REBS Guatemala: Inspiration, Vision, and Real Estate Business
The upcoming edition of REBS Guatemala is set to become the leading platform where the country’s Real Estate ecosystem connects, evolves, and looks toward the future.
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Set in the exclusive natural surroundings of El Pulté Golf, REB+ Summit Guatemala—organized by Inmobiliare—will host a new edition that promises to be the region’s premier meeting point for networking and professional development in the Real Estate sector. Renowned for bringing together the industry’s top players, the event will unfold over two days designed to foster idea exchange, business generation, and collective inspiration.
The first day will be dedicated to networking and welcoming participants, providing a relaxed environment to establish strategic contacts and strengthen relationships among developers, investors, architects, and other industry professionals. The second day will focus on conferences and thematic panels, where the major topics shaping the current Real Estate market will be discussed.
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Key topics at this edition of REBS Guatemala include infrastructure development as a driver of growth and sustainability, innovation and collaboration in the Real Estate sector, the importance of ESG criteria and environmental certification in projects, the role of urbanization and master plans for smart cities, and future perspectives for Real Estate development in Guatemala. The agenda is oriented toward viable, well-structured solutions, aiming to provide a strategic and sustainable vision for the sector.
Gómez Platero will participate with the talk “New Frontiers in Real Estate: Driving Innovation,” presented by Ricardo Fernandez, Americas Business Development Manager at the firm. In his presentation, Fernández will address the value of the square meter from two complementary perspectives: that of the developer, focused on costs and margins, and that of the end user, centered on price and the quality of living space. This comprehensive vision aims to provide tools for decision-making in an increasingly competitive and demanding market.
Trends in the Guatemalan Real Estate Market
According to the Unión de Créditos Inmobiliarios (UCI), a 10% growth in mortgage operations is expected, surpassing the threshold of 400,000 active mortgages. This dynamism is accompanied by a steady increase in purchase and rental prices, driven by limited supply, though without abrupt spikes. UCI estimates that purchase prices could rise by around 5%, while rental prices may increase by up to 10%, especially in high-demand areas such as major cities and coastal regions.
Vertical housing development in Guatemala City continues to advance, making this type of housing solution more accessible. Over the past three years, the sector has seen two significant regulatory changes. Notably, in 2024, the government of Guatemala established the First Home Acquisition Fund (FAPRIVI), managed by the National Mortgage Credit institution, with an initial allocation of Q.500 million (US$65 million) to facilitate credit for first-time homebuyers.
Outside the metropolitan area, intermediate cities such as Quetzaltenango, Huehuetenango, Cobán, Escuintla, and Retalhuleu are emerging as new urban development hubs, experiencing strong growth and offering multiple opportunities for Real Estate investment.
The profile of international buyers is also becoming more diverse. Although the end of the ‘golden visa’ will not have a significant impact on the market, an increase in investors from France, Nordic countries, the United States, and Latin America is expected, in addition to the traditional British and German buyers. This shift opens up new opportunities in areas beyond the usual tourist destinations.
For 2025, significant growth is projected in new construction, with a strong boost in “build to rent” models and the adoption of industrialized and modular construction systems, responding to the need to expand the supply of affordable housing.
Among the main challenges for Real Estate development in the metropolitan area of Guatemala are the creation of efficient mass transit systems and the consolidation of urban planning and land management—key factors for sustainable and orderly urban growth.
