Detached house in Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro
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Grade Bvillaluxury

Detached house in Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro

Faro · Eastern Algarve ·

€1.9M

Asking Price (EUR)

1.5%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

1.0%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

2.3%

True Gross Yield

42%

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: €50,185/yr
Average Daily Rate: €327
+4.0% vs area baselineImage quality 8/10 (+3%), Portuguese-traditional style (+5%), No pool (-12%), Luxury finish (+8%)
Payback Period: 48.5 years
5-yr Capital Value: €2.6M
10-yr Capital Value: €3.1M
Brixfox Score: 63.6 / 100
Comparable Properties: 7
Data Confidence: 67%
Search Radius: 3 km

True Investment Cost

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

€2.2M

+12.5% over asking

Asking price€1.9M
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€146,250
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€15,600
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€29,250
Total acquisition costs€192,350
Renovation€0 — move-in ready
Furnishing & STR launch (3bd × €8000 base, luxury tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.		€50,800
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€2.2M

Gross yield (asking price)

2.6%

True gross yield (all-in)

2.3%

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: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Building: 300 m²
Land: 1883 m²
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: excellent
Year Built: 2005
Energy Certificate: C

AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

landscaped gardenstraditional tiled roofpalm trees

Score Breakdown

ROI
9.95
Visual Appeal
13.6
Ownership Security
13
Location
7.8
Land & Space
12
Rental Demand
4.21
Payback Speed
0
STR Suitability
3

Description

Situated in the picturesque village of Santa Bárbara de Nexe, this striking villa showcases a perfect balance between classic Algarvian charm and modern sophistication. Renovated with elegance and character, it sits within landscaped grounds, offering a lifestyle of tranquillity and refined comfort in the heart of the

Location

📍 37.1281°N, 7.9510°W

· Faro, Algarve, Portugal

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Faro / Eastern Algarve

Detached house in Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro

Inventory
3 Beds
Bathrooms
3 Baths
Built Area
300 m²
Land Plot
1883 m²
Tenure
Freehold
Yield Curve Status

Grade B investment — short-term rental yields 1.6% net return annually.

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The Investment

Brixfox Score64
GradeB
Brixfox Intelligence
64BStrong
Score Breakdown
ROI & Yield70%
Capital Growth67%
Risk Profile66%
Market Demand64%

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Average annual ROI over 5 years, combining both rental income and property value growth.
Total
+5.4%
Per Year (5yr avg)
Annualized projected property value change based on historical area appreciation rates (5-year average).
Capital Growth
+3.8%
+$366K in 5yr (+19%)
Estimated monthly net income after deducting management fees, operating costs, and taxes.
ROI Nett Rental Income
1.6%
$2,835/mo
Estimated time for the total investment value (equity + accumulated rent) to double.
100% Profit
16 yr
Combined
Number of years to fully recoup the initial purchase price using only net rental income.
Payback
62.3 yr
Rental only

Property details

Year built: 2005
Energy: C
Condition: excellent

Description

Situated in the picturesque village of Santa Bárbara de Nexe, this striking villa showcases a perfect balance between classic Algarvian charm and modern sophistication. Renovated with elegance and character, it sits within landscaped grounds, offering a lifestyle of tranquillity and refined comfort in the heart of the

Income Breakdown

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Nightly Rate (ADR)
$472/night
50% ($217)Brixfox estimate($472/night)200% ($869)
Occupancy
42%
10%Brixfox estimate(42%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Yearly income
$34,019
Airbnb data$472/night · 42% occupancy
Rental income
$472/night · 42% occ.
$72,554
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$14,511
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$20,315
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$3,709
Net income
1.6% ROI
$34,019

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$2,119,565
IMT (transfer tax, investment schedule)$158,967
Imposto de Selo (stamp duty)$16,957
Notary & registration$1,359
Legal / due diligence$31,793
Total acquisition costs$209,076
RenovationMove-in ready
Furnishing & STR launch
3bd × $8,696 base + appliances, electronics, outdoor, licence, photography, linens.		$53,043
All-in investment$2,381,685

Gross yield (asking)

3.4%

True gross yield (all-in)

3.0%

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.

$9.0M$6.7M$4.5M$2.2M$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 302x ReturnToday: $1.9M
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.
2x return
Year 14: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$2.4M
+22%
Rental Income
+$166K
Total Position
$2.5M
+30%
5.4%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$2.9M
+48%
Rental Income
+$359K
Total Position
$3.2M
+66%
5.2%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$4.3M
+119%
Rental Income
+$841K
Total Position
$5.1M
+162%
4.9%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$6.3M
+224%
Rental Income
+$1.5M
Total Position
$7.8M
+301%
4.7%/yr

Location

Faro

Eastern Algarve, Approximate area

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Villa Scorecard

Location
Average
Emerging or secondary location
Rental Yield
Weak
1.6% annual return
Occupancy
Weak
42% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$434 per night
Visual Appeal
Good
7/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Strong
1883 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Premium nightly rate of $434 — positioned in the top tier
Generous 1883 m² land — room for expansion or amenities
Freehold ownership — maximum long-term security

Watch Out

Secondary location — rental demand may be lower than premium areas
Yield of 1.6% is below the market average — model your cashflow carefully

Consider carefully. Returns are below market average for this price point.

Risks & What-If

What if occupancy changes?

Owner Managed scenario

30% occ.
1.5%
$2,707/mo
40% occ.
2.1%
$3,712/mo
42% occ.
2.2%
$3,923/mo
current
52% occ.
2.8%
$4,928/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.