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News Poland’s Q1 2020 investment volume exceeds €2.4 billion
02
Apr
2020

Poland’s Q1 2020 investment volume exceeds €2.4 billion

by Property Forum
Throughout the first quarter of 2020, the total transaction volume on the commercial real estate market in Poland exceeded €2.4 billion, according to preliminary results by Avison Young. This volume is almost three times as high as compared to the corresponding period of 2019, however, in line with Avison Young forecasts from December last year. Robust investment activity has been mainly noted in the industrial and office sectors. Asian investors dominated investment volume in terms of capital origin, with a particular focus on the industrial sector. At the same time, a growing investment activity of CEE investors is continuously observed, especially on the office market.
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News Colliers tracks COVID-19 situation across SEE and Baltics
02
Apr
2020

Colliers tracks COVID-19 situation across SEE and Baltics

by Property Forum
Colliers International launched a SEE and Baltics Infographic Pack to track the ever-changing situation across these countries and property markets.
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News Property Forum and RICS launch COVID-19 sentiment survey for CEE
02
Apr
2020

Property Forum and RICS launch COVID-19 sentiment survey for CEE

by Property Forum
Getting a clearer picture of market participants’ expectations is more important than ever in these turbulent times.  Please help us by filling out our market sentiment survey on the potential implications of the COVID-19 crisis on real estate markets in CEE.
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News Large manufacturers to halt production in CEE
02
Apr
2020

Large manufacturers to halt production in CEE

by Property Forum
As part of the fight against the coronavirus, many firms have decided to temporarily cease their production to ensure the health of their employees.
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News NEPI Rockcastle asks AFI Europe for €15 million compensation over uncompleted transaction
02
Apr
2020

NEPI Rockcastle asks AFI Europe for €15 million compensation over uncompleted transaction

by Property Forum
As it was reported yesterday, the €300 million sale of NEPI Rockcastle’s Romanian office portfolio to AFI Europe has been suspended. In their separate announcements, the buyer claims that the completion of the transaction was impossible due to the COVID-19 related restrictions imposed by the authorities, while the seller insists that these restrictions did not prevent completion. The two companies have not reached a consensus on postponing the transaction’s deadline. NEPI Rockcastle has interpreted AFI Europe’s actions as a wish to cancel the acquisition and is now asking the company for a €15 million compensation.
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News Construction confidence in Poland falls to three-year low
02
Apr
2020

Construction confidence in Poland falls to three-year low

by Property Forum
March was the twelfth consecutive month to see decreases in confidence in the construction sector. The seasonally-adjusted confidence index dipped into negative territory, and it plunged to a three-year low. Since the March survey does not reflect a completely new economic reality, it is expected that construction confidence will fall dramatically in April.
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News Restrictions on shopping affect over 9,000 stores in Romania
02
Apr
2020

Restrictions on shopping affect over 9,000 stores in Romania

by Property Forum
The decision of the authorities to temporarily suspend the purchase of goods considered non-essential from shopping centres affects more than 9,000 stores and each day when they are closed equals €15-20 million lost income, according to Cushman and Wakefield Echinox.
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News New deals are off the table for now - Summary of our first online panel
01
Apr
2020

New deals are off the table for now - Summary of our first online panel

by Property Forum
The first online panel of Property Forum took place yesterday, where six experts discussed the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on the real estate market in CEE. Our panelists discussed who could be the biggest winners and losers of the current situation, what to expect in the logistics and retail markets and how the current spread of remote working may affect the office market and coworking operators. They also explained the possible impact of the coronavirus crisis on investments and ongoing and planned developments.
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News Romania’s largest investment deal of 2019 suspended due to COVID-2019
01
Apr
2020

Romania’s largest investment deal of 2019 suspended due to COVID-2019

by Property Forum
The €300 million sale of NEPI Rockcastle’s Romanian office portfolio to AFI Europe has been suspended due to the coronavirus crisis, Profit.ro reports.
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News CEE hotel deals put on hold due to COVID-19
01
Apr
2020

CEE hotel deals put on hold due to COVID-19

by Property Forum
A new report on the hotel investment scene in CEE reveals that in 2019 the CEE6 markets were rapidly catching up with their western neighbours, both in terms of investment volumes and sophistication. The second annual report by Cushman & Wakefield and international law firm CMS explores the underlying investment trends across CEE6 countries and looks at the various innovations that have shaped the hotel industry in recent years.
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New leases

  • Cărturești is set to become an anchor brand in the RIVUS project developed by Iulius, in Cluj-Napoca, where it will house the country's largest bookstore. The company will lease 2,500 sqm of space, spread across two levels.
  • M1 Poznań, managed by EPP, one of the largest family shopping centres in Wielkopolska, has just gained a new, unique tenant, CentrumRowerowe.pl, which is making its debut in Wielkopolska. In the summer, HalfPrice will also join the list of tenants of the centre, offering global brands, including fashion, home furnishings and sports goods at attractive prices. Customers can also already use the assortment of the recently opened Reporter clothing store and the Rainbow travel agency. All new contracts cover over 5,000 sqm of retail space.
  • Three companies from the PZU Group, one of the largest financial institutions in Poland and Central & Eastern Europe, have decided to lease space at Konstruktorska Business Center in Warsaw for another 10 years. The companies have renewed their lease for a total of over 6,500 sqm of modern office space in the building owned by Golden Star Group.

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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