Fisher German strengthens national development agency team to support growth. Fisher German LLP has strengthened its development agency team with two hires as Fisher German LLP accelerate growth across key residential sectors by appointing Oscar Heap as an associate in the Midlands and Megan Jackson as a surveyor in Manchester, bolstering a service line that is a major strategic focus for the business this year. The appointments support its continued expansion across residential investment including single-family housing and affordable housing, strategic land consultancy, disposal and acquisition while strengthening its national development agency presence. Oscar joins from JLL's Living Capital Markets team in Nottingham, where he advised on residential development land and investment opportunities across the Midlands and wider UK market. He brings extensive experience supporting landowners, developers and investors on residential development and investment transactions and strategic land opportunities, alongside wider market analysis and consultancy work. Megan also joins from JLL, where she completed a degree apprenticeship in Real Estate Management from the University College of Estate Management, while gaining valuable experience across several specialist property teams. She spent more than two years in Development Consultancy, working on projects including master planning exercises, alternative use studies and viability assessments. She also gained experience in Residential Land Agency across the North West before achieving chartered status. Partner, Alex Isles, said: "Megan's appointment is another important step in strengthening its development agency presence in the North West. as Fisher German LLP continue to invest in this growing area of the business. "She brings strong technical knowledge, regional market understanding and an impressive breadth of experience early in her career. "As activity continues to grow across the North West, Megan will play an important role in supporting clients and expanding our presence in the region." Partner, Luke Brafield, added: "Oscar's appointment reflects its continued investment in the growth of its national development agency team. "Fisher German LLP is seeing significant opportunities across residential investment, single-family housing and affordable housing, alongside growing demand for strategic land advice and support with residential development transactions. "Oscar's experience and market knowledge will further strengthen our ability to support clients across these sectors and help drive continued growth." The appointments form part of Fisher German's wider strategy to expand its national development agency capabilities in response to increasing client demand across the residential sector.

Dils and JLL launch a 54-residencial project in Algarve. The Alma Luz development, located in Tavira, comprises 54 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and is organised as a private condominium. Dils and JLL has announced, on a co-exclusive basis, the launch of Alma Luz, a new residential project located in Santa Luzia, in the municipality of Tavira, Algarve. The development comprises 54 apartments, divided into three types of units - Garden, Terrace and Sky - and consists of one-, two- and three-bedroom flats. It is organised as a private condominium centred around a central garden, an element that links the buildings. Residents will have access to a range of amenities such as a swimming pool, fitness area, sensory garden, Owners Club, lounge with a fire pit and a co-working space. Located a short distance from some of the beaches of the Eastern Algarve, such as Praia do Barril and Ilha de Tavira, the development benefits from a setting close to golf courses and the mountains, with easy access to the airport. "Alma Luz stands out as a unique project in the eastern Algarve, combining the authenticity of Santa Luzia, the comfort of a contemporary design and a strong connection to nature and the nearby beaches. Its strategic location, right in the heart of the Ria Formosa, reinforces this connection with the local area and enhances a lifestyle truly linked to the sea and the natural surroundings. It is a development designed for those who value authenticity combined with quality of life, privacy and well-being", said Pedro Barreto, Head of Residential Development at Dils. "Projects such as Alma Luz reflect a new generation of residential developments in the Algarve, increasingly focused on integration with the surroundings, the promotion of local culture and a more exclusive and tranquil living experience. Against a backdrop of sustained demand for authentic and distinctive locations, Santa Luzia stands out as a particularly attractive destination, above all due to the scarcity of new developments offering this setting and proximity to the Ria Formosa", added Telmo Azevedo, Co-Head of Residential at JLL.

IBA Capital Partners and Norfin win Deal of the Year at the Iberian Property Investment Awards. The Prado operation, led by IBA Capital Partners, was one of the big winners at the Iberian Property Awards 2026, having received two awards for Deal of the Year in Spain and Financial Innovation of the Year. Norfin's purchase of Tróia Resort was awarded Deal of the Year in Portugal. IBA Capital Partners, Norfin, P3 Logistic Parks, CBRE, JLL and L'illa Diagonal were the winners of the 2026 edition of the Iberian Property Awards, revealed at a ceremony that took place this Tuesday evening in Madrid, gathering over 300 senior professionals, and which closed the agenda of the first day of the Spain Real Estate Summit on a high note. Led by IBA Capital Partners, the acquisition of the Prado Urban Business Park, in Madrid, was elected as the Deal of the Year in Spain. Valued at around 300 million euros, it involved the purchase of a 60,000 sqm office complex in a strategic location in the Madrid market, occupied by top tenants including Amazon's headquarters and other Spanish institutional organizations. Due to its complexity and sophistication, where a series of bridge loans and back-to-back disposals arranged within a consortium of investors, the operation was also chosen by the jury as the Financial Innovation of the Year. The awards were collected by Jesús Valderrama and Thierry Julienne, Co-Founders of IBA Capital Partners, who were accompanied on stage by Martin Fauchille, representing Batipart, one of the investors with whom they co-invested in this transaction, and Esther Escapa, who represented the seller, AXA Investment Managers. In Portugal, the spotlight was on Norfin, which won the Deal of the Year in Portugal award for its acquisition of Tróia Resort. This is an ambitious property development comprising hotels, holiday apartments, a marina, a golf course and leisure facilities, and was recognised by the jury for its scale, complexity and contribution to positioning Portugal as a high value-added property investment destination. The award was collected by Francisco Sottomayor, CEO of Norfin. At a time when ESG continues to dominate the concerns of industry leaders, the jury distinguished the P3 Abrera project, by P3 Logistic Parks, as the Green Asset Initiative of the Year. At stake is the rehabilitation of a logistics complex in Catalonia which achieved BREEAM Outstanding certification and a 100% reduction in energy consumption; with the award being received by Javier Merida, Managing Director at Spain. The award for Social Impact Initiative of the Year went to CBRE for its "Bring it to Light" project, a health awareness campaign running in over 40 shopping centres across Spain and Portugal. The award was accepted on behalf of the company by Nuno Moura, Marketing & Brand Events - Property Management Director for Iberia, and Greg Crespo, Head of Marketing Retail - Property Management. CBRE added a second coronation this evening, also winning the award for Research Report of the Year with its Iberian Agribusiness report: an investment framework, detailing how exposure to land, crops, operations or integrated platforms influences risk, yield stability and operational complexity. The award was received by Miriam Goicoechea, Head of Research at CBRE Iberia. The Commercial Leasing of the Year award went to JLL for the lease of the Oriente Green Campus building in Lisbon, considered the largest office lease recorded in Portugal during the 2025 year - a transaction that reinforces the strength of the high-quality office segment, with properties that are well-located and aligned with new sustainability standards. Bernardo Vasconcelos, Head of Office Leasing at JLL Portugal, accepted the award on behalf of the company. In the Marketing Initiative of the Year category, the jury recognised L'Illa Diagonal for its "Reopening the Shopping Centre" initiative, an ambitious strategy developed following a €32 million refurbishment. The project culminated in a communications campaign and a local cultural celebration that generated significant commercial results and notable visibility across the city. The award was collected by Gerard Cutal, director of the L'Illa Diagonal shopping centre. Celebrating its forth edition, the awards promoted by Iberian Property again received around 50 applications, coming from a wide range of industry players - Asset Managers, Investment Funds, SOCIMIs, Insurance Companies, Developers, among others. With 6 nationalities represented, the projects submitted total over €2 billion in value - an impressive snapshot of 2025's real estate activity. The decision process is in the hands of an independent esteemed jury of 52 top professionals, senior representatives from both Spain and Portugal, whose integrity and dedication ensure the credibility of these awards. Each year, as a closing moment to this evening, Iberian Property presents a special recognition. This is not part of the Investment Awards, but a personal tribute to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the development of the real estate sector in Spain and Portugal, particularly in attracting international investment. The four individuals recognised are all well-known names in the sector. As CEOs of leading international real estate consultancies in Spain, they played a decisive role in professionalising the market, aligning it with international standards, and placing the country firmly on the radar of global investors. The 2026 Special recognition was awarded to Francis Pons, Stephen Newman, Benoît du Passage and Roger Cooke.