Investment volume in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE-6) fell by around 52% to €5.1 billion in 2023, reaching a ten-year low. Higher borrowing costs and the price difference between buyers' and sellers' expectations are among the reasons why transaction volumes are well below the ten-year average level of around 10 billion euros. Domestic capital was the most active with an impressive 56% share of total regional volumes. Czech capital secured the highest share of volumes with 28%. This results from a survey by Colliers, a leading provider of diversified professional services in the field of commercial real estate and investment management, which was presented at a February meeting of Czech and Slovak investors and other financial experts working in the field of commercial real estate.
Canon has expanded its portfolio of office equipment with six modernized A4 format models in the i-SENSYS and i-SENSYS X series. The new products designed for modern businesses will bring additional benefits including higher scanning speed, lower energy consumption, a clearer interface and improved security features.
An overview of the office space market in Brno and Ostrava for the second half of 2023 from the Regional Research Forum reveals a dynamic market, renegotiations by leading technology and pharmaceutical companies and stable rents.
Even in the Czech Republic, we know how to build timeless workplaces that are maximally adapted to the needs of employees, energy efficient, sustainable and also architecturally interesting. The proof is the ČSOB branch in Králové-Hradec with a capacity of 1,050 jobs, which is one of the most modern of its kind in Europe. The building received the LEED Platinum certificate, which means that it meets the strictest ecological standards and is environmentally friendly. Schneider Electric, which equipped the building with modern technologies for energy management, made a significant contribution to achieving this level.
The company Penta Real Estate has chosen an architectural design, according to which it will rebuild the former post office in Prague's Hybernská street, which is part of the complex of buildings around the Masaryk railway station. The winner of the competition was the architect Jakub Klaška, who had already collaborated with Penta on the Masaryčka project.
Savills recorded 40 transactions closed in 2023 in the commercial real estate sector with a total investment volume of €1.2 billion. The volume of investments was 32% lower in 2023 compared to 2022. The driving force behind real estate investments in 2023 was the retail sector, which accounted for 43% of the total investment volume. Domestic investors are undoubtedly the backbone of the Czech investment market. Not only are they the most active and have concluded 29 transactions, but they also account for the largest (80%) share of investment volume this year. 31% of investment transactions in 2023 took place in Prague
Europe's commercial property market is showing signs of recovery, with rents expected to rise and yields to stabilize. The Czech Republic may follow this trend with a slight delay, but the positive outlook on the real estate market for 2024, as well as the increased demand for quality and sustainable premises, signal the time for action for investors and tenants.
There is a great demand for high-quality office space in Prague, thanks to which the owners of so-called A-class buildings in particular can be proud of almost full occupancy. The problem, however, is almost zero construction, experts agreed.
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