Welcomer Breaks into the Market: A New Operator is Born to Capitalise on the Seasonal Rental Boom
Flexible Accommodation in Spain welcomes a new specialised player. Welcomer, led by Axel Edric Capriles, is born to focus on the growing niche of seasonal rentals, a segment driven by new work models and increasing restrictions on traditional tourist rentals, seeking to offer high quality solutions for medium-term stays.
Real Estate's Dynamic Duo: Residential and Hotels, the Star Assets for Investment in 2026
Private equity has already picked its favourites for 2026. A recent CBRE survey reveals an overwhelming consensus: the residential sector, in all its forms of Flexible Accommodation, and the hotel sector, will sweep the boarders as the preferred destinations for large funds. Resilience and strong demand are the keys to this strategic bet.
Flexible Accommodation Unleashes its Power: Record Investment and Global Expansion Set the Pace for the Sector
The Flexible and Specialised Accommodation sector is experiencing an unprecedented moment of dynamism. A wave of capital is flooding into segments such as student residences, while Spanish operators are exporting their successful model to Europe and new players are emerging to capitalise on opportunities in the mid-stay market.
Living in Spain: An Explosion of Investment from Flexible Accommodation to Senior Living
The living sector in Spain is demonstrating an overwhelming vitality. Investment is flowing into all segments: from the arrival of international Flexible Accommodation operators in Valencia, to the creation of exclusive senior living complexes in Madrid, to the massive acquisition of land for new rental housing. A multifaceted market in full bloom.
All Iron Reinforces its commitment to Barcelona with the acquisition of a strategic aparthotel for 3.5 million euros
Socimi All Iron continues its expansion in the Flexible Accommodation market with the acquisition of a new aparthotel in the heart of Barcelona. The transaction, valued at €3.5 million, strengthens the company's presence in the Catalan capital and underlines its confidence in the potential of short- and medium-stay urban assets.
Spain, Epicentre of Rockfield's European Flexible Accommodation Strategy
UK-based asset manager Rockfield has chosen Spain as its strategic hub to orchestrate the expansion of its Flexible Accommodation portfolio across Europe. This decision not only underlines the maturity of the Spanish market, but also positions the country as a hub for innovation and management in the dynamic living sector.
Congress Halts Proposal to Limit Foreign Home Buying in the Islands: Debate on Flexible Housing and Housing Intensifies
The Congress of Deputies has rejected a PSOE proposal that sought to limit the purchase of housing by non-residents in the Balearic and Canary Islands. The vote revealed a deep division of opinion on the real causes of the housing crisis and the role played by Flexible Housing and foreign investment.
Amenitiz Accelerates its Mission: 45 Million Euros to Empower Independent Flexible Hosting
The technology revolution in the Flexible Accommodation sector gets a massive boost. Amenitiz has closed an impressive €45 million funding round, led by Eight Roads. This capital will allow the company to expand its all-in-one platform and continue its mission to empower independent hotels and vacation rental owners.
Broken Alliance: Marriott Ends Partnership with Sonder after Payment Default
The Flexible Accommodation sector is witnessing a high-profile break-up. Marriott International has ended its global partnership with Sonder, after the latter defaulted on payments at one of its key properties in New York. This drastic move underlines the tensions and challenges in partnerships between hotel giants and technology operators.
Dazia Capital Redoubles its Commitment to Madrid: 50 Million for New Residential Project in Ermita del Santo
The dynamism of Madrid's residential market is confirmed by one of the most important land deals of the year. Dazia Capital has sealed the purchase of two finalist plots in the Ermita del Santo area for €50 million, where it plans to build an ambitious mixed-use project that will combine rental and for-sale housing, reinforcing the transformation of the Nuevo Mahou-Calderón area.
The Big Challenge is Understanding the New Consumer»: Borja Sierra Unpacks the Future of Real Estate and Flexible Accommodation
In a revealing interview, Borja Sierra, one of the most authoritative voices in the real estate sector, analyses the profound transformations in the market. From the irruption of artificial intelligence to the rise of Flexible Accommodation, Sierra stresses that the key to success lies in understanding and adapting to a new type of consumer, much more demanding and digitised.
A Booming Sector: Tourism Records, Investment in ‘Senior Living’ and the Strength of Urban Flexible Accommodation
Spain's Flexible Accommodation and tourism ecosystem is in robust health. As Spain smashes tourism spending records, investment capital expands its horizons with cross-border operations in ‘Senior Living’, and urban operators such as All Iron consolidate robust profitability, painting a picture of growth and diversification.
Security and Technology in Flexible Accommodation: InterMundial and Avantio Team Up to Protect Travellers
The Flexible Accommodation sector takes a giant step forward in its professionalisation and traveller protection. InterMundial, the specialist travel insurer, and Avantio, a leading technology provider, have formed a strategic alliance to integrate cancellation insurance directly into the booking process of thousands of properties.
RentPlanet Accelerates European Expansion: Polish Flexible Accommodation Landing in Croatia
Polish Flexible Accommodation operator RentPlanet, part of the AFlory Group, continues its ambitious expansion across Europe. After consolidating its presence in Bulgaria, the company has announced its entry into the dynamic Croatian market, demonstrating the potential of Central and Eastern European players on the international scene.
Capital, Community and Growth: ‘Living’ Redefines the Spanish Urban Landscape
The Flexible Accommodation and residential sector in Spain is experiencing an unprecedented moment of effervescence. A wave of capital is funding new coliving and student residence projects, international operators are landing in key markets such as Madrid, and strategic investment is redefining the future of urban housing.
Olala Accelerates Expansion: 250 Million to Lead Flexible Tech Hosting in Europe
Flexible Hosting operator Olala has secured an additional €150 million for its expansion plan, bringing its investment capacity to €250 million. With a business model that fuses technology and design, the company is poised for exponential growth in Spain, Greece and Italy, consolidating its position in the European market.
Europe Consolidates Tourism Leadership: Flexible Accommodation and Hotels Reach New Overnight Records
The European tourism sector has shown unprecedented vitality in the first half of 2025. According to the latest Eurostat data, overnight stays in all types of accommodation, from hotels to Flexible Accommodation, have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, signalling a full recovery and robust growth driven by both international and domestic travellers.
Booking.com Expands its Universe of Experiences: 150,000 New Attractions Join the Platform
Travel giant Booking.com is about to drastically enrich its experience offering. Thanks to an integration with FareHarbor, the platform will add 150,000 new attractions and activities globally, a strategic move to consolidate its position as a one-stop shop for the traveller and compete head-to-head with Airbnb and Expedia in Flexible Accommodation and beyond.
GMP Breaks into ‘Flex Living’ with Truliving: A New Brand to Redefine Flexible Accommodation in Madrid
The Flexible Accommodation sector in Madrid welcomes a new and powerful player. The socimi GMP has officially launched its new brand, Truliving, with which it seeks to consolidate its position in the dynamic ‘Flex Living’ market. Its first asset in Ensanche de Vallecas and an ambitious expansion plan mark the start of a new era for the company.
Flexible Hosting: Investor Boom Collides with Regulatory Uncertainty
The Flexible Housing sector in Spain is experiencing a fascinating paradox, as analysed in the programme "Intereconomía Inmobiliario". While experts such as Javier Caro warn about the growing legal uncertainty, the conclusions of the recent Vitur Forum Madrid, presented by Carlos Pérez-Lanzac, confirm that 'Flex Living' is consolidating as the "diamond" of real estate investment.
