News about real estate investment.
Iberian retail starts 2026 with higher sales, stronger footfall and high occupancy. However, growth is not uniform: Spain and Portugal are moving at different speeds, and consumers expect better-positioned assets.
Interest rates do not determine by themselves whether it is a good or bad time to invest, but they do affect access to credit, demand and expected returns. We analyze their impact on real estate investment.
The scarcity of prime offices in Spain is accelerating market polarization. Madrid and Barcelona are concentrating demand in efficient, well-located and sustainable assets, while secondary stock is losing appeal.
Pension plans and real estate investment are not mutually exclusive—they can combine discipline, tax advantages, real assets and future income.
The rise of defence technology in Europe is creating a selective opportunity for hybrid industrial assets linked to R&D, engineering and advanced manufacturing.
In real estate equity, returns depend on the project's final outcome and the ability to create value through acquisition, management, transformation and sale.
Leverage can improve returns on equity, but it also amplifies mistakes, costs, liquidity shortages and adverse scenarios.
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.
