Valter Alves
Development Manager ARC HOMES
Who is Arc Homes?
“ARC Homes is a Barcelona-based real estate developer that focuses on the development of new properties and the rehabilitation of iconic buildings. At ARC Homes we not only build homes, but we also seek to add long-term value to all of our projects.”
Why Portugal and Porto?
“There are several reasons why ARC Homes is investing in Portugal. The stable social environment, the climate, the safety and the hospitality of its people. Plus, the good quality of life and its increasingly qualified and talented workforce, the result of the quality and work of Portuguese universities, make Portugal a natural destination for ARC Homes.
Our first investment in Portugal is being made in Porto because we found the region’s economy to be quite optimistic, being a pole of attraction for European companies. It has a wide cultural offer and an agile municipality that supports the development of projects. It is an unpretentious, authentic city that has been growing, becoming more and more cosmopolitan while preserving its identity. It is in this philosophy that we see ourselves and that we think we will be able to bring value to the city and the people.”
What is your role in the Project?
“To be a bridge of contact and alignment between all partners involved in a project with a high degree of complexity, being focused on the creation and development of housing that has a positive impact on the lives of people and the community.”
How do you see the Porto by ARC Homes project in the current context?
“Despite the uncertain times we are currently experiencing, we continue to see a high demand for homes, and the supply of new product is quite small. We have also noticed that the pandemic has led families to give even more importance to functional rooms and generous outdoor spaces in their homes, combined with a strong environmental awareness in the search for more sustainable opportunities. These are the assumptions that guide us in the development of “Porto by ARC Homes””.
What can we expect for the future of ARC Homes in Portugal?
“By entering the Portuguese market ARC Homes intends to stay and expand. We work with local partners that allow us to converge our knowledge of the Portuguese reality with our expertise in developing real estate projects. We believe that this way we can create spaces that strengthen the sense of community, improve people’s quality of life, and have lasting social impact. We invest in places with the greatest potential in creating positive impact on the lives of people and the community.”