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Belgium still of interest to investors
A report just published by Ernst & Young points to a continuing confidence on the part of international real estate professionals for the Belgian market. Drawn up in conjunction with the Economist Intelligence Unit, the survey entitled ‘Trend Indicator Real Estate Assets Investment 2012’ indicates that 84% of those questioned believe Belgium to be an interesting market for real ...
| 23/01/2012
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Dexia space on the market
Dexia Bank began its office space optimisation programme in 2007 and has been much heralded for this ambitious and forward-thinking project. The ‘Mobile Work’ project involves desk and office sharing and various forms of flexible use of the available space.
One of the objectives of the plan was always to occupy less space, and this element, which is designed ...
| 20/01/2012
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Some uncertainty in industrial market: Knight Frank
Real Estate advisor Knight Frank has been active in the industrial real estate segment for some 15 years, and is carving out a reputation as something of a specialist. Turnover from this segment accounts for around 40% of the company’s revenues in Belgium, and is set to pass the 50% mark in the next year or two. “Figures based ...
| 19/01/2012
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Cushman & Wakefield: it could have been worse
The annual press conference and real estate market review held yesterday by advisors Cushman & Wakefield was entitled ‘Market in Transformation’. C&W directors presented on all aspects of the real estate market in Belgium in 2011, with a general view that it could have been worse. Although the year was undeniably difficult, very substantial activity in December, particularly in ...
| 18/01/2012
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Retail transaction in Ghent
There has been some change of ownership in and around Veldstraat in Ghent. Limbourg-based group Tans has acquired 9,500 m², of retail space currently occupied by top level tenants C&A, Esprit and M&S Mode. The seller was AG Real Estate, advised by CBRE. Having taken place just at the end of 2011, this transaction represents the largest single transaction ...
| 17/01/2012
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Sustainability and real estate strategies
The evolving situation in the domain of ‘green buildings’ and the various certification labels is not just an academic exercise. If it is to have any genuine benefit for the planet in terms of emissions of greenhouse gases, and any consequential benefit for building users in terms of reduced energy bills, it will inevitably impact upon real estate strategies. So what is the current thinking in this area?
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Occupier Real Estate strategy | Stay or move – a key decision
In the past, when a company or other organisation decided to move offices, it was generally for a very concrete reason, such as the existing building having become too old or too small… Now, however, there is much more to this decision, and not only cost.
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Mipim
The world's leading real estate trade-show.
More than 18.600 international leaders from 90 countries convene at MIPIM to assess profitable ventures, network with potential partners and promote their projects.
FR - Cannes - Palais des Festivals
6/03/2012 - 9/03/2012
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