GP at the 9th edition of GRI Club Real Estate LATAM in New York.
Publication date: 19/05/2025
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The ninth edition of the GRI Club Real Estate Latin America was held on May 13 and 14 at The Westin New York Grand Central hotel, located in the heart of Manhattan, New York, United States. This annual event has established itself as one of the most significant gatherings for the Latin American real estate industry, bringing together more than 350 leaders, experts, and key players from Latin America and other regions around the world.
Over two intensive days, attendees participated in more than 25 specialized sessions, closed-door discussions, and networking opportunities, addressing the most relevant and current topics in the regional and international real estate markets. Key themes included housing, logistics, retail, offices, mixed-use developments, sustainability (ESG), real estate technology, financing, and investment strategies.
Ricardo Fernández, Business Development Manager for the Americas at Gómez Platero Architecture and Urbanism, represented the firm at this important event, actively participating in discussions and analyses of the trends shaping the current real estate landscape.
Among the prominent speakers was Eric Parrado, Chief Economist and General Manager of the Research Department at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), who delivered a keynote presentation on global economic trends and strategic opportunities for Latin America. In his presentation, Parrado analyzed how global macroeconomic dynamics, inflation, and interest rates are influencing the region's recovery and competitiveness, highlighting Latin America's comparative advantages over other emerging markets.
Additionally, the event provided an in-depth analysis of positive real estate market perspectives in key Andean countries. In Chile, healthy vacancy rates in real estate assets were highlighted, particularly in strategic sectors, with rates between 5% and 10%, representing attractive opportunities for investors. In Peru, the market demonstrated stability and recovery in segments such as offices and logistics, with declining vacancy rates and growing expectations for multifamily residential developments. Colombia presented encouraging signs with decreasing inflation and more favorable interest rates, anticipating a gradual recovery of the residential sector and improved market confidence heading into 2024.
Investment opportunities in specific markets such as Mexico and Brazil were also discussed, along with strategies to attract international capital from the United States and Europe. Another relevant topic was sustainability in real estate asset operations, emphasizing best practices to maintain healthy and profitable long-term performance.
The event also highlighted technological transformation within the sector, particularly the disruptive potential of artificial intelligence, urban revitalization, office reconversion, the future of shopping centers and multifamily residences, as well as successful strategies for joint ventures and co-investments.
The gathering concluded with a master session on global capital flows, analyzing whether real estate continues to be an attractive investment compared to other asset classes in a changing global economic context. This session explored the current perception of real estate as a safe-haven asset and discussed strategies global investors are adopting to adapt to new economic and geopolitical scenarios.
Gómez Platero’s participation in international events such as this one is part of the firm's ongoing expansion process, enabling it to remain at the forefront of global real estate trends and continue offering innovative solutions that consistently meet the expectations of its clients and partners across Latin America and around the world.
