February 2011


Over 200 jobs to be created as Danish retailer expands Irish footprint

Over 200 jobs to be created as Danish retailer expands Irish footprint

28 February 2011

Bestseller Retailer Group has launched a search for 30 new stores across Ireland, a venture which will create over 200 jobs in the next 12-18 months and shows confidence in the Irish market.  International real estate advisor Savills has been appointed by the Danish group, which currently occupies 67 stores in Ireland, to acquire the new premises.

 
 
Foreign investment flourishes in Madrid office market

Foreign investment flourishes in Madrid office market

21 February 2011

Overseas interest in Madrid offices has boomed as foreign investment rose to 31% of transactions in 2010, up from 2% in 2009 according to a Savills report. The international real estate advisor cites SEB, WP Carey and Continental Property among the key international players that have helped to revitalise the market and notes a preference for sale and leaseback transactions with long leases, particularly by SEB and WP Carey.

 
 
Abercrombie and Fitch comes to Dublin

Abercrombie and Fitch comes to Dublin

18 February 2011

Major US fashion and lifestyle retailer Abercrombie and Fitch has taken a lease at 34 College Green, a former banking hall building, in Dublin’s city centre.  The letting is a boost to the Irish capital’s growing international retail line-up.

 
 
Josep García appointed to oversee corporate clients for Savills Spain

Josep García appointed to oversee corporate clients for Savills Spain

07 February 2011

Savills Barcelona has expanded its remit in corporate real estate to service clients on a national as well regional level, and has appointed Josep García to oversee the department.

 
 
Alberto Gómez heads Property Management team at Savills Spain

Alberto Gómez heads Property Management team at Savills Spain

03 February 2011

International real estate advisor Savills has appointed Alberto Gómez as head of its property management department in Madrid.  In addition, the team has been further strengthened by the recruitment of consultants Elena del Villar, Elena Pérez, Pedro de los Mozos and Miguel Rey.

 
 
Hospital rents office in Enschede

Hospital rents office in Enschede

01 February 2011

Medisch Spectrum Twente, the hospital of Enschede in eastern Netherlands, has leased office space at Nijverheidstraat 28, Enschede.

 
 
New director boosts Spain’s Office Agency team

New director boosts Spain’s Office Agency team

01 February 2011

Office Agency has recruited Ana Zavala, who has more than 20 years experience in real estate, to direct its office agency team in Madrid.

 
 

Key Contacts

Liz Williams-Bew

Liz Williams-Bew

Director
Commercial Marketing & Press

Savills Grosvenor Hill

+44 (0) 20 7409 8140

 

Jamie Jago

Jamie Jago

Director
Residential Press Office

Savills Berkeley Square

+44 (0) 20 7016 3880