House in Bensafrim e Barão de São João, Lagos
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Grade Bvillamid-range

House in Bensafrim e Barão de São João, Lagos

Lagos · Western Algarve ·

€200,000

Asking Price (EUR)

3.7%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

2.6%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

5.7%

True Gross Yield

41%

Occupancy

Projections — conservative (data maturing)

Our Airbnb calendar dataset started 1.3 months ago and is currently at 11% maturity. Yields shown apply a conservative calibration (realised-ADR factor 0.73, occupancy cap 66%) that auto-fades to full fidelity by April 2027.

Projected Gross Revenue: €13,191/yr
Average Daily Rate: €89
Payback Period: 18.5 years
5-yr Capital Value: €262,797
10-yr Capital Value: €319,733
Brixfox Score: 61.4 / 100
Comparable Properties: 9
Data Confidence: 78%
Search Radius: 2 km

True Investment Cost

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

€232,347

+16.2% over asking

Asking price€200,000
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€4,997
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€1,600
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€3,000
Total acquisition costs€10,847
Renovation€0 — move-in ready
Furnishing & STR launch (1bd × €4500 base, mid-range tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.		€21,500
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€232,347

Gross yield (asking price)

6.6%

True gross yield (all-in)

5.7%

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: 1
Building: 40 m²
Style: contemporary
Condition: excellent
Energy Certificate: Not indicated
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AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

patterned-tile-accent-wallexposed-white-wood-beam-ceilingskylights

Score Breakdown

ROI
16.11
Visual Appeal
10
Ownership Security
13
Location
10.44
Land & Space
2.8
Rental Demand
4.06
Payback Speed
2
STR Suitability
3

Description

Charming Renovation Opportunity in the Heart of Barão de São João Nestled in the heart of the quaint and characterful village of Barão de São João, this is a fantastic opportunity to own a renovated 1-bedroom home (T1) with plenty of potential. The main house has already been renovated but still requires a kitchen to

Location

📍 37.1383°N, 8.7746°W

· Lagos, Algarve, Portugal

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House in Bensafrim e Barão de São João, Lagos

Inventory
1 Beds
Bathrooms
1 Baths
Built Area
40 m²
Land Plot
0 m²
Tenure
Freehold
Yield Curve Status

Grade B investment — short-term rental yields 4.5% net return annually.

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The Investment

Brixfox Score61
GradeB
Brixfox Intelligence
61BStrong
Score Breakdown
ROI & Yield67%
Capital Growth64%
Risk Profile63%
Market Demand61%

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Average annual ROI over 5 years, combining both rental income and property value growth.
Total
+10.0%
Per Year (5yr avg)
Annualized projected property value change based on historical area appreciation rates (5-year average).
Capital Growth
+5.5%
+$55K in 5yr (+28%)
Estimated monthly net income after deducting management fees, operating costs, and taxes.
ROI Nett Rental Income
4.5%
$816/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
22.2 yr
Rental only

Property details

Energy: Not indicated
Condition: excellent

Description

Charming Renovation Opportunity in the Heart of Barão de São João Nestled in the heart of the quaint and characterful village of Barão de São João, this is a fantastic opportunity to own a renovated 1-bedroom home (T1) with plenty of potential. The main house has already been renovated but still requires a kitchen to

Income Breakdown

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Nightly Rate (ADR)
$132/night
50% ($61)Brixfox estimate($132/night)200% ($243)
Occupancy
41%
10%Brixfox estimate(41%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Yearly income
$9,791
Airbnb data$132/night · 41% occupancy
Rental income
$132/night · 41% occ.
$19,560
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$3,912
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$5,477
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$380
Net income
4.5% ROI
$9,791

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$217,391
IMT (transfer tax, investment schedule)$5,432
Imposto de Selo (stamp duty)$1,739
Notary & registration$1,359
Legal / due diligence$3,261
Total acquisition costs$11,790
RenovationMove-in ready
Furnishing & STR launch
1bd × $4,891 base + appliances, electronics, outdoor, licence, photography, linens.		$21,196
All-in investment$250,377

Gross yield (asking)

9.0%

True gross yield (all-in)

7.8%

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 Lagos.

$1.2M$929K$619K$310K$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $200K
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 18: rental income alone has repaid the full purchase price.
2x return
Year 11: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$243K
+22%
Rental Income
+$48K
Total Position
$291K
+46%
7.8%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$296K
+48%
Rental Income
+$103K
Total Position
$399K
+100%
7.2%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$438K
+119%
Rental Income
+$242K
Total Position
$680K
+240%
6.3%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$649K
+224%
Rental Income
+$429K
Total Position
$1.1M
+439%
5.8%/yr

Location

Lagos

Western Algarve, Approximate area

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Villa Scorecard

Location
Average
Emerging or secondary location
Rental Yield
Average
4.5% annual return
Occupancy
Weak
41% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Good
$121 per night
Visual Appeal
Good
6/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Weak
0 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Freehold ownership — maximum long-term security

Watch Out

Secondary location — rental demand may be lower than premium areas
Yield of 4.5% is near 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.
4.5%
$810/mo
40% occ.
6.0%
$1,091/mo
current
41% occ.
6.1%
$1,109/mo
current
51% occ.
7.7%
$1,390/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.