Estate in Vale de Carros, Olhos de Água, Albufeira e Olhos de Água
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Grade Bvillabudget

Estate in Vale de Carros, Olhos de Água, Albufeira e Olhos de Água

Albufeira · Central Algarve ·

€2.5M

Asking Price (EUR)

2.8%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

1.9%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

4.3%

True Gross Yield

37%

Occupancy

Projections — conservative (data maturing)

Our Airbnb calendar dataset started 1.9 months ago and is currently at 15% 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: €139,549/yr
Average Daily Rate: 1021
-21.0% vs area baselineImage quality 3/10 (-12%), Portuguese-traditional style (+5%), No pool (-12%), Has view (+10%), Budget finish (-12%)
Payback Period: 22.2 years
5-yr Capital Value: €3.3M
10-yr Capital Value: €4.0M
Brixfox Score: 61.2 / 100
Comparable Properties: 3
Data Confidence: 56%
Search Radius: 6 km

True Investment Cost

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

€3.2M

+29.7% over asking

Asking price€2.5M
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€187,500
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€20,000
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€37,500
Total acquisition costs€246,250
Renovation (est. €900/m² × 500)
Substantial renovation — full bathrooms + kitchen, rewiring, plumbing, finishes.
€450,000
(€350,000€550,000)
Furnishing & STR launch (10bd × €2500 base, budget tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.
€45,650
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€3.2M

Gross yield (asking price)

5.6%

True gross yield (all-in)

4.3%

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: 10
Building: 500
Land: 89020
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: needs-renovation
Year Built: 1860
Energy Certificate: Exempt
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AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Score Breakdown

ROI
14.7
Visual Appeal
3.6
Ownership Security
13
Location
10.2
Land & Space
12
Rental Demand
3.74
Payback Speed
1
STR Suitability
3

Description

Opportunity of an unique and historic property from the 19th century. The property is set on a plot of nine hectares in the Algarve, Portugal. With an unlimited potential, this magnificent property presents numerous of possibilities. Solidly built, although currently in need of a total internal renovation, this hous

Location

📍 37.1071°N, 8.1872°W

· Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal

Idealista.pt
Albufeira / Central Algarve

Estate in Vale de Carros, Olhos de Água, Albufeira e Olhos de Água

Inventory
10 Beds
Bathrooms
0 Baths
Built Area
500 m²
Land Plot
89020 m²
Tenure
Freehold
Yield Curve Status

Grade B investment — short-term rental yields 3.7% 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
+8.6%
Per Year (5yr avg)
Annualized projected property value change based on historical area appreciation rates (5-year average).
Capital Growth
+4.9%
+$615K in 5yr (+25%)
Estimated monthly net income after deducting management fees, operating costs, and taxes.
ROI Nett Rental Income
3.7%
$8,409/mo
Estimated time for the total investment value (equity + accumulated rent) to double.
100% Profit
11 yr
Combined
Number of years to fully recoup the initial purchase price using only net rental income.
Payback
26.9 yr
Rental only

Property details

Year built: 1860
Energy: Exempt
Condition: needs-renovation

Description

Opportunity of an unique and historic property from the 19th century. The property is set on a plot of nine hectares in the Algarve, Portugal. With an unlimited potential, this magnificent property presents numerous of possibilities. Solidly built, although currently in need of a total internal renovation, this hous

Income Breakdown

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Nightly Rate (ADR)
$1,487/night
50% ($684)Brixfox estimate($1,487/night)200% ($2737)
Occupancy
37%
10%Brixfox estimate(37%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Yearly income
$100,911
Airbnb data$1,487/night · 37% occupancy
Rental income
$1,487/night · 37% occ.
$203,205
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$40,641
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$56,898
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$4,755
Net income
3.7% ROI
$100,911

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$2,717,391
IMT (transfer tax, investment schedule)$203,804
Imposto de Selo (stamp duty)$21,739
Notary & registration$1,359
Legal / due diligence$40,761
Total acquisition costs$267,663
Renovation (~$978/m²)
Substantial renovation — full bathrooms + kitchen, rewiring, plumbing, finishes.
$489,130
($380,435$597,826)
Furnishing & STR launch
10bd × $2,717 base + appliances, electronics, outdoor, licence, photography, linens.
$47,446
All-in investment$3,521,630

Gross yield (asking)

7.5%

True gross yield (all-in)

5.8%

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 Albufeira.

$14.4M$10.8M$7.2M$3.6M$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $2.5M
Capital appreciation
Property value growing at +4%/yr based on Albufeira 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 21: 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
$3.0M
+22%
Rental Income
+$493K
Total Position
$3.5M
+41%
7.2%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$3.7M
+48%
Rental Income
+$1.1M
Total Position
$4.8M
+91%
6.7%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$5.5M
+119%
Rental Income
+$2.5M
Total Position
$8.0M
+219%
6.0%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$8.1M
+224%
Rental Income
+$4.4M
Total Position
$12.5M
+401%
5.5%/yr

Location

Albufeira

Central Algarve, Approximate area

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Villa Scorecard

Location
Average
Emerging or secondary location
Rental Yield
Average
3.7% annual return
Occupancy
Weak
37% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$1368 per night
Visual Appeal
Weak
2/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Strong
89020 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

Premium nightly rate of $1368 — positioned in the top tier
Generous 89020 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 3.7% 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.
4.0%
$9,104/mo
40% occ.
5.4%
$12,271/mo
37% occ.
5.1%
$11,457/mo
current
47% occ.
6.5%
$14,624/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.