Alfama Historic Building
Alfama, Lisbon
Before
Original State
After
Transformation Complete
Timeframe
8 Months
Capital
€180K
Value Created
+€380K
The Challenge
EPBD Deadline Loomed. No Capital to Upgrade.
Bank loan rejected. No capital for €180K retrofit. Faced €200K discount sale or property becoming unsellable after 2030.
The Partnership Structure
Developer invested 100% of retrofit capital. Owner retained 60% equity stake. Developer received 40% of post-retrofit value increase.
Owner
Developer
The Milestone Journey
Milestone 1
EPC Assessment & Planning
Milestone 2
Insulation & Windows Complete
Milestone 3
HVAC System Installation
Milestone 4
EPC B Certification Achieved
"I thought I'd have to sell at a massive loss. TrustedBuildr gave me a path to keep my family's building and make it compliant. The developer handled everything—I just monitored the dashboard."
Property Owner
The Results
The building upgraded from EPC E to EPC B. Property value increased from €420K to €800K (+€380K). Owner's 60% share: €480K (vs. €220K if sold as-is). Developer's 40% share: €320K (€140K profit on €180K investment).