Real Estate Development: vision, consistency, and urban impact
- Harbor Partners
- May 27
- 1 min read
In the live episode of DEALS with Gonçalo Almeida, we had the privilege of welcoming Artur Varum, founder of Civilria, one of the most respected developers in the Portuguese real estate sector.
Civilria has stood out for its ability to fully execute every stage of the development cycle—from design to construction and commercialization, with a portfolio that exceeds 110,000 m² in assets under management. The company has made its mark through high-impact urban regeneration projects such as the award-winning ICON Community and The Unique, in Aveiro.
During the conversation, we also explored the recent acquisition of a plot with over 20,000 m² of buildable area in Laranjeiras, Lisbon, the largest transaction in Harbor Partners' history and a major step in consolidating Civilria’s presence in the capital.
Throughout the episode, Artur Varum shares his vision for the future of the sector, the main challenges of real estate development, and the importance of leaving a sustainable and meaningful legacy in the urban landscape.
At Harbor Partners, we believe Civilria's journey shows that it's possible to innovate with authenticity, scale responsibly, and build with purpose, even in one of Europe’s most demanding markets. Artur is a prime example that by consistently doing things well over long periods, it is indeed possible to successfully build a real estate development business in Portugal.
🎧 The full episode is available on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts: https://youtu.be/d24iKBtJFkA
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