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The team

At JC, our team is our greatest asset — a collective of real estate experts in valuation, investment advisory, strategic consultancy, capital markets, and interior design. We bring together diverse skills and perspectives, working collaboratively to deliver innovative, independent solutions that create measurable value.

We thrive where precision meets creativity. Critical thinking challenges us, diversity strengthens us, and open communication ensures clarity. We believe respect, transparency, and even a sense of humour are essential to building trust and long-term success.

Every project is more than a task — it is an opportunity to learn, grow, and push boundaries together. This culture of commitment, excellence, and collaboration is what makes the JC team not just a group of professionals, but a true engine of transformation in real estate.

José Covas FRICS
José Covas FRICS

José Covas FRICS

Founder & CEO

With close to three decades in real estate valuation and investment, José Covas chairs the RICS Standards Committee and is the first Portuguese to sit on the Standards Review Board of the IVSC, the board behind the global valuation standards. Founder and CEO of José Covas Real Estate, he works across complex valuation, investment advisory and capital markets — with independence and technical rigour at the core. Read full profile →

Nuno Pombal
Nuno Pombal

Nuno Pombal

Lead Interior Design & Managing Partner

Nuno leads the interior design and architecture practice at JC with precision and clarity. As an expert in interior design, he combines aesthetic sensitivity with functionality, developing tailored solutions that adapt to each context and client.

More than a creative force, he stands as a true partner — working alongside the leadership of JC to enrich and expand every project. His approach brings depth, identity, and coherence, ensuring that design is not an accessory but a core element of value creation in real estate.

Rodrigo Macedo
Rodrigo Macedo

Rodrigo Macedo

Head of Investments

With rigorous financial analysis and strategic insight, Rodrigo uncovers the hidden value behind data, helping clients make smarter real estate and investment decisions.

His precise, results-driven approach transforms information into clear strategies, supporting investors, developers, and organisations in achieving sustainable growth. By combining analytical depth with practical execution, Rodrigo plays a key role in the success of every project he supports.