Patrizia AG has forward purchased a Build to Rent turnkey development in Badalona and Esplugues de Llobregat, in the greater Barcelona area, for €52m. Once construction is completed by end of 2023, it will provide 128 residential units. Upon completion, the buildings will span 7,305m² (Esplugues) and 7,170m² (Badalona).
The Esplugues de Llobregat building will be located in the Finestrelles neighbourhood, adjacent to the city of Barcelona and just a few minutes’ walk from its University Area and the Les Corts district. It will be situated in a quiet, residential area with access on foot not only to the city of Barcelona and its Diagonal Avenue, but also to green spaces such as the Cervantes Park, the Gardens of the Pedralbes Palace or Can Vidalet Park. It will comprise 69 units and amenities such as a swimming pool and its own green spaces.
The Badalona building will be located on Avenida d’Eduard Maristany, which borders onto the city’s beach and its marina and is again just a few minutes’ walk from Barcelona –specifically, from the Diagonal Mar area and the seafront of the Poblenou neighbourhood. It will combine its proximity to the sea, to Barcelona and to the start of its Diagonal Avenue with a wide range of public equipments and recreational areas, such as the Parc de la Ribera, on the banks of the Besós river, and the popular Pont del Petroli. It will comprise 59 units, and, in addition to a swimming pool and green spaces, it will also have a commercial area of 650m² on its ground floor.
Eduardo de Roda, Patrizia’s Country Manager for Iberia, commented: “We are convinced that residential, especially multifamily housing, will continue to deliver cash-flow stability and diversification benefits if underwritten properly, helping our clients to generate their required returns to meet pay-out obligations. And with this latest investment, not only are we following our conviction but we are helping to build vibrant communities where residents will have enhanced quality of life thanks to easy access to the centre of Barcelona and to nearby beauty spots such as beaches and green spaces.”
