T2 flat in Mato Serrão - Vale da Lapa - Vale Currais, Lagoa e Carvoeiro
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Grade Aapartmentmid-range

T2 flat in Mato Serrão - Vale da Lapa - Vale Currais, Lagoa e Carvoeiro

Lagoa/Carvoeiro · Central Algarve ·

€350,000

Asking Price (EUR)

6.5%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

4.5%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

10.0%

True Gross Yield

51%

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: €40,134/yr
Average Daily Rate: 217
Payback Period: 10.9 years
5-yr Capital Value: €459,895
10-yr Capital Value: €559,532
Brixfox Score: 75.2 / 100
Comparable Properties: 55
Data Confidence: 88%
Search Radius: 2 km

True Investment Cost

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

€399,980

+14.3% over asking

Asking price€350,000
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€15,830
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€2,800
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€5,250
Total acquisition costs€25,130
Renovation€0 — move-in ready
Furnishing & STR launch (2bd × €4500 base, mid-range tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.
€24,850
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€399,980

Gross yield (asking price)

11.5%

True gross yield (all-in)

10.0%

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: 2
Building: 102
Style: contemporary
Condition: excellent
Year Built: 1994
Energy Certificate: D
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AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

open-plan livingmodern kitchenbalcony

Score Breakdown

ROI
21.92
Visual Appeal
13.6
Ownership Security
13
Location
10.56
Land & Space
4.04
Rental Demand
5.07
Payback Speed
4
STR Suitability
3

Description

The first-floor apartment comprises of the entrance hall with handy fitted storage cupboards, 2 bedrooms, one of which is en-suite, one family bathroom and the spacious lounge/ dining area with the open-plan fully fitted and equipped kitchen with access to a small private balcony with the outside dining area. This woul

Location

📍 37.1078°N, 8.4800°W

· Lagoa/Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal

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T2 flat in Mato Serrão - Vale da Lapa - Vale Currais, Lagoa e Carvoeiro

Inventory
2 Beds
Bathrooms
2 Baths
Built Area
102 m²
Land Plot
0 m²
Tenure
Freehold
Yield Curve Status

Grade A investment — short-term rental yields 7.8% net return annually.

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The Investment

Brixfox Score75
GradeA
Brixfox Intelligence
75AExcellent
Score Breakdown
ROI & Yield83%
Capital Growth79%
Risk Profile76%
Market Demand75%

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Average annual ROI over 5 years, combining both rental income and property value growth.
Total
+13.3%
Per Year (5yr avg)
Annualized projected property value change based on historical area appreciation rates (5-year average).
Capital Growth
+5.5%
+$97K in 5yr (+28%)
Estimated monthly net income after deducting management fees, operating costs, and taxes.
ROI Nett Rental Income
7.8%
$2,460/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
12.9 yr
Rental only

Property details

Year built: 1994
Energy: D
Condition: excellent

Description

The first-floor apartment comprises of the entrance hall with handy fitted storage cupboards, 2 bedrooms, one of which is en-suite, one family bathroom and the spacious lounge/ dining area with the open-plan fully fitted and equipped kitchen with access to a small private balcony with the outside dining area. This woul

Income Breakdown

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Nightly Rate (ADR)
$314/night
50% ($144)Brixfox estimate($314/night)200% ($578)
Occupancy
51%
10%Brixfox estimate(51%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Yearly income
$29,520
Airbnb data$314/night · 51% occupancy
Rental income
$314/night · 51% occ.
$58,049
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$11,610
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$16,254
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$666
Net income
7.8% ROI
$29,520

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$380,435
IMT (transfer tax, investment schedule)$17,207
Imposto de Selo (stamp duty)$3,043
Notary & registration$1,359
Legal / due diligence$5,707
Total acquisition costs$27,315
RenovationMove-in ready
Furnishing & STR launch
2bd × $4,891 base + appliances, electronics, outdoor, licence, photography, linens.
$27,011
All-in investment$434,761

Gross yield (asking)

15.3%

True gross yield (all-in)

13.4%

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 Lagoa/Carvoeiro.

$2.8M$2.1M$1.4M$698K$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $350K
Capital appreciation
Property value growing at +4%/yr based on Lagoa/Carvoeiro 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 12: rental income alone has repaid the full purchase price.
2x return
Year 8: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$426K
+22%
Rental Income
+$144K
Total Position
$570K
+63%
10.2%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$518K
+48%
Rental Income
+$311K
Total Position
$829K
+137%
9.0%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$767K
+119%
Rental Income
+$730K
Total Position
$1.5M
+328%
7.5%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$1.1M
+224%
Rental Income
+$1.3M
Total Position
$2.4M
+593%
6.7%/yr

Location

Lagoa/Carvoeiro

Central Algarve, Approximate area

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Villa Scorecard

Location
Average
Emerging or secondary location
Rental Yield
Good
7.8% annual return
Occupancy
Average
51% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$289 per night
Visual Appeal
Good
7/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Weak
0 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Premium nightly rate of $289 — positioned in the top tier
Freehold ownership — maximum long-term security

Watch Out

Secondary location — rental demand may be lower than premium areas
Occupancy at 51% — 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

31% occ.
6.3%
$1,994/mo
41% occ.
8.4%
$2,662/mo
51% occ.
10.5%
$3,331/mo
current
61% occ.
12.6%
$3,999/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.