without substantial market appreciation. Buy-to-let angle. The estimated rental income is approximately €920/month, resulting in a low gross yield of 2.3%, suggesting that the property may not attract long-term renters in a mixed neighbourhood.
Fair value modelled at €344,090 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €480,000 sits €135,910 (39.5%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €480,000 versus the rua de Caires, 303 area baseline of €332,378 (€1,759/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 below the wider parish average — a hyper-local discount distinct from the parish baseline.
Base gap of €332,378, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €344,090 (€1,821/m²), a €135,910 (39.5%) gap versus the €480,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua de Caires, 303 | Subject | €480,000 | €2,540 | — | 78 | 54 |
| rua Costa Gomes, 329 | Active | €269,000 | €1,793 | 29.4% | 70 | 64 |
| Braga (Maximinos, Sé e Cividade) · 65ed9f | Active | €185,000 | €1,542 | 39.3% | — | 61 |
| rua Padre Armando Lira, 44 | Active | €220,000 | €786 | 69.1% | — | 61 |
| rua do Cimo de Vila | Active | €255,000 | €1,848 | 27.2% | 70 | 59 |
| Median comp | €237,500 | €1,668 | 34.3% | 70 | 61 |
Long-term rental The 4-bed apartment in Braga, listed at €480,000, is overpriced compared to its fair value of €344,090, presenting a significant 39.5% gap. With a low gross yield of 2.3% and a moderate neighbourhood rating of 54/100, this property may struggle to attract long-term tenants. Family rental At a price of €480,000, the property is clearly overpriced considering the fair market value stands at €344,090, creating a substantial 39.5% gap. While the apartment's size is appealing for families, the gross yield of just 2.3% coupled with a neighbourhood rating of 54/100 suggests a challenging rental environment. Not ideal for luxury market Given its high listing price of €480,000, this property is overpriced against a fair value of €344,090, which indicates a 39.5% gap. The apartment's condition rating of 78/100 further detracts from its potential appeal to luxury buyers. Not ideal for short-term rental With the property priced at €480,000 and fair value assessed at €344,090, it is significantly overpriced by 39.5%. The low gross yield of 2.3% and unfavourable conditions in terms of neighbourhood appeal make it unsuitable for the short-term rental market.
Economic and Tenant Instability Risk The property faces potential financial volatility due to its low economic and tenant stability scores of 55/100, indicating heightened risk of rental income fluctuations.
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