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CTP buys industrial projects and land from Globalworth in Romania
Industrial developer CTP has completed the purchase of six industrial projects and a land bank from Globalworth in Romania for an undisclosed sum.
The purchased portfolio comprises industrial projects in Bucharest, Arad, Pitești, Oradea and Timișoara. As part of the deal, CTP also purchased 30 hectares of land for further potential developments in Western Romania. The buyer was assisted by AGBC in the transaction.
”This acquisition significantly expands our Romanian portfolio by adding over 270,000 sqm and introduces 40 new names to our diverse tenant roster,” said Remon Vos, CEO of CTP Group.
Dennis Selinas, CEO of Globalworth, commented that the deal will increase the liquidity of the company, providing it with the capital necessary to seize strategic opportunities as they arise.
Alides Polska and AYA Properties Fund buy office building in Warsaw
Alides Polska, a subsidiary of Belgian developer Alides and Aya Properties Fund, announced the joint acquisition of the Metron office building in Warsaw’s Mokotów district from a Polish SPV held by Patrizia.
The 9-story building offers a total gross leasable area of approximately 9,700 sqm. The property holds a BREEAM Very Good certification.
Rikkert Leeman, CEO of Alides commented: “By leveraging our hybrid real estate expertise as both investor and developer, we target prime urban locations in Poland for residential and office projects that perfectly align with our strategy.”
Didier Balcaen, CEO at AYA Properties Fund said: “This acquisition underlines our long-term belief in the CEE markets.”
Construction work begins on Panattoni Park Gdańsk City Airport
Panattoni has begun work on Panattoni Park Gdańsk City Airport, a new project in the district of Pomerania. The development is being built on a speculative basis and will comprise two modern distribution buildings with a combined area of over 18,400 sqm.
“As its transport infrastructure continues to be developed and extended, Gdańsk has become a very attractive city for business where demand for industrial space remains high. This is due to its location near one of the largest seaports in Europe. However, for our latest project the neighbouring airport also plays an important role,” explains Martyna Sochaczewska, the Leasing Director at Panattoni.
Panattoni Park Gdańsk City Airport is to undergo BREEAM certification for a rating of Excellent.
