Czech cities and regions will again attend MIPIM (FR) On 6 March, the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France, will open its doors for MIPIM 2012, the 23rd annual gathering of real estate professionals. The venue for the renowned property and investment market will attract major European... More »

Poland and Czech Republic start to graduate to the top table of developing economies (PL/CZ) Paradoxically, this is all thanks to the global crisis which was a turning point in the way the economies of emerging markets were perceived by the financial markets. The two nations in question “conducted fiscal consolidation and showed independence from external sources of financing in a time of global crisis,” according to Barclays analysts wrote. More »

HB Reavis Group to commence construction of office building project in Prague (CZ) The River Garden West office building in Prague will be ready for use in May 2012. More »

CEE Real Estate market grows to €1.7 billion in first half of 2010 (CEE) Of the €1.7 billion transacted in H1 2010, German Open-ended Funds (GOEFs) have accounted for €300 million, or 17%, of CEE investment so far this year. More »

ProLogis Leases 723,000 Square Feet (67,000 m²) in Europe (UK/CZ) "We are pleased to announce additional leasing activity in the European continent," said Philip Dunne, ProLogis president in Europe. More »

CEE Real Estate investment market maintains positive trend (CEE) Investors continue to predominantly focus on the core Central European (CE) markets, accounting for 60% of total CEE investment so far in the second quarter (Q2) of 2010. More »

Medical tech, biotech and pharmaceutical companies strong players in office market (CZ) The latest project is the selection of new headquarters for the Czech branch of the international company PPD. PPD Czech Republic changed its registered office four years ago. More »

DTZ: Amazon Court wins a major new tenant biotechnology company Genzyme (CZ) In negotiations with the project’s developer Genzyme, which specializes in the treatment of genetic metabolic disorders and other rare diseases, was represented by the consulting firm DTZ. More »

Renegotiations help category B offices in Prague (CZ) “In general, tenants still have quite a few projects to choose from when considering to relocate their offices, the extent of which depends on geographical preferences of the tenant. More »

Hypo Real Invest AG makes second acquisition in Czech Republic this year (CZ) The property represents a Grade A office building. Andìl City SO 16+17 is Hypo Real Invest AG’s second acquisition in the Czech Republic this year. More »

Helios Europe launches €1 billion European logistics development drive with backing by Mansford (EU) Helios Europe, via Mansford managed funds, has substantial financial backing from two of the UK’s largest pension funds, British Airways and West Midlands, to build out its 1. More »

Emerging European property markets suffer steep write-downs (CEE) The deterioration in investment returns in Europe’s emerging market was comprised of an acceleration in capital declines to -12. More »

Values and volumes are rising as commercial real estate market heats up (EU) Investors clearly remain selective and alert to macro as well as local factors but despite the meltdown of Greece, risk appetites have improved and well-balanced markets will at least be considered. More »

More and more brands are growing their outlet business according to GVA Outlets leasing team (EU) David Carver, Head of Leasing, GVA Outlets, explains why: ‘Due to the current climate more and more brands are looking to expand or introduce an Outlet strategy to ensure brand control and maximise sales. More »

CBRE, DTZ, and King Sturge share Czech warehouse and industrial market data (CZ) Supply in Czech Republic In Q1 2010 total stock of modern A-class warehouse and industrial properties in the Czech Republic reached approx. More »

Moravia-Silesia now the only region offering greater potential for shopping center development (CZ) “But this doesn’t mean a halt in development of new properties or in reconstruction of existing ones. Everything is driven by customer demand, which changes over time, and in two years it may be totally different from now. More »

Valad and Aviva Investors lease 37,000 m² of warehouse space in Ricany u Prahy (CZ) The transaction represents a total of 37,200 m² of leased space. More »

ProLogis leases nearly 70,000 m² of distribution space in Central Europe (CEE) Three lease agreements were signed in Poland, the first with Viva Manufacturing Poland, a subsidiary of the Viva Group, for 24,400 m² at ProLogis Park Teresin. More »

Skanska Property sells office building Vyehrad Victoria in Prague to Hypo Real Invest AG (CZ) The Vyšehrad Victoria building was sold by Skansa to Hypo Real estate AG for €13. More »