JLL: “Companies need to rethink their approach to city logistics”

City logistics will demand a fresh approach in the next five to 10 years according to JLL’s latest report, The Fourth Industrial Revolution.   The report, which outlines the trends shaping ...

Second-tier Dutch cities identified as retail investment hotspots (NL)

Prime retail property in second-tier cities offers the best real estate investment potential in the Netherlands, according to Savills Investment Management’s latest Research & Strategy ...

Rockspring adds £38.4m Liverpool shopping centre to UK Value 2 fund (UK)

Rockspring Property Investment Managers, on behalf of Rockspring UK Value 2 Fund, has acquired Clayton Square, a high street retail block in Liverpool for £38.4m, reflecting a net initial yield ...

Canopy by Hilton set for £76m UK debut (UK)

Hilton Worldwide has unveiled plans to bring Canopy by Hilton to the UK with the launch of the new London City hotel, located in Aldgate.   Following a franchise agreement with 4C Hotel Group, ...

International Ethics Standards coalition launched through industry collaboration

A coalition of more than 60 professional bodies and standards setting organisations worldwide, have launched a global consultation on ethics principles for those working in land, property, ...

Second round of buying takes Hunter fund to £22m

Hunter Real Estate Investment Managers (‘Hunter’) completed a second round of purchases in its Hunter UK Retail Trust. Comprising approximately £8m (€10.3m), the latest ...

Union Investment boosts Berlin hotel portfolio (DE)

Union Investment has secured another high-yield hotel property in Berlin, with the acquisition of a 4-star hotel on Friedrichstrasse operated by Spanish brand Meliá.   As part of an ...

European office take-up exceeds pre-crisis levels

Demand for prime office space across Europe increased by 17% in 2015 setting a new aggregate record since 1999, according to CBRE.   Significant increases in leasing activity were recorded in ...

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