Senior Residences | When Architecture and Investment Meet in a Booming Sector

The pressure of demand, an ageing population and a shortage of qualified solutions make senior residences one of the most promising segments of the property market in Portugal. According to recent data, the average value per single room in these units has risen to 1,675 euros per month, with more than 25% of the institutions registering increases of more than 5%.

These figures leave no room for doubt: the senior sector represents a solid opportunity for investors with strategic vision.

At MBM Company, through its MBM Real Estate Investments division, we analyse this phenomenon with a multidisciplinary, technical and results-oriented eye. We combine the skills of specialised architecture, real estate consultancy and asset management to offer integrated and sustainable solutions in this growing segment.

Why invest in Senior Residences?

Favourable demographics: Portugal is one of the European countries with the highest rate of ageing. By 2050, it is estimated that more than 30 per cent of the Portuguese population will be over 65.

Insufficient qualified supply: There is a significant lack of modern infrastructure, adapted to the new demands of comfort, health and well-being of the senior population.

Stability and Profitability: The senior residences model allows for long-term contracts, stable occupancy rates and consistent returns, even in more volatile economic scenarios.

Support and Incentives: Various municipalities and European programmes support the development of social infrastructures, including assisted living and residential units for the elderly.

How MBM Company creates value in this sector

Investing in senior housing requires more than capital: it requires vision, technical rigour and knowledge of the market.

That's why MBM Company acts as a partner from the very first stage:

• Selection and assessment of the land or property to be transformed;

• Economic and functional feasibility studies;

• Development of architectural and engineering projects adapted to the segment, with a focus on accessibility, comfort, energy efficiency and well-being;

• Management of licensing processes;

• Coordination of construction work and support for the implementation of operating models (in partnership);

• Consultancy for own operating models or in partnership with specialised operators;

• We work with private investors, property funds, hospital groups and international operators looking for turnkey solutions with technical and strategic support at all stages.

Senior residences: an investment with a social impact and a financial return

Investing in senior living is also investing in the future of communities. It's a sector where architecture plays a transformative role, not just in designing functional spaces, but in creating living environments with dignity, safety and quality.

At MBM Real Estate Investments, we design solutions that combine profitability with social impact. Because we believe that property investment should be sustainable, responsible and future-orientated.

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