Episode 1 | DEALS com Gonçalo Almeida – talking with Frederico Carvalho & José Rebelo
- Harbor Partners
- May 8
- 2 min read
Updated: May 15
Today, we have the privilege of welcoming Frederico Almeida de Carvalho and José Cunha Rebelo, Co-founders of Co.op.Homes—an innovative company that is redefining the real estate market in Portugal through the cooperative housing model. Known for their extensive experience in both the financial and real estate sectors, Frederico and José share their journey, the challenges they’ve faced, and their vision for the future of housing in Portugal.
In this exclusive conversation, we explore the founders’ backgrounds, the key moments that led them to embrace the cooperative model, and the obstacles they encounter while implementing it in the Portuguese market. With a sharp eye on trends and business strategy, our guests reveal how Co.op.Homes is helping create more affordable and sustainable housing in the country.
🎧 In this episode we discuss:
00:00 Introduction to Frederico and José
01:05 How they entered the real estate sector and discovered the cooperative model
05:30 Strategies and trends: cooperatives vs. traditional real estate development
13:00 Challenges of applying the cooperative model in Portugal
16:10 How Co.op.Homes addresses the housing crisis
26:50 Expansion plans and new partnerships
30:00 Construction model and project management
33:00 Dynamics and relationship as co-founders
36:50 What it takes to succeed in this business model
39:50 Tips for entering the real estate development market
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