Building Upwards: More Density, More Caution and a New Urban Logic

The world now has 2,583 buildings over 200 metres tall, but the new cycle of high-rise construction requires greater discipline, economic viability and urban purpose.
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The world now has 2,583 buildings over 200 metres tall, but the new cycle of high-rise construction requires greater discipline, economic viability and urban purpose.

Madrid, Marbella and the Balearic Islands account for a large share of prime demand in Spain, while high-net-worth buyers prioritise quality, service, efficiency and value preservation.

The Canary Islands and Balearic Islands strengthen their hotel appeal with more than €8.1 billion invested since 2019, strong international demand and a focus on repositioning.

Urbanitae equity cannot be understood through target returns alone: execution, market, event-based liquidity, time horizon and waterfall structure also matter.

Buying a flat is not enough: to know if it is a good investment, you need to analyse costs, income, financing, management and how it fits your strategy.

Offices, hotels or student housing can provide demand drivers different from residential and help build a more diversified real estate portfolio.

The Spanish retail market begins 2026 with high occupancy, rising sales in shopping centres and greater investor focus on prime assets and established locations.

Investing better does not always mean investing more. Knowing when to say no to unsuitable deals helps protect capital, liquidity and financial peace of mind.

CBRE’s report reflects a solid operational base in industrial and logistics assets: high occupancy, long leases and moderate debt levels in Spain and Portugal.

The residential market needs more supply, new models and more flexible financing structures to respond to changing demand.