A market that still looks strong — but is no longer simple Spain enters 2026 with a hotel market that, on the surface, remains one of the strongest in Europe. International arrivals are close to record levels, pricing has reached historic highs, and operating indicators continue to outperform many peer destinations. Yet the internal mechanics of the market have shifted. Spain’s hotel sector is no longer driven primarily by demand growth. It is driven by the interaction betwee

In early September 2025, one headline sent a clear signal to Europe’s real-estate community: “Hotel investment in Portugal surges to €331 million in the first half of 2025, up 33 percent year-on-year.” The report, published by The Portugal News and confirmed by JLL and Cushman & Wakefield, showed that international capital—led by Spanish, French and North American investors—had rediscovered Portugal’s hospitality market with renewed confidence. For insiders, this was not mere

Source: JLL International appeal and demographic growth exacerbate PBSA supply gap Key highlights The purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) market in Europe is highly diverse, shaped by differing levels of supply, quality and institutional ownership. The UK is by far the most supplied, with a 32% provision rate. This is more than double the Continental European average provision rate of 15%. Across Europe, private ownership has expanded from 37% in 2016/17 to 53% of all

Source: CaixaBank The Spanish housing market is in the midst of a boom, driven by lower interest rates, the improvement in purchasing power and population growth. Demand continues to grow sharply, with foreign buyers playing a notable role, while supply is also steadily gaining traction, although it still does not compensate for the housing deficit accumulated since 2021. House prices continue to accelerate, now exceeding the peak reached in 2007 in nominal terms, and signs o

Real One Capital Partners is setting up a Debt Investment Fund  for the purpose of investing in real estate development projects in Europe.