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Detached house in Vila Serena, 8, Praia da Luz, Luz
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Grade A+villaluxury

Detached house in Vila Serena, 8, Praia da Luz, Luz

Lagos · Western Algarve ·

€1.4M

Asking Price (EUR)

10.2%

True Net Yield (Owner, all-in)

7.4%

True Net Yield (Managed, all-in)

12.0%

True Gross Yield

57%

Occupancy

Projections — conservative (data maturing)

Our Airbnb calendar dataset started 2.9 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: €192,059/yr
Average Daily Rate: €923
+33.0% vs area baselineImage quality 8/10 (+3%), Modern/contemporary style (+12%), Has pool (0%), Has view (+10%), Luxury finish (+8%)
Payback Period: 12.7 years
5-yr Capital Value: €1.6M
10-yr Capital Value: €1.9M
Brixfox Score: 88.8 / 100
Comparable Properties: 8
Data Confidence: 80%
Search Radius: 2 km

True Investment Cost

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

€1.6M

+14.3% over asking

Asking price€1.4M
IMT — Property transfer tax (investment schedule)€104,625
IS — Stamp duty (0.8%)€11,160
Notary (escritura)€1,000
Property registry€250
Legal fees (~1.5%)€20,925
Total acquisition costs€137,960
Renovation€0 — move-in ready
Furnishing & STR launch (4bd × €8000 base, luxury tier)
Furniture, appliances, electronics, linens, AL licence setup, launch photography.		€62,150
All-in investment (incl. renovation & furnishing)€1.6M

Gross yield (asking price)

13.8%

True gross yield (all-in)

12.0%

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: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Building: 275 m²
Land: 917 m²
Style: contemporary
Condition: excellent
Year Built: 2002
Energy Certificate: B-
Private Pool
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AL Licence Status Unconfirmed

AL licence status unconfirmed — verify before purchase

Design Features

large outdoor terrace with shade sailfireplace with stone accent wallcurved swimming poolocean view

Score Breakdown

ROI
24.74
Visual Appeal
14.2
Ownership Security
13
Location
10.2
Land & Space
12
Rental Demand
5.7
Payback Speed
5
STR Suitability
4

Description

The ground floor consists of a modern gourmet kitchen equipped with top of the range branded appliances, a wine storeroom with refrigeration, a dining room with a lovely view over the garden and south facing swimming pool, a large bright living room with closed fireplace, a bedroom served by a separate bathroom that al

Location

📍 37.0923°N, 8.7340°W

· Lagos, Algarve, Portugal

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Detached house in Vila Serena, 8, Praia da Luz, Luz

Lagos · Western Algarve · Ref BF-587 Source verified · Casas do Barlavento · listed 3 Jun 2026
Asking price · Freehold
$1,516,304
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Ownership
Freehold
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Built area
275 m²
Land
917 m²
True net yield
7.9%
≈ $17,595/mo net after costs & tax
5-yr total return (net + appreciation)
14.1% / yr avg
Payback in ~13 yrs from rent
Brixfox Score 89 · 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: 2002
Energy: B-
Condition: excellent

Description

The ground floor consists of a modern gourmet kitchen equipped with top of the range branded appliances, a wine storeroom with refrigeration, a dining room with a lovely view over the garden and south facing swimming pool, a large bright living room with closed fireplace, a bedroom served by a separate bathroom that al

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)
$1,299/night
50% ($598)Brixfox estimate($1,299/night)200% ($2391)
Occupancy
57%
10%Brixfox estimate(57%)100%

Short-Term Rental

Indicative
Yearly income
$130,129
Likely range $78,077 – $182,182
Airbnb data$1,299/night · 57% occupancy
Rental income
$1,299/night · 57% occ.
$250,249
Running costs (20%)
Utilities, cleaning, maintenance
-$50,050
Income tax (10%)
Indonesian rental income tax
-$70,070
Property tax
Annual property tax
-$0
Net income
8.6% ROI
$130,129

Investment Returns

After-tax net yield · all-in cost basis

Area estimate

Net Yield · Area Estimate

7.9%

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

Scenario
Pre-tax
After-tax
Owner-managed
12.5%
11.2%
Fully-managed
9.2%
7.9%
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

14.8%

Annual Revenue

$250,249

Income Tax / yr

$21,897

Payback

13 yrs

True All-In Cost
Asking price$1,516,304
IMT — transfer tax (non-resident 7.5%)$113,723
Stamp duty (0.8%)$12,130
Notary + registry$2,174
Legal$13,370
Furnishing + STR launch$27,174
All-in cost$1,684,875

Growth & Exit Strategy

How your investment grows over time

Freehold — 4%/yr appreciation in Lagos.

$11.8M$8.8M$5.9M$2.9M$0Yr 0Yr 5Yr 10Yr 15Yr 20Yr 25Yr 30Paid back2x ReturnToday: $1.4M
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 11: 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
$1.7M
+22%
Rental Income
+$636K
Total Position
$2.3M
+67%
10.8%/yr
Year 10
Capital Value
$2.1M
+48%
Rental Income
+$1.4M
Total Position
$3.4M
+146%
9.4%/yr
Year 20
Capital Value
$3.1M
+119%
Rental Income
+$3.2M
Total Position
$6.3M
+350%
7.8%/yr
Year 30
Capital Value
$4.5M
+224%
Rental Income
+$5.7M
Total Position
$10.2M
+633%
6.9%/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
8.6% annual return
Occupancy
Average
57% average occupancy
Nightly Rate
Strong
$1196 per night
Visual Appeal
Strong
8/10 instagrammability
Size & Space
Strong
917 m² land area
Zoning
Average
STR zoning not confirmed
Tenure
Strong
Freehold ownership

Top Highlights

High rental yield at 8.6% — outperforms most villas in this market
Premium nightly rate of $1196 — positioned in the top tier
Stunning visuals with 8/10 instagrammability — commands premium nightly rates

Watch Out

Secondary location — rental demand may be lower than premium areas
Occupancy at 57% — factor in seasonal gaps

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

37% occ.
8.1%
$10,232/mo
47% occ.
10.3%
$12,998/mo
57% occ.
12.5%
$15,765/mo
current
67% occ.
14.7%
$18,532/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.