Category Archives: Real Estate

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ABP Appoints Rob Morton as Lead Property Asset Manager to Drive Investment Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s primary port operator, is expanding its investment portfolio by appointing Rob Morton as the Lead Property Asset Manager in its Humber-based property team. Rob will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, … Read the full press release

Maersk Launches Technology-Driven Warehousing & Distribution Facility in Douala, Cameroon

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has inaugurated a modern Warehousing & Distribution (W&D) facility in Douala, Cameroon, to meet the increasing demand for goods, especially in the FMCG sector, driven by the expansion of the middle-class population in … Read the full press release

New Names Revealed for Vestide/Woonbedrijf’s Student Housing Buildings on TU/e Campus

(IN BRIEF) The names of three new student housing buildings, comprising a total of 735 units on the TU/e campus, have been unveiled by Roy Beijnsberger, General Director/Board Member of Woonbedrijf, and Robert-Jan Smits, President of the TU/e Executive Board. … Read the full press release

CTP Reveals Growth Ambitions and Positive Lease Signings in 2023

(IN BRIEF) CTP N.V., Europe’s largest listed owner, developer, and manager of logistics and industrial real estate, hosted its 2023 Capital Markets Day in Brno, Czech Republic, followed by asset tours in multiple countries. During the event, the company highlighted … Read the full press release

EIB Funds State-of-the-Art Children’s Hospital in Burgas, Bulgaria, Pioneering 21st Century Healthcare

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €12.8 million loan agreement with the Municipality of Burgas in Bulgaria to co-finance the construction of a specialized children’s hospital. This modern facility, equipped with zero-emission technologies, aims to provide … Read the full press release

Leadership Transition at Savills: Caroline Pontifex to Lead KKS Savills

(IN BRIEF) Savills, the international real estate advisor, has appointed Caroline Pontifex as the new head of its workplace consultancy and design studio, KKS Savills. Caroline brings over 35 years of experience and specializes in occupier and workplace strategy. She … Read the full press release

MUTE+ Sound Absorbers Reach New Heights: Lindner Group Introduces Baffle Ceiling Options

(IN BRIEF) Lindner Group, a renowned interior solutions provider, has expanded its MUTE+ sound absorber range to include innovative baffle ceilings. This expansion offers new design possibilities for interior acoustics optimization, improving the quality of life and work in various … Read the full press release

Sustainability Milestone: CapMan Hotels Fund Slashes Energy Usage Amidst Market Rebound

(IN BRIEF) The CapMan Real Estate Hotels Fund has made significant strides in transforming its portfolio towards sustainability between 2021 and 2022. Despite a post-pandemic market resurgence, the fund achieved a 37% reduction in CO2 emissions and a remarkable 8% … Read the full press release

French Capital’s European Real Estate Investments Surge in H1 2023, Spain Tops Destination

(IN BRIEF) According to Savills research, French capital invested in European real estate reached nearly €3.2 billion in H1 2023, constituting 10% of all cross-border investments. This represents a significant increase from the 5% share recorded in the previous year … Read the full press release

Savills and Gerald Eve Seek Forward Funding Partner for Dominus’ £200 Million ‘Medlock Tower’ Student Accommodation in Manchester

(IN BRIEF) Savills and Gerald Eve have been appointed by developer Dominus to find a forward funding partner for a student accommodation project in Manchester, known as “Medlock Tower.” The £200 million development will consist of a 37-story super-prime student … Read the full press release

Homes England Seeks Development Partner for DeHavilland Park: A Promising Solution to Hertfordshire’s Housing Needs

(IN BRIEF) Homes England, the government’s housebuilding accelerator, is seeking a preferred development partner for a 135-acre site at the former Panshanger Aerodrome in Hertfordshire, now known as DeHavilland Park. The site has been granted permission for 860 residential properties, … Read the full press release

Leading Real Estate Firm EQT Exeter Expands European Presence with New Partner

(IN BRIEF) EQT Exeter has appointed Tom Livelli as a Partner, based in Madrid, to lead the expansion of its European multi-family platform. Tom brings significant experience from his previous role as Senior Managing Director at Greystar, where he oversaw … Read the full press release

CapMan Infra Expands Northern European Data Centre Platform with Investment in Fuzion

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Infra has made an investment in Fuzion, a Danish data centre colocation provider, marking the company’s second move in creating a northern European data centre platform following its acquisition of Serverius in May 2023. Fuzion, known for … Read the full press release

CapMan Real Estate Completes Transformation of Red Warehouse into Modern Office Space for BCG Denmark

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Real Estate has completed the transformation of the historic Red Warehouse into a modern and distinctive office space, welcoming Boston Consulting Group Denmark (BCG) as its sole tenant. The 140-year-old building has been rebuilt to incorporate state-of-the-art … Read the full press release

UK Allocates £18.5 Million for Green Transition Ecosystem Projects to Tackle Ecological Challenges

(IN BRIEF) The UK government has allocated £18.5 million to fund four Green Transition Ecosystem projects aimed at addressing ecological challenges through design-based solutions. The initiatives encompass various areas, including retrofitting houses for improved energy efficiency, sustainable medical equipment usage, … Read the full press release

Logicor Expands Logistics Portfolio with Acquisition of Greenfield Development in Lelystad, Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a prominent logistics real estate developer, owner, and manager in Europe, has finalized the acquisition of a logistics greenfield development site in Lelystad, Netherlands. The site spans over 61,000 m2 and will host the construction of three … Read the full press release

Efterklang’s Sound Design for NOFO Hotel & Wine Bar Earns Coveted Red Dot Award

(IN BRIEF) Efterklang, a part of AFRY, has been honored for its inventive and creative utilization of sound design and audio branding. The customized sound design concept created for the NOFO Hotel & Wine Bar in Stockholm has been recognized … Read the full press release

EBRD Supports LifeSpot in Tackling Poland’s Housing Shortage Amid Refugee Influx

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is granting a loan of up to €25 million to LifeSpot, a residential rental accommodation operator in Poland. The loan aims to address Poland’s housing shortage, which has been exacerbated … Read the full press release

Skanska to Construct Ambitious and Climate-Friendly Care Home in Bergen, Norway, Valued at SEK 550 Million

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has entered into an agreement with the Municipality of Bergen in Norway to construct the Midtbygda care home. The contract is valued at approximately NOK 548 million (about SEK 550 million) and will be part of Skanska’s … Read the full press release

Stradivarius Set to Make Debut in Germany’s ECE Shopping Center at Milaneo Stuttgart, Expanding Inditex’s Presence

(IN BRIEF) Inditex’s fashion brand, Stradivarius, is set to debut in Germany at the ECE shopping center, Milaneo Stuttgart. The leasing contract has been signed, and the store is scheduled to open in November 2023, marking the brand’s first-ever store … Read the full press release