Retailers Name Germany as Top European Hot Spot for 2010 Expansion
London, 19 November 2009 – Germany has emerged as the number one target destination for retailers looking to expand their international presence in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region in 2010, according to new research from CB Richard Ellis. The report – How Active are Retailers in EMEA? – reveals that 47% of retailers surveyed as part of the research are targeting Germany for future expansion, followed by France, with 44%, and Spain with 36%. Read more
Occupier Cost-Cutting Raises Stakes For Best Quality Industrial And Logistics Space
A two-tier industrial and logistics market emerges across Europe.
Demand patterns for industrial and logistics property are increasingly being driven by the need for occupiers to cut operating costs and increase building efficiencies, according to a new market report by CB Richard Ellis. Against a backdrop of weakening demand for their products and services, occupiers are rationalising their use of space, seeking to restructure leases, sub-let excess space or upgrade to better premises that will enhance overall business operating efficiency. Read more
12 03 2009
Real Estate heading back to basics?
London/Cannes, 11 March 2009 – The future European real estate market will be much more traditional than in recent years, according to the latest research from CB Richard Ellis. The financial engineering, high levels of gearing and reliance on yield compression to generate returns that were such a feature of the last four years are a thing of the past, according to the new report. Instead, investors will be focussing on long-term returns and the more conventional ways of generating profits: buying quality buildings in good locations that benefit from strong demand and rental growth; and adding value to investments through active management of the physical property and its tenancy characteristics. Read more
11 03 2009
Sustainability Measurement Tools For Property Still A Little Green
London, 6 March 2009 – The property industry is still some way from being able to provide definitive cost comparisons for energy efficient buildings because of the lack of agreed definitions for measurement and consequently the availability of data, according to a new report released today by CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) which investigates the true costs of buildings going green. Read more
