A company history built on success

Vanguard Properties was founded in 2017 by Claude Berda and is currently led by Alexandre Berda. Since its inception, the company has established itself as a long-term real estate developer with a disciplined approach to value creation.

With more than 800,000 square meters under development, Vanguard Properties invests in projects designed to stand the test of time, not only because of the quality of construction, but also because of the way they integrate into the city, the territory, and the lives of those who use them.

Its activities focus on the premium and high-end residential segments, with an integrated vision that combines architecture, art, services, and rigor in execution. Each project is treated as a complete asset, where aesthetic and functional decisions contribute to real and sustainable economic value.

The company is supported by an experienced and multidisciplinary team, capable of monitoring the entire investment cycle with consistency, discernment, and attention to detail; factors that sustain a reputation built project by project.

Among the works already completed, Castilho 203 and Infinity are examples of this approach: interventions that reflect a clear vision, constant demand, and an accurate reading of the market.

Philosophy

Today Vanguard Properties is the largest real estate developer operating in the luxury and premium segments in Portugal.

Our slogan - ‘Inspired by art, designed for living’ - encapsulates our position in the market for the various stakeholders and in essence defines our desire to create concepts applied to products that are best expressed by their originality, quality and functionality.

The operation and growth of Vanguard Properties revolves around three key tenets: lifestyle, technology and sustainability. Anchored in the holistic vision and view of the future envisioned by the developer, these core principles interact at various levels. Our main goal is to ensure that the residents are satisfied and that their investment grows in value, paying considerable attention to the development or the communities in which are projects are placed.

Social responsibility and sponsorship

With the aim of contributing towards a healthy lifestyle, greater environmental awareness and improving the quality of the lives of the communities where it develops its activity, Vanguard Properties’ social responsibility policy and sponsorships reflect the way in which the founders view their role in society.

Since 2018 Vanguard Properties has been implementing a social responsibility programme, supporting various innovative and high-impact initiatives in different areas and partnered with specialists, which are expected to run over the next few years. In 2024, Vanguard Properties became the first national company to support the three largest cultural foundations – Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, MAAT and Serralves.