S IMMO started 2019 with large-scale transactions in the Budapest property market. Through purchasing a nearly 9,000 sqm plot, the company is preparing the development of a new office complex, while its existing buildings are still close to full occupancy.
Hungary’s property market leader, WING, has purchased the Liget Center Office Building located next the City Park (Városliget) in Budapest. The property consists of a 7,000 sqm office building and a nearly 3,800 sqm auditorium. WING intends to upgrade the building’s services, implementing value-added features and finding a new function for its auditorium, which is currently vacant.
The Horizon Development Board is now complete with new associate partner Gabriella Sasvári, who will also continue in her current position as development director.
The Budapest Research Forum (hereinafter the ‘BRF’, which comprises CBRE, Colliers International, Cushman & Wakefield, ESTON International, JLL and Robertson Hungary) hereby reports its Q1 2019 office market summary.
Mr. David M. Johnston MRICS, Senior Director, Head of Advisory and Transaction Services at CBRE Hungary says that market is enjoying one its strongest spells ever. What are the consequences? Rents are increasing and incentives are shortening. We also discussed changing occupiers’ needs and why the 76th place on Mercer’s Quality of Living list is a good one.
JLL Hungary’s leasing division has strated the new year with new promotions, from this January Krisztina DeákMajor is the head of landlord representation.
IMMOFINANZ’s portfolio concentration on office and retail properties and the clear brand policy are producing sustainable success: The occupancy rate in the standing investment portfolio continued to improve in 2018 and, at 95.8%*, reached a new record level in the company’s history.
The position of the South Buda office market has drastically changed over 2018. Thousands of office areas were vacated during the year, while the submarket had the lowest vacancy rate at the beginning of the year. South Buda is facing new challenges. The new developments arriving in 2019 are going to create a more diverse situation.
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