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Austria: Housing Becomes More Expensive
Over the last decades, housing costs were up significantly. For the next government, the issue will be crucial.
December 9, 2013
Austrian Property Market: Housing Still Affordable
The Austrian real estate market is characterized by the low home ownership rate. In a European comparison, costs are below-average.
December 7, 2013
Controversials at conwert
Clemens Schneider was appointed as new CEO of the Vienna-listed real estate group. Not everybody is happy with the decision.
November 30, 2013
Poland Looking for Investors for PHN
Polish real estate group PHN (Polski Holding Nieruchomości S.A.) is searching for an investor.
November 28, 2013
New CEO at conwert
Today, the Austrian real estate group has presented its new chief executive officer to the public. As of February 1, Clemens Schneider will manage conwert.
November 27, 2013
Conwert Doubles Profits in First Nine Months
conwert on course for year of record operational results following strong nine months in 2013
November 27, 2013
Immofinanz to Enlarge Buwog’s Portfolio
Austrian real estate company Immofinanz plans on acquiring a large portfolio in Germany. The purchase price of around € 900m is supposed to be raised by the company itself.
November 26, 2013
Germany: Austrian Real Estate Enterprises under Pressure
Austrian real estate companies have invested hundreds of millions Euros in apartments in Germany since yields are around 30 percent higher; however the German government plans on putting a hold to the upward trend.
November 25, 2013
Bulgaria: Real Estate Transaction Increase Substantially
In the third quarter, Bulgaria´s residential property real estate transactions were up by 20%.
November 23, 2013
Buwog Aquires Portfolio in Berlin
Buwog has once more acquired apartments at the German real estate market.
November 20, 2013
Slovak Real Estate Market: Office Segment Weakens
In the third quarter of 2013, transactions in the office market were down substantially.
November 20, 2013
Slovakia: Property Prices on the Fall
The Slovak property market continues the downward trend. In late summer, property prices have reached a five-year low.
November 8, 2013
Unequal Retail Real Estate Investment Activity in CESEE
While investments in retail real estate in Bulgaria see an upturn, those in Romania have dropped immensely by more than 50 percent.
November 8, 2013
Buwog to Expand Massively in Germany
Buwog, wholly-owned subsidiary of Vienna-listed Immofinanz, prepares the acquisition of a large real estate portfolio in Germany.
November 7, 2013
Immofinanz to Build Shopping Center in Poland
With Warbud SA, the general contractor, listed real estate company Immofinanz will establish a shopping center for around € 95m in Poland.
October 30, 2013
Austria: Saving Grows Decently
At the end of June, total savings reached € 490bn. In real terms, total savings shrink. Lending remains stable.
October 22, 2013
Prague: Strong Foreign Demand for Real Estate
About a third of the buyers of Prague-based apartments are foreigners. Most buyers are Slovaks or Vietnamese.
October 21, 2013
Conwert Changes Strategy
The Vienna-listed real estate group will strengthen its portfolio in Germany. Moreover, conwert faces a change in leadership.
October 20, 2013
Polish Real Estate: Prices on the Fall
In the last twelve months, the price of Polish apartments has fallen moderately.
October 20, 2013
Immofinanz: Zehetner Quits in 2014
The Austrian real estate group faces a change in leadership.
October 18, 2013
FriedlResearch has Published the Q3-2013 Company Report of Erste Group Bank AG
This report contains in depth information and data about Erste Group and its operations and markets. It contains a company overview, business and strategy description, financial ratios, valuation & forecast data, SWOT analysis, plus data on key events.
October 8, 2013
CA Immo to Sell Mercedes Benz Headquarters in Berlin
After selling Tower 185 in Frankfurt, CA Immo will now sell the headquarters of Mercedes Benz in Berlin. By this measure, debts will decline significantly for the Austrian real estate company.
October 7, 2013
COO Daniel Riedl appointed CEO of BUWOG
The 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of IMMOFINANZ AG, Daniel Riedl was appointed as CEO of the subsidiary Buwog. Riedl will prepare Buwog´s IPO.
October 3, 2013
CA Immo: Four Star Hotel in Berlin Completed
Europacity Berlin: CA Immo completes new InterCityHotel at Berlin’s central station
October 1, 2013
CA Immo: Agreement for Partial Sale of Group’s Largest Project
CA Immobilien Anlagen AG signs agreement to sell two-thirds of Tower 185 in Frankfurt.
October 1, 2013
Austrian Real Estate Market: Shopping Centers Under Pressure
Shopping centre market: old and less attractive models coming under increased pressure from online trading. This is reported by Bank Austria in its latest report “Real Estate Country Facts”.
September 28, 2013
Austrian Real Estate Market: Residential Housing Still Affordable
Austria offers good and affordable residential housing. However, strong price gains were registered in 2012, Bank Austria published in its report “Real Estate Country Facts”. In the next years, rents will continue to grow.
September 27, 2013
Austrian Real Estate Market: “Small Market in Good Shape with Potential”
The Austrian real estate market is a small, stable market with net cash flow returns of around 5 percent in the last nine years. This is the result published in Bank Austria´s report “Real Estate Country Facts”.
September 27, 2013
Austrian Commercial Real Estate Market on Right Track
Viennese office property market: new lettings are slowly picking up momentum – new construction volume of 205,000 m² expected in 2013. This is the result of the report “Real Estate Country Facts” issued by Bank Austria.
September 27, 2013
Raids at Ukrainian Affiliate of Bank Austria
Ukrsotsbank in Kiev was searched on Friday due to unclear ownership structures of non-performing loans which led to disputes between banks and clients. Within the Unicredit Group Bank Austria is responsible for banks in Eastern Europe.
September 25, 2013
Immofinanz: Satisfying Results in Q1 2013/14
The Austrian real estate group registered a moderate increase in operating profits in the first quarter of the 2013/14 financial year.
September 25, 2013
Romania: Real Estate Sector in Difficulties
In the first eight months of 2013, property prices were down by 7%.
September 18, 2013
Viennese Office Market Records New Low
The property market of Austria´s capital becomes less attractive. Since 2008, the production of new office space goes down.
September 16, 2013
Austria: Real Estate Prices Tend to Stabilize
In the first half of 2013, the average price increase was only 0.3%. The danger of a real estate bubble in Austria is rather small.
September 10, 2013
Austria: Immofinanz Group Sells Hilton Vienna Danube
Immofinanz Group sells Hilton Vienna Danube above the carrying amount of the property.
September 2, 2013
Austria: Conwert Shows Best Half-Year Results in History
conwert with best operational half-year results in the company's history.
August 22, 2013
Romanian Real Estate Market to Stabilize
According to a study, the real estate market in Romania has stabilized again.
August 19, 2013
Austrian Real Estate Sector: Sales Are Going Down
In the first half year of 2013, property sales went down substantially. In Vienna, the decrease is disproportionately high.
August 6, 2013
conwert strengthens its presence in Germany
The Austrian property investor concludes the acquisition of a large residential property portfolio. Portfolio of 4,016 rental units and a floor space of 265,815 sqm
August 6, 2013
Immofinanz Prepares for BUWOG Sale
The Austrian real estate company plans a going-public for Buwog in 2014. Above all, Immofinanz wants to complete Buwog´s German portfolio.
August 3, 2013
Slovenian Real Estate Sector Shrinks
The building activity in Slovenia slackens. Moreover, transactions remain weak and new housing loans have reached a record low. A further decrease in real estate prices is rather likely.
August 3, 2013
Immofinanz Posts Lower Net Income
The Austrian real estate company has published the results for the financial year 2012/13. Property sales at record high, net profit lower due to decline in positive valuation effects.
August 2, 2013
Immofinanz Postpones Buwog’s Going Public
Austrian real estate company Immofinanz has put off the initial public offering of its affiliate Buwog. The reason for the postponement is the unstable market environment. The new date for an IPO is 2014.
July 24, 2013
Property Market: Vienna Among Top Ten in Europe
For the first time ever, Austria´s capital is among the most expensive cities. On average, the price per square meter comes at 3,000 in Vienna´s city.
July 20, 2013
Erste Group Bank AG - SWOT Analysis & Company Report
This report contains in depth information and data about Erste Group and its operations and markets. It contains a company overview, business and strategy description, financial ratios, valuation & forecast data, SWOT analysis, plus data on key events.
July 12, 2013
Conwert Pushes Portfolio Streamlining In CEE
The Austrian ATX-traded conwert Immobilien Invest SE has successfully sold a commercial property in the city of Brno, Czech Republic.
June 28, 2013
Mitterlehner: Romania Offers New Chances for Austrian Economy
Austrian Economy Minister Reinhold Mitterlehner met his Romanian counterpart Varujan Vosganian in Vienna.
June 25, 2013
S IMMO AG: Werner Weissensteiner joins Portfolio Management team
Werner Weissensteiner has joined the Portfolio Management team at S IMMO AG.
June 11, 2013
S Immo AG: Green Building Certification And Another Award In SEE
BREEAM certificate and SEE Green Building Award for S Immo properties.
June 4, 2013
