In this article, Eduardo Navarrete of Konta Partners addresses the growing demand for alternative accommodation in cities like Barcelona. He highlights the need to find solutions that integrate traditional supply with new demand, optimizing the use of space and promoting sustainable alternatives. Navarrete emphasizes that the sector must adapt to changes in consumer habits in...Read More

The article explores how the real estate sector in Barcelona is using “hospitality contracts” as an alternative to traditional rentals due to the city’s strict regulations. This approach allows property owners to bypass long-term rental restrictions, offering more flexible contracts for short stays, similar to those in the hotel industry. Eduardo Navarrete of Konta Partners...Read More

The article questions whether tourist apartments are truly responsible for the lack of affordable housing in Barcelona or if they are being used as an excuse to avoid a structural solution. They represent only 1.14% of the city’s housing, suggesting a limited impact. Eduardo Navarrete (Konta Partners) points out that while tourists contribute significantly to...Read More

The article highlights that vacant homes in Barcelona outnumber tourist apartments, calling into question the effectiveness of policies aimed at eliminating the latter as a solution to the housing crisis. Eduardo Navarrete of Konta Partners points out that instead of eliminating tourist apartments, public housing initiatives should be promoted through public-private partnerships to address the...Read More

This article criticizes a new law from the Catalan government that would eliminate tourist accommodations in Barcelona within five years. Eduardo Navarrete, CEO of Konta Partners, states that this measure would harm the city’s economy, reduce tax revenue, and impact the tourism and hospitality sectors. He proposes a balanced approach, revitalizing vacant properties to address...Read More

Organized by Konta Partners, the Círculo Ecuestre hosted a breakfast roundtable on March 17 focused on alternative accommodation and the investment opportunities emerging in the Barcelona market. The event featured speakers such as Carlos Pierre Trias de Bes, CEO and founder of BADI, Laia Comas Ponsá, CEO of Inèdit Barcelona, Enrique Mas-Schmidt, Spain Manager at...Read More

Global Iberia Estates has closed a deal with the Franco-Israeli operator Sweet Inn for the management of its portfolio in Barcelona. The transaction was advised by Konta Partners. Additionally, Globe Iberia will work with Konta Partners to assess the acquisition of tourist buildings and hotels requiring capex or renovations in Madrid and Barcelona. EjeprimeRead More

We share a link to an interview with Eduardo Navarrete in EjePrime, discussing the tourist apartment and alternative accommodation sector: EjeprimeRead More

We inform you that in this edition of Vitur Summit, taking place on October 5, 6, and 7 in Málaga, KONTA PARTNERS, through its Managing Director, Eduardo Navarrete, will moderate the roundtable titled REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT IN TOURIST BUILDINGS (PROFITABILITY vs GROWTH), with participants from AZORA, the SOCIMI ALL IRON, GLOBE IBERIA ESTATES, and AINB....Read More

The Círculo Ecuestre hosted the roundtable ‘New accommodation trends and investment opportunities in Barcelona’ on Friday, April 29, which featured the participation of Patricia Valenzuela, director of Fevitur, Antonio Mochón, CEO and Founder of Homiii and Excem Socimi Sir, Enrique Alcántara, president of Apartur, Pablo Zubicaray, CEO and Founder of Ola Living and Yello Living,...Read More