Source: La Vanguardia
With an extensive track record in the real estate sector, aProperties, a real estate company belonging to the aFinance group, has specialized in the marketing of exclusive properties in the best areas of Barcelona, establishing itself as one of the leading companies in this field. Thanks to a broad portfolio of properties, a qualified and committed professional team, a close relationship, personalized follow-up and an excellent after-sales service, in recent years it has consolidated its fiefdom in the Eixample and uptown areas. “In addition, we have expanded to other recently revalued locations such as Poble Nou and Diagonal Mar and we have opened up the market in the Vallès Occidental area, where we started working in the Sant Cugat area,” adds Óscar Vall, COO of aProperties.
Eixample and the upper area of Barcelona, one of its fiefdoms.
Since its beginnings, Barcelona has been one of the fiefdoms of the real estate company, where aProperties has consolidated its position and is constantly growing. Eixample and uptown neighborhoods such as Sarrià Sant Gervasi, the most sought-after areas, are the focus of a client looking to improve their current home with more spacious properties, including terraces, gardens, swimming pool and in more sought-after locations.
In these neighborhoods, aProperties has positioned itself as a real estate reference, as it has been able to understand and serve a client who seeks exclusivity, cosmopolitan, who has things clear and knows what he is looking for. In addition, the properties it sells are especially interesting for foreign clients who have the best international schools in this area.
On the other hand, aProperties has captured the interest of investors, both national, who are looking for a quick return, and foreigners, with a more long-term view. Among the latter, the French and Italians predominate, but also other nationalities such as Canada, Germany, Russia, Turkey and the Philippines.
“The company has also been gaining ground in the rental sector,” explains Maria Pascual, director of Barcelona Rentals. “Over the last decade, it has experienced a very favorable evolution, led by foreign demand, mostly families, managers and digital nomads, with an average rent of over €2,000 per month.
Revaluation of Poble Nou and Diagonal Mar
In recent years, after the pandemic, aProperties has found a new market niche in the Poblenou and Diagonal Mar neighborhoods. The search for a better quality of life, the demand for open spaces and green areas in which to stroll, and an abundant supply of high-end new construction have placed this area in the real estate company's sights because of its great attraction for the new generations.
“The clientele here is varied, from lifelong residents to expatriate investors, digital nomads and professionals who initially move here for work and end up falling in love with the neighborhood,” says Cristina Alabart, Sales Director for Barcelona. “It's an area that also appeals a lot to the foreign client.”
The spectrum of aProperties properties in these neighborhoods ranges from homes in older estates to more recent new and semi-new construction and even industrial-style spaces, in the style of a New York loft. In addition, the company markets small and large offices in 22@ in response to the demand of the type of company that has established itself in this area.
Expansion to Vallès Occidental
Recently, aProperties has opened a new market in the Vallès Occidental area, where it started working in the area of Sant Cugat and its surroundings. The company has established an office in this locality and is already expanding to other high standing towns such as Sant Quirze, Bellaterra and Matadepera. The forecast is to continue growing in this area in the coming months, consolidating itself as one of the trusted agencies and reference in the region in luxury homes.
Vallès Occidental continues to be an area in expansion with a great future, thanks to its proximity and excellent connections with Barcelona and for the excellent quality of life, in an environment of great natural wealth, equipped with essential services of prestige such as hospitals and schools. Some of the most exclusive homes are located in the area of Golf Can Trabal.
aProperties has been able to understand and attend to a client who seeks exclusivity, who is cosmopolitan, who is clear about things and who knows what he is looking for.
In Sant Cugat, construction continues, although at a slower pace due to the high price of land and high construction costs, which can result in a negative profitability for new projects. However, in both Barcelona and Vallès, the luxury housing market still has great potential. “The client is still mostly local, but we are seeing a notable increase in foreign clients looking for accommodation in the area around Barcelona,” says Maite Méndez, assistant manager of the Vallès Occidental office.