Lares Capital - 72160 Puebla

Established in 2012, Lares is a real estate development and investment platform focused on delivering quality residential solutions to the undeserved Mexican middle-class within a rigorous investment and risk management framework.

The firm is a joint venture between principals of Gestar Inmobiliaria and Zeller Realty Group. This partnership allows Lares to leverage Gestar’s experience in residential land development and Zeller’s sourcing and structuring expertise. To date, Lares’ partners have completed projects valued in excess of US$3 billion.

Gestar is a leading developer of quality residential communities in Mexico with a track record that spans over 30 years. The company is headquartered in Puebla, Mexico, and has undertaken a number of groundbreaking development projects throughout the country. Gestar’s track record includes Puerta de Hierro, one of the most prestigious residential communities in Puebla; Real de Candiani, a residential community in Oaxaca; Plaza del Valle, the best performing mall in Oaxaca; Lomas del Valle, the premier middle income residential community in Puebla; and La Antigua Cementera, a 75-hectare middle income residential community in Puebla, among others.

Zeller Realty Group is a Chicago-based real estate firm with 30 years of experience that specializes in acquisition and property management, carefully selecting properties for repositioning and reintroduction to their markets. Zeller’s success is driven in part by the fact that its management team makes significant personal investments in all of its properties and has hands-on responsibilities.

It is the blend of institutional standards with a local expertise that has positioned Lares as the leading provider of quality gated communities in Mexico. Its multi-cultural, multi-disciplined team draws from a diverse and extensive knowledge base to create the most innovative, efficient, and environmentally conscious communities.

Lares’ current portfolio includes four ongoing residential master-planned communities: La Antigua Cementera (187-acre gated community in Puebla), Santa Barbara (50-acre gated community in Aguascalientes), Las Almenas (22-acre gated community in Puebla), and Cumbres Residencial (three-phase condominium development in Puebla).