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Alford Hughes Hosts Exclusive Open Day Event with Spanish Chamber of Commerce to Promote Real Estate Investment in Spain

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Alford Hughes, Qatar’s only international prime real estate office, recently held an exclusive open day event in partnership with the Spanish Chamber of Commerce aimed at highlighting the wealth of opportunities within the Spanish property market. The event brought together investors, industry experts, and key stakeholders to explore why Spain continues to be a prime destination for real estate investment. From the luxury seaside villas in Marbella and the cosmopolitan charm of Madrid, to the cultural vibrancy of Barcelona, Spain’s key regions offer both high returns and strong rental yields, making them lucrative options for those looking to diversify their portfolios.

Spain’s real estate market stands out for several compelling reasons, which were key discussion points during Alford Hughes’ open day event included:

  1. Tourism-Driven Demand 
    Spain’s thriving tourism industry plays a significant role in sustaining property demand across popular regions. Barcelona, Madrid, and the Costa del Sol see a consistent flow of international visitors, bolstering the demand for rental properties and creating lucrative investment opportunities.
  2. Stable Economic Growth 
    Despite global economic shifts, Spain has maintained economic stability, making it a secure environment for property investors. This stability has encouraged both long-term investments and short-term rental ventures, ensuring strong market performance across Spain’s regions.
  3. High Rental Yields and Property Value Appreciation 
    The Spanish property market is known for its relatively high rental yields, especially in high-demand areas like Marbella and Madrid. Alford Hughes’ experts highlighted how strategic investments in these regions can yield significant returns while capitalizing on property appreciation over time.

During the event, Alford Hughes showcased their comprehensive, end-to-end services designed to guide investors through every stage of the international property acquisition process. The company offers tailored advisory services to help clients identify high-potential investment opportunities, manage legal and financial aspects, and navigate the complexities of international property transactions. Alford Hughes also highlighted its innovative remote property management solutions, including a proprietary property management app that provides a complete portfolio overview, rental management and regular maintenance updates, ensuring clients’ properties are well-maintained and continuously generating value.

Mohammed Al Baker, Founder, Alford Hughes, expressed, “This event is a testimony to Alford Hughes’ commitment to bring the most exclusive international real estate investment opportunities to investors from Qatar. We’d like to thank the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, for their support in helping organize this event. We look forward to bringing more such events to benefit the growing community of international real estate investors in Qatar”.

Manchester

Alford Hughes hosts a VIP launch event of W Residences Manchester in Qatar

Alford Hughes, Qatar’s only international prime real estate office, hosted a VIP launch event of W Residences Manchester for investors in Qatar. The event held at The Corinthia Yacht Club, was hosted by football legend and owner of Relentless Developments, Gary Neville and in attendance were Mohammed Akbar Al Baker & Hussain Akbar Al Baker, Founders of Alford Hughes among other distinguished guests.

W Residences Manchester are the first branded residences in the city of Manchester, one of the fastest growing real estate markets in the world. 

Key Highlights of W Residences Manchester: 

  • A collaboration between Gary Neville’s Relentless Developments, property developer Salboy, and Marriott International. 
  • Situated within the £400 million St Michael’s development in the heart of Manchester, featuring 217 apartments alongside a 5-star W Hotel. 
  • The luxury residences offer all the amenities and services of a W Hotel. 
  • The residences, located within the iconic 41-storey tower, are set to open in Q1 2027. 

Gary Neville, Director at Relentless Developments, expressed his excitement, stating, ” There is no better home for W Hotel & Residences in the North of England than Manchester. The iconic 41-storey development is going to put No.2 St Michael’s on the global map ” 

Simon Ismail, Co-founder & MD, Salboy Group, added, “W Residences Manchester will offer a residential living experience and level of service unlike anything in the city right now.” 

Ryan Dougan, Lead Consultant, Investment Advisory at Alford Hughes, added, “We are delighted to introduce the W Residences Manchester to property investors in Qatar, this project offers a unique opportunity as the first branded residence in the UK outside of London and is another example of how Alford Hughes are bringing best in class real estate to our investors in Qatar. We will be showcasing these exclusive apartments for the next two months in the Alford Hughes Lounge on the Pearl and would encourage anyone considering buying an investment property to arrange a private presentation to find out more about this landmark project.”