Detached house in Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro
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Detached house in Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro

Faro · Eastern Algarve ·

€325,000

Asking Price (EUR)

8.3%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

5.8%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

12.8%

True Gross Yield

54%

Occupancy

Projections — conservative (data maturing)

Our Airbnb calendar dataset started 1.9 months ago and is currently at 16% 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: €54,267/yr
Average Daily Rate: 277
-31.0% vs area baselineImage quality 3/10 (-12%), Portuguese-traditional style (+5%), No pool (-12%), Budget finish (-12%)
Payback Period: 7.4 years
5-yr Capital Value: €427,045
10-yr Capital Value: €519,566
Brixfox Score: 75.8 / 100
Comparable Properties: 8
Data Confidence: 61%
Search Radius: 6 km

True Investment Cost

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

€424,005

+30.5% over asking

Asking price€325,000
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€13,830
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€2,600
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€4,875
Total acquisition costs€22,555
Renovation (est. €900/m² × 64)
Substantial renovation — full bathrooms + kitchen, rewiring, plumbing, finishes.
€57,600
(€44,800€70,400)
Furnishing & STR launch (2bd × €2500 base, budget tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.
€18,850
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€424,005

Gross yield (asking price)

16.7%

True gross yield (all-in)

12.8%

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: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Building: 64
Land: 2064
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: needs-renovation
Year Built: 1970
Energy Certificate: F

AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Score Breakdown

ROI
25
Visual Appeal
4.6
Ownership Security
13
Location
7.8
Land & Space
12
Rental Demand
5.37
Payback Speed
5
STR Suitability
3

Description

Single storey house to restore, set on a plot with 2064m2. This property is located in the friendly village of Santa Bárbara de Nexe, comprising two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, a dining room and one bathroom. There is also two small houses used as a kitchen, with a barbecue, a cistern, a tank and a loft. The l

Location

📍 37.1009°N, 7.9578°W

· Faro, Algarve, Portugal

Idealista.pt
Faro / Eastern Algarve

Detached house in Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro

Inventory
2 Beds
Bathrooms
1 Baths
Built Area
64 m²
Land Plot
2064 m²
Tenure
Freehold
Yield Curve Status

Grade A investment — short-term rental yields 11.5% net return annually.

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The Investment

Brixfox Score76
GradeA
Brixfox Intelligence
76AExcellent
Score Breakdown
ROI & Yield84%
Capital Growth80%
Risk Profile77%
Market Demand76%

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Average annual ROI over 5 years, combining both rental income and property value growth.
Total
+15.2%
Per Year (5yr avg)
Annualized projected property value change based on historical area appreciation rates (5-year average).
Capital Growth
+3.8%
+$61K in 5yr (+19%)
Estimated monthly net income after deducting management fees, operating costs, and taxes.
ROI Nett Rental Income
11.5%
$3,371/mo
Estimated time for the total investment value (equity + accumulated rent) to double.
100% Profit
7 yr
Combined
Number of years to fully recoup the initial purchase price using only net rental income.
Payback
8.7 yr
Rental only

Property details

Year built: 1970
Energy: F
Condition: needs-renovation

Description

Single storey house to restore, set on a plot with 2064m2. This property is located in the friendly village of Santa Bárbara de Nexe, comprising two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, a dining room and one bathroom. There is also two small houses used as a kitchen, with a barbecue, a cistern, a tank and a loft. The l

Income Breakdown

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Nightly Rate (ADR)
$403/night
50% ($185)Brixfox estimate($403/night)200% ($742)
Occupancy
54%
10%Brixfox estimate(54%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Yearly income
$40,450
Airbnb data$403/night · 54% occupancy
Rental income
$403/night · 54% occ.
$78,977
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$15,795
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$22,114
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$618
Net income
11.5% ROI
$40,450

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$353,261
IMT (transfer tax, investment schedule)$15,033
Imposto de Selo (stamp duty)$2,826
Notary & registration$1,359
Legal / due diligence$5,299
Total acquisition costs$24,516
Renovation (~$978/m²)
Substantial renovation — full bathrooms + kitchen, rewiring, plumbing, finishes.
$62,609
($48,696$76,522)
Furnishing & STR launch
2bd × $2,717 base + appliances, electronics, outdoor, licence, photography, linens.
$18,315
All-in investment$458,701

Gross yield (asking)

22.4%

True gross yield (all-in)

17.2%

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.

$3.2M$2.4M$1.6M$812K$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $325K
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 8: rental income alone has repaid the full purchase price.
2x return
Year 6: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$395K
+22%
Rental Income
+$198K
Total Position
$593K
+82%
12.8%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$481K
+48%
Rental Income
+$427K
Total Position
$908K
+179%
10.8%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$712K
+119%
Rental Income
+$1000K
Total Position
$1.7M
+427%
8.7%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$1.1M
+224%
Rental Income
+$1.8M
Total Position
$2.8M
+769%
7.5%/yr

Location

Faro

Eastern Algarve, Approximate area

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Villa Scorecard

Location
Average
Emerging or secondary location
Rental Yield
Strong
11.5% annual return
Occupancy
Average
54% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$371 per night
Visual Appeal
Weak
2/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Strong
2064 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

High rental yield at 11.5% — outperforms most villas in this market
Premium nightly rate of $371 — positioned in the top tier
Generous 2064 m² land — room for expansion or amenities

Watch Out

Secondary location — rental demand may be lower than premium areas
Occupancy at 54% — factor in seasonal gaps

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

Risks & What-If

What if occupancy changes?

Owner Managed scenario

34% occ.
9.6%
$2,838/mo
44% occ.
12.6%
$3,697/mo
54% occ.
15.5%
$4,555/mo
current
64% occ.
18.4%
$5,414/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.