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Quinta in Bensafrim
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Quinta in Bensafrim

Lagos · Western Algarve ·

€295,000

Asking Price (EUR)

5.9%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

4.1%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

7.4%

True Gross Yield

67%

Occupancy

Projections — conservative (data maturing)

Our Airbnb calendar dataset started 2.8 months ago and is currently at 24% maturity. Yields shown apply a conservative calibration (realised-ADR factor 0.77, occupancy cap 67%) that auto-fades to full fidelity by April 2027.

Projected Gross Revenue: €47,845/yr
Average Daily Rate: €195
-57.0% vs area baselineImage quality 1/10 (-18%), Dated style (-15%), No pool (-12%), Budget finish (-12%)
Payback Period: 11.2 years
5-yr Capital Value: €341,986
10-yr Capital Value: €396,455
Brixfox Score: 78.6 / 100
Comparable Properties: 6
Data Confidence: 60%
Search Radius: 6 km

True Investment Cost

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

€643,532

+118.1% over asking

Asking price€295,000
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€11,647
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€2,360
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€4,425
Total acquisition costs€19,682
Renovation (est. €900/m² × 337 m²)
Substantial renovation — full bathrooms + kitchen, rewiring, plumbing, finishes.		€303,300
(€235,900–€370,700)
Furnishing & STR launch (4bd × €2500 base, budget tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.		€25,550
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€643,532

Gross yield (asking price)

16.2%

True gross yield (all-in)

7.4%

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: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Building: 337 m²
Land: 19423 m²
Style: dated
Condition: needs-renovation
Year Built: 1951
Energy Certificate: Not indicated

AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Score Breakdown

ROI
25
Visual Appeal
1.4
Ownership Security
13
Location
10.44
Land & Space
12
Rental Demand
7.8
Payback Speed
5
STR Suitability
4

Description

Discover the beauty and charm of this typical Algarve farmhouse, located in the picturesque parish of Bensafrim. This unique property, with a price tag of 295,000, is perfect for those looking to build a charming cottage. With a total area of 19,422 square meters, this farm has plenty of space to enjoy the peace and t

Location

📍 37.1553°N, 8.7355°W

· Lagos, Algarve, Portugal

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Quinta in Bensafrim

Lagos · Western Algarve · Ref BF-1535 Source verified · Zonas Mágicas · listed 3 Jun 2026
Asking price · Freehold
$320,652
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Ownership
Freehold
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1
Built area
337 m²
Land
19423 m²
True net yield
8.9%
≈ $4,808/mo net after costs & tax
5-yr total return (net + appreciation)
17.3% / yr avg
Payback in ~11 yrs from rent
Brixfox Score 79 · A

What nearby Airbnbs actually earn

Brixfox tracks the live availability calendars of Airbnb listings around this property. The rates and occupancy below are observed from real bookings — this is the data behind every yield figure on this page.

Location

Lagos

Western Algarve, Approximate area

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Property details

Year built: 1951
Energy: Not indicated
Condition: needs-renovation

Description

Discover the beauty and charm of this typical Algarve farmhouse, located in the picturesque parish of Bensafrim. This unique property, with a price tag of 295,000, is perfect for those looking to build a charming cottage. With a total area of 19,422 square meters, this farm has plenty of space to enjoy the peace and t

Income Breakdown

Figures are modelled estimates derived from comparable short-term-rental data — not guaranteed returns or financial advice. Do your own due diligence before investing.

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Nightly Rate (ADR)
$274/night
50% ($126)Brixfox estimate($274/night)200% ($505)
Occupancy
78%
10%Brixfox estimate(78%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Indicative
Yearly income
$37,595
Likely range $22,558 – $52,634
Airbnb data$274/night · 78% occupancy
Rental income
$274/night · 78% occ.
$72,299
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$14,460
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$20,244
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$0
Net income
11.7% ROI
$37,595

Investment Returns

After-tax net yield · all-in cost basis

Area estimate

Net Yield · Area Estimate

8.9%

Based on area comps — this property's exact location is unconfirmed

Scenario
Pre-tax
After-tax
Owner-managed
15.2%
13.5%
Fully-managed
10.6%
8.9%
After-tax nets ~28% non-resident IRS on AL income (simplified regime). Yields are on the all-in acquisition cost, not the asking price.

Gross Yield

19.0%

Annual Revenue

$72,299

Income Tax / yr

$6,326

Payback

11 yrs

True All-In Cost
Asking price$320,652
IMT — transfer tax (non-resident 7.5%)$24,049
Stamp duty (0.8%)$2,565
Notary + registry$2,174
Legal$4,011
Furnishing + STR launch$27,174
All-in cost$380,625

Growth & Exit Strategy

How your investment grows over time

Freehold — 4%/yr appreciation in Lagos.

$3.0M$2.2M$1.5M$748K$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $295K
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 8: rental income alone has repaid the full purchase price.
2x return
Year 6: total gains (capital + rental) have doubled your initial investment.
Year 5
Capital Value
$359K
+22%
Rental Income
+$184K
Total Position
$543K
+84%
13.0%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$437K
+48%
Rental Income
+$397K
Total Position
$833K
+182%
10.9%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$646K
+119%
Rental Income
+$929K
Total Position
$1.6M
+434%
8.7%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$957K
+224%
Rental Income
+$1.6M
Total Position
$2.6M
+782%
7.5%/yr
Turnkey Management

Your property, professionally managed

Buying from abroad? You won't lift a finger. A vetted local management partner is already connected to this listing — ready to run it as a short-stay rental from day one, so the Managed projections above are something you can actually rely on.

Vetted by Brixfox 8+ yrs operating 110+ properties managed ~2h guest response

Atlantic Stays Management

Vetted

Alojamento Local management, Lisbon to the Algarve

22%
Management fee
of rental revenue — already in your Managed figures

End-to-end AL management for international owners. We handle the licence, the platforms and the guests so your second home pays for itself.

What the fee covers

  • Listing setup & optimisation (Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO)
  • Dynamic pricing & revenue management
  • 24/7 multilingual guest communication
  • Guided check-in / check-out & key handling
  • Professional cleaning, laundry & restocking
  • Maintenance & repairs coordination
  • Monthly owner statements & payouts
  • Guest screening & damage protection
  • Alojamento Local (AL) licence handling & renewals
  • SEF/AIMA guest registration & tourist-tax filing
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Villa Scorecard

Location
Average
Emerging or secondary location
Rental Yield
Strong
11.7% annual return
Occupancy
Strong
78% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$252 per night
Visual Appeal
Weak
1/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Strong
19423 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

High rental yield at 11.7% — outperforms most villas in this market
Strong occupancy at 78% — consistent booking demand
Premium nightly rate of $252 — positioned in the top tier

Watch Out

Secondary location — rental demand may be lower than premium areas
Visual appeal is below average — photos may not compete well on Airbnb listings

This villa is a strong investment. High rental demand and good returns make it suitable for both active and passive investors.

Risks & What-If

What if occupancy changes?

Owner Managed scenario

58% occ.
12.7%
$3,387/mo
68% occ.
14.9%
$3,971/mo
78% occ.
17.0%
$4,555/mo
current
88% occ.
19.2%
$5,139/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. Market factors in Portugal may impact actual yields.