GRI Living Assets Southern Europe 2026

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Giovana Caravetti
Giovana
Giovana Caravetti
Head Southern Europe & FranceGRI Institute
Graduated in Advertising and Marketing from Pontifícia Universidade de Campinas. Experience in the service and sales business. Currently focused on developing relationships among entrepreneurs in the real estate market. Responsible for the RE Club in Chile, Colombia, Argentina and Peru. Actively involved in the decisions and organization of meetings for members, and the relationship between them. Focused on bringing new members and relevant companies from the sector, to develop the Club in the Andean countries, and Argentina. Also responsible for the Hospitality sector throughout Latin America, concentrating efforts, for the main meeting of the sector at a regional level.
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ABOUT THE EVENT

GRI Living Southern Europe brings together senior investors, developers, and lenders shaping the residential and living markets across Southern Europe. Held in a private setting, the event combines interactive conversations with networking moments designed to spark long-term partnerships. Targeted at high-level decision-makers, it offers a unique space to debate opportunities and challenges in BTR, PBSA, co-living, and other living formats that are redefining the region’s real estate landscape.
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Discussions
Opening Talkshow I April 29th I 9:30 - 10:30

Southern Europe Living Assets

A resilient investment class in transformation?

  • Macroeconomics & Capital Flows – How is investor appetite evolving across Southern Europe’s living sectors? Are macro conditions reshaping risk perception and return expectations?
  • Asset Class Spectrum Dynamics – From multifamily and PBSA to senior and affordable living, which segments are showing strongest fundamentals? How are developers repositioning assets accordingly?
  • Operational Efficiency & Brand Building – What lessons are emerging in driving profitability while enhancing the resident experience? Can hospitality-led management deliver a competitive edge?
  • Capital Structuring & Partnership Models – With fragmented markets and smaller deal sizes, what financing and JV strategies are unlocking scale?
  • Regulatory & Urban Challenges – How are governments across Southern Europe shaping housing supply and investor confidence? What clarity is still needed for institutional capital to deepen exposure?
Discussion I April 29th I 11:00 - 12:00

Housing Affordability

Do we see consistent returns crossing paths with sustainable pricing and impact?

  • Balancing Opportunities - Can we secure attractive margins while addressing affordability pressures? How are costs affecting new investments?
  • Regional Investment Landscape - Which markets in Southern Europe present the best conditions? Where can we find more stability and yield potential?
  • Product Diversification - From small-units to BTR schemes and flex models, which formats can match accessibility and sustainable returns at the moment?
  • Scale Through Collaboration - What forms of partnership and capital structure are enabling delivery at scale? Which ones are proving most effective?
Discussion I April 29th I 11:00 - 12:00

Flexible living models

A proving resilient concept for the future, or still to soon to predict?

  • Flex Demand Fundamentals - Do we see the flexible model being a consistant living product nowadays? How is demand across southern europe's cities?
  • Finding Investment Scale - Can shared living concepts and serviced based assets offer scalability? What experiences are proving it right or wrong?
  • Operational Challenges - Is there a better way to protect margins while maintaining product quality and tenant experience? How to address it well?
  • Regulatory Framework - As regulation differs in the region, what progress is being made towards consistent frameworks that enable more investment?
Discussion I April 29th I 12:30 - 13:30

Senior Living

Scaling Senior Living across Southern Europe - long-term stability or short-term momentum?

  • Capital Appetite & Pipeline Reality – How can investors scale exposure in a market still constrained by zoning, permits, and long lead times.
  • Cross-Border Lessons – Fundamentals for a winning management playbook: balancing quality and performance.
  • Returns Under Pressure – Keys to safeguard margins amid inflation, staff shortages, and rising capex.
  • New Structures – Can forward funding, sale-&-leaseback, or BTS models accelerate development while keeping operational stability?
Discussion I April 29th I 12:30 - 13:30

Housing Portugal

Is it a source of raw opportunities and yet to be found yields?

  • The Portuguese Drivers - With a strong urban demand and limited supply, is the segment a clear opportunity? Do we see risks or good yields on scarcity?
  • Bulding the Portfolio - As PRS segments gain traction, where is core capital going? Are we finding space for traditional BTS and more niche strategies?
  • Scale, Development & Cost - Is there a best way to balance our costs and amplify returns? What solutions can be used to increase scale and viable projects?
  • Public-Private Solutions - After recent policy reversals and shifting rules, is Portugal's living now a viable option for long-term investments?
Discussion I April 29th I 14:30 - 15:30

Spain Living Market

A diverse, interesting and sustainable option for living investors in Europe?

  • The Spanish Fundamentals - Are the country's demand drivers sustaining the investment confidence? How competitive has it been for yields and cap rates?
  • Finding the Right Product - When investing in Spain, where should capital go? What is best when it comes to PRS, flexible or affordable living products?
  • Asset Management Excellence - How key has it been to secure returns in a competitive Spanish market? What solutions do stick out to enhance performance?
  • Scalling & Stuctural Barriers - Can we achieve meaningful scale under Spain’s regulation, costs and land constraints? Is it blocking us somehow?
Discussion I April 29th I 14:30 - 15:30

PBSA

Building the next generation of student living in Southern Europe – resilient demand or overheated supply?

  • Capital Flows & Pipeline Pressure – how can investors deploy at scale in a region where land, planning, and delivery constraints persist?
  • Operational Performance – fundamentals for optimizing yield: integrating technology, service, and brand in diverse university ecosystems.
  • Returns vs. Regulation – managing rent caps, ESG standards, and student affordability without eroding investor returns.
  • Evolving Partnerships – from JV and forward-funding to platform M&A: which models best accelerate growth while maintaining local agility?
Discussion I April 29th I 14:30 - 15:30

Investing in Italy’s Living Real Estate

Local complexity or long-term opportunity?

  • Capital Commitment – What drives renewed institutional appetite for residential exposure in Italy, and how deep is the pipeline?
  • Operational Maturity – Can Italian Living evolve into a scalable, professionally managed asset class?
  • Returns & Regulation – How to balance rent controls, ESG obligations, and rising construction costs while protecting investor yields?
  • Development & Delivery – From forward-funding to co-investment platforms: which partnership structures best suit Italy’s fragmented market?
Discussion I April 29th I 16:00 - 17:00

BTR & BTS

How Do You Build Strong Portfolios Through Diversification, Delivery, and Scalable Returns?

  • Market Reset & Portfolio Strategy – After the 2024–25 slowdown, how are developers and investors repositioning pipelines as rates stabilize and demand remains selective? Is this the moment for diversification or greater specialization?
  • Delivery Under Pressure – Which procurement, design, construction, and digital strategies are proving most effective in controlling costs, shortening delivery timelines, and protecting margins?
  • Policy, Permitting & Market Reform – How are government policy, tenant protections, and permitting delays shaping project viability, and where is reform most urgently needed to unlock supply?
  • Capital, Operations & Scalable Returns – Are traditional lenders still leading, or are alternative lenders and new partnership models filling the gap? How can forward funding, JVs, platform consolidation, brand, community, and tech-driven management help create resilient returns at scale?
Closing Talkshow I April 29th I 17:30 - 18:30

Investments in Southern Europe

Does the region has it all to keep its spotlight for the future?

  • Regional Fundamentals - Will investment conditions in Southern Europe sustain its good momentum? Do we see more capital coming for the long-term?
  • High-Potential Assets - Which sectors from resi to CRE can offer the most attractive value? Do yields favor diversity or unique choices in the region?
  • Cross-Border Partnerships - How are we using local alliances and regional platforms in our benefit? How important are they when investing in SE?
  • Local Challenges - What structural hurdles still limit scalability in the region? How can we navigate local realities with more ease?

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