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Grade C+apartmentmid-range

T1 flat in Rua da Torre Velha , Bloco A2, Varandas do Castelo , Sesmarias, Nn, Sesmarias, Sesmaria - Cerro de Águia, Albufeira e Olhos de Água

Albufeira · Central Algarve ·

€550,000

Asking Price (EUR)

1.4%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

1.0%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

2.2%

True Gross Yield

22%

Occupancy

Projections — conservative (data maturing)

Our Airbnb calendar dataset started 1.7 months ago and is currently at 14% maturity. Yields shown apply a conservative calibration (realised-ADR factor 0.74, occupancy cap 66%) that auto-fades to full fidelity by April 2027.

Projected Gross Revenue: €13,561/yr
Average Daily Rate: €166
+15.0% vs area baselinePortuguese-traditional style (+5%), Has pool (0%), Has view (+10%)
Payback Period: 50.0 years
5-yr Capital Value: €722,692
10-yr Capital Value: €879,265
Brixfox Score: 52.1 / 100
Comparable Properties: 12
Data Confidence: 83%
Search Radius: 2 km

True Investment Cost

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

€622,680

+13.2% over asking

Asking price€550,000
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€31,830
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€4,400
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€8,250
Total acquisition costs€45,730
Renovation (est. €55/m² × 90 m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.		€4,950
(€2,700–€7,200)
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)€622,680

Gross yield (asking price)

2.5%

True gross yield (all-in)

2.2%

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: 90 m²
Style: portuguese-traditional
Condition: good
Year Built: 2018
Energy Certificate: E
Private Pool
View

AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

ocean-viewcommunal-poolbalcony-terrace

Score Breakdown

ROI
9.86
Visual Appeal
11.8
Ownership Security
13
Location
8.4
Land & Space
3.8
Rental Demand
2.24
Payback Speed
0
STR Suitability
3

Description

Superior quality 1 bedroom apartment, ideal for those looking for comfort, a privileged location and a truly stunning view. This fraction stands out for its fantastic sea view, appreciable from a spacious balcony, with direct framing of the pool and the ocean in close-up, perfect for moments of leisure and relaxation.

Location

📍 37.0782°N, 8.2974°W

· Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal

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Albufeira / Central Algarve

T1 flat in Rua da Torre Velha , Bloco A2, Varandas do Castelo , Sesmarias, Nn, Sesmarias, Sesmaria - Cerro de Águia, Albufeira e Olhos de Água

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

Grade C+ investment — short-term rental yields 1.6% net return annually.

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The Investment

Brixfox Score52
GradeC+
Brixfox Intelligence
52C+Moderate
Score Breakdown
ROI & Yield57%
Capital Growth55%
Risk Profile54%
Market Demand52%

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Average annual ROI over 5 years, combining both rental income and property value growth.
Total
+6.5%
Per Year (5yr avg)
Annualized projected property value change based on historical area appreciation rates (5-year average).
Capital Growth
+4.9%
+$135K in 5yr (+25%)
Estimated monthly net income after deducting management fees, operating costs, and taxes.
ROI Nett Rental Income
1.6%
$773/mo
Estimated time for the total investment value (equity + accumulated rent) to double.
100% Profit
13 yr
Combined
Number of years to fully recoup the initial purchase price using only net rental income.
Payback
64.5 yr
Rental only

Property details

Year built: 2018
Energy: E
Condition: good

Description

Superior quality 1 bedroom apartment, ideal for those looking for comfort, a privileged location and a truly stunning view. This fraction stands out for its fantastic sea view, appreciable from a spacious balcony, with direct framing of the pool and the ocean in close-up, perfect for moments of leisure and relaxation.

Income Breakdown

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Nightly Rate (ADR)
$243/night
50% ($112)Brixfox estimate($243/night)200% ($446)
Occupancy
22%
10%Brixfox estimate(22%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Yearly income
$9,273
Airbnb data$243/night · 22% occupancy
Rental income
$243/night · 22% occ.
$19,845
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$3,969
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$5,556
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$1,046
Net income
1.6% ROI
$9,273

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$597,826
IMT (transfer tax, investment schedule)$34,598
Imposto de Selo (stamp duty)$4,783
Notary & registration$1,359
Legal / due diligence$8,967
Total acquisition costs$49,707
Renovation (~$60/m²)
Light touch-ups — paint, fixtures, deep clean.		$5,380
($2,935–$7,826)
Furnishing & STR launch
1bd × $4,891 base + appliances, electronics, outdoor, licence, photography, linens.		$23,913
All-in investment$676,826

Gross yield (asking)

3.3%

True gross yield (all-in)

2.9%

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 Albufeira.

$2.5M$1.9M$1.3M$630K$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 302x ReturnToday: $550K
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.
2x return
Year 15: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$669K
+22%
Rental Income
+$45K
Total Position
$714K
+30%
5.4%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$814K
+48%
Rental Income
+$98K
Total Position
$912K
+66%
5.2%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$1.2M
+119%
Rental Income
+$229K
Total Position
$1.4M
+161%
4.9%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$1.8M
+224%
Rental Income
+$406K
Total Position
$2.2M
+298%
4.7%/yr

Location

Albufeira

Central Algarve, Approximate area

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Villa Scorecard

Location
Average
Emerging or secondary location
Rental Yield
Weak
1.6% annual return
Occupancy
Weak
22% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$223 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 $223 — positioned in the top tier
Freehold ownership — maximum long-term security

Watch Out

Secondary location — rental demand may be lower than premium areas
Yield of 1.6% is below 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.
2.9%
$1,462/mo
40% occ.
4.0%
$1,979/mo
22% occ.
2.1%
$1,070/mo
current
32% occ.
3.2%
$1,587/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.