Quinta in Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro
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Grade C+villabudget

Quinta in Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro

Faro · Eastern Algarve ·

€550,000

Asking Price (EUR)

0.9%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

0.6%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

1.3%

True Gross Yield

25%

Occupancy

Projections — conservative (data maturing)

Our Airbnb calendar dataset started 1.6 months ago and is currently at 14% maturity. Yields shown apply a conservative calibration (realised-ADR factor 0.74, occupancy cap 66%) that auto-fades to full fidelity by April 2027.

Projected Gross Revenue: €10,148/yr
Average Daily Rate: €112
-18.0% vs area baselineImage quality 4/10 (-9%), Portuguese-traditional style (+5%), No pool (-12%), Has view (+10%), Budget finish (-12%)
Payback Period: 66.8 years
5-yr Capital Value: €722,692
10-yr Capital Value: €879,265
Brixfox Score: 53.4 / 100
Comparable Properties: 9
Data Confidence: 74%
Search Radius: 2 km

True Investment Cost

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

€773,230

+40.6% over asking

Asking price€550,000
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€31,830
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€4,400
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€8,250
Total acquisition costs€45,730
Renovation (est. €900/m² × 180 m²)
Substantial renovation — full bathrooms + kitchen, rewiring, plumbing, finishes.		€162,000
(€126,000–€198,000)
Furnishing & STR launch (1bd × €2500 base, budget tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.		€15,500
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€773,230

Gross yield (asking price)

1.9%

True gross yield (all-in)

1.3%

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: 1
Bathrooms: 2
Building: 180 m²
Land: 4720 m²
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: needs-renovation
Year Built: 1987
Energy Certificate: E
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AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

unfinished concrete structure

Score Breakdown

ROI
9.16
Visual Appeal
6
Ownership Security
13
Location
7.8
Land & Space
12
Rental Demand
2.48
Payback Speed
0
STR Suitability
3

Description

Farm for sale.

Location

📍 37.1183°N, 7.9770°W

· Faro, Algarve, Portugal

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Faro / Eastern Algarve

Quinta in Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Faro

Inventory
1 Beds
Bathrooms
2 Baths
Built Area
180 m²
Land Plot
4720 m²
Tenure
Freehold
Yield Curve Status

Grade C+ investment — short-term rental yields 1.1% net return annually.

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The Investment

Brixfox Score53
GradeC+
Brixfox Intelligence
53C+Moderate
Score Breakdown
ROI & Yield58%
Capital Growth56%
Risk Profile55%
Market Demand53%

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Average annual ROI over 5 years, combining both rental income and property value growth.
Total
+4.9%
Per Year (5yr avg)
Annualized projected property value change based on historical area appreciation rates (5-year average).
Capital Growth
+3.8%
+$103K in 5yr (+19%)
Estimated monthly net income after deducting management fees, operating costs, and taxes.
ROI Nett Rental Income
1.1%
$558/mo
Estimated time for the total investment value (equity + accumulated rent) to double.
100% Profit
17 yr
Combined
Number of years to fully recoup the initial purchase price using only net rental income.
Payback
89.3 yr
Rental only

Property details

Year built: 1987
Energy: E
Condition: needs-renovation

Income Breakdown

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Nightly Rate (ADR)
$164/night
50% ($75)Brixfox estimate($164/night)200% ($302)
Occupancy
25%
10%Brixfox estimate(25%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Yearly income
$6,692
Airbnb data$164/night · 25% occupancy
Rental income
$164/night · 25% occ.
$14,880
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$2,976
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$4,167
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$1,046
Net income
1.1% ROI
$6,692

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$597,826
IMT (transfer tax, investment schedule)$34,598
Imposto de Selo (stamp duty)$4,783
Notary & registration$1,359
Legal / due diligence$8,967
Total acquisition costs$49,707
Renovation (~$978/m²)
Substantial renovation — full bathrooms + kitchen, rewiring, plumbing, finishes.		$176,087
($136,957–$215,217)
Furnishing & STR launch
1bd × $2,717 base + appliances, electronics, outdoor, licence, photography, linens.		$14,674
All-in investment$838,293

Gross yield (asking)

2.5%

True gross yield (all-in)

1.8%

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.

$2.4M$1.8M$1.2M$597K$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 302x ReturnToday: $550K
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 15: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$669K
+22%
Rental Income
+$33K
Total Position
$702K
+28%
5.0%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$814K
+48%
Rental Income
+$71K
Total Position
$885K
+61%
4.9%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$1.2M
+119%
Rental Income
+$165K
Total Position
$1.4M
+149%
4.7%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$1.8M
+224%
Rental Income
+$293K
Total Position
$2.1M
+278%
4.5%/yr

Location

Faro

Eastern Algarve, Approximate area

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Villa Scorecard

Location
Average
Emerging or secondary location
Rental Yield
Weak
1.1% annual return
Occupancy
Weak
25% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Good
$151 per night
Visual Appeal
Weak
3/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Strong
4720 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Generous 4720 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 1.1% 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.
1.9%
$961/mo
40% occ.
2.6%
$1,310/mo
25% occ.
1.6%
$781/mo
current
35% occ.
2.3%
$1,130/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.