Spanish Real Estate News 18/12/2023
The Nobu Hotel in San Sebastián reopens its doors
The five-star Nobu Hotel in San Sebastián, owned by a company founded by Robert De Niro, has obtained the necessary permits from the city council and is reopening. The hotel temporarily ceased operations a month ago due to a closure order issued by the San Sebastián City Council for non-compliance with urban planning regulations.
The closure order was issued on November 6 by the Department of Urbanism of the Basque city council following an inspection that found the hotel's renovations did not align with the Special Plan for the Protection of Urban and Built Heritage.
However, after obtaining the required permits, Hotel Villa Miraconcha, the lessee of Nobu Hotel San Sebastián, has announced the reopening of both the hotel and its restaurant.
Aedas Homes adds 136 homes in the real estate triangle of the A-1 north of Madrid
Aedas Homes has launched a new residential project named Alondra in Cobe?a, a municipality located 25 kilometers north of Madrid.
The development comprises 136 homes, including two, three, and four-bedroom units, as well as ground-floor residences with gardens and duplex penthouses. Prices start from €280,200, inclusive of parking and storage, with fully equipped kitchens.
The urbanization features various amenities, including landscaped areas, pools for adults and children, playgrounds, an urban orchard, private pine forest, gastroteca, and an equipped gym.
Cobe?a is highlighted as one of the best-positioned municipalities in the Madrid region, boasting one of the highest per capita incomes in Spain and the region.
Merkel Capital acquires 22,000 m2 in Vallecas to build a student residence with 670 beds
Merkel Capital has acquired a plot of over 22,000 square meters in Vallecas, Madrid, for the construction of a student residence with 670 beds and 274 parking spaces. The project, located near prominent university campuses, aims to contribute to the growing student housing demand in the capital.
The Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) complex will be operated by Yugo, which currently operates 13 residences in Spain, but will increase to 16 by 2024.
Merkel Capital is currently constructing four student residences in different Spanish cities and has acquired land in Valencia and Madrid.
With a focus on the capital in the coming months, the company aims to invest over €450 million in developing 4,500 beds over the next three years.
DoValue acquires Team 4 (Bertelsmann) in Spain, adding €2.5 billion in assets under management
DoValue has acquired Team 4 Collection & Consulting in Spain, a subsidiary of Arvato Group (Bertelsmann) specializing in managing unsecured loans. With this acquisition, DoValue adds €2.5 billion in assets under management to its portfolio, advancing its growth strategy.
Team 4, which generated €3.5 million in net income in 2022 with €2.5 billion in assets under management (GBV), is expected to reach €4.2 million in net income in 2023. DoValue anticipates immediate synergies by internalizing unsecured loan management services currently outsourced by DoValue in Spain.
The integration allows DoValue to expand its customer base to non-banking clients, constituting nearly 25% of Team 4's assets under management. The transaction is expected to be finalized before 2024.
Wellder will invest 35 million euros in elderly care residences until March
Wellder, a socimi (Spanish REIT) formed by Renta Corporación and APG, aims to invest approximately €35 million in elderly care residences by March. The goal is to expand its portfolio from 925 to 1,500 beds through various acquisitions in Spain.
Wellder plans to prioritize operational or nearly completed assets in its investment, having already acquired five properties, including a portfolio of elderly care residences from DomusVi in October for €36.5 million. The overall investment target is €250 million, combining equity and debt.
While focusing on elderly care residences, Wellder is open to diversifying its portfolio into segments like senior living, a less developed market in Spain.
A Valencia-based family office has leased a 9,650 m2 logistics platform to SPB Global
A Valencia-based family office has leased the Logiprime Cheste logistics project, spanning 9,650 square meters, to SPB Global. The facility, located in the Castilla Industrial Estate in central Valencia, is set to be completed by the end of the year and features sustainability certification (Breeam Very Good).
Situated in the highly demanded Castilla Industrial Estate, the logistics property offers excellent connectivity near the A-3 highway, 25 kilometers from Valencia, and includes expansive maneuvering areas, up to 13 loading docks, and a minimum clear height of 11.4 meters.
Despite a national decrease in logistics space absorption in 2023, Valencia, particularly the A-3 axis, remains attractive for logistics companies.
Realia extends for an additional two years the loan granted by FCC to acquire Hermanos Revilla
Realia's board of directors has approved a two-year extension for a loan provided by its main shareholder, FCC, originally signed in December 2021. The loan, initially amounting to 120 million euros, currently has an outstanding balance of 65 million euros and was set to mature on December 21.
The interest rate will be Euribor plus 110 basis points, with interest payments settled annually. The extension aims to provide Realia with the necessary time to address the outstanding loan amount.
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The loan was initially secured by Realia to acquire a 37.11% stake in Hermanos Revilla.
Sareb achieves total asset sales of 1.165 billion euros in the first half of the year
Sareb reports an 8% increase in housing sales, reaching 5,309 units in the first half of 2023, driven by árqura Homes. When combined with sales of other assets, total revenue is €1.165 billion, a 1% YoY increase, with a focus on retail channels.
árqura Homes significantly contributes to Sareb's revenue, with a 265% YoY increase, generating €172 million in the first half of 2023. árqura has played a crucial role in the new construction sector, with plans to deliver over 1,600 homes in 2023.
Sareb's semi-annual report highlights a varied performance across its portfolio. While land sales decreased by 8%, the tertiary asset segment saw an 8% decline in units sold.
Kronos Real Estate invests €700 million in assets in Spain and Portugal
Kronos Real Estate plans a €700 million investment in new projects in Spain and Portugal. Over €200 million will be allocated for developments in Los Cerros (Madrid) and Sant Pere de Ribes (Barcelona), totaling 200,000 square meters and 1,600 homes. Additionally, the Algarve region in Portugal will witness the development and management of 460 homes with a projected investment of €500 million over the next decade.
In Los Cerros, Kronos Real Estate acquired 120,000 square meters for €82 million, intending to construct 930 homes. In Sant Pere de Ribes, a €127 million investment covers 80,000 square meters for 662 homes.
Kronos will also enter the build-to-rent market through Stay by Kronos, a joint venture with Nuveen, developing 302 rental homes.
Foreign investors account for more than 15% of real estate transactions in Spain
In the third quarter of 2023, foreign investors accounted for 15.44% of real estate transactions in Spain, marking the second-highest percentage in historical records. The economic uncertainty and rising property prices have led to a decrease in demand from Spanish buyers.
The reduced local demand has positioned foreign investors as key players in the Spanish real estate sector, playing a vital role in maintaining transaction volumes.
Over the years, the share of real estate transactions involving foreign investors has significantly increased. In 2009, it was at 4%, rising to 12.15% in 2013, showcasing the growing importance of foreign investors as a driving force in the Spanish real estate landscape.
Bancalé acquires the corporate headquarters of Sareb in Madrid for 30 million euros
Aragonese investment group, Bancalé, has purchased the corporate headquarters of the Spanish Asset Management Company (Sareb) in Madrid for around €30 million. The deal includes the continued presence of both Sareb and the existing tenant, Banca March.
The acquired building is situated in the sought-after Mirasierra neighborhood in the northern part of Madrid, within the Fuencarral-El Pardo district.
With a total area of 10,000 square meters, the property features 6,000 square meters above ground and includes amenities such as underground parking with 145 spaces (15 for electric vehicles), open-plan office spaces, an auditorium for 73 people, and a dining area for 120.
The sale of homes decreases by 11.1% in October
The sale of homes in October 2023 experienced an 11.1% year-on-year decrease, with a total of 45,903 property transactions recorded, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE).
Despite the annual decline, there was a 4.1% monthly increase in home sales. The majority of properties sold were free-market homes (92.8%), with a 10.4% annual variation, while social housing (7.2%) saw a steeper decline of 19%.
Different regions showed varying trends, with notable increases in home sales in Navarra (10.1%), Extremadura (6.7%), and Asturias (3.4%). In contrast, the Balearic Islands (-29.8%), Cantabria (-25.4%), and Canarias (-20.5%) experienced the most significant annual declines. The housing market is displaying resilience, maintaining a pace comparable to pre-pandemic levels.
FCC strengthens its position with the purchase of 12.2% of Realia and 5.9% of Metrovacesa
FCC, a business group controlled by Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim, has acquired a 12.19% stake in Realia for €105 million and a 5.934% stake in Metrovacesa for €73.8 million.
The acquisitions were made within the FCC group, involving no external financing or market transactions. The purchases were executed through Soinmob and CEC, companies associated with Alfonso Salem Slim and Carlos Slim, respectively.
FCC's move aims to reorganize its real estate business, enhancing its position in the Spanish market.