Detached house, Em520-1, 340, Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro
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Grade Avillaluxury

Detached house, Em520-1, 340, Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro

Faro · Eastern Algarve ·

€2.3M

Asking Price (EUR)

5.9%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

4.1%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

9.1%

True Gross Yield

62%

Occupancy

Projections — conservative (data maturing)

Our Airbnb calendar dataset started 2.1 months ago and is currently at 17% maturity. Yields shown apply a conservative calibration (realised-ADR factor 0.75, occupancy cap 67%) that auto-fades to full fidelity by April 2027.

Projected Gross Revenue: €231,159/yr
Average Daily Rate: €1026
+36.0% vs area baselineImage quality 9/10 (+6%), Modern/contemporary style (+12%), Has pool (0%), Has view (+10%), Luxury finish (+8%)
Payback Period: 12.2 years
5-yr Capital Value: €3.0M
10-yr Capital Value: €3.6M
Brixfox Score: 79.2 / 100
Comparable Properties: 4
Data Confidence: 66%
Search Radius: 4 km

True Investment Cost

Portuguese transfer tax (IMT) + stamp duty (IS) + notary + registration + legal + renovation + full furnishing & STR launch setup.

€2.5M

+12.6% over asking

Asking price€2.3M
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€168,750
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€18,000
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€33,750
Total acquisition costs€221,750
Renovation€0 — move-in ready
Furnishing & STR launch (4bd × €8000 base, luxury tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.		€62,150
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€2.5M

Gross yield (asking price)

10.3%

True gross yield (all-in)

9.1%

Estimates use Portugal's investment IMT schedule (non-permanent residence). Actual notary & legal vary; budget +€500–1,000 for surveyor, due-diligence and bank-mortgage fees if financing. Renovation cost is a heuristic on property condition × m² — verify with a site visit. Furnishing uses finish-level-tiered rates covering beds, living, kitchen, electronics, AL licence, linens & professional photography. Working capital (2-3 months operating buffer) not included.

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 6
Building: 555 m²
Land: 504 m²
Style: modern
Condition: new-build
Year Built: 2026
Energy Certificate: A
Private Pool
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AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

infinity pool with waterfall featuremulti-level terraces with glass railingsfloor-to-ceiling windowsintegrated landscaping on a sloped plot

Score Breakdown

ROI
20.44
Visual Appeal
16.6
Ownership Security
13
Location
7.8
Land & Space
9.21
Rental Demand
6.17
Payback Speed
3
STR Suitability
3

Description

This magnificent luxury villa of approximately 555 m² is located just 13 minutes from Faro Airport, 9 minutes from the center of Loulé, and 17 minutes from the paradisiacal beaches that the Algarve offers. With an impressive area of 555.38 m², spread over three floors served by an elevator and culminating in an exclusi

Location

📍 37.1053°N, 7.9976°W

· Faro, Algarve, Portugal

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Faro / Eastern Algarve

Detached house, Em520-1, 340, Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro

Inventory
4 Beds
Bathrooms
6 Baths
Built Area
555 m²
Land Plot
504 m²
Tenure
Freehold
Yield Curve Status

Grade A investment — short-term rental yields 6.9% net return annually.

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The Investment

Brixfox Score79
GradeA
Brixfox Intelligence
79AExcellent
Score Breakdown
ROI & Yield87%
Capital Growth83%
Risk Profile80%
Market Demand79%

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Average annual ROI over 5 years, combining both rental income and property value growth.
Total
+10.7%
Per Year (5yr avg)
Annualized projected property value change based on historical area appreciation rates (5-year average).
Capital Growth
+3.8%
+$422K in 5yr (+19%)
Estimated monthly net income after deducting management fees, operating costs, and taxes.
ROI Nett Rental Income
6.9%
$14,127/mo
Estimated time for the total investment value (equity + accumulated rent) to double.
100% Profit
9 yr
Combined
Number of years to fully recoup the initial purchase price using only net rental income.
Payback
14.4 yr
Rental only

Property details

Year built: 2026
Energy: A
Condition: new-build

Description

This magnificent luxury villa of approximately 555 m² is located just 13 minutes from Faro Airport, 9 minutes from the center of Loulé, and 17 minutes from the paradisiacal beaches that the Algarve offers. With an impressive area of 555.38 m², spread over three floors served by an elevator and culminating in an exclusi

Income Breakdown

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Nightly Rate (ADR)
$1,484/night
50% ($682)Brixfox estimate($1,484/night)200% ($2730)
Occupancy
62%
10%Brixfox estimate(62%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Yearly income
$169,529
Airbnb data$1,484/night · 62% occupancy
Rental income
$1,484/night · 62% occ.
$334,248
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$66,850
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$93,589
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$4,280
Net income
6.9% ROI
$169,529

Long-Term Rental

No long-term rental data available

Not enough comparable rentals in this area

True all-in investment

What the headline asking price actually costs once mandatory taxes, fees, renovation, and furnishing are added. Yields rebased onto this number — closer to what you'll really earn against what you'll really pay.

Asking price$2,445,652
IMT (transfer tax, investment schedule)$183,424
Imposto de Selo (stamp duty)$19,565
Notary & registration$1,359
Legal / due diligence$36,685
Total acquisition costs$241,033
RenovationMove-in ready
Furnishing & STR launch
4bd × $8,696 base + appliances, electronics, outdoor, licence, photography, linens.		$65,380
All-in investment$2,752,065

Gross yield (asking)

13.7%

True gross yield (all-in)

12.1%

Estimates use Portugal's standard transfer tax + typical legal/notary defaults. Verify with local counsel before committing — actual fees vary by deal structure.

Growth & Exit Strategy

How your investment grows over time

Freehold — 4%/yr appreciation in Faro.

$16.9M$12.7M$8.5M$4.2M$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $2.3M
Capital appreciation
Property value growing at +4%/yr based on Faro market trends.
Rental income
Cumulative net rental earnings collected over time, growing with annual revenue increases.
Total return
Capital value + rental income. Your actual total position if you sold and kept all rent.
Paid back
Year 13: rental income alone has repaid the full purchase price.
2x return
Year 9: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$2.7M
+22%
Rental Income
+$828K
Total Position
$3.6M
+58%
9.6%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$3.3M
+48%
Rental Income
+$1.8M
Total Position
$5.1M
+127%
8.6%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$4.9M
+119%
Rental Income
+$4.2M
Total Position
$9.1M
+305%
7.2%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$7.3M
+224%
Rental Income
+$7.4M
Total Position
$14.7M
+554%
6.5%/yr

Location

Faro

Eastern Algarve, Approximate area

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Villa Scorecard

Location
Average
Emerging or secondary location
Rental Yield
Good
6.9% annual return
Occupancy
Good
62% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$1365 per night
Visual Appeal
Strong
9/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Strong
504 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Premium nightly rate of $1365 — positioned in the top tier
Stunning visuals with 9/10 instagrammability — commands premium nightly rates
Generous 504 m² land — room for expansion or amenities

Watch Out

Secondary location — rental demand may be lower than premium areas
STR zoning not confirmed — verify before purchasing for short-term rental use

This villa is a strong investment. High rental demand and good returns make it suitable for both active and passive investors.

Risks & What-If

What if occupancy changes?

Owner Managed scenario

42% occ.
6.3%
$12,824/mo
52% occ.
7.8%
$15,983/mo
62% occ.
9.4%
$19,142/mo
current
72% occ.
10.9%
$22,300/mo

Data Sources & Methodology

ROI calculations use verified Brixfox Intelligence rental data from a 12-month trailing window. Opex: 20% owner-managed, 45% fully-managed. Includes 10% Indonesian rental tax (PPh) and annual property tax (PBB). Market factors in Portugal may impact actual yields.