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News ECB cuts interest rate for first time in 5 years
06
Jun
2024

ECB cuts interest rate for first time in 5 years

by Property Forum
The European Central Bank (ECB) has reduced its main interest rate from 4% to 3.75%, following Canada's rate cut earlier in the week. ECB President Christine Lagarde announced that the outlook for inflation had significantly improved, which enabled the rate cut. However, she warned that inflation would likely stay above the 2% target, averaging 2.5% in 2024 and 2.2% in 2025. The ECB remains committed to keeping its policy restrictive to achieve the inflation target. This rate cut, though anticipated, is seen as a relief for consumers and businesses, aiming to stimulate economic activity by making borrowing cheaper.
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News Property players could consider more expensive debt
18
Jan
2023

Property players could consider more expensive debt

by Property Forum
A key challenge facing many real estate corporates, who historically have been reliant on the bond markets, is the quantum of near-term maturities. This includes the Nordics where JLL estimates circa 32% of real estate corporate bonds are due to mature within the next 2 years. 
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News ECB raises interest rates for the first time in 11 years
21
Jul
2022

ECB raises interest rates for the first time in 11 years

by Property Forum
Today, the Governing Council of the European Central Bank decided to raise the three key ECB interest rates by 50 basis points and approved the Transmission Protection Instrument (TPI) in an effort to make sure inflation returns to its 2% target over the medium term.
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News ECB warns of increased likelihood of correction in real estate markets
18
Nov
2021

ECB warns of increased likelihood of correction in real estate markets

by Property Forum
The European Central Bank has highlighted growing vulnerabilities in housing markets and stretched financial asset valuations in its Financial Stability Review for November 2021. The ECB has also warned of an increased likelihood of a correction in both residential and commercial real estate markets.
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New leases

  • Buchareast-based office project Floreasca Park has reached over 80% occupancy, following over 4,400 sqm of recent leasing activity. Leroy Merlin has leased 3,900 sqm, while IGEL Technology is occupying 515 sqm.
  • Henkel Romania has sold a 1,800 sqm property in central Bucharest, which served as its HQ, to a high-end residential developer. The deal was brokered by iO Partners.
  • The family shopping centre M1 Kraków, managed by EPP, is strengthening its gastronomic, service and sports offer. The group of new tenants includes Sports Direct, which is making its debut in the capital of Małopolska, as well as the oriental restaurant Asia Mama and the pet shop Maxi Zoo. In recent months, Cukiernia Sowa has also opened its doors to customers. MediaMarkt, McDonald's, HalfPrice and 4F, which presented an enlarged salon in the new BLACK concept, have decided to continue their cooperation with the Kraków facility and modernise their premises. All signed contracts cover over 6,000 sqm of space.

New appointments

  • Ewa Nowak, a commercial property valuer, has joined the Valuation Department of international real estate advisory firm Newmark Polska as Senior Associate.
  • Maciej Wieczorkiewicz is joining the Avison Young Technical Advisory team in Poland. Maciej is an experienced engineer with many years of experience in managing fit-out projects and investments in the commercial property sector. During his career development, he has worked for companies such as Made In Terior, TECAS Fitout and Colliers Define.
  • Tomáš Fabian has taken on the responsibility of leading the Czech commercial development team at Skanska as Executive Vice President Operations Czech Republic, while still keeping the current responsibilities as Executive Vice President Legal Counsel (CEE).

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