Category: Branded Residences

April 11, 2026

7 Questions Every Buyer Should Ask Before Buying a Branded Residence

The branded residence concept has become a significant trend on the Costa del Sol over the last five years. While lifestyle, fashion, and car brands are increasingly entering the real estate scene, these developments have existed globally for a long time. The central debate for any prospective buyer is whether they are paying for a logo or if the brand provides real added value. Traditionally, […]

December 1, 2025

Explained: Branded Residences

Branded residences real estate has seen exponential growth, becoming the fastest-growing sector in the luxury real estate market. Here is a breakdown of this booming industry, based on insights from industry specialist Chris Graham, given during the presentation of Azurean Marbella – Branded Private Residences by Destination by Hyatt, organised by Engel & Völkers Marbella. What are Branded Residences? Branded residences is a concept that […]

October 26, 2025

LPA Podcast: How Sierra Blanca Estates is Redefining Luxury

In the latest episode of the LPA Podcast, host Sean Woolley, a committee member of the LPA, spoke with Carlos Rodríguez, CEO of Sierra Blanca Estates, about branded residences and how Marbella has become one of the key locations for this type of development. The discussion focused on how branded residences work, what makes them attractive to international buyers, and why this model is growing […]

December 23, 2023

Savills Branded Residences Report Review

What continues to be a hot topic on the Costa del Sol: branded residences, here is a report about the category, courtesy of Savills, It is fascinating to see what is in the pipeline worldwide, particularly that in the non-hotel branded residences category, the Trump brand is 3rd worldwide. It also makes sense that the main players globally are hotel-branded residences, with Four Seasons and […]