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Closing Window of Opportunity for EMEA Office Occupiers

London, 09 March 2010 – Office occupiers in several markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are still well-placed to negotiate favourable terms with landlords, according to latest office and market research from CB Richard Ellis (CBRE). Despite the fact that rents are stabilising in several major cities across the region, landlords in many markets are still offering sizeable incentive packages in order to secure tenants. With landlords reluctant to lose tenants and risk voids, large occupiers who represent significant parts of a landlord’s portfolio are in a particularly strong position to negotiate. (09 03 2010)


Increase in Corporate Clients Considering Switzerland

London, 9 March 2010 – CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) has seen an increased interest from corporate clients considering relocating office-based functions to Switzerland from major U.S. and European markets, including the United Kingdom. Active corporate occupiers of commercial real estate, particularly in the banking and finance, manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors, are trending towards Switzerland as a base for functions initially including senior management, support and back-office.(09 03 2010)


The Sovereign Debt Crisis and Real Estate

London, 9 March 2010 – Beyond the political and economic fallout of the Greek debt crisis and turmoil in the government bond markets in Europe, real estate investors are pondering the implications for the property sector. A new report by CB Richard Ellis – which considers whether increases in government bond yields in a number of European countries will negatively impact property market recovery – suggests that it will be the measures taken to restore public finances have the most potential to impact the real estate sector in the short to medium term, but that these impacts are more remote than might be expected and are most likely to affect secondary property rather than prime.(09 03 2010)


CB Richard Ellis in the Lead in Client Poll

London, 8th March, 2010 – CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) has been named as the agent most admired by occupiers in the latest industry survey.(08 03 2010)


CB Richard Ellis appointed by Cosgrave on Oxford Street site

London – 5 March 2010 – After a number of recent enquiries from prospective purchasers, Cosgrave Property Group has confirmed that they are selling a prime investment property in London, which they acquired approximately four years ago. (05 03 2010)


One Year On Interest Rates Need to Remain at All Time Low

London, 4 March 2010 – CB Richard Ellis responds to the Monetary Policy Committee decision. (04 03 2010)


CB Richard Ellis Monthly Index

London – 4 March 2010 – The latest CBRE Monthly Index for commercial property revealed a re-acceleration of capital growth in February, bouncing back after a slower than expected start to 2010. Capital values rose by 1.4% in February, producing total returns of 2.0% for All Property.(04 03 2010)


Retailers Continue to Branch Out in the UK

London, 3 March 2010 – Despite a number of prominent retailer administrations in 2008 and 2009, the number of shop branches run by multiples in the UK continues to grow, according to property consultants CB Richard Ellis (CBRE). (03 03 2010)


CB Richard Ellis Named Premier Commercial Real Estate Brand for Ninth Year in a Row

London, 3rd March, 2010 – CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) has been named the premier global brand in commercial real estate, according to a survey of worldwide real estate professionals by The Lipsey Company. CB Richard Ellis has topped Lipsey’s annual ranking of commercial real estate brands for nine consecutive years. (03 03 2010)


CBRE Hotels to Sell the Historic Grosvenor House Hotel, London

London, 3 March 2010 - CBRE Hotels has been exclusively appointed to sell the Grosvenor House Hotel. (03 03 2010)