Flexible accommodation on the rise: The Residential Club arrives in Malaga TechPark and Valencia

The concept of flex living continues to expand in Spainand a key player in this segment, The Residential Clubhas announced major moves in Malaga and Valencia. This company is dedicated to the operation of assets in the sector. livingoffering innovative housing solutions.

Grupo Lar and Arcano are committed to the flex living in Málaga TechPark. The joint venture formed by Grupo Lar, a socimi specialising in real estate development and management, and the Impacto Andalucía fund, managed by Arcano, has reached an agreement with The Residential Club to manage a building providing housing solutions for the workers of the Malaga TechParkthe main business centre of the Andalusian city, which is home to 700 companies from 21 countries and more than 25,000 employees.

This project, which is in the final phase of construction, plans to open its doors this summer. It will become the first non-permanent housing solution The project is aimed at the employees of this important technology park and has been designed under ESG standardsThe aim is to be a sustainable solution.

The building will have 105 accommodations and 186 beds for residential usedistributed over five floors and three connected blocks. With a surface area of 7,500 square metresthe space will also offer 56 parking spacesin addition to a swimming pool, bar-cafeteria, laundry, common rooms, a multi-purpose hall, gymnasium, recreation areas, a coworkingThe hotel also has a social room with a cinema, an events room and a restaurant area.

The management of this property will be carried out by The Residential Clubthat with this addition now has ten residences on the Spanish market. The company focuses on offering a flexible environment for young professionals seeking work-life balance.

Valencia is also on the map of the flex living of The Residential Club. The company recently announced its entry into the city with a project of 36 flats on 2,000 square metreswith an opening scheduled for second quarter of 2026. This building, located in Avenida de Aragón, close to the Turia riverbed, will be designed for young professionals and will have more than 400 square metres of common areasincluding social lounges, social spaces coworking and a roof terrace.

With these new projects, The Residential Club consolidates its presence in the Spanish market of flex living. The flex living is presented as a housing solution adaptable to the needs of workers, especially in dynamic environments such as Malaga TechPark, offering non-permanent accommodation with a wide range of services and facilities.

The next edition Vitur Summit 2026 will take place in Malaga on Thursdays 13 and 14 May and will once again be the meeting point for operators, investors and companies in the sector to boost their business, establish strategic alliances with the different agents involved and gain access to all the latest news, trends and opportunities in the sector from leading speakers and companies.

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