International

Economy Watch: Global Investors Still Prefer North American CRE

While global investors still prefer the office sector best, multifamily and industrial are close seconds, according to CBRE’s 2017 Global Investor Intentions Survey.

Hines Continues European Retail-Investment Spree

The company has acquired two retail assets in Madrid and Barcelona on behalf of the Germany’s largest pension group.

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Blackstone Buys Big in the Netherlands

The portfolio comprises 26 multi-tenant light industrial properties totaling more than 2.8 million square feet.

CBRE Report: World’s Highest Office Rents

The survey covered 34 U.S. markets, 19 of which saw price hikes.

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WElink Energy to Build a 220MW Solar Farm in Portugal

Solara4 will generate enough clean energy to power the equivalent of 200,000 homes.

Sotheby’s Int’l Realty Affiliates Welcomes New CMO

Kevin Thompson’s track record includes stints with the likes of Simon Property Group and Gucci.

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NOVUM Launches New Hotel Brand

There are currently 27 hotel projects in Germany and across Europe being developed under the niu brand.

Hines Goes Shopping in Milan

The historical global HQ of Luxottica traded for $106 million.

Report: Most Expensive Cities for Construction

Arcadis assessed 44 major metros across the globe, examining 13 building types.

TH Real Estate Pledges to Reduce Global Portfolio Energy Use

The commitment responded to and modeled its own goals for sustainable real estate after those established at the 21st annual Conference of Parties (COP21) held in Paris in September 2015.