Credit: GRI ClubReal estate investment flows between Iberia and Latin America - GRI Club Report
Which asset classes are proving resilient amid political instability and currency volatility?
June 12, 2025Real Estate
Written by Paulo Alfaro
Translated by Jorge Aguinaga
Within the context of a global landscape marked by economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, cross-border ties between Latin America and Iberia are gaining strategic relevance in the realm of real estate investment.
Among the most sought-after assets are hotels, resorts, and luxury residential properties, driven by both the region's strong tourism appeal and a new wave of migration.
(GRI Club)
The prevailing sentiment is that political and currency volatility remains a significant hurdle, particularly for investors from more stable economies, such as those in Iberia.
Despite these challenges, certain segments are gaining traction and capturing the interest of international capital, including branded residences, multifamily, and particularly the logistics and industrial sector, which is being propelled by the reconfiguration of global supply chains amidst the ongoing US-China trade conflict.
Explore the full Ibero-American Cross-Border Real Estate Deal Flow report to understand how leading investors and developers are positioning themselves for the market’s next chapter.
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Translated by Jorge Aguinaga
Within the context of a global landscape marked by economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, cross-border ties between Latin America and Iberia are gaining strategic relevance in the realm of real estate investment.
Inbound to Iberia
With robust infrastructure and economies closely integrated into both European and global markets, Spain and Portugal are consolidating their roles as gateways for Latin American capital in search of security, stability and portfolio diversification.Among the most sought-after assets are hotels, resorts, and luxury residential properties, driven by both the region's strong tourism appeal and a new wave of migration.
(GRI Club)Looking to LatAm
At the same time, while Latin America has successfully attracted foreign investment in sectors such as finance, energy and telecommunications, its real estate market continues to face barriers.The prevailing sentiment is that political and currency volatility remains a significant hurdle, particularly for investors from more stable economies, such as those in Iberia.
Despite these challenges, certain segments are gaining traction and capturing the interest of international capital, including branded residences, multifamily, and particularly the logistics and industrial sector, which is being propelled by the reconfiguration of global supply chains amidst the ongoing US-China trade conflict.
(GRI Club)
Unlocking Insights
Ibero-American GRI 2025 reflected the importance of this growing alignment, as we brought together prominent real estate executives from Iberia and Latin America in Madrid for a unique opportunity to discuss the macroeconomic outlooks of both regions, cross-border investment opportunities, and the best strategies for successful capital deployment.Explore the full Ibero-American Cross-Border Real Estate Deal Flow report to understand how leading investors and developers are positioning themselves for the market’s next chapter.
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