U.S. investors are increasingly targeting Western Europe for short-term profit opportunities in housing and healthcare, particularly in senior living and medical facilities.

Miami-based SPHERE Investments, a fund manager specializing in public health sector assets, recently announced that it has committed €200 million to the Spanish market over the next two years. The firm is focusing on housing and senior living but will also invest in healthcare centers, hospitals, and medical properties, capitalizing on Spain’s growing demand for industry-related real estate amid an aging population.

The demand for senior housing and healthcare services in Spain has surged, driven by an aging demographic and an evolving healthcare system. Investors like SPHERE are positioning themselves to capitalize on this trend, betting that properties tied to healthcare and senior living will provide stable, long-term returns.

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