Navigating new markets requires more than just capital; it demands a deep understanding of local dynamics and strategic partnerships. DeA Capital, an Italian asset manager with €28 billion AUM, of which €14 billion is invested in real estate, faced these challenges as they aimed to establish a Build-to-Rent (BTR) platform in Spain.

Ambitious to expand their footprint, they enlisted our expertise with a clear objective: to find an equity partner for their project.

"Our integrated Living team and specialized debt team exemplified our 'OneJLL' approach, streamlining the transaction process to ensure DeA Capital could understand and execute the project from multiple angles”

- Juan Manuel Pardo, Executive Director, Investment Sales & Acquisitions

Identifying and securing the right financing partner was pivotal to the deal’s success, ensuring that DeA Capital's market entry was both smooth and scalable and we secured deal with Harrison Street – an investment management firm focused on real assets – to fund the project. The collaboration resulted in the launch of a 2000-unit residential multifamily platform, with 1700 units already acquired and further expansion planned.