Grupo Mais MAKES A MAJOR INVESTMENT IN BTR WITH 700 UNITS IN ITS PORTFOLIO

The Mais Group intends to invest heavily in the rental market, planning to build more than 700 homes under the Build-to-Rent (BTR) model. The aim is to expand into various regions of the country, with a particular focus on the Centre and South.

ALEXANDRE FERNANDES - SONAE SIERRA | PORTUGAL REAL ESTATE SUMMIT 2026

“Portugal doesn't have a capital problem, doesn't have a demand problem; it has a product problem. The opportunity is particularly clear in Build to Rent (BTR), where demographic demand is meeting a comparatively limited supply of professionally managed rental stock".

Aviva acquires site in Valencia for BTR development

The platform plans to build 132 homes in the Jesús neighbourhood, with construction due to begin in the second half of 2027.

Carlyle and Q Living to invest €300M in affordable BTR

The joint venture is starting with 138 homes in the Los Berrocales urban development, with delivery scheduled for 2028.

Aviva Investors acquires a land plot in Paterna for a BTR scheme

Located in the Los Molinos neighbourhood, the project will provide 120 apartments across an 11-storey building.

Porto approves second major Build-to-Rent scheme with 195 new homes

This is the second large-scale BTR scheme approved in Porto, following the Jardins do Oriente project signed in July, which secured 151 units. In total, more than 700 dwellings have now been contracted with private developers under this model, complementing the 400 affordable units already delivered to families in the city.

Hines buys 531 BTR housing complex in Madrid from Nuveen and Kronos

The transaction brings the HEPP fund's exposure in Iberia to 12% and incorporates a 43,890 sqm complex, 60% pre-leased and which will continue to be managed by Stay.

Blue Coast Capital buys 480 affordable rental homes in Dos Hermanas

The project, developed by BTR Hispalis and managed by Bialto, will be delivered in 2028 and will be rent-regulated for 20 years.

Primevest launches its first BTR project in Valencia

The complex, promoted by Grupo Bertolín, is located next to La Marina and will start receiving tenants in the coming weeks.

"Portugal’s BTR market is still in its early stages, but we see strong potential for growth"

In May, the “Antas Atrium” project was elected by the jury of the Iberian Property Investment Awards as the “Deal of the Year in Portugal”. After this recognition we present an exclusive interview with Tikehau Capital Head of Real Assets Iberia, to learn more about the company strategy.