Episódio 5 | DEALS com Gonçalo Almeida – talking with André Afonso
- Harbor Partners
- Jun 5
- 2 min read
Today we welcome André Afonso, one of the leading real estate developers in Portugal, with a strong presence in the southern region of Greater Lisbon and a specialization in the acquisition and development of commercial assets. A partner at Harbor Partners and a strategic investor, André stands out for his sharp vision and ability to spot opportunities where few see potential.
In this episode, we explore his journey—from the unexpected choice of studying Dentistry to the moment he realized his path was in the family business and real estate. We talk about how his focus on distressed assets began, the strategy behind his acquisitions, and what he considers essential to unlocking value in the assets he buys.
André also shares the biggest challenges he's faced, from directly managing construction projects to making tough decisions that shaped the direction of his businesses. We also discuss what makes a good deal, the mistakes that taught him the most, and how he balances strategy and mindset on the road to success.
To close, we hear his advice for those taking their first steps in the sector and the lessons he's learned from the most challenging moments of his journey.
🎧 In this episode we discuss:
00:00 – Introduction and Presentation of André Afonso
03:16 – The secret to buying a good asset
10:50 – Principles of buying a property
19:00 – The rough path of licensing
23:00 – Housing prices in Portugal
30:17 – The highest return in a deal
47:40 – André’s secrets
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