42% of New Properties in Lima Are Now in Female Hands
Lima’s real estate market is undergoing a major shift. According to the latest report from Marcan Inmobiliaria, women now account for 42% of all new residential and office property purchases in the Peruvian capital — a milestone that reflects a broader transformation in investment patterns.
The study, which analyzed data from over 6,000 clients between 2003 and 2025, reveals that decision-making in real estate has evolved dramatically. Women are no longer focused solely on buying homes — they are increasingly investing in income-generating assets such as boutique offices and professional spaces, with an average ticket price of around USD 125,000, the highest level recorded to date.
From Family Homes to Investment Portfolios
In the early 2000s, women’s participation in the real estate market was primarily residential. Between 2003 and 2007, only 32% of property purchases were made by women — and all of them were family homes.
That landscape has changed significantly. Between 2016 and 2020, female participation grew to 40%, and over a quarter of purchases shifted toward non-residential assets. Today, a new profile has emerged: women who view real estate as a strategic investment tool, seeking both financial independence and long-term portfolio diversification.
Boutique Offices: The New Investment Trend
The rise of boutique offices perfectly illustrates this shift. According to Marcan’s data, 78% of the properties sold in Lima during 2024 and 2025 fall within this category — small, high-demand spaces offering strong returns and low vacancy rates.
“Many women are turning to office investments as a way to combine stability with profitability,” explains Inés Becerra, Commercial Manager at Marcan Inmobiliaria. “Today’s female investor is independent, financially savvy, and focused on assets that generate consistent income. Developers must adapt — they’re no longer selling just to traditional families, but to women with clear financial goals and long-term vision.”
A Structural Change in the Market
Behind this shift lies a broader transformation: the growing financial autonomy of women in Peru. Their leadership in business, entrepreneurship, and project management is increasingly reflected in their real estate choices.
Developers are responding by adapting design, marketing, and product offerings to meet the needs of this new, well-informed, and results-oriented buyer segment.
Marcan’s report concludes that this is not a temporary trend, but part of a larger, ongoing evolution — one in which women are consolidating their position as key players in Lima’s real estate investment landscape.
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