Detached house in Casa Amarilis, Bensafrim
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Grade A+villamid-range

Detached house in Casa Amarilis, Bensafrim

Lagos · Western Algarve ·

€597,000

Asking Price (EUR)

13.6%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

9.4%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

20.9%

True Gross Yield

67%

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: €146,507/yr
Average Daily Rate: €601
Payback Period: 4.9 years
5-yr Capital Value: €784,449
10-yr Capital Value: €954,402
Brixfox Score: 85.4 / 100
Comparable Properties: 6
Data Confidence: 55%
Search Radius: 6 km

True Investment Cost

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

€701,771

+17.5% over asking

Asking price€597,000
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€35,590
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€4,776
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€8,955
Total acquisition costs€50,571
Renovation (est. €55/m² × 160 m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.		€8,800
(€4,800–€12,800)
Furnishing & STR launch (5bd × €4500 base, mid-range tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.		€45,400
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€701,771

Gross yield (asking price)

24.5%

True gross yield (all-in)

20.9%

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: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Building: 160 m²
Land: 734 m²
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: good
Year Built: 2000
Energy Certificate: D
Private Pool
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AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

terraced garden with fountainopen-plan living and dining areatraditional fireplace

Score Breakdown

ROI
25
Visual Appeal
10
Ownership Security
13
Location
10.44
Land & Space
12
Rental Demand
6.94
Payback Speed
5
STR Suitability
3

Description

This two-level villa full of personality, built in 2000, offers an exciting opportunity for the right owner to create a wonderful home, a business space, or a combination of both. With a habitable area of 160m² set on a 734m² plot, the property is centrally located in Bensafrim, just a 5-minute drive from Lagos. While

Location

📍 37.1028°N, 8.6731°W

· Lagos, Algarve, Portugal

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Lagos / Western Algarve

Detached house in Casa Amarilis, Bensafrim

Inventory
5 Beds
Bathrooms
3 Baths
Built Area
160 m²
Land Plot
734 m²
Tenure
Freehold
Yield Curve Status

Grade A+ investment — short-term rental yields 17.5% net return annually.

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The Investment

Brixfox Score85
GradeA+
Brixfox Intelligence
85A+Excellent
Score Breakdown
ROI & Yield94%
Capital Growth89%
Risk Profile86%
Market Demand85%

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Average annual ROI over 5 years, combining both rental income and property value growth.
Total
+23.0%
Per Year (5yr avg)
Annualized projected property value change based on historical area appreciation rates (5-year average).
Capital Growth
+5.5%
+$165K in 5yr (+28%)
Estimated monthly net income after deducting management fees, operating costs, and taxes.
ROI Nett Rental Income
17.5%
$9,446/mo
Estimated time for the total investment value (equity + accumulated rent) to double.
100% Profit
5 yr
Combined
Number of years to fully recoup the initial purchase price using only net rental income.
Payback
5.7 yr
Rental only

Property details

Year built: 2000
Energy: D
Condition: good

Description

This two-level villa full of personality, built in 2000, offers an exciting opportunity for the right owner to create a wonderful home, a business space, or a combination of both. With a habitable area of 160m² set on a 734m² plot, the property is centrally located in Bensafrim, just a 5-minute drive from Lagos. While

Income Breakdown

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Nightly Rate (ADR)
$869/night
50% ($400)Brixfox estimate($869/night)200% ($1599)
Occupancy
69%
10%Brixfox estimate(69%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Yearly income
$113,353
Airbnb data$869/night · 69% occupancy
Rental income
$869/night · 69% occ.
$220,171
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$44,034
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$61,648
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$1,136
Net income
17.5% ROI
$113,353

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$648,913
IMT (transfer tax, investment schedule)$38,685
Imposto de Selo (stamp duty)$5,191
Notary & registration$1,359
Legal / due diligence$9,734
Total acquisition costs$54,968
Renovation (~$60/m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.		$9,565
($5,217–$13,913)
Furnishing & STR launch
5bd × $4,891 base + appliances, electronics, outdoor, licence, photography, linens.		$47,174
All-in investment$760,621

Gross yield (asking)

33.9%

True gross yield (all-in)

28.9%

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 Lagos.

$7.9M$5.9M$4.0M$2.0M$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $597K
Capital appreciation
Property value growing at +4%/yr based on Lagos 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 6: rental income alone has repaid the full purchase price.
2x return
Year 5: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$726K
+22%
Rental Income
+$554K
Total Position
$1.3M
+114%
16.5%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$884K
+48%
Rental Income
+$1.2M
Total Position
$2.1M
+248%
13.3%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$1.3M
+119%
Rental Income
+$2.8M
Total Position
$4.1M
+588%
10.1%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$1.9M
+224%
Rental Income
+$5.0M
Total Position
$6.9M
+1055%
8.5%/yr

Location

Lagos

Western Algarve, Approximate area

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Villa Scorecard

Location
Average
Emerging or secondary location
Rental Yield
Strong
17.5% annual return
Occupancy
Good
69% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$799 per night
Visual Appeal
Good
6/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Strong
734 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

High rental yield at 17.5% — outperforms most villas in this market
Premium nightly rate of $799 — positioned in the top tier
Generous 734 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

49% occ.
16.7%
$9,048/mo
59% occ.
20.2%
$10,899/mo
69% occ.
23.6%
$12,749/mo
current
79% occ.
27.0%
$14,599/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.