Focus is on prime European destinations offering affluent investors a unique combination
of luxury travel experiences and long-term investment returns
New fund targets total investment of up to €35million
London – October 2025 – U.S. real estate investment platform Equity Residences has launched its Equity Euro Fund, underscoring the firm’s ambition to build a stronger global presence. The initiative will invest in prime European holiday destinations that combine stable long-term value with strong rental potential and limited property supply.
The Equity Euro Fund is focused on acquiring high-quality vacation homes in prime European markets, providing investors with exclusive access to luxury residences while benefiting from potential capital appreciation over the fund’s ten-to-twelve-year life cycle. The average value of homes the Fund is targetting ranges from €1.5m to €3.5m.
This launch represents a significant step in Equity Residences’ strategy to diversify investor holdings and respond to growing demand from international investors seeking luxury real estate exposure across Europe. The geographic expansion builds upon an existing European portfolio included in Equity Platinum Fund 1.
The fund is targeting established resort and vacation destinations across Europe, selected based on a combination of investor travel preferences, market fundamentals and regulatory environments. Target markets include the south of France, the Italian Lakes, Spanish coastal regions and select alpine locations. These areas combine strong tourism appeal, limited supply of premium homes and long-term value resilience.
Equity Residences’ investment model is unique in the luxury real estate sector. The company acquires homes outright, operates without leverage and offsets operating costs through rental income, which reduces annual investor expenses. The homes are for at least 10 years before exit, but investors have the option to sell their investments at any point during the 10 years as long as there is demand for them from third parties.
Investors enjoy usage rights at a curated portfolio of luxury residences and participate in capital appreciation at exit. The fund structure includes a defined exit window, giving investors transparency around the investment lifecycle.
This announcement follows a series of strategic milestones for Equity Residences in 2025, including the acquisition of a homes at Terranea Resort on the California coast on 28 July and a ski-in/ski-out residence at Big Sky Resort in Montana on 30 September for the Equity Platinum Fund 2. Additionally, it hired a senior portfolio management executive in September.
Greg Salley, Managing Director of Equity Residences, said:
“Our investors are increasingly seeking opportunities that combine exceptional lifestyle experiences with strong investment principles. The Equity Euro Fund builds on our successful track record by expanding into Europe’s most desirable destinations. This is a natural step in our strategy and reflects investor confidence in our business model and a high level of satisfaction with their fund holidays.”
Equity Residences has established a strong performance record since its founding, underpinned by disciplined growth and sound investment management. The Equity Platinum Fund 1 raised around USD $55 million and built a diversified portfolio of luxury residences that have achieved notable appreciation.
The Equity Platinum Fund 2, that has attracted USD $24 million of a targeted USD $50 million, continues this proven strategy across North America and the Caribbean. The launch of the Equity Euro Fund extends this model to Europe, positioning the company to capture long-term growth in prime destinations while delivering both lifestyle and investment value to its investors.
For more information on the company’s portfolio, please visit https://equityresidences.com.
