T1 flat in Centro da Cidade, Albufeira, Albufeira e Olhos de Água
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Grade B+apartmentmid-range

T1 flat in Centro da Cidade, Albufeira, Albufeira e Olhos de Água

Albufeira · Central Algarve ·

€180,000

Asking Price (EUR)

5.9%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

4.1%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

9.1%

True Gross Yield

47%

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: €19,646/yr
Average Daily Rate: 114
-8.0% vs area baselineImage quality 6/10 (-3%), Dated style (-15%), Has pool (0%), Has view (+10%)
Payback Period: 11.4 years
5-yr Capital Value: €236,517
10-yr Capital Value: €287,759
Brixfox Score: 68.4 / 100
Comparable Properties: 86
Data Confidence: 93%
Search Radius: 2 km

True Investment Cost

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

€215,258

+19.6% over asking

Asking price€180,000
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€3,798
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€1,440
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€2,700
Total acquisition costs€9,188
Renovation (est. €55/m² × 74)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.
€4,070
(€2,220€5,920)
Furnishing & STR launch (1bd × €4500 base, mid-range tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.
€22,000
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€215,258

Gross yield (asking price)

10.9%

True gross yield (all-in)

9.1%

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: 74
Style: dated
Condition: good
Year Built: 2003
Energy Certificate: C
Private Pool
View

AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

curved balcony railingtropical-themed wall sconces

Score Breakdown

ROI
21.23
Visual Appeal
8.8
Ownership Security
13
Location
10.2
Land & Space
3.48
Rental Demand
4.7
Payback Speed
4
STR Suitability
3

Description

1-bedroom apartment at Apart Hotel Paraíso in Albufeira.

Location

📍 37.0926°N, 8.2410°W

· Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal

Idealista.pt
Albufeira / Central Algarve

T1 flat in Centro da Cidade, Albufeira, Albufeira e Olhos de Água

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

Grade B+ investment — short-term rental yields 7.4% net return annually.

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The Investment

Brixfox Score68
GradeB+
Brixfox Intelligence
68B+Strong
Score Breakdown
ROI & Yield75%
Capital Growth71%
Risk Profile70%
Market Demand68%

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Average annual ROI over 5 years, combining both rental income and property value growth.
Total
+12.3%
Per Year (5yr avg)
Annualized projected property value change based on historical area appreciation rates (5-year average).
Capital Growth
+4.9%
+$44K in 5yr (+25%)
Estimated monthly net income after deducting management fees, operating costs, and taxes.
ROI Nett Rental Income
7.4%
$1,202/mo
Estimated time for the total investment value (equity + accumulated rent) to double.
100% Profit
8 yr
Combined
Number of years to fully recoup the initial purchase price using only net rental income.
Payback
13.6 yr
Rental only

Property details

Year built: 2003
Energy: C
Condition: good

Description

1-bedroom apartment at Apart Hotel Paraíso in Albufeira.

Income Breakdown

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Nightly Rate (ADR)
$165/night
50% ($76)Brixfox estimate($165/night)200% ($305)
Occupancy
47%
10%Brixfox estimate(47%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Yearly income
$14,426
Airbnb data$165/night · 47% occupancy
Rental income
$165/night · 47% occ.
$28,400
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$5,680
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$7,952
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$342
Net income
7.4% ROI
$14,426

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$195,652
IMT (transfer tax, investment schedule)$4,128
Imposto de Selo (stamp duty)$1,565
Notary & registration$1,359
Legal / due diligence$2,935
Total acquisition costs$9,987
Renovation (~$60/m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.
$4,424
($2,413$6,435)
Furnishing & STR launch
1bd × $4,891 base + appliances, electronics, outdoor, licence, photography, linens.
$23,913
All-in investment$233,976

Gross yield (asking)

14.5%

True gross yield (all-in)

12.1%

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.

$1.4M$1.0M$699K$349K$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $180K
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 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
$219K
+22%
Rental Income
+$70K
Total Position
$289K
+61%
10.0%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$266K
+48%
Rental Income
+$152K
Total Position
$419K
+133%
8.8%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$394K
+119%
Rental Income
+$357K
Total Position
$751K
+317%
7.4%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$584K
+224%
Rental Income
+$631K
Total Position
$1.2M
+575%
6.6%/yr

Location

Albufeira

Central Algarve, Approximate area

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Villa Scorecard

Location
Average
Emerging or secondary location
Rental Yield
Good
7.4% annual return
Occupancy
Average
47% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Good
$152 per night
Visual Appeal
Average
5/10 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
Occupancy at 47% — 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

30% occ.
6.3%
$1,029/mo
40% occ.
8.5%
$1,381/mo
47% occ.
10.0%
$1,628/mo
current
57% occ.
12.1%
$1,980/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.