Episode 3 | DEALS com Gonçalo Almeida – talking with Artur Varum
- Rodrigo Almeida
- 8 hours ago
- 2 min read
Today we have the privilege of welcoming Artur Varum, founder of Civilria, one of the most prominent independent real estate developers in Portugal. With a journey marked by consistency and strategic vision, Artur joins Gonçalo Almeida for a conversation about the past, present, and future of the national real estate sector.
In this episode, we explore various topics, with a particular focus on Civilria’s most recent transaction: the acquisition of a strategic plot of land in Laranjeiras, Lisbon, which represents the company’s boldest move in the Portuguese capital to date — a milestone with significant impact on the territory and local communities.
With over two decades of experience, Artur also shares behind-the-scenes insights on Civilria’s expansion without the use of venture capital, the values behind the award-winning ICON Community project, and the challenges of developing independently in one of Europe’s most competitive urban markets.
🎧 In this episode we discuss:
00:00 – Introduction and Presentation of Artur and Civilria
04:26 – Life as a Site Engineer and Lessons Learned
10:15 – Key Moments in Civilria’s History
16:40 – How to Resist the Temptation of Institutionalization
24:00 – Civilria’s Pipeline
27:17 – Rapid-Fire Questions
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🔗 Civilria: https://www.civilria.pt/
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