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News Booming tourism drives CEE hotel markets
12
Oct
2017

Booming tourism drives CEE hotel markets

by Ákos Budai
The total transaction volume on the CEE hotel investment market increased to €700 million in the first half of 2017 from the €630 million transacted in H1 2016. This represents a yearly growth of 11 percent which is significantly larger than the 0.3 percent growth registered in the western part of Europe. High yields, booming tourism and strong economic growth are the main reasons behind growing interest in the hotel markets of Central and Eastern European capitals on the behalf of international investors.
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News Auto producers favour Bulgaria and the Czech Republic
09
Oct
2017

Auto producers favour Bulgaria and the Czech Republic

by Import Sys
Labour force is the key factor for auto player’s location decision-making process - says Colliers International in its latest research. The auto producers and component suppliers sector is very important in CEE industrial and is growing. Auto exports ranged from 4.7% of total exports in 2015 in Bulgaria, upwards to 28.0% in Hungary and 34.6% in Slovakia, growing at a regionally-weighted annual rate of 7.4% in the period 2010-2015.
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News Growing confidence in CEE showcased at Expo Real
04
Oct
2017

Growing confidence in CEE showcased at Expo Real

by Ákos Budai
Central and Eastern European cities have further increased their presence at the largest property event in Europe. Investment markets are booming and this is clearly visible when looking around the stands of Hungarian, Polish, Czech and Romanian cities. Our takeaway from CEE themed panel discussions at Expo Real.
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News E-commerce will wipe out medium-sized stores
02
Oct
2017

E-commerce will wipe out medium-sized stores

by Ákos Budai
The growth of e-commerce is transforming the retail market all over the world. Experts don’t believe that physical stores will completely disappear but owners of developers of retail assets will need to come up with new ideas in order to attract customers. Jan Kotrbáček, Head of Retail Agency CEE at Cushman & Wakefield analysed the CEE retail market for Property Forum.
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News Secondary shopping centres may not survive
21
Sep
2017

Secondary shopping centres may not survive

by Ákos Budai
The rapid growth of e-commerce will completely transform the retail market within the next few years. Shopping centres will need to adapt to changing consumer needs in order to stay in business but experts believe that many will not survive. Booming online sales, on the other hand, present a great opportunity for further growth in logistics. Members of the retail panel at CEE Property Forum, moderated by Andreas Ridder, Chairman CEE at CBRE, discussed the future of the business.
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News What will it take to keep tenants happy?
20
Sep
2017

What will it take to keep tenants happy?

by Ákos Budai
Tenants in 2017 are looking for a lot more than four walls and a couple of cubicles. Developers and the owners of older schemes will need to adapt to the changing needs of occupiers in order to stay in the race. Our panel of tenants, landlords, developers and advisors at CEE Property Forum 2017 talked about what makes an office attractive in 2017 and what it will take to secure new leases and keep existing tenants happy in the years to come.
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News Technology poses the biggest threat to the property business
19
Sep
2017

Technology poses the biggest threat to the property business

by Ákos Budai
Solid economic growth and further expansion on investment markets are expected for 2017 and 2018 in the CEE region with interest rates unlikely to increase until 2019. But even though the short term outlook is highly positive, investors and developers need to be prepared for future challenges. Nearly 400 people from more than 25 countries gathered in Vienna for the fifth CEE Property Forum, co-organised by Property Forum and RICS, to analyse the CEE property market from a global perspective.
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News TriGranit plans to expand into Southeastern Europe
18
Sep
2017

TriGranit plans to expand into Southeastern Europe

by Ákos Budai
The CEO of TriGranit is still optimistic for 2017 on the Budapest property market, but he expects some kind of correction in the coming years. The question is: will this correction take place in the form of a market stabilisation or will it bring on a significant downturn? Árpád Török talked to Property Forum about TriGranit’s plans for new developments and acquisitions.
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News CEE offers the most favourable debt terms in Europe
15
Sep
2017

CEE offers the most favourable debt terms in Europe

by Import Sys
The markets of Budapest, Bucharest, and Warsaw, in addition to Milan and Oslo, offer the most amenable conditions for both lenders and borrowers, according CBRE’s research.
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News Large platform and portfolio deals in the pipeline across CEE
14
Sep
2017

Large platform and portfolio deals in the pipeline across CEE

by Ákos Budai
Increasing political risk on a global level has helped investors look past country risks associated with CEE markets and focus on strong fundamentals coupled with solid economic growth. Jeff Alson, Partner and Head of CEE Investment Team at Cushman & Wakefield talked to Property Forum about his expectations for the investment market.
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New leases

  • Croda Poland, a company that supplies specialty chemicals for the production of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, household chemicals and crop protection products, will lease more than 510 sqm in the Unity Square One building. JLL was responsible for both tenant and landlord representation in the transaction process.
  • Angelini Pharma Polska, one of the leaders of the pharmaceutical market in Poland, has once again extended its lease agreement for warehouse and office space in MLP Pruszków I. The tenant has been using approximately 1,5000 sqm of space in this logistics centre for 21 years. This makes Angelini Pharma Polska one of the longest-cooperating tenants of MLP Group.
  • Kärcher, a supplier of professional cleaning equipment, has chosen the second phase of LogiCube Park for its new 1,000 sqm service and logistics center in Hungary. Additionally, MedRes, a company operating in the healthcare sector, has begun moving in and will soon commence production in the same project. The leasing was overseen by 108 Real Estate, the strategic partner of the park’s investor.

New appointments

  • Elżbieta Majdan is joining the Property & Asset Management team at Savills Poland as an Associate Director. Elżbieta brings 15 years of experience in managing and commercialising retail properties, gained while implementing key projects on the Polish market.
  • Savills Czech Republic announces new hires and promotions within its valuation team. Daniel Duchek has joined as a Senior Valuer, Alena Arnoldová has strengthened the team as a Junior Valuer, and Ivana Horáková has been promoted Valuer. Under the leadership of Marek Pohl, the team now consists of seven consultants specialising in the valuation of a wide range of assets – from commercial, residential, and hospitality properties to leisure, healthcare facilities, and land.
  • Ewa Nowak, a commercial property valuer, has joined the Valuation Department of international real estate advisory firm Newmark Polska as Senior Associate.

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