Savills expands in Serbia

16
Jan
2025
News - Savills expands in Serbia #CEE #Cortina #DDG Group #Filip Tomić #James Sparrow #Savills #SEE #Serbia

by Property Forum | Investment

Savills has entered into an association with Cortina in Serbia to support its expansion in Europe. 


Cortina provides support on transactions and investments, valuations and research, project management, development consultancy, and capital markets. 

“The country’s real estate markets, particularly logistics and residential, are on a strong growth trajectory and this association enables us to strengthen and broaden our growing presence in Europe as we continue to expand our teams and areas of expertise for the benefit of our global client base," says James Sparrow, CEO of Savills UK & EMEA. 

Filip Tomić, CEO of Cortina, added that this partnership provides the company with access to Savills vast global network and reach of both international investors and capital.

Savills entered into an association with DDG Group in Croatia appointed Stuart Jordan as CEO of Central and Eastern Europe, bringing together its established businesses in Poland and the Czech Republic.




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