Real estate investment, consolidated as a strategic pillar in the economy of the Iberian Peninsula, faces a 2025 marked by new challenges and opportunities. In this context, Iberinmo Group, publisher of Iberian Property and Observatorio Inmobiliario, and the Association of Real Estate Consultants (ACI) have signed an agreement that seeks to strengthen the role of specialised events as key platforms for debate and the generation of business opportunities.
Ricardo Martí-Fluxá, president of ACI, and Arturo Malingre, partner of Iberinmo Group, have formalised this alliance that aims to enhance the impact of the initiatives promoted by Iberian Property in the current year, which includes two key events during the first half of the year: the Iberian REIT & Listed Conference and the Spain Real Estate Summit.
Both meetings will not only bring together industry and investment leaders and experts, but will also offer in-depth analysis of the challenges and opportunities that will shape the future of real estate.
Ricardo Martí-Fluxá highlighted that ‘This alliance with Grupo Iberinmo embodies the spirit of collaboration that defines ACI and reinforces our commitment to the economic growth of the sector, consolidating its role as a key driver of the Spanish economy. We are convinced that strengthening the connection between the main players in the market is essential to face the challenges and maximise the opportunities offered by the real estate sector. We join forces to build a more dynamic, transparent and attractive industry for global investment. Our mission is to generate high-level spaces for dialogue, such as the Iberian REIT & Listed Conference and the Spain Real Estate Summit, which promote innovation and excellence, positioning Spain as an international benchmark in the real estate sector’.
Arturo Malingre underlined that ‘Iberian Property's main objective is to monitor the current real estate investment market in Spain and Portugal and to contribute with our initiatives to promote international investment in the peninsula. The role of real estate consultancies is key in attracting investment and this alliance further boosts our objectives’.
The Iberian REIT & Listed Conference: the role of SOCIMIs as an economic driver
The first event on the calendar will be the Iberian REIT & Listed Conference, to be held on 6 February at LOOM Azca, Madrid. This forum, organised by Iberian Property in collaboration with EPRA (European Public Real Estate Association) and sponsored by BNP Paribas Real Estate, will explore the impact of REITs on the European economy, especially in a context marked by the possible tax reform that the Government intends to promote. REITs (Socimis in Spain) have proven to be solid and transparent investment vehicles, capable of offering financial stability in a constantly evolving market.
The conference will be opened by Dominique Moerenhout, CEO of EPRA, and Hans Op't Veld, Research Fellow at the Amsterdam School of Real Estate, who will analyse the role of REITs in crisis mitigation and the stability of the financial system. In addition, the CEOs of Spain's leading listed real estate companies, Ismael Clemente, CEO of Merlin Properties, Pere Viñolas, CEO of Colonial, and David Martínez, CEO of AEDAS, will participate in a round table discussion, together with Miguel Pereda, Executive Chairman of Grupo Lar. During this session, the impact of regulatory changes, the evolution of the debt market and investment prospects in the sector will be discussed.
Spain Real Estate Summit: a space to connect international investment with the Iberian market
The alliance also supports the Spain Real Estate Summit, which, organised by Iberian Property, CBRE and JLL, will take place on 6 and 7 May at the UZalacain in La Finca, Madrid. The event will once again bring together more than 350 international leaders and investors to analyse the market outlook in Spain, establishing itself as a key platform for exploring investment opportunities in sectors such as living, retail, offices, hotels and logistics.
Influential figures such as James Seppala, Head of Real Estate Europe at Blackstone, will share his strategic vision on the global dynamics of the sector, while José Manuel Durão Barroso, former President of the European Commission, will provide an analysis of the geopolitical and social challenges from an international perspective. In addition, the Iberian Property Investment Awards 2025, which will recognise the main operations and best practices in the sector in Spain and Portugal, will be held as part of this event.
The awards will have an independent jury made up of more than 50 leaders in the Iberian real estate sector, and Ricardo Martí-Fluxá, president of ACI, will be one of the prominent members. In its last edition held in 2024, more than 50 nominations were submitted from companies of five nationalities. These covered eight categories, such as real estate investment, ESG initiatives, leasing operations and financial innovation strategies.
An alliance to promote debate and strategic reflection
With this agreement, Iberinmo Group and ACI reaffirm their commitment to the creation of spaces for analysis such as the Iberian REIT & Listed Conference and the Spain Real Estate Summit. These events, designed to promote knowledge and strategic reflection, are consolidated as key platforms for attracting global investment to the Iberian real estate market. The collaboration between the two entities stands out for its rigour and international projection, positioning the peninsula as a strategic destination for international capital.