Potential Rental Returns


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These figures are projections based upon independent market research carried out in early 2008. The room-rate projection is based upon current prices quoted by existing hotel operators on Sal Island or conservative estimates. The occupancy rate is taken from the global average occupancy rates from a number of leading hotel operators (68%), despite the fact the ‘on island’ hotel average (on Sal Island) is approximately 80% and the only 5-Star hotel in operation today was occupied at more than 90% in 2007. Precise details of the rental scheme will become available after the appointment of the hotel operator, although all figures below are based on conservative projections. 

Click on the links below to see generic examples of potential rental returns:

Two Bedroom Apartment

Three Bedroom Villa

Four Bedroom Villa


Two-Bed : Approx €170,000

Daily room rate €150
Occupancy rate 68% (248 days)
Gross annual income €37,200

Annual Expenses

50/50 split with operator €18,600
Community fees €1,040 (based on €20 pw)
Water/Electrical €780 (based on €15 pw)
Annual Property Tax €1,237
(3% of 25% of attributed value)  

Total Outgoings €21,657
Gross Profit €15,543
Projected yield (%) 9.1%


Three-Bed Villa : Approx €439,950

Daily room rate €320
Occupancy rate 68% (248 days)
Gross annual income €79,360

Annual Expenses
50/50 split with operator €39,680
Community fees €1,040 (based on €20 pw)
Water/Electrical €1,560 (based on €30 pw)
Annual Property Tax €2,474
(3% of 25% of attributed value)  

Total Outgoings €44,754
Gross Profit €34,606
Projected yield (%) 7.9%


Four-Bed Villa : Approx €600,000

Daily room rate €450
Occupancy rate 68% (248 days)
Gross annual income €111,600

Annual Expenses

50/50 split with operator €55,800
Community fees €1,560 (based on €30 pw)
Water/Electrical €2,080 (based on €40 pw)
Annual Property Tax €4,875
(3% of 25% of attributed value)  

Total Outgoings €64,315
Gross Profit €47,285
Projected yield (%) 7.9%