German asset manager KGAL buys office building in Budapest

17
Jun
2016
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by Ákos Budai | Investment

German asset and investment manager KGAL has purchased the Eiffel Square office building located in Budapest, representing the largest office transaction in Hungary in 2016 and marking the return of core investors in Hungary. 


The Eiffel Square building completed in 2010 by a development joint-venture between Europa Capital, ConvergenCE and DVM consists of 17,600 sqm of office space complemented by some 5,000 sqm of retail amenities on lower levels including restaurants, cafés, a medical centre and a supermarket. Cetelem Bank (BNP Paribas Group), Dealogic, Medicover, Givaudan, Grundfos and AXN (Sony Group) are among the main tenants in the building. 

‘The acquisition by KGAL of the Eiffel Square asset marks the return of core buyers to Budapest and we are proud of our instrumental involvement in this development. Similar to our sale of the AEW portfolio back in 2015, the transaction signals a change of gear for international investors’ interest in the Budapest commercial real estate investment market’, commented Benjamin Perez-Ellischewitz, Head of Capital Markets at JLL Hungary.
 
JLL, which advised the buyer on this deal, anticipates a dramatic increase of activity in 2016 with transaction figures expected to reach more than €1.2 billion.



New leases

  • UDH, one of Poland’s largest distributors of premium imported beers, has leased approximately 1,400 sq m of modern warehouse and office space at the Park Rysy Kraków distribution centre. The tenant, which has chosen to expand its operations in southern Poland, was once again represented by AXI IMMO.
  • Golden Star Estate has secured a long-term lease agreement with global technology solutions and consulting provider C&F for nearly 1,900 sqm of office space at the Konstruktorska Business Center. Following the transaction, the property, located in Warsaw’s Mokotów business district, is now almost fully leased. The Polish branch of C&F will officially relocate to the facility at the beginning of 2027.
  • Natland Group has committed to its long-term presence at Prague-based Rohan Business Center through a lease extension covering 2,004 sqm of office space, together with storage facilities and dedicated parking spaces, in a deal brokered by iO Partners.

New appointments

  • Indotek Group has announced the appointment of Diederik Bakker as Group Chief Investment Officer and Group Head of Asset Management. In his new role, the Dutch real estate investment professional will gradually assume responsibility for the company's ITAM (investment, transaction, and asset management) activities across 12 European countries, supporting the next phase of Indotek Group’s growth. His focus includes facilitating sound investment decisions across Europe and developing a group-level portfolio management strategy that combines local market knowledge with international asset management know-how.
  • Peakside Capital Advisors has appointed Bogi Gabrovic to advise the board and support its investment and acquisition activities in Poland. Gabrovic brings more than 25 years of CEE real estate experience to the role, having previously held senior executive positions at CTP, Golub & Company, and White Star Real Estate, where she managed transactions exceeding €2 billion.
  • Katarína Brydone, Jana Vlková and Vendula Maršová have been appointed as the first Equity Partners of Colliers’ Czech business. Brydone brings more than 20 years of experience in international real estate. Vlková has more than 25 years of experience in commercial real estate. Maršová, Partner and Head of Valuation and Advisory Services, brings more than 16 years of experience in real estate valuation and advisory.

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