Insight, experience and innovation for the future of real estate.
The real estate sector has evolved. New opportunities present new risks, as tradition and innovation go head to head. Old orthodoxies are crumbling as technology advances, and regulation is changing at lightning speed.
In a world in constant flux, solutions we once took for granted have become obsolete. There was nothing wrong with them – they were just designed for a sector that no longer exists.
Our Perspective
Solutions for the future of real estate
Próxima Real Estate brings together decades of experience to create bespoke consulting solutions for the Living sector.
We support our clients throughout the entire product lifecycle, from concept development, land acquisition and groundworks to sales and property management.
We work with clients to get projects in motion, helping them spot the best opportunities, secure the best deals and get development up and running.
BTR Residential services are aimed at clients developing properties for long-term lets. We are here to advise and guide you every step of the way, from project planning and land acquisition to development, marketing and property management. For BTS Residential projects, we help clients hone their sales and marketing strategies.
LAND MANAGEMENT
BTR & BTS RESIDENTIAL
Flex Living
STUDENT HOUSING
Senior living
THE POWER OF EXPERIENCE
About us
Samuel Población has devoted his career to the real estate sector. His journey began in the family development and construction business where, over six years, he oversaw land purchases and delivered more than 500 homes. On the construction side, he secured contracts for public works worth over €125 million. He was later recruited by CBRE, the world’s leading real estate consultancy. Here he built a number of departments from the ground up, including Land, Urban Planning, Buildings, Residential Investment, Property Management & Residential Lettings and New-Build Property.
In 2015, he became Head of Residential & Land, with overarching responsibility for all of the company’s business areas, leading a team of more than 100 professionals.
For the last few years he has lectured part time on real estate programmes at the Instituto de Empresa (IE), the Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid (COAM), CIARE and the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.
25 years of experience in real estate
Teo Arranz has been active in the real estate sector for 30 years, directing and coordinating a diverse range of projects. His varied track record runs from sales and construction – managing more than 2,000 units – to development and financing.
From 2009 he was involved in real estate and renewable energy development in the USA, primarily in Massachusetts, where he managed a portfolio of seven solar energy projects with a total capacity of 48 MW and a development cost of $115 million.
In 2016, he returned to Spain to found Next Development Opportunities S.L, a specialist real estate developer and consultancy.
As well as an entrepreneur and consultant, Teo is a lecturer on the MBA programmes at the Real Estate Business School (REBS) and the Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid (COAM), where he enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience with the next generation of real estate professionals.
30 years of experience in real estate
TEAM & PARTNERS
With more than 30 years of experience in the real estate and financial sector, he has served as director of real estate developments, and is a specialist in acquisitions, investment and marketing of real estate assets. Miguel strengthens Próxima Real Estate’s position in the Living segment, one of the most dynamic and changing segments of the Spanish and global real estate market.
30 years of experience in real estate
Revolutionising Real Estate
Technology
Technology runs in our DNA: that’s why we created Próxima Tech.
It’s our not-so-secret weapon: giving us a holistic, real-time overview of the market and the intelligence to make the right calls with speed, agility and minimum friction.We see technology not as an end in itself, but as an ally that helps you get and stay ahead in the market.
The latest from the sector
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Miguel Rodríguez Rivero joins Próxima Real Estate
With over 30 years of experience in the Spanish real estate sector, Rodríguez Rivera will focus on advancing the firm’s Land & Living services. His appointment comes just six months after the launch of the company, which has already overseen a number of significant transactions. Madrid, 30 November. Próxima
Property Markets — Población and Arranz: “Today, real estate financing is more tightly regulated, and the potential for economic damage far less.”
Samuel Población and Teo Arranz shook hands on their partnership just a few short months ago on 8 June. Población founded and directed CBRE’s entire residential division from 2005 Población founded and directed CBRE’s entire residential division from 2005, whereas Arranz relocated to the United States following the collapse of
El Confidencial — Población (formerly of CBRE) and Teo Arranz launch their new “boutique”, pushing for €50 million a year in the Living sector
After parting ways with CBRE back in March, Samuel Población has now joined forces with developer Teo Arranz to launch a brand new venture Both founders boast a long track record in the real estate sector. After over 17 years, Samuel Población bid farewell to CBRE in March, standing down
