Coffee with Craig Show – daily CRE news covering the CEE region, Friday, September 15, with Winston Norman, Editor and Chief of EuropaProperty.com.
Dubai named the best location for an executive nomad
Dubai has taken the lead in the 2023 Savills Executive Nomad Index, launched as part of the firm’s Impacts programme, knocking last year’s top location, Lisbon, to fifth place. The Savills Executive Nomad Index ranks 20 destinations for long-term remote workers.
“Dubai’s fast-growing fintech and financial services sectors, along with a tax-free environment and high quality of life, are proving powerful magnets for executive nomads”, comments Swapnil Pillai, associate director of Savills Middle East Research.
The Czech Republic will also open up to digital nomads. At the end of June, the Czech government approved the Digital Nomad programme, which will make it easier for IT specialists from chosen non-EU countries to stay in the country.
RoseVille office building in Budapest sold
Atenor announced the sale of the RoseVille office building located in District 3 of Budapest. The buyer is a Hungarian fund set up by international investors. This transaction is heralded as a significant achievement in the developers’ operational plan and a major milestone in the Budapest investment market for 2023.
RoseVille offers 15,500 sqm and was handed over in the summer of 2023. Tenants include international companies like Veeva Systems, L’Oréal and Red Bull.
“While the sector is facing a slowdown, Atenor has been able to propose an attractive investment with top sustainable quality that meets the evolving needs of businesses and investors,” said Stéphan Sonneville, CEO at Atenor.
Globalworth and Unicredit strengthen ties in Bucharest
UniCredit Romania will remain in the distinguished UniCredit HQ building located in the north of Bucharest. The property, which was ranked 17th in the world’s most architecturally impressive banks a decade ago, will continue to be the home of the bank, further cementing the strong partnership between Globalworth and UniCredit.
“UniCredit has consistently championed unparalleled banking services for its diverse clientele, and at Globalworth, we’re proud to provide a home that mirrors its commitment to delivering high-end products,” said Ema Iftimie, Head of Leasing at Globalworth Romania.
Alesonor achieves LEED Community Platinum precertification for Amber Forest
Developer Alesonor has achieved Leed Community Platinum Precertification for Amber Forest, a 31-hectare sustainable community project located 14 km from Bucharest. It is the first project in Romania to achieve LEED Cities and Communities pre-certification.
“Amber Forest LEED PLATINUM pre-certification shows that the project implements essential measures for sustainability and climate leadership,” said Peter Templeton, president and CEO of USGBC.
“Our vision is to create a community that would set a new standard for sustainable living in Romania and inspire others to follow and develop more sustainable projects”, said Leonidas Anastasopoulos, Managing Partner Alesonor.