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Savills appointments: Mark Ridley becomes CEO for UK and Europe; Borja Sierra as Head of US Capital Markets in Savills Studley in US

LONDON, 10-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — International real estate advisor Savills has today, 04 September 2014, announced that with effect from 01 October 2014, UK CEO Mark Ridley will also assume the additional role of overseeing the firm’s European operations and … Read the full press release

LondonTown.com: Zaha Hadid’s Crest sculpture the highlight of London Design Festival 2014

LONDON, 10-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — London is preparing for its annual celebration of great design with the 2014 London Design Festival, and a partnership between one of the world’s most exciting architects and one of the city’s best galleries will … Read the full press release

KfW and BMUB’s “Age-appropriate Conversion” programme turns five

Promotional funds have helped convert 134,000 residential units to meet senior citizens’ needs since the programme’s launch Commitments more than doubled in 2013 Need for barrier-free homes remains high Frankfurt, Germany, 9-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — For the last five years, KfW … Read the full press release

Genworth: Tougher regulation and higher capital requirements for lenders accelerated the fall in homeownership

Unprecedented collapse in the number of people able to buy their first home as tougher regulation and greater capital requirements since 2007 take their toll Even with Help to Buy, first time buyer numbers in 2014 will fall 41% short … Read the full press release

Hypothekenpfandbrief der pbb stark überzeichnet

Platzierung ohne Aufschlag gegenüber Referenzkurs am Swap-Markt München, 3-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Die pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank hat am Dienstag erfolgreich einen Hypothekenpfandbrief mit einer Laufzeit von drei Jahren emittiert. Die Emission im Benchmarkformat von 500 Mio. € war mehr als dreifach … Read the full press release

HSBC offers new range of low-rate remortgage products with no up-front fees from 1st September 2014

No up-front booking or standard valuation fee A competitive range of 2, 3 & 5 year fixed rates Access to free standard legal fees for all remortgages LONDON, 2-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — From 1st September 2014, HSBC is offering a new range … Read the full press release

GRAHAM Interior Fit-out (GIFO) secures major D&B project for the Department of Employment & learning at Adelaide House in Belfast

The Department of Employment & Learning appoints GIFO for HQ building project. BELFAST, 2-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — GRAHAM Interior Fit-out (GIFO) has secured a major D&B project for the Department of Employment & learning (DEL) at Adelaide House in Belfast. The project … Read the full press release

Weitere Projektentwicklung der STRABAG Real Estate in Hannover

Auf dem Grundstück Podbielskistraße/Pasteurallee entsteht ein Wohn- und Bürogebäude mit ca. 16.500 m² BGF Architektenwettbewerb ist entschieden Hannover, 19-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Die STRABAG Real Estate GmbH (SRE), Bereich Hannover, entwickelt ein weiteres Projekt in Hannover: Im Stadtteil Groß- Buchholz an … Read the full press release

STRABAG Property and Facility Services GmbH to provide technical management and secure energy supply for two more computer centres of major companies

Management mandates for a total of 38 computer centres with an annual revenue volume of over EUR 30 million – and rising. Frankfurt (Main), 15-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In the last few weeks, STRABAG Property and Facility Services GmbH (STRABAG PFS) … Read the full press release

Savills Rahim & Co. announces the launch for sale by tender, Menara Prudential in Kuala Lumpur

SINGAPORE, 14-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Savills Rahim & Co. is pleased to announce the launch for sale by tender, Menara Prudential in Kuala Lumpur. Savills Rahim & Co. is the exclusive appointed marketing agent. The subject property, a high-rise commercial building, is … Read the full press release

The Co-operative Estate promotes Kris Nayak to the role of Head of Location and Portfolio Planning

MANCHESTER, 7-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Kris Nayak has been promoted to the role of Head of Location and Portfolio Planning within The Co-operative Estates. Kris, who joined the business in March as Head of Business Acquisitions and Strategy, will be responsible … Read the full press release

Experian’s Property Index latest figures show the number of homes entering the market for sale valued at over £500k rose by almost 30 per cent

Homes over £250k accounted for 41 per cent of ‘for sale’ properties coming to market, compared to only 37 per cent last year Rental properties coming onto the market fall for the first time since 2012 Nottingham, UK, 17-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Savills Singapore announced the opportunity to acquire freehold residential development at Balmoral enclave, Treasure on Balmoral

SINGAPORE, 14-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Savills Singapore as exclusive marketing agent, is pleased to announce for sale by Expressions of Interest, the opportunity to acquire 100% ownership of a brand new luxurious freehold residential development located in the prime Balmoral enclave – … Read the full press release

Savills Singapore announced the promotion of Steven Ming to Managing Director, Head of Investment Sales & Residential Services

SINGAPORE, 14-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Savills Singapore is pleased to announce the promotion of Steven Ming to Managing Director, Head of Investment Sales & Residential Services. The expanded role gives Steven oversight of the business space, residential sales, residential leasing, prestige … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric, Schneider Electric Foundation and La Varappe Group unveil sustainable and innovative social housing concept at the Solar Decathlon Europe 2014

This fully modular one or two bedrooms type housing unit can accommodate a family and costs 40% less than a traditional home The project contributes to the development of the circular economy Versailles, la Cité du Soleil,France, 11-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank provides SEK 310 million to Fastighets AB for portfolio of eight residential let schemes located in the university city of Uppsala

Munich/Stockholm, 8-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank has provided a SEK 310 million (approx. € 35 million) financing to Fastighets AB Linrepan, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyresbostäder i Sverige II AB, managed by Obligo Investment Management AS. The transaction closed … Read the full press release

pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank to provide €21m medium-term acquisition facility to CBRE European Shopping Centre Fund for its acquisition of “Galeria Mazovia” in Plock, Poland

Munich/Warsaw/London,  4-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank has agreed a € 21 million medium-term acquisition facility for the CBRE European Shopping Centre Fund managed and advised by CBRE Global Investors for its acquisition of the shopping centre “Galeria Mazovia” in … Read the full press release

Experian report: Homebuyers severely overestimate their ability to repay their mortgage

Homebuyers underestimate mortgage payments by £500 per month London, 10-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Homebuyers are severely overestimating their ability to repay their mortgage and could see their finances stretched to breaking point in the event of an interest rate rise, according … Read the full press release

Savills partners with Marbella’s longest established estate agency Panorama

LONDON, 5-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Savills has formed a new association with Panorama, Marbella’s longest established estate agency. This important collaboration between the two agencies will strengthen their respective current international positions and will, at the same time, benefit buyer and seller … Read the full press release

Savills acquires leading US independent commercial real estate services firm Studley, Inc.

LONDON, 5-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — International real estate advisor Savills has today, 02 June 2014, confirmed the completion of its acquisition of 100% of Studley, Inc. the leading US independent commercial real estate services firm specialising in tenant representation. Savills also announces … Read the full press release