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What works does not have to be repaired

Ms. Irma Horváth, the organization developer of Morea Training, assisted the team of NEW WORK Serviced Offices (NWSO) that, despite explosive growth - their turnover increased by 100% within one year - they could keep success factors. The task she's got is a paradox: duplicate the numbers, get new staff, but keep the company as streamlined and efficient as when there were only a team of ten. We also involved the head of NWSO, Mr. Hubert Abt to get a clear picture.

IMMOFINANZ strengthens balance sheet and posts significant improvement in net profit for the first three quarters of 2017

IMMOFINANZ posted a significant increase in net profit from continuing operations (excl. Russia) for the first three quarters of 2017, to EUR 116.3 million (Q1-3 2016: EUR -217.8 million). Rental income remained stable at EUR 174.1 million despite the ongoing sale of non-strategic properties (Q1-3 2016: EUR 174.0 million). Adjusted for new acquisitions, completions and sales (like-for-like), rental income rose significantly, by 3.9% to EUR 138.4 million. The results from Asset Management grew 11.3% to EUR 122.6 million; financial results moved strongly into positive territory at EUR 88.6 million (Q1-3 2016: EUR -143.9 million). This was primarily a result of positive valuation effects from the CA Immo and BUWOG shareholdings, and lower financing costs. Overall, net profit (incl. Russia) improved to EUR -59.1 million (Q1-3 2016: EUR -409.5 million).

One of the most important decisions I made was to move to Budapest

Mr. David M Johnston MRICS starts his new role as Senior Director, Head of Advisory and Transaction Services at CBRE Hungary. The Scottish expert is optimistic: it is inevitable that there will be over-supply in the market sooner or later, but the situation of 2009/10 will not happen again – he says. We talked about competitors, good negotiation strategy, and quality office buildings’ role keeping good staff.

European Investment Booms with 25% Year on Year Increase

Total real estate investment in Europe reached €74bn in Q2 2017, representing a 25% increase on the same period last year, according to the report from global real estate advisor, CBRE. Central Europe as a region proves to be more attractive to international investors than last year with Hungary accounting 15% of the overall investment volume.

S IMMO: further potential in local market

Ms. Katalin Sermer, CEO of S IMMO Hungary Kft is quite optimistic for the future regarding Budapest office market. The company is ready for an upward period, expected developments of the last years resulted; the average occupancy rate is above 90% – she says.