Luxury investment is gaining ground in real estate
According to data from the consulting firm CBRE, Madrid was the second city that attracted the most foreign investment in Europe in 2022, driven by prime operations and only behind Berlin.
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What is a sophisticated investor?
Previously, the law distinguished two categories for real estate crowdfunding: accredited investor and non-accredited investor. Now, the European criterion has changed.
Estimated or total return?
The principle that past performance does not guarantee future returns does not prevent us from talking about future returns, although we must do so with caution. That's when estimated profitability comes into play.
The benefits of diversification
If you’ve thought about investing, you’ve heard of the word diversification. Not putting all your eggs in the same basket – which is, in essence, diversifying – is one of the basic rules of investment that we have explained to…
How saving can multiply your investments
In another post we have talked about why before undertaking any investment it is necessary to have money saved. Now we want to tell you more about the power of saving: the potential effects of doing something as simple as…
4. How and where to invest
If you have already checked that your financial house is in order and you already know what you want to achieve with your investments and when, it remains to be asked: what exactly do I invest in? And it is…
What are SPVs?
VPS sound weird, but they are key instruments in crowdfunding and crowdlending projects. Here we tell you what they are and what they are for.
What are the returns on Urbanitae?
This is a key concept of investments, and almost of life in general. The idea of profitability, or that something pays off, is so widespread that we often use it on a day-to-day basis. For example, to decide if it…
Advantages and disadvantages of investing in SOCIMIs
Investing in socimis gives access to listed real estate with liquidity, dividends and tax advantages. The article analyzes requirements, profit distribution, market risks and more flexible alternatives.
3. How to plan investments well
Having clear investment objectives will help us make better decisions. For example, if we invest with a 20-year horizon – because we know that the long term is our friend – we will be more patient when things get worse.
What debt projects (or crowdlending) look like
Although it is always the same thing – financing a project – in the world of real estate crowdfunding there are two main types of strategies. On the one hand, there are capital gains projects (also known as equity crowdfunding);…
2. The basic rules of investing
The most important ingredient for investment success is time. That's why one of the basic investment rules is to start early.
2022: the real estate crowdfunding boom with Urbanitae
Real estate crowdfunding saw strong growth in 2022, with more projects, greater geographic diversification and large-scale operations. The article reviews figures, investment formats and sector trends.
Why the long term is good
The good thing about starting to invest is that it is always a good time. The most skilled investors are able to see the moment and jump... successfully. For most, time is key.
1. Why you need to save before you invest
If you don't have an emergency fund or controlled debts, it doesn't make sense to risk your savings by investing. Get your financial house in order.
What types of real estate are there?
Investing in real estate consists of buying, owning, leasing or selling land or any structure built on it for the purpose of making money.
Investing in Housing Today More Profitable Than 10 Years Ago
The profitability of investing in housing has increased widely across almost all of Spain over the past decade. This is indicated by the data from idealista, which suggests that buying a property to rent it out is more profitable today…
Meet Matías
With inflation and the economic scenario getting complicated, it is increasingly important to know what to do with your savings. Having the money in the bank is always one option, but it is only one among many. Especially when the…
The 10 most expensive Spanish provinces for renting
Madrid, the Balearic Islands and Barcelona lead the ranking of the most expensive provinces to rent in Spain in 2026. The article analyzes prices per m², demand pressure, lack of stock and alternatives for investors.
MyInvestor partners with Urbanitae to market real estate crowdfunding products
MyInvestor adds real estate crowdfunding with Urbanitae after both companies signed an alliance. Its clients will be able to invest from €500 in selected real estate debt and equity projects.
Buying a house outright or applying for a mortgage?
Buying a house outright can save interest and improve negotiation, but it reduces liquidity. Taking out a mortgage lets you keep capital available and diversify, although it adds financial costs and linked products.
