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1-bedroom, 3-bathroom villa of 120 m², energy rating G. Located Vau parish, Óbidos municipality, Leiria district. Noteworthy Features: This villa's design features extensive wood beam ceilings that enhance its modern aesthetic, while the surrounding resort offers access to world-class recreational activities, including windsurfing and luxury clubhouse amenities.
The valuation. The asking price of €700,000 is significantly above the fair value of €299,712, resulting in an overvaluation of €400,288 (133.6%). This property is considered overpriced in the current market. Buy-to-flip angle. A potential buy-and-flip strategy could focus on enhancing the villa’s premium features to attract resale buyers, though the high initial price point may limit profit margins. Buy-to-let angle. With an estimated rental income of €1,225/month, the gross yield stands at a modest 2.1%, which may not justify the high purchase price for long-term investors seeking solid returns.
Fair value modelled at €364,696 from 5 comparable sales in the area. Asking €700,000 sits €335,304 (91.9%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
Asking €700,000 versus the Vau, Óbidos, Leiria area baseline of €400,335 (€3,336/m²) for a median-condition unit of this size — the gap before quality adjustments.
AI Condition Index 85/100 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 €400,335, adjusted for condition and micro-location, gives a modelled fair value of €364,696 (€3,039/m²), a €335,304 (91.9%) gap versus the €700,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vau · e5514e | Subject | €700,000 | €5,833 | — | 92 | 57 |
| Vau · 56a184 | Active | €790,000 | €5,163 | 11.5% | 95 | 53 |
| Santa Maria, São Pedro e Sobral da Lagoa · 5b87fa | Active | €230,000 | €2,875 | 50.7% | 80 | 58 |
| Vau · e3abe9 | Active | €545,000 | €2,129 | 63.5% | 84 | 55 |
| rua da Lagoa | Active | €695,000 | €3,203 | 45.1% | 82 | — |
| Median comp | €620,000 | €3,039 | 47.9% | 83 | 55 |
Long-term rental The 1-bed villa in Vau, Óbidos, is significantly overpriced at €700,000, with a fair value of just €299,712, leading to a considerable yield of only 2.1%. Given the neighbourhood's score of 57/100 and the surrounding semi-urban location, long-term rental potential remains limited in this investment. Buy-and-hold Investing in this villa as a buy-and-hold strategy is unadvisable due to its price being 133.6% above fair value, which hinders potential capital appreciation. Furthermore, with a low yield of 2.1% and an average neighbourhood score, the risks outweigh the expected returns. Not ideal for luxury market This property does not align with luxury market demands, as the significant gap from fair value indicates a probable lack of interest from discerning buyers. Its median neighbourhood score and subdued economic context suggest the villa may struggle to attract premium renters or buyers. Not ideal for student housing The villa's current pricing and neighbourhood conditions indicate that it is ill-suited for the student housing market, where affordability and accessibility are key. The local economic environment and the property’s fair value fall short of providing a compelling investment proposition for this strategy.
Economic Vulnerability With an economic stability score of 45/100, there is a heightened risk of fluctuating demand and rental income instability. Tenant Risk The tenant stability score of 60/100 suggests potential challenges in tenant retention and consistent occupancy rates.
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