The serviced apartments Lisbon in the neighbourhood of Arroios are a commercial golden visa investment opportunity ideal for savvy investors looking for a secure investment with attractive long-term annual returns. The project is undergoing refurbishments and is a golden visa eligible at the reduced investment threshold of €350,000. On sale are freehold serviced apartments in Lisbon’s City Centre from just €350,000.
The Investment
The Arroios Serviced Apartments Lisbon provide investors with the unique opportunity to purchase managed freehold apartments in a central neighbourhood in one of the fastest-growing European cities and a strong long-term yield.
The Arroios serviced apartments are one of the most attractive golden visa investment opportunities available on the market this year. They are one of just a handful of golden visa-eligible property investments in Lisbon in 2022 given that it is no longer possible to invest in residential property in Lisbon and apply for the Portuguese Golden Visa.
On sale are a total of 72 apartments spread across 6 floors, ranging from studio apartments between 30 to 43 SQM and 1-bedroom apartments between 42 to 55 SQM.
- One-Bedroom apartments start at €350,000
- Two Bedrooms Apartment start at €400,000
Each apartment will be delivered with high-quality finishes and noble materials that match up to the high standard of living that one can expect in an upscale area of Lisbon. Apartments will be fully furnished and decorated in a contemporary style and the building will feature a communal lobby, lounge area, laundry facilities, 2 lifts, and 55 parking spaces. Construction will start in the final quarter of 2022 and the estimated completion date of the project is project will be completed by Q2 2024.
The property management company to manage the project is offering a guaranteed yield of 3.5% per annum on their investment for a period of 15 years. However, after the 5th year, the yield may be increased to match the inflation index set by Portugal’s government. Yields will be paid monthly upon full completion of the project.
The serviced apartments Lisbon, as a freehold investments can be sold at any time and while Golden Visa investors may choose to sell their apartments upon receiving citizenship, those looking for a long-term investment in Portugal can continue to enjoy strong rental yields for 15 years or longer. Given that we expect the property value to increase by 5% per annum investors can also expect significant capital appreciation at the time of sale. Investors who complete the full 15 years will be in a strong position to negotiate a new lease with the operator.
Investors will also be offered 7-days of complimentary usage of an apartment each year to ensure that they have accommodation available when visiting Portugal to meet their annual minimum Golden Visa 7-day requirement.
Location
The Serviced Apartments Lisbon are primely located in what Time Out has described as ‘The World’s Coolest Neighbourhood’.
Arroios is a centrally located neighbourhood that is home to many of Lisbon’s trendiest cafes, bars, and restaurants. The barrio is a multicultural district with gastronomy from all 4 corners of the world and the neighbourhood features historic treasures and cultural spaces alongside modern open-air galleries and commerce. The apartments are 3 minutes’ walking distance away from Anjos Metro station. As Lisbon’s hippest neighbourhood the location is appealing to tourists and digital nomads ensuring strong short-term rental appeal to the international market.
The Property Management Company
All of the serviced apartments Lisbon will be fully managed and operated by Numa, an experienced German property management company headquartered in Berlin. Nusa has a portfolio of 2,700 apartments spread across a total of 27 major cities in Europe. Over the years Numa has perfected its fully automated booking and check-in system for guests at 90% of their properties which allows them to reduce their operating costs to 60% less than traditional hotels. This setup allowed the company to easily adapt to the pandemic in a way that other hotel operators and property management companies struggled with. In fact, throughout the pandemic occupancy rates remained steady at 85%. As Numa looks to continue its expansion across Europe we can expect to start seeing the brand’s presence increase in major European cities of the UK, Spain, Holland, and Portugal. The firm recently teamed up with a property investment company that will be investing in excess of €500m in hotels over the next 24 months so Numa may well become a household name in the not-so-distant future.
