Doughty Hanson & Co Real Estate, one of Europe's leading real estate fund managers, has entered Spain by acquiring a 50% shareholding in Aranco, a family-owned residential developer. A private company established in 2000, Aranco develops mid-market homes in central Spain. It currently owns eight residential developments and is expected to deliver 1,000 units over the next two years.

Doughty Hanson & Co Real Estate, one of Europe's leading real estate fund managers, has entered Spain by acquiring a 50% shareholding in Aranco, a family-owned residential developer. A private company established in 2000, Aranco develops mid-market homes in central Spain. It currently owns eight residential developments and is expected to deliver 1,000 units over the next two years.

Doughty Hanson established its first Real Estate fund in 1999 and has since become active in the office, retail, residential and logistics sectors. A pioneer in multi-country real estate investing, it has completed 25 transactions in eight countries, with a portfolio value in excess of EUR 4 bn.