What Uniq Residential does

UNIQ Residential (legally UNIQ RESIDENTIAL, S.L.) is a Spanish boutique property developer founded in 2014 and headquartered on Passeig de Gràcia 77 in Barcelona, with a regional office at Lagasca 88 in Madrid. The company operates as a subsidiary of Urban Input, a strategic operating company that has developed over 90,000 m² of next-generation office space in Barcelona's 22@ district. UNIQ specializes in the full real estate development cycle — land acquisition, design, construction, and commercialization — across residential, hospitality, and senior living asset classes in Spain's major cities. Its portfolio spans new-build residential (PSJC4, ARA102, N55, GLORIES, Paseo de la Habana 147), heritage rehabilitations (Casa Condeminas, Casa Maury Parés, RS257), landmark towers (INTEMPO, Spain's tallest residential building at 198m with 256 apartments in Benidorm), and hotel refurbishments (Hoxton Poblenou, 240 rooms).

The company has no disclosed proprietary technology; its differentiation rests on in-house expertise across all stages of the real estate cycle, sustainability credentials (RS257 was the first residential building in Barcelona to obtain LEED certification, in 2017), and prime urban locations. UNIQ operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market motion, selling residential units directly to end buyers through website contact forms and its Barcelona and Madrid offices, supported by a content-driven marketing approach (the UNIQ Stories blog featuring architect interviews, Instagram, and LinkedIn).

Revenue is generated primarily through the development and sale of multi-unit residential buildings, realized upon sale completion, complemented by hospitality and senior living development (potentially via asset sales or development agreements) and build-to-rent units that produce recurring rental income. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by location, unit size, and typology. The company serves affluent urban residential buyers as its primary segment, alongside senior living and hospitality operators. It operates in Catalonia, Madrid, and Valencia, and partners with institutional capital, notably Edmond de Rothschild REIM (EUR 12.6 billion AUM), for select developments.

Name

Uniq Residential

Legal name

UNIQ RESIDENTIAL, S.L.

Website

https://uniqresidential.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UNIQ Residential is a Spanish boutique property developer, part of Urban Input, that acquires, designs, builds, and sells premium urban residential, hospitality, and senior living projects in Barcelona, Madrid, and other Spanish cities to affluent buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Development

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), Residential Building Construction (23611), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent Living Community Development & Construction (Senior Housing Developers) (HLADAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Independent Living Real Estate Owners/Operators (REITs & Management Companies) (HLADAAAG)

Keywords

• Residential real estate development
• Boutique property developer
• Urban housing projects
• Luxury apartment development
• Heritage building rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Residential Property Development and Sales: UNIQ generates revenue through the complete real estate development cycle: land acquisition, design, construction, and commercialization of residential units. The company develops multi-unit residential buildings in prime urban locations across Spain, selling apartments to individual buyers. Revenue is realized upon property sales completion.
2. Hospitality and Senior Living Development: Beyond residential sales, UNIQ develops hotel assets and senior living facilities. The Hoxton Poblenou hotel project (240 rooms) and Casa Maury Parés senior living component (104 beds) demonstrate this diversification, likely through either asset sales to operators or development agreements.
3. Build-to-Rent Residential: UNIQ develops residential units designated for rental, such as Residencial Glòries with garden units destined for rent, creating ongoing rental income streams rather than one-time sales revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Uniq Residential is a boutique property developer that acquires land, designs, develops, and commercializes premium urban residential buildings, hotel properties, and senior living facilities in Spain's major cities. The company sells apartments and houses directly to individual buyers and develops hospitality and senior care assets through partnerships with operators and institutional investors such as Edmond de Rothschild REIM. Its portfolio includes ground-up new construction, heritage building rehabilitations, and build-to-rent projects in prime Barcelona, Madrid, and Benidorm locations.

Product overview

Uniq Residential is a boutique real estate developer offering a portfolio of residential and hospitality development projects across Spain. The company specializes in urban living solutions including new construction residential buildings, heritage building rehabilitations, Build-to-Rent apartments, and hotel projects. Key products include completed developments such as Casa Maury Parés (heritage renovation with 24 apartments), Casa Condeminas (Art Nouveau building with 20 apartments), RS257 (LEED-certified rationalist building), and INTEMPO (Spain's tallest residential building with 256 units), as well as hotel projects like Hoxton Poblenou (240-room boutique hotel).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NIU Glories An upcoming residential development project in Barcelona's 22@ district with views of Plaza de les Glòries and the 22@ skyline, developed in partnership with Edmond de Rothschild REIM.
• Arbela A new residential development project located in Gavà Mar, near Barcelona.
• Casa Maury Parés A landmark early 20th-century building in Barcelona's Eixample district featuring 24 apartments (2, 3, and 4 bedrooms), duplex ground floors with private gardens, and penthouses with terraces, along with a 104-bed senior living component developed with Edmond de Rothschild REIM.
• Casa Condeminas An Art Nouveau building overlooking the sea near Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, featuring 20 apartments ranging from 90 to 215 sqm, fully renovated with original decorative elements preserved.
• RS257 A rationalist architecture building designed by Robert Terradas in 1958 and rehabilitated by Carlos and Lucía Ferrater; the first residential building in Barcelona to obtain LEED certification.
• PSJC4 A ground-up residential development in Madrid's Chamberí district near Paseo de la Castellana, featuring 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom apartments with common areas including gym, sauna, interior garden, and rooftop pool with Madrid skyline views.
• ARA102 A high-quality ground-up residential development in Barcelona's Eixample district, five minutes from the AVE station, featuring 3-bedroom apartments and ground floor units with private gardens.
• N55 A ground-up residential development in Barcelona's Les Corts district featuring 2 and 4 bedroom apartments and ground floor units with private gardens, with underground parking and rooftop pool.
• GLORIES A residential building in Barcelona's 22@ district with 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and ground-floor units with private gardens for rent, featuring underground parking, landscaped common areas, children's playground, and rooftop pool.
• INTEMPO The tallest residential building in Spain at 198 meters, located on Poniente Beach in Benidorm. Features 256 apartments (1, 2, and 3 bedrooms) with Mediterranean views and over 13,000 m² of common areas including Europe's highest SPA and gym.
• Paseo de la Habana 147 A ground-up residential development in Madrid's Chamartín district featuring exclusive 3 and 4 bedroom apartments, ground floor units with private gardens, and penthouses. Common areas exceed 4,500 m² with pool, gym, and landscaped areas with historic trees.
• Hoxton Poblenou A 240-room hotel project located in Barcelona's Plaza de les Glòries next to the AGBAR Tower. Features lobby-bar, ground floor restaurant (Four Corners), rooftop restaurant (Tope) with pool and Sagrada Familia views, and basement meeting rooms.

Quantifiable outcome

• First residential building in Barcelona to obtain LEED certification
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Neinor Homes: Leading Spanish residential developer listed on the Madrid Stock Exchange with a portfolio of high-quality developments across Spain's main cities. Larger scale than UNIQ but targets similar premium urban residential buyer segments in Barcelona and Madrid.
• Habitat Inmobiliaria: Long-established Spanish residential developer with national presence and decades of project history. Operates at broader scale than UNIQ and competes for similar urban residential buyers across Spanish metropolitan markets including Madrid and Barcelona.
• Aedas Homes: Major Spanish listed residential developer with nationwide coverage delivering thousands of units annually across Spain's main metropolitan areas. Operates at significantly larger scale than UNIQ's boutique model but competes in the same urban residential buyer segments.
• Metrovacesa: One of Spain's largest listed residential property developers with a multi-decade track record across Spain's main urban markets. Significantly larger balance sheet and broader geographic coverage than UNIQ, but competes in the same residential development category.

Direct peers

• Vía Célere: Spanish residential developer backed by Blackstone, active across Spain's main cities including Barcelona and Madrid. Comparable mid-scale positioning to UNIQ with similar focus on prime urban locations and institutional-grade development partnerships.
• Kronos Homes: Spanish premium residential developer focused on design-led, high-quality homes in prime Madrid and Barcelona locations. Closely comparable boutique positioning to UNIQ with similar emphasis on sustainability credentials and architectural differentiation.
• Culmia: Spanish residential developer backed by Bain Capital with developments across Barcelona and Madrid. Comparable boutique-to-mid-tier positioning targeting quality urban residential, with similar focus on sustainability certifications and design quality.

Emerging players

• Sanitas Residencial: Major Spanish senior living operator with care facilities across Spain, part of Bupa Group. Comparable for UNIQ's senior living development component, representing institutional operators that could partner with or acquire UNIQ's senior living assets.
• DomusVi: Spain's largest senior living operator with extensive residential care facilities across the country. Comparable to UNIQ's 104-bed senior living development at Casa Maury Parés, representing the operator side of the senior living value chain that UNIQ supplies.

Others

• Meliá Hotels International: Spain's largest hotel operator with global presence, including urban lifestyle brands. Comparable for UNIQ's Hoxton Poblenou hotel development, representing the operator/customer side of UNIQ's hospitality development vertical in Spanish urban markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uniq-residential
• Instagraminstagram.com/uniq.residential
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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