Tag Archives: real estate

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

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 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

Wiztrust Partners with Icade to Bolster Financial Information Security in French Real Estate

(IN BRIEF) Wiztrust, a leader in blockchain information certification, has partnered with Icade, a major player in the French real estate market, to implement its certification solution. This collaboration enhances Icade’s ability to verify the authenticity of its financial information, … Read the full press release

Achmea Restructures Syntrus Achmea for Strategic Growth in Mortgages and Real Estate

(IN BRIEF) Achmea has announced a restructuring of its subsidiary, Syntrus Achmea Real Estate & Finance B.V., to support its growth in the mortgage and real estate sectors. Effective October 1, 2024, the mortgage and real estate activities will be … Read the full press release

CIMIC Group Secures Key Contracts in Australia and India, Expanding Renewable Energy and Real Estate Footprint

(IN BRIEF) CIMIC Group has secured two significant contracts: one in Australia to build the second phase of the Western Downs Battery in Queensland for Neoen, featuring a 270 MW / 540 MWh Battery Energy Storage System, and another in … Read the full press release

EQT Private Capital Asia to Acquire Leading Southeast Asian PropTech Firm PropertyGuru

(IN BRIEF) EQT Private Capital Asia, through its BPEA Private Equity Fund VIII, has announced the acquisition of PropertyGuru Group Limited, a leading PropTech company in Southeast Asia. This move strengthens EQT’s portfolio in the digital real estate sector, providing … Read the full press release

Schroders Capital Secures £2 Billion Real Estate Mandate from Wales Pension Partnership, Expands Investment in Local and UK-Wide Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) Schroders Capital has secured a £2 billion real estate mandate from the Wales Pension Partnership (WPP), following a previous £500 million private equity mandate. This new mandate will see up to £400 million invested in local initiatives across … Read the full press release

BBVA Expands Emission Reduction Targets to Real Estate and Aluminum Sectors

(IN BRIEF) BBVA, in its commitment to decarbonization, has expanded its intermediate emission reduction targets for 2030 to include the real estate sector in Spain and the global aluminum industry. These sectors join the list of targets set by the … Read the full press release

EBRD Invests €30 Million in Sustainable Real Estate Projects Across Baltic and Eastern Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is bolstering sustainable real estate initiatives in the Baltic states and central and eastern Europe with a €30 million investment in UAB Urban Hub Holding, a joint venture with UAB … Read the full press release

Savills Unveils New State-of-the-Art Office in Bath’s Historic Milsom Street

(IN BRIEF) Savills, a real estate firm, has relocated to a new office in Bath, UK, situated on Milsom Street, a historic shopping street. The 2,500 sq. ft. office, housed in an elegant Georgian building, offers a modern and flexible … Read the full press release

Global Listed Real Estate Sees Hope Amidst Challenges: Improving Economic Outlook and Bargain Valuations Offer Opportunities

(IN BRIEF) Global listed real estate has experienced a significant correction, with a 25% drop in EUR terms since the beginning of 2022, leading to property companies trading at a 20% discount to their net asset value (NAV). In Europe, … 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

Siemens Partners with PRODEA Investments for Digital Transformation and Sustainability of Real Estate Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) Siemens, a global technology company, has teamed up with PRODEA Investments, a leading real estate investment company in Greece and Southeast Europe, to implement Building X, a digital building platform. The partnership aims to accelerate PRODEA Investments’ digital … Read the full press release

Demand Soars for Savills Auctions, Prompting Recruitment Drive and Record Property Sales

(IN BRIEF) Savills Auctions has announced the addition of three new recruits to its team to meet the growing demand for its auction services. The hires bring expertise across the commercial sector, and their appointments come after a record-breaking year … Read the full press release

Transparent and Credible: Citycon Enhances Sustainability Efforts with Updated Strategy for a Greener Future

(IN BRIEF) Citycon, a real estate company, has updated its sustainability strategy to align with its ambitious goals for 2030. The new strategy focuses on six key areas: carbon neutrality, sustainable mobility, community engagement, sustainable value chain, circularity and natural … Read the full press release

Aviva and Stories partner to invest in UK real estate for community facilities and affordable housing

(IN BRIEF) Insurance company Aviva has partnered with property developer Stories to invest £100m in UK real estate and infrastructure projects. The venture will mark the first funding commitment from Aviva Capital Partners, Aviva’s new in-house capital unit which develops … Read the full press release

Savills Capital Advisors hires John Rubbert to lead real estate debt financing division

(IN BRIEF) Savills Capital Advisors (SCA) has hired John Rubbert, a real estate debt financing expert with over 20 years of experience, as their latest addition to the team. Rubbert previously held the position of Managing Director, Co-Head of Origination … Read the full press release

Savills Capital Advisors hires Karl Kelly as Associate Director

(IN BRIEF) Savills Capital Advisors (SCA) has hired Karl Kelly as an Associate Director in its team. Kelly brings 10 years of experience in real estate investment, having worked on acquisitions for the Active Value team at ALMCOR, a pan-European … Read the full press release

Maxine Burnett leitet das Savills EMEA Occupyer Services Team

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LONDON, 12-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Savills (LON: SVS), einer der weltweit führenden Immobilienberater , hat die Ernennung von Maxine Burnett zur neuen Mietverwaltungsdirektorin des Unternehmens für das EMEA-Occupier-Services-Team bekannt gegeben. Maxine wird zwischen dem Büro in Leeds und dem … Read the full press release