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2-bedroom, 1-bathroom house of 98 m², built in 1975. Located on rua da Agra, Carreira e Bente parish, Vila Nova de Famalicão municipality, Braga district. This property features a spacious 669m² plot suitable for extensive outdoor renovations and expansions, along with double-glazed windows that enhance energy efficiency despite its dated aesthetic.
The valuation. The asking price of €259,000 is significantly above the fair value of €171,497, making it overpriced by €87,503 (51.0%). This discrepancy suggests potential challenges in securing a profitable investment without considerable negotiation. Buy-to-flip angle. A buy-to-flip strategy may be less viable due to the elevated asking price, requiring significant investment in renovations to attract buyers. Margins could be tight, focusing on quick cosmetic upgrades for a potential resale. Buy-to-let angle. The estimated monthly rental income of €648 yields a gross yield of only 3%, which may not attract long-term investors. This return highlights the possibility of low appreciation and limited cash flow in the current market conditions.
Fair value modelled at €171,497 from 6 comparable sales in the area. Asking €259,000 sits €87,503 (51.0%) above — overpriced versus fair value.
rua da Agra area median of €190,316 (€1,942/m²) for a property of this size — the starting reference point before comparable sales are factored in.
6 comparable sales in the area adjust the estimate by -€18,819 versus the parish baseline.
Parish baseline €190,316 -€18,819 comparables adjustment = modelled fair value of €171,497 (€1,750/m²), a €87,503 (51.0%) gap versus the €259,000 asking price.
| Reference | Status | Price | €/m² | vs subject | Condition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rua da Agra | Subject | €259,000 | €2,643 | — | — | 74 |
| Landim · e554ef | Active | €275,000 | €1,809 | 31.5% | 75 | 65 |
| Delães · e54eff | Active | €235,000 | €3,790 | 43.4% | 87 | 63 |
| Areias, Sequeiro, Lama e Palmeira · e835f1 | Active | €275,000 | €1,495 | 43.4% | — | 69 |
| Aves · 4a80d7 | Active | €328,000 | €1,691 | 36.0% | 64 | 68 |
| Median comp | €275,000 | €1,750 | 33.8% | 75 | 67 |
Long-term rental Given the house in Carreira e Bente is overpriced at €259,000 compared to its fair value of €171,497, the long-term rental strategy may yield suboptimal returns with a gross yield of only 3%. The moderate condition rating of 55/100 further reinforces the concerns about ongoing maintenance costs and tenant satisfaction in an already inflated market. Buy-and-hold Investing in this property with a buy-and-hold strategy is problematic since the current listing price reflects a 51% gap from fair value, indicating significant potential loss in value over time. Additionally, the house's condition rating of 55/100 suggests that ongoing management will likely require more capital than anticipated in this overpriced scenario. Family rental As a family rental property, the overpriced nature of this house limits its attractiveness, with a gross yield of only 3% failing to justify the €259,000 asking price. Despite a decent neighbourhood score of 74/100, the high acquisition costs could impede financial stability and growth for long-term family renters.
Economic Vulnerability The economic stability score of 70/100 suggests potential fluctuations in local economic conditions, which may impact future rental income and property value.
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