News, analysis and lease transactions from the Hungarian office market
According to CBRE’s 2016 EMEA Investor Intentions Survey – aired every year on the world’s leading property market – almost half (48%) of all surveyed expect their purchasing activity to be higher than last year, compared with just 15% who expect to be less active buyers. 43% also expect their selling activity to increase, indicating a buoyant and liquid real estate investment market for the region in 2016.
Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE: JLL) announced that it is separating the roles of President and Chief Executive Officer and that Christian Ulbrich, currently CEO for the EMEA region, will become President of JLL. Colin Dyer will retain the role of CEO and continue to guide the firm’s global strategy, with a particular emphasis on IT and data strategies, and oversee LaSalle Investment Management as well as the firm’s finance, human resources, legal and marketing functions. Additionally, Guy Grainger, currently UK Chief Executive, will succeed Ulbrich as EMEA CEO, and Chris Ireland will become UK Chief Executive. All changes are effective June 1, 2016.
The Hungarian office of Colliers International - as the first European green certified office of the international real estate network - now continues its operation in a Silver level certified office of the LEED for Commercial Interiors system. “The fit-out and the certification of our own office required at least as much attention and work as to fulfill the expectations of our clients.” – said Norbert Szircsák, Senior Associate of Green Advisory Services at Colliers International.
CBRE Group reported robust revenue and earnings growth for the year ended December 31, 2015, with full-year revenue and EBITDA reaching new highs for the company. In Hungary CBRE’s revenue rose with 35% and the total number of employees doubled in 2015.
2015 marked another strong annual performance by Skanska Commercial Development Europe. The company signed final sale agreements for eleven office buildings located in three Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries, achieving a total transaction volume of nearly 500 mln EUR for the year. Skanska is now compiling its sales portfolio for 2016 and continues to purchase land for new development projects.
Colliers International Hungary is pleased to announce, that András Dallos has been promoted to the position of Director, Head of the Valuation and Advisory Services Division.
The technical and visual renovation of River Estates office building located on Váci út was completed by the end of 2015. In terms of sustainability, the installation of the new HVAC system (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) is the most important part of the project, significantly improving the building’s energy features. By the end of 2015 the building had an occupancy rate of over 96% with new lease agreements for approximately 4,500 sqm of office space.
Fashion Retailer 4F and developer Apsys Group have blazed their way through one of Central Eastern Europe’s top awards ceremonies.
or write to us:
The request could not be sent. Check your connection and try again.
