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Savills Unveils Pan-European Property Management Hub Following Medasil Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Savills has established a Cross-Border Living Property Management Sector Group after acquiring Medasil in Spain. Led by Tim Bretten and Anne Brom, the initiative expands Savills’ management of 41,000 residential units across Europe and beyond, targeting the rising … Read the full press release

EIB Group Invests €121 Million to Boost Green Mortgages and Energy Efficiency in Spain’s Real Estate Sector

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group has committed €121 million to a synthetic securitisation operation with Santander, aiming to mobilize €163 million to promote green loans in Spain’s residential real estate market. This collaboration will support energy efficiency and sustainability projects, … Read the full press release

Rothesay Commits £150m to Boost UK Social Housing Retrofit with NWF and THFC

(IN BRIEF) Rothesay has committed £150m to a new unsecured debt facility for social housing retrofitting, launched by the National Wealth Fund (NWF) and The Housing Finance Corporation (THFC). The facility, with an initial £150m guarantee from the NWF, enables … Read the full press release

ISS Secures Facilities Management Contract with Aroundtown Across 47 German Locations

(IN BRIEF) ISS has secured a contract with Aroundtown to provide integrated facilities services across 47 of its locations in Germany. Set to begin in April 2025, the services will include cleaning, building technology, security, landscaping, and winter services, covering … Read the full press release

Logicor Expands Presence in Mediterranean Logistics Corridor with Acquisition of 12,850 sqm Facility in Beaucaire

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has acquired a 12,850 sqm logistics platform in Beaucaire, located within the Gard region’s Mediterranean logistics triangle. The development, set to begin in February 2025 and complete in early 2026, is part of the Domitia Business Park. … Read the full press release

E.ON Partners with Germany’s BImA to Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Network Across Federal Properties by 2027

(IN BRIEF) Germany’s Institute for Federal Real Estate (BImA) has partnered with E.ON to install 7,000 electric vehicle charging points across federal properties by 2027. The charging stations will support federal ministries, research institutes, and other government agencies, with a … Read the full press release

NIB and Hemsö Secure SEK 700 Million Loan for Sustainable Infrastructure Projects in Sweden and Finland

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has signed a SEK 700 million loan agreement with Hemsö Fastighets AB to finance several projects in Sweden and Finland, including the refurbishment of educational buildings in Helsinki and Turku and the construction … Read the full press release

Logicor Opens 800,000 sq ft Logistics Park in Daventry, Creating Jobs and Supporting Sustainable Development

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has completed its largest logistics development in the UK with the opening of Logicor Park Daventry, which includes three state-of-the-art warehouses totaling 800,000 sq ft. Strategically located in the logistics “Golden Triangle,” the park offers exceptional access … Read the full press release

Savills Reports 26% Growth in UK Regional Office Market Take-Up in 2024 Amid Rising Competition and Limited Supply

(IN BRIEF) The Big 6 regional office markets in the UK, which include Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, and Manchester, experienced a 26% year-on-year growth in city centre office take-up, totaling 4.36 million sq ft in 2024. This marked the … Read the full press release

Logicor Appoints Timo Simolin as Head of Asset Management for Finnish Operations

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has appointed Timo Simolin as the new Head of Asset Management for its operations in Finland. With over 15 years of experience in the real estate sector, Timo’s expertise will help drive Logicor’s asset management and leasing … Read the full press release

PUMA Brings Sneaker Culture to Paris Fashion Week with Bold Event Celebrating Iconic Designs

(IN BRIEF) PUMA is set to host a groundbreaking and immersive experience at Paris Fashion Week, featuring four days of exclusive previews, custom workshops, exhibitions, and after-parties. The event, which highlights iconic PUMA silhouettes and new collaborations, is centered around … Read the full press release

Logicor Enhances Azambuja Logistics Hub in Portugal with 10,000 sqm Expansion and Sustainable Features

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has completed a 10,000 sqm expansion of its logistics platform in Azambuja, increasing the facility’s total size to 85,000 sqm GLA. Located in Greater Lisbon, near the A1 highway, the expanded site now includes office space and … Read the full press release

CapMan Real Estate Acquires Strategic Brownfield Logistics Project Near Gothenburg to Expand Swedish Market Presence

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Real Estate has acquired a brownfield logistics development project near Gothenburg, Sweden, set to replace outdated industrial buildings with a modern EU Taxonomy-aligned logistics facility. The new 43,000 m2 facility will feature multiple tenant spaces and aims … Read the full press release

Savills Expands European Presence with New Partnership in Serbia

(IN BRIEF) Savills has formed a strategic partnership with Cortina in Serbia to support its expansion in Europe. Cortina, based in Belgrade, offers a range of real estate services including transaction advice, valuations, and project management. This collaboration will strengthen … Read the full press release

Airbus Becomes New Tenant at Logicor’s Renovated Logistics Hub in Colomiers

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has welcomed Airbus as a new tenant at its renovated logistics hub in Colomiers, France, following a significant acquisition and renovation process. The site, originally built in 1982 and expanded in 2004, now offers 16,609 square meters … Read the full press release

Barclays Report Highlights Trends in UK Housing and Mortgage Spending Amid Economic Changes

(IN BRIEF) The Barclays Property Insights report reveals a slowdown in the growth of rent and mortgage spending, which increased by 1.8% year-on-year in December, down from 8.2% in November. This is the lowest growth rate since August 2024, attributed … Read the full press release

Savills Appoints Joel Gazeres to Lead Growth of Healthcare and Senior Living Team in OCM Division

(IN BRIEF) Savills has appointed Joel Gazeres to its Operational Capital Markets (OCM) division, where he will focus on growing the Healthcare and Senior Living team. Gazeres joins from CBRE, bringing 20 years of expertise in healthcare real estate, including … Read the full press release

EQT Exeter Expands UK Logistics Portfolio with Strategic Acquisitions in Milton Keynes and Dartford

(IN BRIEF) EQT Exeter has acquired two prime logistics properties in Milton Keynes and Dartford from M&G Real Estate for over GBP 100 million. The Milton Keynes site, spanning 320,000 square feet, is leased to DS Smith Corrugated Packaging, while … Read the full press release

Logicor Welcomes Systemair to Renovated Arluno Logistics Hub, Enhancing HVAC Operations in Italy

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has partnered with Systemair AB, a global HVAC solutions leader, to lease the first 8,000 sqm unit of its 16,000 sqm logistics property in Arluno, Italy. The facility, owned by the Thunder II fund managed by Kryalos … Read the full press release

EIB Funds Prologis’ Push for Renewable Energy with €225 Million Loan for Solar and Storage Systems

(IN BRIEF) Prologis, a global leader in logistics real estate, has secured a €225 million framework loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to install rooftop solar panels and battery storage systems at its facilities across Western and Central Europe. … Read the full press release