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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Appointed Joint Leasing Agent on The Pinnacle]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) has been appointed as joint leasing agent to work alongside Savills on The Pinnacle. 

Boasting almost 1 million sq ft of prime commercial space, alongside 27,000 sq ft of retail space, the Pinnacle will be the City of London’s tallest building once complete. Construction has commenced and tenants could take possession by the end of 2013.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Darrell Stanaford takes part in PROEstate & Expo Real, fall 2010’s leading real estate market events]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Darrell Stanaford, Managing director of CB Richard Ellis in Russia and Ukraine, will take part in the leading international real estate market events this fall 2010 – PROEstate Annual international investment forum in St. Petersburg and Expo Real real estate market and investments exhibition in Munich, Germany. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Named Sole Strategic Real Estate Advisor For United Technologies Corporation (UTC) In EMEA]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 23 August 2010 – United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) has named CB Richard Ellis (NYSE: CBG) as its sole preferred provider for transaction management, brokerage and strategic real estate advisory services across its property portfolio in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Russia. 
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[EMEA Region Gains Momentum In Global Office Rental Market]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Europe closes in on global recovery market leaders Asia Pacific.
 
London, 20 August 2010 – The Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region has gained momentum in the office rental rebound in the past quarter, now closely trailing the Asia Pacific region, which leads the global recovery in this sector. According to the latest Global Office Rental Cycle report by CB Richard Ellis, which measures prime rents, take-up levels and vacancy rates across 17 global markets, almost half of the EMEA region’s markets are now experiencing rental growth or stability. 
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Meets Surge In Transaction Management With New Senior Appointment]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Jonathan Steel to join CBRE, focussing on corporate sector demand
 
London, 20 August 2010 – Jonathan Steel will be joining CBRE’s Global Corporate Services as a Senior Director in Transaction Management, based in London. Jonathan will manage a number of key corporate relationships and support the business in the ongoing growth of its global transaction management and portfolio strategy functions. 
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Reports First Positive Capital Returns In Continental European Real Estate Market This Cycle]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CBRE’s European Valuation Monitor sees values stabilising further in Q2 2010.
 
London, 20 August 2010 – Continental European capital values recorded their first positive change of this cycle in the second quarter (Q2) of 2010, according to CB Richard Ellis’ (CBRE) latest European Valuation Monitor. After nine consecutive quarters of decline, growth of 0.3 per cent was recorded, with the Nordics and France leading the monitor higher (by recording 2.3 per cent and 1.4 per cent quarterly capital growth respectively). Evidence of stabilisation was also apparent in the other European regions, where the pace of capital value decline moderated further following Q1 2010 improvements. 
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Reports First Positive Capital Returns in Continental European Real Estate Market This Cycle]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 18 August 2010 – Continental European capital values recorded their first positive change of this cycle in the second quarter (Q2) of 2010, according to CB Richard Ellis’ (CBRE) latest European Valuation Monitor. After nine consecutive quarters of decline, growth of 0.3 per cent was recorded, with the Nordics and France leading the monitor higher (by recording 2.3 per cent and 1.4 per cent quarterly capital growth respectively). Evidence of stabilisation was also apparent in the other European regions, where the pace of capital value decline moderated further following Q1 2010 improvements. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Asia Pacific Continues to Lead Global Office Rent Rebound]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 19 August 2010 – More than half of the office rental markets in Asia Pacific either stabilized or moved into the growth phase during the second quarter (Q2) of 2010, demonstrating that the region continues to lead the global real estate recovery, according to CB Richard Ellis’ (CBRE) latest quarterly Global Office Rental Cycle report. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[European Retail Property Investment Grows to €15.7bn in First Six Months of 2010]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 16 August 2010 – European retail real estate investment turnover totalled €15.7 billion in the first six months of 2010, a 15% increase on the €13.6 billion reported in H2 2009, according to the latest research from CB Richard Ellis (CBRE).  Retail investment transactions accounted for 35% of the €45.1 billion transacted in the European commercial real estate market in H1 2010. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Reports New Influences Emerging in European Debt Market ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 12 August 2010 - CB Richard Ellis’ (CBRE) forthcoming European Capital Markets Report  shows that whilst average key lending terms have remained relatively unchanged since Q1 2010 across most major European markets, a number of new influences emerged in the second quarter. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. Adds Senior Professionals]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London/Los Angeles, 11 August 2010 – CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBG) today announced that the following senior commercial real estate services professionals, mostly in production, have joined the company globally since May 2010.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Grows Global Corporate Services Team With Trio Of Talent]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London 04 August 2010 - CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) has appointed Andrew Rodford, Brent Evans and Kevin Harrington to its Global Corporate Services team. Rodford will head up the EMEA Facilities Management Finance team, whilst Evans and Harrington will join the Client Strategy and Transaction Management divisions respectively.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[M&A:  Success Favours The Prepared]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Throughout the downturn, merger and acquisition (M&A) deal teams have looked for ways to strengthen the balance sheet and maximise cost efficiencies.  Real estate is a crucial partner capable of delivering operational efficiency through consolidating operations, outsourcing processes, building multi-functional, global teams and managing risk.  In M&A, these skills can be the difference between failure and success. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Q2 2010 revenue rose 23% to US$1.2 bln]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis reports improved financial results for Q2 2010. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Luxury Fashion Brands Drive Global Retailer Expansion]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 27 July 2010 – Luxury goods retailers have emerged as the most active and expansive retail sector, responsible for over 23% of new store openings during the past year, according to the new edition of How Global is the Business of Retail? by leading global real estate adviser CB Richard Ellis (CBRE).]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Market Expresses Confidence in Western European Logistics Sector]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 27 July 2010 – Two-thirds of the leading players in Europe’s industrial and logistics property sector identified Western Europe as the most attractive region for logistics investment over the next three years, according to a new survey by CB Richard Ellis (CBRE).  The findings emerged at CBRE’s recent European Industrial and Logistics conference ‘Unlocking the Power of Three’, which was attended by more than 80 investors, developers and occupiers in the sector. 
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Market Expresses Confidence in Western European Logistics Sector]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 20 July 2010 – Two-thirds of the leading players in Europe’s industrial and logistics property sector identified Western Europe as the most attractive region for logistics investment over the next three years, according to a new survey by CB Richard Ellis (CBRE).  The findings emerged at CBRE’s recent European Industrial and Logistics conference ‘Unlocking the Power of Three’, which was attended by more than 80 investors, developers and occupiers in the sector. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Strengthens Poland Office Agency Team]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Warsaw / London, 12 July 2010 – CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) has strengthened its Office Agency division in Warsaw, Poland, with four senior appointments in its Tenant Representation and Landlord Representation teams.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[European Real Estate Investment Grows to €23.5bn in Q2 2010]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 14 July 2010 – European commercial real estate investment turnover reached €23.5 billion in the second quarter (Q2) of 2010, a 15% increase on the €20.3 billion transacted in the first three months of 2010, according to the latest data from CB Richard Ellis (CBRE). Investment turnover rose despite the stress factors emerging in the broader capital markets, such as the sovereign debt crisis and the introduction of austerity measures by many European governments.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[IBM Appoints CBRE in the Nordics]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 14 July 2010 – Multinational computer, technology and IT consulting corporation, International Business Machines (IBM), has renewed its agreement with CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) to provide portfolio management services across its real estate assets in the Nordic region. The 3 million sq ft portfolio includes four regional headquarters, 37 offices and 6 data centres in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland.
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Group, Inc Sees Office Rents Edge Up in Otherwise Stable European Real Estate Market]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 12 July 2010 – Prime rents and yields across key European markets remained broadly stable in the second quarter (Q2) of 2010, according to CB Richard Ellis’ latest EMEA Rents and Yields Indices. Evidence of rental improvement was most apparent in the office sector, where prime rents rose for the second consecutive quarter and were 1.7% higher than at the end of 2009. While prime rents remained stable in most office markets, increases were registered in the key City of London and Paris markets. Rents in the retail and industrial sectors edged down very slightly. Across all three property sectors, prime rents for the region as a whole were roughly on par with their level of a year ago.
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Neville Moss Joins CBRE as Head of EMEA Retail Research]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 6 July 2010 – CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) has announced the appointment of Neville Moss as Head of Retail Research for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, as it continues to strengthen and align its cross-border retail capability.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Logistics Property's Defensive Investment Characteristics Attractive in Uncertain Economic Period]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 06 July 2010 – Investors are increasingly recognising the defensive characteristics and performance potential of the industrial and logistics sector, helped by indications that the investment and production elements of the European economy are beginning to show signs of recovery ahead of other sectors, according to latest research from CB Richard Ellis (CBRE).]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Earns Frost and Sullivan's Global Excellence in Outsourcing Award ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Los Angeles, June 29, 2010 – CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc (NYSE:CBG) earns Frost and Sullivan's Global Excellence in Outsourcing Award as the world's premier commercial real estate services firm.

CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc (NYSE:CBG) today announced that it is the first recipient of Frost & Sullivan’s Global Excellence in Outsourcing Award in the commercial real estate services sector.  In selecting CB Richard Ellis as the world’s premier commercial real estate services outsourcing firm, Frost & Sullivan, a leading research and consulting firm, conducted an exhaustive, independent assessment of the commercial real estate services industry globally.
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Maturing European Logistics Property Market Increasingly Attractive to Insitutional Investors]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 17 June 2010 – Changes in the characteristics of the European logistics property market have continued to boost the scale and quality of investable stock and are contributing to the sector's rise as an institutionally-acceptable investment medium, according to latest research from CB Richard Ellis (CBRE).  

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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[African Continent Increasingly Attractive to International Businesses]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 14 June 2010 – The African continent is attracting a range of international businesses who are keen to implement expansion strategies in a market with the potential for above average returns.  Africa did not enter recession in 2009¹ and a wealth of natural resources, commodities and available land continue to provide real opportunities for growth, provided corporates entering the market are able to manage the associated risks effectively, according to CB Richard Ellis (CBRE).]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE in Tune with Universal Music Group]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 14 June 2010 – CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) today announced that it has been appointed sole global provider of transaction management and estates management services for the world’s leading music company, Universal Music Group (UMG).]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Appoints McKinnon & Clarke as International Utilities Procurement Partner]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 9th June 2010 – CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) Energy and Sustainability team today announced an exclusive new partnership with global energy consultancy McKinnon & Clarke (M&C).  The agreement will enable CBRE to help purchase cost-effective electricity, gas and water, and offer invoice validation services on behalf of its clients across Europe.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Appoints New Heads of Capital Markets and Valuation in Sweden]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Stockholm, 9th June 2010 – CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) today announced three new senior hires in Sweden.  The appointments include new heads for both its Capital Markets and Valuation teams and add significant local market expertise to CBRE’s Swedish business and the company’s broader Nordic platform. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Strengthens Global Research]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 9 June 2010 – CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) today announced significant enhancements to its Global Research and Consulting services, to further integrate its international research operations and strengthen its ability to service the information and knowledge needs of its global client base.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[UK Monthly Index]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London – 4th June 2010 – The All Property total return for May fell back to 1.2% from 1.6% in the previous month. Capital growth slowed to 0.7%, taking the year to date increase in property values to 6.2%.
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Bill Stone Joins CBRE Hotels to Lead Canadian Hotel Practice]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Canada, 3 June 2010 - CBRE Hotels announced Bill Stone, one of Canada’s most accomplished hotel and resort specialty real estate professionals, has joined the company as Executive Vice President to lead CBRE Hotels’ Canadian Hotel practice. Mr. Stone is joined by colleagues Deborah Borotsik and Mark Sparrow and will also work closely with CBRE Hotels’ Sarah Segal and Brian Flood to provide enhanced services to clients across the country. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Ranked Highest Commercial Real Estate Services Firm in Black Book of Outsourcing]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London/Los Angeles, 2 June 2010 – CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc (NYSE:CBG) today announced the Company was the highest ranked commercial real estate services company on the list of premier global outsourcing firms published in the Black Book of Outsourcing, an independently produced annual guide that evaluates the costs and benefits of outsourcing. Compiled by Datamonitor Group, Black Book produces an annual ranking of outsourcing companies across all industries based on survey responses from outsourcing users and corporate executives worldwide.
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Appoints Niels Cederholm as Managing Director Denmark]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Copenhagen, 25 May 2010 – CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) announced today that Niels Cederholm has been appointed Managing Director (MD) of the company’s Danish business. Niels has been an Executive Director with CBRE since 2008 following the Company’s acquisition of its Danish affiliate, Cederholm A/S. 
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Prime Retail Rents Stabilise Across Global Markets]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 21 May 2010 – Prime retail rents in the world’s leading shopping destinations stabilised in the majority of markets, and grew in a number of major cities, in the first quarter (Q1) of 2010, according to the latest CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) Global MarketView report on the retail sector. As the global economic recovery begins to gather momentum, consumer and retailer confidence have started to improve. Whilst this has still not translated into retail sales growth in most markets, demand for prime retail space remains healthy and vacancy in the best locations is low. As a result, there are some markets globally where prime rents are rising, and many more where the rate of decline has slowed or rents are now stable.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Vans and North Face Appoint CBRE as Exclusive Retail Advisor]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 14 May 2010 – CB Richard Ellis’ (CBRE) today announced that it has been selected by US apparel retailer The VF Corporation to exclusively support their store expansion programme throughout the United Kingdom and Europe for their brands The North Face and Vans.
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[London's West End World's Most Expensive Office Market; Hong Kong Now Ranks Second]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 13 May 2010 — London’s West End remains the world’s most expensive office market with an occupancy cost of €1457.59 per sq m per annum (£120.50 / $182.94), according to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (CBRE) Global Research and Consulting’s semi-annual Global Office Rents survey. Hong Kong’s Central Business District (CBD) has risen to second place pushing Tokyo’s Inner Central to third place. Mumbai is now in fourth position on the list while Moscow remains in fifth in the CBRE rankings, which tracks occupancy costs for prime office space in 176 cities around the globe. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Advises Canali On Flagship Store Completion]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 13 May 2010 – CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) today announced that it has advised luxury Italian fashion house, Canali, to lease its flagship UK retail outlet at 126 and 127 New Bond Street, London.  Covering 12, 900 sq ft over six floors, the store is the largest Canali boutique in the world.  The store opened for business on 7th May, 2010.

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<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Peter Scarpelli Joins CBRE's Global Corporate Services to Lead Global Energy Services]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis has recruited Peter Scarpelli as Vice President, Global Leader of Energy Services. In this position, Mr. Scarpelli will oversee CBRE’s global energy and sustainability offerings, assisting account teams and clients in identifying and implementing portfolio-wide energy reduction, alternative energy and cost savings initiatives.
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Latest CB Richard Ellis European Debt Market Report Shows Signs of Increasing Lender Confidence]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 6th May 2010 - CB Richard Ellis’ (CBRE) latest Capital Markets Report  for the first three months of 2010 which focuses on banks’ propensity to lend to real estate across Europe, reveals there has been a modest increase in maximum LTVs granted, with all key European markets now at or above 65%, accompanied by margin falls in Germany and the UK. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Advises Legal & General To Secure £24M Industrial Portfolio]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CBRE has advised Legal & General Property (“LGP”), on behalf of its Property Unit Trust (“PUT”), to purchase a portfolio of industrial assets located in Luton, Hounslow, Sevenoaks and Bristol from a private pension fund for close to £24 million.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Emerging Destinations Challenge Traditional Global Hot Spots as Most International Retail Cities]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 29 April 2010 – Emerging markets are attracting an increasing number of international retailers and competing with established global retail centres as the most targeted destinations for retailers, according to the new edition of the How Global is the Business of Retail? report by leading global real estate adviser CB Richard Ellis (CBRE). The annual report has seen significant shifts in its ranking of global retail cities in the past year, with emerging markets including Beijing, Shanghai and Moscow improving their positions within with top 10, and with Riyadh, Jeddah and Kuwait City moving into the top 20 list of the most penetrated international retail markets for the first time. 
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Stregthens Corporate Project Management Capability with Appointment of New Head]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 22 April 2010 – CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) today announced that it has recruited Ian Smith as Head of Project Management within its Global Corporate Services group in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Retail Sector Dominates European Property Investment Market with Record 42% share in Q1 2010]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Investment in European retail real estate reached €8 billion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2010, outpacing office investment activity with a record-high 42% share of total commercial real estate turnover, according to the latest research from CB Richard Ellis (CBRE). In stark contrast to the performance of the overall commercial real estate investment market, which saw a 32% quarterly decline in Q1, retail activity was only slightly below the €8.1 billion reported in Q4 2009. 

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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[European Industrial Investment Turnover Increases Sharply]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 20 April 2010 – A sharp rise in investment activity in the European industrial and logistics market reflects an increasing confidence in the sector in 2010, particularly in the UK and major hubs across mainland Europe including The Netherlands and Germany, according to the latest CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) EMEA Industrial & Logistics MarketView.  
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Urban Photographer of the Year - Winners Announced]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 20 April 2010 - The winners of the 2009 CB Richard Ellis Urban Photographer of the Year Awards have been announced, with first place awarded to Ralf Pascual from Madrid, Spain, whose photograph of a ‘Matador’-inspired window cleaner in the city of Madrid won the judges over. Ralf wins a Photo Safari for two to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan including accommodation and flights.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE completes Spain's largest logistics sale since 2007]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Madrid / London, 19 April 2010 – CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) today announced that it has advised a confidential purchaser on the acquisition of two Spanish logistics properties of 20,468 sq m and 14,501 sq m for €29 million.  This is the largest logistics deal completed in the Spanish market since 2007.  The properties, located on the South M-50 Industrial Estate, Leganés, near Madrid, were sold by a Luxemburg-based investment fund.

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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Expects Extended Workout of c.€200bn of European Property Loans Most at Risk]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 17 March 2010 – According to CB Richard Ellis’ (CBRE) European Commercial Real Estate Debt ViewPoint, issued today, €970 billion of European commercial real estate debt was outstanding at the end of 2009.  Mirroring their typical share of European commercial real estate investment activity, Germany and the UK account for over half of the €970 billion total, with 24 per cent and 34 per cent respectively.
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[London Maintains its Global Competitive Property Spot]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 18 March 2010 - A new report commissioned by the City of London Corporation and undertaken by CB Richard Ellis confirms that London still has a competitive property offer when compared to other leading International Financial Centres.  ‘The Competitiveness of London’s Business Property Offer’, launches at the MIPIM property conference in Cannes and reviews the current and future competitiveness of London’s business property, making comparisons with other international financial centres.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Acts for BGP in €330 Million European Industrial Sale ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London / Frankfurt, 17 March 2010 – CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) today announced that it has advised BGP on the conditional sale of the €330 million HBI German industrial property portfolio, which was a former joint venture between Australian fund managers GPT and Babcock & Brown.  The purchaser was investor Hansteen Holdings Plc. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Closing Window of Opportunity for EMEA Office Occupiers]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 09 March 2010 – Office occupiers in several markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are still well-placed to negotiate favourable terms with landlords, according to latest office and market research from CB Richard Ellis (CBRE).  Despite the fact that rents are stabilising in several major cities across the region, landlords in many markets are still offering sizeable incentive packages in order to secure tenants.  With landlords reluctant to lose tenants and risk voids, large occupiers who represent significant parts of a landlord’s portfolio are in a particularly strong position to negotiate.
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Increase in Corporate Clients Considering Switzerland]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 9 March 2010 – CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) has seen an increased interest from corporate clients considering relocating office-based functions to Switzerland from major U.S. and European markets, including the United Kingdom. Active corporate occupiers of commercial real estate, particularly in the banking and finance, manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors, are trending towards Switzerland as a base for functions initially including senior management, support and back-office.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Sovereign Debt Crisis and Real Estate]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 9 March 2010 – Beyond the political and economic fallout of the Greek debt crisis and turmoil in the government bond markets in Europe, real estate investors are pondering the implications for the property sector. A new report by CB Richard Ellis – which considers whether increases in government bond yields in a number of European countries will negatively impact property market recovery – suggests that it will be the measures taken to restore public finances have the most potential to impact the real estate sector in the short to medium term, but that these impacts are more remote than might be expected and are most likely to affect secondary property rather than prime.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Name Premier Commerical Real Estate Brand for Ninth Year in a Row]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis has been named the premier global brand in commercial real estate, according to a survey of worldwide real estate professionals by The Lipsey Company. CB Richard Ellis has topped Lipsey’s annual ranking of commercial real estate brands for nine consecutive years.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Asia Leads as Global Property Market Shows Improving Health]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 3 March 2010 – Led by Asia, the world’s property markets in the major economies have all started showing signs of improving health, according to CB Richard Ellis’ latest Global MarketView report. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Manages for Quinlan Private in Cologne]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London / Cologne, 26 February 2010 – CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) today announced that it has been appointed by Quinlan Private to manage the 32,441 sq/m Neumarkt Galerie in Cologne.  The centre is anchored by Karstadt Sports and is famous for its striking architecture.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[European and Asian Office Market Rents Stabilising]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London / New York, 24 February 2010 – The effects of the economic crisis on demand for office space varied across the world’s major office markets in 2009, and there are now widespread differences in their rental characteristics, according to CB Richard Ellis’ (CBRE) new Global Office Rental Cycle report. Almost all real estate markets in Europe and Asia are now seeing rents falling at a slower rate and in some cases stabilising, a trend which is expected to continue as take-up improves and vacancy moderates in 2010. In contrast, most US office markets, with the exception of New York, are further back in the rental cycle and are likely to see further falls in rents.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[London Leads Office Market Bounce-Back Across World's Financial Centres]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 16 February 2010 – London’s office market was hit hard and early by the global financial crisis, but in comparison with other leading financial centres, it has been among the first to bounce back, according to the latest research from the leading commercial property consultant, CB Richard Ellis.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Makes Strategic Corporate Services Appointments in EMEA]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 16 February 2010 - CB Richard Ellis has strengthened its Global Corporate Services (GCS) team in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region with the appointment of Senior Directors Paul Copeland and Ralph Holland.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Industrial and Logistics Occupiers Calling for Increased Flexibility]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 12 February 2010 – Flexibility of buildings and leases in the industrial and logistics property market has become vital in response to shorter business planning horizons and in order to suit the emerging space requirements of international occupiers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).  This market pressure is driving the emergence of a two-tier market and sparking future change for tenants in the sector, according to latest research from CB Richard Ellis (CBRE).  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Lot Size and Deal Velocity Driving Market Recovery]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 10th February 2010 – Growth in European commercial real estate investment turnover is being driven both by a notable increase in the size of transactions and a sharp rise in the number of transactions being completed, according to a forthcoming report by CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. The number of transactions completed in Q4 2009 rose by 67% compared with the bottom of the market in Q1 2009, and there are already examples of properties bought then which are being retraded at a substantial profit.
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[UK Logistics Market Sees a Return to Better Health]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 1 February 2010 – The UK logistics market demonstrated a good degree of resilience in 2009 despite the economic downturn.  With prime yields showing signs of a sustained recovery, there was a widespread improvement in investor sentiment, according to CB Richard Ellis’ recent 2009 UK Logistics MarketView.
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Shell Selects CBRE as European Retail Property Advisor]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 29 January 2010 – In one of the largest recent appointments in the European retail property sector, CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBG) today announced that it has been selected by Shell (LSE: RDSA / RDSB) to provide transaction and portfolio management services across its European retail portfolio. The assignment will see CBRE take management of delivering real estate services to Shell’s retail portfolio in the region, encompassing more than 6,000 sites across 17 European countries including: Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, UK, Poland, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxemburg. In addition, CBRE has been engaged to support Shell with the development of their property strategy for Latin America.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Largest Commercial Letting in the Irish Market for 2009]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Dublin, 27 January 2010 - CBRE has advised Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) to lease Hangar 6 at Dublin Airport to Aer Lingus in the largest commercial property letting deal in the Irish market for 2009.  The former SRT Technics facility, which comprises 23,000 square metres, is one of the largest commercial buildings in the country and has been leased for a term of 20 years.
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Acts On £5.75M Sale For Harbert Management Corporation]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis has advised Harbert Management Corporation to sell a prime, single-let distribution warehouse on Premier Park, Oulton, Leeds to Aviva Investors Pensions Limited.  The site was sold for £5.75 million, reflecting a Net Initial Yield of 6.6%.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[GE Taps CB Richard Ellis for Global Transaction Management Services]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Los Angeles, January 22, 2010 – CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc (CBRE) today announced that General Electric (GE) has renewed its agreement with CBRE to provide real estate transaction management services for GE’s global real estate portfolio. GE’s portfolio comprises more than 300 million sq. ft. and 4,700 properties in over 100 countries. Under the new agreement CBRE will provide Strategic Transaction Management services, including leasing, property sales and other transaction services throughout GE’s global operations.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Strengthens its Cross-Border Retail Team]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 22 January 2010 - CB Richard Ellis has announced a series of new appointments as part of the continuing reinforcement of its cross-border retail team in Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), in response to growing retailer demand for strategic advice on their international expansion plans.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CEE Investment Turnover Rises Significantly in H2 2009]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Prague, 21 January 2010 – Investment in institutional property in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) rose significantly in the second half (H2) of 2009, bringing total 2009 turnover to €2.5 billion, according to CB Richard Ellis’ latest report, CEE Property Investment MarketView January 2010. Approximately €2 billion of this total was traded in H2 2009, a sharp increase (+314%) on H1 2009 turnover. In spite of higher levels of activity in H2, the 2009 market as a whole was quiet compared to recent years. Investment turnover in 2009 finished 75% lower than in 2008, and H2 2009 turnover was approximately 50% less than H2 2008. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Corporate Real Estate Kick-Start: 10 Tips for 2010]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 21 January 2010 - Despite an increasing flow of more positive news about the recovery of real estate markets and economies internationally, 2010 will continue be to challenging for many corporates.  Each January, people across the world make resolutions for self-improvement and success in the coming year. So to similarly kick-start a successful corporate real estate strategy for the New Year, CBRE suggests 10 ‘Corporate Real Estate Resolutions’ to support our clients’ efficient operation of their property portfolios in 2010.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Strong Final Quarter Confirms European Property Investment Market Recovery]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 21 January 2010 – CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. announced today that European commercial real estate investment turnover grew to €25.7 billion in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2009, up 42% on the previous quarter. This is the highest quarterly total since Lehman’s collapse, and a confirmation that the upturn in investor interest that started in the major European markets in mid-2009 has now spread further afield in the region. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Prime Yields Under Downward Pressure Across Europe]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 13 January 2010 – Widespread falls in prime yields were seen across the main European real estate markets in the final quarter of 2009, according to the latest data from CB Richard Ellis. Almost none of the locations covered by CBRE's European yield index saw upward movement in any sector in the fourth quarter, and the incidence of downward movement is spreading. These features were particularly marked in the office sector, in which nearly half of the monitored locations saw yields fall, and the downward movement in the yield index as a whole was more than twice that recorded in the previous quarter. This change is all the more notable given that the office market is also the sector experiencing the most significant rental decline, with nearly a third of the locations seeing a drop in prime office rents in the final quarter.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Appoints Johan Elfstadius as Managing Director Sweden]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Stockholm, 11 January 2010 – Johan Elfstadius has been appointed Managing Director (MD) of CBRE’s Swedish business and will join the company on May 1st 2010.  Johan was previously MD and CEO of Colliers International AB, Sweden, and brings over ten years local market knowledge and experience to CBRE’s rapidly growing Nordic operations. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis' 2009 Review and 2010 Outlook for Commercial Real Estate in Europe]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 11 January 2010 -  The economic aftermath of the collapse of Lehman in September 2008 has been well documented and continues to unfold. Against a background of extreme uncertainty, investment decisions froze and most of the world’s major economies entered recession. Unemployment has risen sharply across Europe and is still rising; stock markets, asset prices and business and consumer confidence tumbled, and even now the flow of credit to businesses remains patchy.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Acts on £5.75M Sale for Harbert Management Corporation]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London / Leeds, 07 January 2010 – CB Richard Ellis today announced that it has advised Harbert Management Corporation to sell a prime, single-let distribution warehouse on Premier Park, Oulton, Leeds to Aviva Investors Pensions Limited.  The site was sold for £5.75 million, reflecting a Net Initial Yield of 6.6%.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Telereal Trillium Appoints CB Richard Ellis to Advise on Potential Sale of Property Portfolio]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 6 January 2010 - Telereal Trillium has appointed CB Richard Ellis to advise on the potential sale of a UK wide portfolio of properties. The Oak Portfolio comprises 55 assets principally let to Royal Bank of Scotland until 2037, with the leases benefitting from annual RPI rental uplifts. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Acquires Iron Mountain Spain H/Q]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Madrid / London, 6th January 2010 – CB Richard Ellis has advised global information protection and storage specialist, Iron Mountain, on the purchase of a 16,000 m sq industrial site from Hercesa.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Completes Joint Venture for €80 Million Retail Development Next to Juventus FC Project]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Milan, 6th January 2010 - CB Richard Ellis Italy’s Capital Markets team has successfully formed a Joint Venture Partnership between Nordiconad, Italian food retailer, and CMB, Italian constructor, for the development of a shopping centre, adjacent to the new Turin stadium project, developed by Juventus FC.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[DHL Supply Chain Lease Major New Warehouse in Belgium]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London / Antwerp, 6 January 2010 – In what amounts to a huge boost to the Belgian warehouse market, DHL Supply Chain intend to lease a new purpose built warehouse facility in Bornem, near Brussels, located near the A12 Antwerp-Brussels axis.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Signs of Stability Emerging in European Office Markets]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 7 December 2009 – Take-up in the EMEA office market rose in the third quarter of 2009 compared to the second quarter, despite continued low leasing activity levels as a whole this year compared to 2008, according to CB Richard Ellis’ latest EMEA office market research.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[London's West End Regains Title of World's Most Expensive Office Market]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London’s West End has again been named the world’s most expensive office market, according to the latest research from CB Richard Ellis (CBRE). The semi-annual survey of global office rents shows the West End again leading Tokyo’s Inner Central District which slipped to second place, followed by that city’s Outer Central District market in third. Hong Kong’s Central Business District (CBD) and Moscow are fourth and fifth respectively in the report, which tracks office occupancy costs in nearly 180 cities around the globe. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis boosts Specialist Receivership Team]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London – 1 December 2009 – CB Richard Ellis’ Real Estate Finance division (“CBRE REF”), today announced that Adrian Phillips has been appointed as a director of the company’s rapidly growing Recovery and Restructuring Services practice. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Property Cost Saving Oppportunities in the Pipeline for Pharma Sector]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 27 November 2009 – A significant proportion of the world’s top pharmaceutical companies are undertaking sale-and-leaseback or vacant sale transactions in a drive to consolidate property assets and save costs, according to recent research issued by CB Richard Ellis.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New York Still World's Most Expensive Retail Location as Prime Rents Begin To Stabilise]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 27 November 2009 – Prime retail rents began to stabilise in many markets across the world in the third quarter (Q3) of 2009, as economic and retail indicators started to show signs of greater stability and retailer confidence gained positive momentum.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Overseas Buyers Set Record as Most Active Investors in Central London Market in 2009]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 26th November 2009 – The recent announcement of the exchange of contracts for the sale of HSBC Headquarters in Canary Wharf to the National Pension Service of Korea continues the key trend of 2009 which has seen overseas buyers dominate the Central London investment market – accounting for 80% of turnover.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Signs of Stability Emerging in European Office Markets]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 26 November 2009 – Take-up in the EMEA office market rose in the third quarter of 2009 compared to the second quarter, despite continued low leasing activity levels as a whole this year compared to 2008, according to CB Richard Ellis’ latest EMEA office market research.
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Wins Retail Consultant of the Year at International MAPIC Awards]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 24 November 2009 – CB Richard Ellis’ Retail team has been named “Retail Consultant of the Year” at the 2009 MAPIC Awards, announced during the international retail real estate event, MAPIC, held annually in Cannes, France.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ The Global MarketView - Gauging the Recovery]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3870]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[The 3Q 2009 CBRE Global MarketView reports on the economic recovery and its implications for commercial real estate. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sale and Leaseback Trend Spreads Across Europe and into New Sector]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3855]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[London, 23 November 2009 – Corporate sale and leaseback transactions are penetrating a broader spread of markets across Europe and are no longer dominated by office sector disposals, according to a new report by CB Richard Ellis. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Retailers Name Germany as Top European Hot Spot for 2010 Expansion]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3829]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[London, 19 November 2009 – Germany has emerged as the number one target destination for retailers looking to expand their international presence in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region in 2010, according to new research from CB Richard Ellis. The report – How Active are Retailers in EMEA? – reveals that 47% of retailers surveyed as part of the research are targeting Germany for future expansion, followed by France, with 44%, and Spain with 36%.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Paul Lloyd Joins from Deutsche Bank to Spearhead CBRE's Loan and Special Servicing Activities]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3812]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[London – 17th November 2009:  CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) today announced the appointment of Paul Lloyd to its Real Estate Finance division in London.  Paul Lloyd has been appointed Head of Loan and Special Servicing reporting into Philip Cropper, who heads up CBRE’s Real Estate Finance division, in a move that further signifies the importance of the burgeoning CMBS market and one that strengthens the firm’s increasing presence in loan and special servicing.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Landmark Study Finds Increased Productivity, Lower Vacancy and Higher Rents in Green Buildings]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3788]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Phoenix, November 17, 2009 – A landmark study conducted by the University of San Diego and CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc (CBRE) has found that tenants in green buildings experience increased productivity and fewer sick days, and that green buildings have lower vacancy and higher rental rates. The report, Do Green Buildings Make Dollars and Sense?, is the product of a year-long research effort and is the largest study of its kind to date.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Germany, UK and Spain Drive Growth in European Retail Property Investment in Q3 2009]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3785]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[London, 13 November 2009 – Investment in European retail property reached over €5 billion in Q3 2009, a quarterly increase of 18% and the highest total since Q3 2008, according to new CB Richard Ellis research. In contrast to the 34% jump in activity across all sectors, the upturn in retail investment has been less pronounced; although the downturn in retail investment was equally shallow.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Leisure and Alternative Investment Supports Major European Healthcare Deal]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3732]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[London, 4 November 2009 - Following competition approval from the European Commission, Marcol and Advent International have completed the acquisition of MEDIAN Kliniken, Germany’s largest private rehabilitation care provider.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Central European Office Investments to Outperform Other CEE and Several European Markets]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3717]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Prague, 4 November 2009 – Several Central European (CE) office markets are well placed to show above average occupational market performance in the short- to medium-term, not only compared to their Central and Eastern European (CEE) neighbours, but also compared to several EU-15 markets.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Awarded for Excellence in Client Service]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3685]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[London, 27 October 2009 – CB Richard Ellis’ EMEA business has won the prestigious Client Service Award this week at the Managing Partners’ Forum European Practice Management Awards.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Lexmark Selects CB Richard Ellis as EMEA Facilities Management Property Advisor]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3655]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[London, 21 October 2009 – CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBG) today announced that it has been selected by Lexmark International Inc. (NYSE: LXK), a global developer, manufacturer and supplier of printing and imaging solutions, to provide facilities management services across their 500,000 sq ft EMEA sales and marketing office portfolio. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[European Industrial Investment Activity Set to Rise]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3653]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[•	Industrial sector maintains 10% share of European investment market in H1 2009, with stability in H2 and growth expected thereafter

•	Rents in core strategic locations of France, Germany and the Netherlands stabilise despite continued downward pressure on rents across Europe generally

•	Occupiers control costs and maximise efficiency of space; opportunities emerge in build-to-suit space

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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. Expands Investment Banking Services]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3651]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Los Angeles, October 21, 2009 – CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced the expansion of its existing U.K.-based investment banking platform into the Americas. CB Richard Ellis’ investment banking professionals in the Americas will assist real estate as well as lodging and gaming companies with recapitalization and restructuring strategies, merger and acquisition opportunities, and capital-raising needs.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cisco Systems Awards CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. Global Project Management Services]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3562]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Los Angeles/London, 7 October 2009 — CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced it has it has been selected by worldwide networking leader Cisco Systems to be its preferred provider of project management services globally. These services will encompass capital construction projects within Cisco’s 506 locations spanning 87 countries and totaling 23.6 million square feet.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Further Evidence of European Yields Stabilising in Third Quarter]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3556]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[London, 6 October 2009 – Prime yields have shown further signs of stabilisation across Europe’s real estate markets, and are trending downwards in several locations, according to the latest third quarter data from CB Richard Ellis.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[GOEF Investment Activity Accelerating with €12 Billion Potential Spending Power]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3554]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[London/Munich, 6 October 2009 – Liquidity levels across the German Open-ended Fund (GOEF) sector have been on the increase compared to the recent past, according to new analysis by CB Richard Ellis. The GOEF sector as a whole currently holds around €18 billion in cash or immediately liquid assets, which translates into up to €7.5 billion immediate spending power on real estate. This increases to as much as €12 billion over the next two years if inflows continue as expected.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Investor Interest to Spread from Prime into Secondary Property in Key European Markets]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3558]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Munich, 6 October 2009 – CB Richard Ellis’ European investment market briefing at Expo Real in Munich today revealed that investor sentiment is improving across much of Western Europe, mirroring the better economic performance that has been seen and the strong run in Europe’s stock markets since March. Many REITs are now trading at a premium to NAV, indicating an expectation of improving capital values.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Prologis Appoints CBRE Hungary as Co-exclusive Agent.]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3532]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Hungary / London, 23 September 2009 – CB Richard Ellis today announced that it has signed a co-exclusive agreement to act as the leasing agent on behalf of ProLogis, the leading international provider of distribution facilities, in Hungary.
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Newsweek Ranks CB Richard Ellis No. 45 Among Top 500 Greenest U.S. Companies]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3498]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[CBRE Highest Ranked Commercial Real Estate Company.

London, 23 September 2009 – Newsweek, a leading U.S. weekly newsmagazine, has ranked CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) No. 45 in its 2009 Green Rankings.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Clean Technology Suffers at the Hands of the Global Crunch]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3485]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[A new report from Energy and Sustainability experts at CB Richard Ellis has found that investment into the alternative energy sector is showing signs of recovery, with global clean technology investment in Q2 2009 already surpassing Q1 2009 by a third. However, the global credit crisis has made it difficult for early stage investment into projects and those with a distant pay-off have been hardest hit. 
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Launches Urban Photography Awards]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis, the world’s largest commercial property adviser, today launched the 2009 Urban Photographer of the Year Award, which is designed to capture the essence of urban life. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Hits Bullseye for Australia’s Future Fund]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3482]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[– In one of the largest retail investment transactions for 2009, CB Richard Ellis’ Retail Capital Markets team has advised Australia’s Future Fund, on the purchase of Land Securities’ 33% stake in Birmingham’s iconic Bullring Shopping Centre for circa £200 million.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Retail Deals Reach Record 35% of Total European Investment in First Half of 2009]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3442]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Despite the decline in total retail investment transactions in the first half of 2009, retail transactions accounted for 35% of total European real estate investment activity, compared to the last five-year average of 26%, according to the new research from CB Richard Ellis. The sector’s share of the H1 European market is the highest proportion on record.

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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Average Deal Size Tumbles As Large Lot Size Deals Dry Up In European Commercial Property Market]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3331]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[London, 14 August 2009 – The average transaction size completed in the European commercial real estate market in the first half of 2009 has fallen by more than half since the peak of the market in 2007, reflecting the extent to which the credit crunch has affected the ability of investors to complete large deals in today’s market. The average size of transactions agreed in H1 2009 in Europe fell to €18.4 million, a 59% decline from the €44.4 million average deal size recorded at the peak of the market in H1 2007, according to new research released today by CB Richard Ellis.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Back From The Brink… But What Next?  ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3319]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[New Global MarketView Analyses Latest Global Economic and Commercial Real Estate Trends

London/Los Angeles, 12 August 2009 – Back from the Brink… But What Next?, a new Global MarketView report issued by CB Richard Ellis (CBRE), reports some stabilisation and recovery in the world’s commercial real estate markets at the mid-point of 2009. 
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CEE To Remain A Growth Region For Developer-Led Logistics Despite Pressure On Market Fundamentals]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3316]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Increased Need for Institutionalized Product Will Be Key to Tap Potential Long-Term Growth.

Prague, 6 August 2009 – Challenging current economic conditions across Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) have changed the tenor of the region’s logistics markets, but from a medium to long term perspective (>2010), CEE is likely to remain a growth region for developer-led logistics space due to its strength in manufacturing, expansion of retail space across the region and improvements to infrastructure. 
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Loan Servicing Appointed Special Servicer For £1.45bn White Tower Loan - White Tower 2006-3 PLC]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3313]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[London – 10 August 2009 – CB Richard Ellis Loan Servicing Limited has been appointed as Special Servicer to the £1.45 billon White Tower 2006-3 PLC (“White Tower / the Issuer”) loan in place of Hatfield Philips International Limited. The securitized portion of the loan is £1.15 billion.

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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Some Stability For Vienna's Office Stock And Vacancy Rates In H1 2009 ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3288]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Prime rents lower minimally, decrease in investment volumes and take-up in-line with international trends

Vienna, 27 July 2009 – Office take-up in Vienna in Q2 2009 declined slightly quarter-on-quarter by approximately 7%, matching Q4 2008 levels, according to CB Richard Ellis’ recent Vienna Offices Market View report. The results represent some stability in comparison to statistics for other major European cities, despite a 19% decrease in Vienna for the first half of 2009.
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<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Strengthens Building Consultancy Across EMEA With New Appointment]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3276]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Warsaw, 27 July 2009 – Simon Dunbar has been appointed Director of CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) Building Consultancy in Poland. 

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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Selected By Pfizer To Provide Facilities Management Services For 10 European Offices]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3221]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[London, 21 July 2009 – CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc (NYSE: CBG) has been selected by Pfizer Incorporated (NYSE: PFE), the world's largest research-based biomedical and pharmaceutical company, to provide facilities management services across 10 of Pfizer’s offices in nine European cities.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Industrial & Logistics Property Sector Sees Sustained Investor Interest]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3193]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Growing investor base targets sector as repricing occurs across Europe
 
London, 15 July 2009 – Despite generally subdued levels of investment activity in the European real estate market over the past year and a half, there is still evidence of interest in the industrial and logistics sector according to new research from CB Richard Ellis. The logistics sector continues to offer a relatively high and stable income, with overall performance less dependant on the more variable elements of growth assumptions, making the sector increasingly attractive to investors seeking defensive assets.
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Window Of Opportunity For Occupiers As Property Markets Change Quickly]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3191]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[In Markets with Potential for Faster Recovery in Values, Occupier Advantage May Not Last Long

London, 15 July 2009 – Now is the time for occupiers to engage with their landlords over their real estate commitments as current occupier opportunities may not last long in some markets, according to a new report by CB Richard Ellis (CBRE), Occupier Strategies in a Falling Market, which examines Europe’s occupier markets and the range of tactics being employed by tenants to capitalise on opportunities created by a weaker real estate market.
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Upturn in European Property Investment Activity in Q2, Matched by Stablising Yields]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3183]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. today announced a slight upturn in the European commercial real estate investment market, with turnover for the second quarter (Q2) of 2009 totaling €13 billion, a 12% increase on the €11.6 billion transacted in Q1 2009. The increase in activity was heavily weighted towards the last few weeks of the quarter.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CEE Investment Turnover Totals €560m During First Half of 2009]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3162]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Total investment turnover in commercial real estate in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) totalled approximately €560 million in the first half (H1) of 2009, according to CB Richard Ellis’ forthcoming report, CEE Property Investment MarketView H1 2009. This total was down 86% from volumes seen in H2 2008 and down 91% compared with H1 2008. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Nissan Selects CB Richard Ellis As European Strategic Property Advisor]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3134]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[London, 7 July 2009 – CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBG) today announced that it has been selected by Nissan Europe S.A.S as its strategic property advisor for the region. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Launches Complex And Emerging Markets Desk For Occupiers]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3133]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[London, 6 July 2009 – CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) today announced that it is launching a Complex and Emerging Markets Desk, supported by Source8, the world’s leading complex and emerging markets consultancy, in response to increasing demand for robust real estate solutions in this field.  Client interest in capitalising on new revenue and cost reduction opportunities in these types of markets has driven CBRE to create an end-to-end solution encompassing real estate, IT, telecommunications and security requirements in high risk, politically unstable or challenging environments.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New York Still World's Most Expensive Retail Market Despite Rental Falls]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3099]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis’ New Global Retail Report Highlights Changing Retail Landscapes.

London, 30 June 2009 – Prime retail rents have fallen in almost every region across the world as the global recession impacts consumer sentiment and retail sales, according to new retail research from CB Richard Ellis (CBRE), Global Retail MarketView. 

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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Rising public debt encouraging sales of government property assets]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3058]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[London, 18 June 2009 – Rising public debt levels in response to the global banking crisis and recession appear to be encouraging a new wave of government property sales across Europe, according to new research from CB Richard Ellis (CBRE). CBRE has today released a new report, Governments Turn to Property Sales?, which considers the scope for sales of government property and reviews asset disposal plans in a number of major markets including France, Germany, Greece and the UK. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis appointed to lease Al Daheia, Seef by Mohammed Jawad & Al Tashani Groups]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3034]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Manama, 10 June 2009 – CB Richard Ellis today announced that it has been appointed by Mohammed Jawad Group and Al Tashani Group, as leasing agent for their new office building, Al Daheia, located in the increasingly popular Seef District.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Arranges €50.8 Million Refinancing For CBRE Investors]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=3033]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Paris - June 10 2009 – CB Richard Ellis' EMEA Debt Advisory business has arranged the €50.8 million financing of an office and logistics property portfolio in the Netherlands.  The structure provided the client, CB Richard Ellis Strategic Partners Europe Fund III, a pan-european fund managed by CB Richard Ellis Investors, with just over 50% leverage and terms that exceeded expectations.   ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Tokyo Now World's Most Expensive Office Market]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=2984]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Tokyo’s Inner Central District has supplanted London’s West End as the world’s most expensive office market, according to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (CBRE) Global Research and Consulting’s semi-annual Global Office Occupancy Costs survey. London’s West End is now the world’s second most expensive office market, followed by Moscow, Hong Kong’s Central Business District (CBD), and Tokyo’s Outer Central District in the CBRE report, which tracks office occupancy costs in more than 170 cities around the globe.

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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CEE Commerical Property Investment Activity in April Beats Q1 2009 Monthly Average]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=2961]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Rising yields making CEE markets more attractive to potential investors...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Advises AEW Europe In Purchase Of €119.7 Million Property Portfolio]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=2915]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[Largest pan-european industrial portfolio transaction this year.  

London, 14 April 2009 – CB Richard Ellis today announced that it has acted on behalf of CCPII fund, managed by leading European Real Estate Investment Manager AEW Europe on the acquisition of a portfolio of 7 modern logistics assets located in The Netherlands and Germany.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Yields Stabilising, But Rental Decline Will Drive Further Capital Value Falls Across Europe ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.cbre.eu/emea_en/news_events/news_detail?p_id=2906]]></link>
<description><![CDATA[London, 15 May 2009 – Yield shifts have accounted for the majority of capital value declines so far in this downturn due to the re-pricing of risk, but it is rental declines that are expected to become the main driver of capital value falls throughout 2009, according to CB Richard Ellis’ MarketView report on European Capital Markets for the first quarter of 2009. The EU-27 Prime Yield Indices moved out by 30 basis points (bps) on average in Q1 2009, following sharp (40 bps) increases in the last three months of 2008. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sinogulf Appoints CBRE For Abu Dhabi Commercial Tower]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi, UAE, 13th May 2009 - CB Richard Ellis, the world’s leading commercial real estate services company, today announced it’s appointment by Island Office Property Holdings I LLC, a subsidiary of SinoGulf Real Estate Investments LLC (“SinoGulf”) to provide marketing and leasing services for their commercial office tower within Capital Centre Master Plan, Abu Dhabi, UAE.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Rents Falling and Yields Rising Across EMEA in First Quarter 2009]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis has announced the results of its Rent and Yield Indices for the first quarter of 2009, broadly reporting falling rents and rising yields across Europe. 



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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Retailers Continue to Globalise Despite Downturn]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Retailers have continued to expand their global footprint during the past 12 months, strategically developing long-term growth plans despite the global economic slowdown and a rapid weakening in sentiment, according to the latest retail research from CB Richard Ellis,  the annual How Global is the Business of Retail? report. Retailers have continued not just to internationalise, but to globalise, with over 40% of all new openings during 2008 taking place outside the retailer’s home region.   
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[London is Number One Destination for World's Top Retailers ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London has emerged as the most international retail city in the world, attracting 60% of the world’s top retailers, according to the latest retail research report from CB Richard Ellis, How Global is the Business of Retail? London was followed by Paris (49% of retailers) and New York (47%) to round out the top three most popular destinations for retailers, but the surprise entry in fourth position was Dubai, enforcing its importance to the global retail landscape.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Uk Dominates Soft European Property Investment Market in First Quarter ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. today announced that, as expected, the European commercial real estate investment market continued its fall with turnover for the first quarter (Q1) of 2009 totaling €11.5 billion. This level of activity marks a sharp decline from the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2008, which saw market activity of €20.6 billion, and reflects, among other things, the continuing impact of Lehman Brothers’ collapse last September on investor sentiment. Despite the sharp fall in activity, a slowing rate of decline in the UK and a pick-up in activity in several other European markets suggest investor sentiment may be starting to improve. The UK’s share of the European market increased to 37% in Q1 2009, up from 26% in Q4 2008.

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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Hotels advise Verdispar during operator selection process]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 16th April 2009.  Accor has signed a management agreement with Verdispar to operate a Novotel in Zagreb, Croatia.  This newly built Novotel is expected to open in the beginning of 2013 and will be the first hotel of Accor in the country.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Retail Property Outperforms other Sectors in European Investment Market]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. today announced that European investment activity in the retail sector held up better than activity in the investment market as a whole in the first quarter (Q1) of 2009. Earlier this week, CB Richard Ellis revealed that overall investment turnover in the European market for Q1 had fallen by 44% quarter-on-quarter to €11.5 billion. In contrast, the value of retail property sales fell by just 7% - from €4.1 billion in Q4 2008 to €3.8 billion in Q1 2009.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Completes Pacifica International Logistics Park Sale]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Madrid, 15 April 2009 – CB Richard Ellis today announced that it has completed the sale of the remaining units of logistics park Pacífica International, located within one of the last major industrial areas of Madrid, Spain.  In 2003, CBRE was chosen as co-exclusive agent by Pacífica Capital Gestión to market over 400, 000 sq m of space at the industrial park under development.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Sells Italian Shopping Centre For ImmobiliarEuropa SpA]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Milan, 14 April 2009 – CB Richard Ellis has advised vendor ImmobiliarEuropea SpA on the sale of a 28,000 sq m new shopping centre, Auchan Monza, located in Monza, Italy. The Centre was sold to UniImmo, German Open Ended Fund managed by Union Investment Real Estate AG, for a value of over €142 million.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. Named A Business Week 50 Best Performer For The Third Year In A Row  ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 6 April 2009 – CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) has been named to the BusinessWeek 50 – that publication’s list of best performers across all industries – for the third year in a row. BusinessWeek annually selects 50 best-in-class companies that represent the top performers in each of the 10 industry sectors that comprise the Standard & Poors 500. CBRE was ranked #25 on the 2009 list, and is the only commercial real estate company to earn a place on this year’s BusinessWeek 50.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Occupier Cost-Cutting Raises Stakes For Best Quality Industrial And Logistics Space ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[A two-tier industrial and logistics market emerges across Europe.

London, 30 March 2009 – Demand patterns for industrial and logistics property are increasingly being driven by the need for occupiers to cut operating costs and increase building efficiencies, according to a new market report by CB Richard Ellis. Against a backdrop of weakening demand for their products and services, occupiers are rationalising their use of space, seeking to restructure leases, sub-let excess space or upgrade to better premises that will enhance overall business operating efficiency.
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Scoops String of Industry Accolades]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis has been recognised as a business and industry leader in a number of categories as part of a run of national, regional and global award wins this year, specifically demonstrating the continuing strength of the Company’s brand, corporate responsibility and market-leading business capabilities amidst an environment of global economic uncertainty.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Named to "Companies that Care" 2009 Honour Roll]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) has been named to the Companies That Care Honor Roll for 2009. The Honor Roll was established to publicly recognize companies that highly value their employees, make a commitment to community service and reflect strong values in their daily business practices. CBRE has been named to the Honor Roll for the second consecutive year.



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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Survey Names CB Richard Ellis No. 1 Brand In Commercial Real Estate]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CBRE Tops Lipsey Brand Survey for Eight Consecutive Years.

London, 11 March 2009 – For the eighth year in a row, CB Richard Ellis has been named the leading global brand in commercial real estate, according to a survey of real estate professionals from around the world. CB Richard Ellis has been named the top brand every year since the survey’s inception in 2002.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[London, Paris Dominate Investment Activity In 2008 ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London/Cannes, 10 March 2009 – Despite the sharp fall in overall investment activity in commercial property in 2008, Europe’s largest cities dominated investment turnover for the year, according to new research from CB Richard Ellis. London and Paris maintained their dominance of the European office market, accounting for 36%* of all office transactions completed last year, or one in every three deals. This concentration extended to the market’s largest deals, with 44% of office deals over €100 million being done in either London or Paris.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Retail Deals Feature Strongly In 2008’s Largest European Property Transactions]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London/Cannes, 10 March 2008 – Despite the decline in total retail investment transactions in 2008, as financing conditions remained difficult, retail deals featured prominently among Europe’s largest property transactions of last year, including two of the four European investment deals over €1 billion, according to CB Richard Ellis’ latest Retail Investment MarketView. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Named To Fortune's Roster Of Real Estate Industry's Most Admired Companies]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 9 March 2009 – CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (CBRE) has been named to the annual roster of the Most Admired Companies in the U.S. real estate industry compiled by Fortune. The survey covers 64 industries and is one of the most definitive report cards on corporate reputations. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Nordic Petroleum Company StatoilHydro ASA Selects CB Richard Ellis As New Global Real Estate Advisor]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 9 March 2009 – In one of the most significant real estate services contracts ever to come out of Norway, CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBG) announced today that it has been selected by StatoilHydro ASA (OSE: STL, NYSE: STO) as its preferred global real estate provider of transaction and project management services. StatoilHydro’s six million square foot global portfolio consists of over 70 properties in 40 countries. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Real Estate Heading Back To Basics?]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London/Cannes, 11 March 2009 – The future European real estate market will be much more traditional than in recent years, according to the latest research from CB Richard Ellis. The financial engineering, high levels of gearing and reliance on yield compression to generate returns that were such a feature of the last four years are a thing of the past, according to the new report. Instead, investors will be focussing on long-term returns and the more conventional ways of generating profits: buying quality buildings in good locations that benefit from strong demand and rental growth; and adding value to investments through active management of the physical property and its tenancy characteristics. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sustainability Measurement Tools For Property Still A Little Green]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 6 March 2009 – The property industry is still some way from being able to provide definitive cost comparisons for energy efficient buildings because of the lack of agreed definitions for measurement and consequently the availability of data, according to a new report released today by CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) which investigates the true costs of buildings going green.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Strengthens Regional Presence in Central and Eastern Europe through Affiliation with MBL]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (CBRE) announced today that it has signed an affiliate agreement with MBL EOOD, a premier commercial real estate services provider in Bulgaria. The affiliation will leverage the leading capabilities of both companies by combining strong local market expertise with a global platform and client relationships.

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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Nordic Petroleum Company Statoilhydro ASA Selects CBRE as New Global Real Estate Advisor ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[In one of the most significant real estate services contracts ever to come out of Norway, CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBG) announced today that it has been selected by StatoilHydro ASA (OSE: STL, NYSE: STO) as its preferred global real estate provider of transaction and project management services. StatoilHydro’s six million square foot global portfolio consists of over 70 properties in 40 countries. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Selected By Nokia As New Exclusive Global Real Estate Advisor ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 4 March 2009 – In one of the most significant global property contracts awarded in recent years, CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc (NYSE: CBG) announced today that it has been selected by Nokia (NYSE: NOK), the world's largest manufacturer of mobile phones, as their exclusive global strategic real estate advisor, including transaction management, brokerage and lease administration services. The agreement will cover Nokia's 20 million square foot global portfolio, encompassing over 380 properties in 60 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Occupier Opportunities Emerge as Rent & Supply Conditions Change Across Europe's Office Markets]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Occupiers are experiencing increased lease flexibility, greater choice of premises and greater incentives in the European office market according to the latest research by CB Richard Ellis. The report reveals that tenants are benefiting from current falls in leasing activity and the subsequent pressure that landlords are coming under to preserve cash flows and maintain capital values. Landlord flexibility has become essential as take-up across the main markets in Western Europe in 2008 declined to the levels seen in 2004-05.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ European Data Centre Market Less Affected by Financial Slowdown Than Other Real Estate Markets]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis, the world’s leading real estate advisor, has announced that the take-up in the first three quarters of 2008 in the European Data Centre market reached 93,000 sq m (1.0 million sq ft) across the five tier 1 markets.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Occupiers Look to Property Sales as a Source of Capital]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Despite a weakened European commercial property investment market in 2008, sales of commercial real estate by occupiers remained an important source of activity last year. Although there was a sharp fall-off in the amount of public sector real estate sold in 2008, owner-occupier sales maintained their approximately 19% share of the total investment market in 2008, according to figures released today by CB Richard Ellis.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Opens China Desk For EMEA Region]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 22 January 2009 – CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) has opened a China Desk for its Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region to support increasing client interest in the growing Greater China market. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[European Investment Activity Slows In Q4 Despite Boost From Late-Year Deal Completions]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 14 January 2009 – CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. announced today that European commercial real estate investment turnover slowed to €19.5 billion in Q4 2008, following two consecutive quarters of more stabilised turnover levels of around €27-28 billion. This brings the total 2008 turnover to €116 billion, a level comparable with that registered in 2004.

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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[REECH CBRE Fund Wins At The 2008 Funds Europe Awards]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis is pleased to announce that the Reech CBRE Alternative Real Estate’s Iceberg Fund was named European Fund Launch of the Year at the Funds Europe Awards.

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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis appoints new Managing Director in Poland]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Warsaw – December 8, 2008 – CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (CBRE) today announced that Charles Wardroper has been appointed managing director of its business in Poland.  Mr Wardroper was previously a regional managing director for CBRE UK where he headed up the UK North East region. He replaces Nigel Wade who, after 8 successful years, is leaving the company.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis reports East London's return to the heart of London economy]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The East London region is regaining its role as a vital part of the London and the UK’s economy, according to new research launched today by CB Richard Ellis. The announcement of London’s successful bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games re-invigorated and accelerated the regeneration and perception of East London as a location and also demonstrated to the world that Central London is no longer defined just as the West End and the City.

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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Opens in Bahrain]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group today announced the opening of a new office in Bahrain, one of the foremost financial services and real estate centres of the Middle East and North African region (MENA).  The new office represents an important building block in the rapid development of the firm’s Middle Eastern business.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[London’s West End and Moscow remain the world’s two most expensive office markets, respectively, while Hong Kong’s CBD, Tokyo’s Inner Central District and Mumbai’s Nariman Point round out the top five, according to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Retail Rents Grow in Global Strategic Destinations]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis’ latest Global Retail Rents Survey points to polarisation between primary and secondary retail locations during the economic downturn.
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group Continues Expansion with Opening of New Office in Luxembourg]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis strengthens its presence in the Luxembourg property market with the opening of a new office in the capital city. Headed up by two former DTZ Luxembourg Directors, Gérald Merveille and Laurent Cooreman, the new office will capitalise on an already established foothold in Investment, Retail and Property Management, while also extending the CBRE  platform in terms of Agency, Valuation, Corporate Services and Development. 
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. Continues CEE Expansion with Opening of New Office in Montenegro]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. today announced that it has opened an office in Budva, Montenegro. The country is one of Central and Eastern Europe’s (CEE) fastest growing emerging markets and the future potential of its commercial real estate market is attractive to the company’s international clients.  

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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Europe's Industrial and Logistics Property Market Holds Stable Amidst Broader Downturn]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Despite the economic uncertainty, the European industrial and logistics market is showing signs of relative stability compared with other real estate sectors. Robust activity in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and Germany, in particular, has contributed to the strength of the overall industrial picture, according to a new market report by CB Richard Ellis.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[European Investment Activity Stabilises in the Third Quarter of 2008]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. announced today that European commercial real estate investment activity remained stable in the third quarter of 2008 at €26.4 billion, slightly below the €27 billion registered in the second quarter of 2008. The stronger-than-expected third quarter activity brings European investment market turnover for the first nine months of 2008 to €92.9 billion, a level comparable to that which was transacted for the same period in 2004.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Reports Significant European Data Centre Market Growth ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis, the world’s leading real estate advisor, has announced that in the second quarter of 2008 take-up in the European Data Centre market has shown a positive response to the stagnation that took place in the first quarter, particularly in the London market.

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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ CBRE Advise GE Real Estate on Disposal of the “3 Stawy” Shopping Centre in Katowice, Poland ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis has advised GE Real Estate on the sale of a key shopping centre in Katowice, Upper Silesia, Poland for €95 million to Union Investment Real Estate AG.  This is the most significant shopping centre transaction in Poland in 2008, and shows the sustained demand for retail investment opportunities in central Europe, Poland being attractive for its relative economic strength and rental growth prospects despite the global economy’s current difficulties.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Double win for CBRE at the European Property Awards]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) has been named European Industrial Team of the Year for the second year running at the European Property Awards. The company’s capital markets team was also singled out, winning European deal of the year for its advisory role on the €4.4 billion sale and leaseback of Banco Santander’s 1,200 property portfolio. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE forms pan-European Property & Asset Management Service]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[- Quinlan Private Appoints CBRE for European Property Management Services.
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Achieves Number One Position in Italy with Acquisition of Espansione Commerciale]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group has announced the acquisition of Espansione Commerciale (“Espansione”), the market leader in shopping centre leasing and property management in Italy. The acquisition extends CB Richard Ellis’ international retail services capability and makes the Company the number one commercial property services provider in Italy, which is the fourth largest commercial property market in Europe.

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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[German open-ended funds set to capitalise on credit crisis]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[€25 billion spending potential by GOEFs over next two years.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE named global number one in 2008 Euromoney liquid real estate awards]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis has been named the top global real estate advisor in the 2008 Euromoney Liquid Real Estate Awards.  This is the third time in four years that the company has won this prestigious award.  CB Richard Ellis was also named the top advisor in Western Europe and in the Middle East.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Becomes First Commercial Real Estate Services Firm to Join the Climate Group ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (CBRE) today became the first commercial real estate services company to join The Climate Group, the global, independent organization dedicated to accelerating action on climate change.
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Westfield appoints CBRE on Stratford City]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Westfield has appointment CB Richard Ellis as a letting agent for its 1.75m sq ft Westfield Stratford City retail centre adjacent to east London’s Olympic Park.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group Expands Retail Capability in Belgium with Acquistion]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. today announced the acquisition of C&T Retail, the leading retail tenant representation firm in Belgium. The acquisition enhances CB Richard Ellis’ retail capabilities and market position in Belgium, and expands its geographic presence by establishing a new office in the growing city of Antwerp. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[All Property capital values fell a further 2.1 percent in August, 11.2 percent in the year-to-date ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[All Property equivalent yield now 7.2%, up 80 basis points in 2008 alone]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE closes sale of Airport Plaza, Brussels]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis advised SPE III Holdings S.A.R.L., a Luxembourg investment fund of CB Richard Ellis Investors, in the acquisition of Airport Plaza, Brussels, from Robelco, a well-known Belgian developer. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Leasing Activity Slows in European Office Markets but Significant Local Differences Remain]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group has announced that its forthcoming market report - EMEA Office Market View - indicates that European office markets have started to be affected by short-term economic uncertainty. Office take-up across the major European markets has run at approximately 2 million sq m per quarter so far this year, 20% below last year’s levels, although significant local differences are still evident.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Advises U.S. Retailer 'American Apparel' on their Austrian Debut]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[ CB Richard Ellis’ cross-border retail team has helped to launch American Apparel into the Austrian market by securing their flagship store in Vienna. The trendy US fashion brand will join international retailers such as Benetton, Esprit and Nike on top Austrian high-street location, Mariahilfer Straße, when the 140 sq m store opens this month.  


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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Christopher Millen Appointed National Director of Capital Markets Poland]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis has announced the appointment of Christopher Millen as National Director of Capital Markets, CB Richard Ellis Poland. In his new role, Christopher will focus on the strategic growth of the Capital Markets division across the country.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE London Team strikes deal for ICE Futures Europe]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis has closed a deal for global trading company ICE Futures Europe.  CBRE acted on their behalf in acquiring the entire fifth floor of 25,226 sq ft at Milton Gate, Chiswell Street, EC2.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis announces Urban Photographer of the Year]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis, the world’s largest commercial property adviser, has announced the winners of their UK photography competition designed to capture 24 hours in the working life of the UK’s towns and cities.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Appoints Retail Specialist]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Leading property consultant CB Richard Ellis today announced the appointment of James Gulliford as National Head of Out-of-town Retail Investment within the Retail Capital Markets team.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Arranges €81 Million Financing for Heron International]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[ CB Richard Ellis has announced that its EMEA Debt Advisory team and London and Paris Retail Investment Property teams have collaborated to arrange €81 million financing for Heron International. The financing is for the construction and development of Heron Parc Lille, a 42,500 sq m leisure, retail and office destination located in Villeneuve d’Ascq, France.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[PREF Acquires Two New European Retail Parks for €135m, as Advised by CB Richard Ellis ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[ CB Richard Ellis has advised Pillar Retail Europark Fund (PREF), the closed-end European out-of-town retail property fund part-owned and advised by British Land, on the acquisition of two European retail schemes in Italy and Portugal for a combined purchase price of circa €135 million.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Selected by Zurich as Preferred European Real Estate Advisor]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE - CBG) today announced that it has been selected by Zurich Financial Services Group to serve as its preferred provider of commercial real estate services in Europe including transaction management and strategic consulting. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Arranges €60 Million Financing For Framon Real Estate Hotel Portfolio]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[ CB Richard Ellis has announced that its EMEA Debt Advisory and CBRE Hotels teams have collaborated to arrange €60 million financing for Framon Real Estate, the hotels real estate subsidiary of Gruppo Franza.  

The capital is for the refinancing of the Framon Real Estate leisure hotel portfolio and is significant in the current market given lenders traditional caution towards financing leisure hotel properties.  The hotel portfolio is located in Italy and managed by NH Hotels.  It incorporates four hotels, including Grand Hotel Timeo and Hotel Villa Sant’Andrea in Taormina, Grand Hotel Bristol in Rapallo, and Hotel Liberty based in Messina.   Grand Hotel Timeo, Hotel Villa Sant’Andrea and Grand Hotel Bristol all form part of the new NH luxury resort brand EdenH.

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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Helps Launch Spanish Retailer 'Tous' in the UK]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis has advised TOUS on their international expansion programme. The UK expansion project was coordinated between CBRE’s Spanish and UK retail teams. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CITI selects three preferred EMEA real estate advisors]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Citi today announced that they have selected CB Richard Ellis, Cushman & Wakefield and Knight Frank to act as their three preferred real estate services advisors for transaction management services across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE joins Think London and Boris to promote London]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis has partnered with London Mayor, Boris Johnson and Think London, the foreign direct investment agency for London, to stage an international business reception to celebrate the success of London as a destination for international business and foreign direct investment.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group,Inc. continues UK regional expansion with acquisition of Irving Rice]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (CBRE) today announced the acquisition of Irving Rice, a privately-owned commercial property services company based in Liverpool, the UK’s fifth largest city. Recognised for its specialty in occupier representation and agency services, Irving Rice will expand and enhance CBRE’s service capability in the important NorthWest region. 

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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Reports Lowest London Data Centre Take-Up Since Statistics Began]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 3rd July, 2008 – CB Richard Ellis, the world’s leading real estate advisor, has announced that take up in the first quarter of 2008 London data centre market has been impacted by the current constraints in the capital markets, with no corporate take up and abnormally low figures generally.
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Hotels sells hotels Le Walt & Le Marquis, Paris, France]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CBRE Hotels is delighted to announce the sale of 2 exclusive boutique hotels in city centre Paris to Hélion, a newly formed investment company managed by Algonquin SA. The properties are located in the prestigious Ecole Militaire area, in the immediate vicinity of the Eiffel Tower.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ CB Richard Ellis Completes Largest Office Letting In Copenhagen this Year]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis has successfully let a landmark 24,000 sq m office tower in TV-Byen in Soborg, near Copenhagen, to global professional services provider Ernst & Young.  Ernst & Young will relocate its current Denmark HQ to the building, leasing all 15 storeys under the largest office letting deal to take place in Copenhagen this year. 

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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Rents Still Rising In Many European Office Markets Despite Occupier Caution]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc.’s forthcoming market report - EMEA Offices Market View - indicates that European office rents are continuing to rise in a number of markets, despite reduced leasing activity reflecting occupier caution.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Advises Grupo Prisa In Sale Of  Trio Of Buildings For €315M]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) has advised Spanish media group Promotora de Informaciones SA (Grupo Prisa) in the sale of three of its Spanish properties for €315 million. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[London Remains World's Most Expensive Office Market; Rapidly-Rising Moscow Jumps To Second Place]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Ho Chi Minh City Sets Pace For Fastest Occupancy Cost Growth

Los Angeles — May 28, 2008 — London’s West End is once again the world’s most expensive office market, while rapidly-rising Moscow climbed to second place, according to CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (CBRE) Research’s semi-annual Global Market Rents survey. The report tracks world markets with the highest as well as fastest-growing occupancy costs for the 12 months ended March 31, 2008. Tokyo’s Inner Central Five Wards, Mumbai’s Nariman Point and Tokyo’s Outer Central Five Wards rounded out the top five most expensive markets.
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Group, Inc reports first quarter 2008 revenue of $1.2 billion and earnings per share of $0.15]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today reported revenue of $1.2 billion for the first quarter of 2008, a slight increase over the first quarter of 2007. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis joins the FORTUNE 500]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. has been named to the FORTUNE 500 list of the largest American companies, debuting at number 404 on the 2008 list. CB Richard Ellis is the first commercial real estate services firm to be included in the FORTUNE 500.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Reports Record 1.7 Million Sq F of European Data Centre Take Up ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 18 April, 2008 – CB Richard Ellis, the world’s leading real estate advisor, has announced that the strong final quarter of 2007 has resulted in a record 1.7 million sq ft of total take-up in the European Data Centre market for the year. The take-up was 37 per cent greater than the combined totals of 2006 and 2005. This shows year on year growth of 148 per cent.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[European Property Investment Activity Slows in Q1 2008]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 18 April 2008 – CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. announced today that, as widely expected, European investment activity continued to slow in Q1 2008 as the credit squeeze impacted transaction volumes. European investment turnover totaled €37 billion in Q1 2008, compared with €58 billion in the final quarter of last year.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ CB Richard Ellis Group, inc. Named A BusinessWeek 50 Best Performer For Second Straight Year]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[  CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. has been named to the  BusinessWeek 50—that publication’s list of best performers across all industries—for the second straight year. BusinessWeek selects 50 best-in-class companies that the magazine says represent the star performers in each of the ten sectors that make up the S&P 500. CBRE was ranked #11 on the 2008 BusinessWeek 50, up from 16th place last year.

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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. Announces New Affiliate in Greece and Cyprus]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. today announced that it has signed an affiliate agreement with Atria group (formerly Lambert Smith Hampton Hellas), one of Greece’s leading commercial real estate services companies. The affiliation reflects CB Richard Ellis’ strategy of providing market-leading, full-service offerings in all major markets across EMEA.

Founded in 1990, Atria group employs approximately 45 people and has offices in Athens and Thessaloniki.  The company is the first commercial real estate services firm in Greece to deliver a full-service offering to clients.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Rental Growth Prospects Will Drive Investment Decisions in 2008]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 12th March 2008 – CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. today announced that final figures for 2007 showed that Europe’s commercial real estate investment market reached €246 billion, 6% higher than the previous year’s record level. 

The effects of the constrained credit markets were noticeable in the fourth quarter, but were largely limited to the UK. In fact, continental European investment activity in the fourth quarter (excluding the UK) actually achieved a record high at €45 billion, beating the previous high of €42.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2006.

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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Continues Polish Business Expansion With Opening of New Office in Wroclaw]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Warsaw, Poland - CB Richard Ellis Polska announced that it has opened an office in Wrocław, the capital of Dolnośląskie (Lower Silesia) Voivodship. Lower Silesia region is one of Poland’s fastest growing economies and the huge potential for expansion of its real estate market makes it attractive for CB Richard Ellis’ international clients.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Hirst receives Lifetime Achievement Award at International Hotel Investment Forum]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[At the 11th annual International Hotel Investment Forum held in Berlin from the 3rd to the 5th March, Michael Hirst OBE, Consultant to CBRE Hotels and former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hilton International received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Construction Commences at Quartz Point ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Construction has kicked-off at Quartz Point Business Park – Maximus’ new £9 million office development in Solihull. CB Richard Ellis and KWB have been appointed as joint agents.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How Global is The Business Of Retail?]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Globalisation is changing the dynamics of the retail industry. ‘How Global is the Business of Retail?’ is the first in a series of reports from CB Richard Ellis Global Research & Consulting team, designed to explore the impact of these changing dynamics on the retail landscape and, in particular, the considerable challenges and opportunities retailers face when looking to move into new markets.

This first report investigates the degree of internationalisation in the retail sector. It represents a study of 250 of the world’s top retailers across 61 countries, exploring not only which markets are attracting the most retailers, but also which category of retailers have proved most mobile, and which are at the cutting edge of globalisation.
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ CB Richard Ellis Named 'Best Company To Work For In Ireland]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[For the fourth year running, property consultants CB Richard Ellis is officially one of the ‘50 Best Companies to Work for in Ireland’  according to a detailed assessment by the Great Place to Work® Institute Ireland. Further to this, CB Richard Ellis was for the second time listed in the Top 10 Companies in Ireland and actually named the ‘Best company to work for in Ireland’ in the 100 to 250 employee number category.



 

CBRE Ireland was recognised as the following:

 

·            One of the top 50 Best Companies to work for in Ireland for the fourth year running

·            One of the top 10 Best Companies to work for in Ireland for the second year running

·            Proud winner of Best Company 2008 (100 – 250 category)

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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Industrial Team For Central and Eastern Europe Strengthened]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. has further strengthened its industrial cross-border capability with the appointment of John Palmer to the position of Managing Director of a new regional Industrial and Logistics team dedicated to Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).  John Palmer will work with CBRE’s 14 CEE offices to help clients take advantage of the region’s rapidly growing markets.
John Palmer has been involved in CEE industrial and investment markets for past 12 years. He previously was joint Managing Director of CBRE Poland.    
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[IPD Launches First Global Environmental Performance Code - Backed by Top Firms]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[World leader in commercial real estate analysis, IPD, today launched the first ever
Environment Code. Developed with support from international firms Barclays, Bureau
Veritas and CB Richard Ellis, the Code sets a new global standard for measuring the
environmental performance of corporate buildings.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, inc. Named Global Real Estate Outsourcing Provider For Hertz Corporation]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Park Ridge, NJ, February 22, 2008 – CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced that Hertz Corporation has selected the company as its global real estate outsourcing services provider for all Hertz-controlled locations in North America and Europe.  The assignment covers almost 3,000 locations including office space, reservations centers, data centers, equipment rental locations and car rental facilities.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[IAOP Again Names CB Richard Ellis Top Global Outsourcing Provider]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London – February 22, 2008 – The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) has named CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. to The 2008 Global Outsourcing 100 for the second straight year. The list recognises the world’s best outsourcing providers across all industries, and is based on applications received and evaluated by an independent panel of judges.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group Acquires Cederholm, a Leading Commercial Real Estate Services Firm in Denmark]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Copenhagen, Denmark, 19 February 2008 -- CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. today announced the acquisition of its affiliate company in Denmark, CB Richard Ellis Cederholm A/S (“Cederholm”), one of that country’s largest commercial real estate services companies. The purchase price is approximately $43 million. The acquisition significantly strengthens CB Richard Ellis’ platform in Scandinavia by giving the Company a wholly-owned position in one of the region’s most active property markets.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group Continues Eastward Expansion With Opening Of New Office in Ukraine]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Kyiv, Ukraine, 18 February 2008 -- CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. today announced that it has opened an office in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. The country is one of Eastern Europe’s fastest growing economies and the huge potential for expansion of its real estate market makes it attractive for CB Richard Ellis’ international clients.  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[European Office Leasing Markets Resilient]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, February 8th 2008 – CB Richard Ellis Group Inc.’s forthcoming market report - EMEA Offices Market View report – indicates that occupier demand across Europe remained strong through 2007.  The full-year total of over 10 million sq m was on a par with the previous year, and continues a sustained period of strong leasing activity in Europe.  Despite the expected indications of growing caution among occupiers, particularly in the financial sector, the overall level of activity remained healthy in the fourth quarter, at 2.5 million sq m.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Acquires Eurisko, The Largest Independent Real Estate Services Firm in Romania ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Bucharest, Romania, 8 February 2008 -- CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Eurisko Consulting SRL, the largest independent commercial real estate services company in Romania. The purchase price is approximately $35.0 million, subject to a post closing audit. The acquisition further enhances CB Richard Ellis’ ability to deliver the premier commercial real estate services offering across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) by giving the Company a leading position in one of the region’s fastest growing economies.

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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc Reports 43% Rise In Full Year 2007 Earnings Per Share]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[
FULL YEAR 2007 REVENUE GROWS 50% TO $6 BILLION AND FOURTH QUARTER 2007 REVENUE INCREASES 30%

Los Angeles, CA – February 5, 2008 — CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today reported full year 2007 revenue rose 49.7% to $6.0 billion and earnings per share increased 23.0% to $1.66 per diluted share – both record levels for the Company.   Fourth quarter 2007 revenue increased 30.4% to $1.8 billion and diluted earnings per share increased slightly to $0.54 compared to the fourth quarter of 2006.  Excluding one-time charges1, full year diluted earnings per share was $2.11, an increase of 42.6% from 2006 and fourth quarter 2007 diluted earnings per share was $0.63, representing an increase of 10.5% from the fourth quarter of 2006.


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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Appoints Senior Deloitte Partner to Head Up Debt Finance Business in EMEA]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Amsterdam, 4th February 2008 – CB Richard Ellis has recruited Corporate Finance specialist Frank Maertens to join its rapidly growing Loan Origination business in EMEA.  Frank joins CB Richard Ellis from Deloitte Financial Advisory Services as EMEA Managing Director, Debt Finance.   ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE’s EMEA Retail Investment Team Closes Cross Border Deal for Henderson Global Investors]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[The EMEA Retail Investment Team has advised Henderson Global Investors on the acquisition of a Pan European out of town retail property portfolio on behalf of the Herald Fund.  The portfolio consisted of 5 European retail warehouse parks, 2 in Switzerland, 2 in Belgium and 1 in Italy together with 41.25% of the Nueva Condomina shopping centre, Murcia, Spain.

The vendor was the Pillar Retail Europark Fund.  4 of the 5 retail warehouse parks involved had originally been acquired for PREF by the CB Richard Ellis EMEA Retail Investment Team.

The team involved in advising Henderson was led by John Welham in the EMEA Retail Team together with Stuart Dawkins and also involved teams from our local offices including Matthew Leguen de la Croix in Switzerland, Mirko Baldini and Sara Baratelli in Italy, Alex Barbany, Jesus Segado and Gonzalo Senra in Spain and Alexander Vincke and Maxime Cumpen in Belgium.  CB Richard Ellis EMEA Valuation team carried out the loan security valuations, co-ordinated by Sandra Rhodes from the London office.
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Counsels Sale of The Netherlands' Largest Retail Portfolio of 2007]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[On 19 December 2007 the Kroonenberg Groep and Philips Pension Fund came to an agreement regarding the sale of the Philips Pension Fund retail portfolio. The portfolio comprised approx. 67,000 m² of shopping space, approx. 20,000 m² of office space, 270 apartments and 4 parking garages. More than 80% of this portfolio is situated in Amsterdam; it comprises important shopping centers including Gelderlandplein and Osdorpplein. The rest of the properties are situated in Rotterdam and Eindhoven. The transaction was the largest retail transaction of 2007 in the Netherlands.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group Inc.Strengthens Presence in Scotland with Acquisition of Paul Gee & Co Ltd ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 1st February 2008 -- CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Paul Gee & Co. Ltd, a privately-owned commercial property services company based in Aberdeen, Scotland.  The acquisition will enable CB Richard Ellis to expand its leadership position in Scotland by combining Paul Gee & Co with CB Richard Ellis’ existing operations in Edinburgh and Glasgow.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Closes The Largest Real Estate Transaction in Europe With Sale of Banco Santander]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CBRE Capital Markets has advised the Bank of Santander on the sale/leaseback of its 1,200-property portfolio in Spain. The deal is thought to be the largest real estate portfolio transaction ever carried out in the Spanish market. The 11 million-sq-ft portfolio comprises Santander’s new 4.6 million-sq-ft headquarters, along with 11 other regional office properties and more than 1,152 retail bank branches.  The entire portfolio was sold for US$6.5 billion to three different investors within six months. (The regional offices were sold to real estate vehicle Pontegadea, owned by Amancio Ortega (Inditex Group), and the retail bank branches to Pearl from the UK). The transaction concluded in January 2008 with the sale and leaseback of Santander’s headquarters near Madrid to British real estate investor Propinvest for $2.8bn. The sale of the entire portfolio generated a net capital gain for Santander of $2.5bn


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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group Appoints Global Chief Economist]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Los Angeles – January 23, 2008 – CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (CBRE) today announced that Raymond Torto, Ph. D., one of commercial real estate’s most renowned economists and forecasters, has been named the company’s Global Chief Economist.  In this newly created position, Dr. Torto will direct CBRE’s worldwide team of commercial real estate market analysts and will serve as the firm’s primary spokesperson on macro economic issues and the global commercial real estate market.

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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. selected by Oracle as EMEA Transaction Management Service Provider]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[In one of the most significant property contract awards in Europe, CB Richard Ellis (NYSE: CBG) announced today its selection by Oracle Corporation (NASDAQ: ORCL) as the preferred commercial real estate services provider for Oracle’s 3.8 million sq ft EMEA portfolio consisting of over 120 properties in 59 countries. 
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Matrix Offshoring Approach Finds Corporate Following]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis research reveals trend toward
selective global approach to offshoring

An increasing number of Europe’s top companies ─ including Credit Suisse, Nectar and Shell ─ have begun to adopt a “matrix approach” to offshoring, choosing the best market for specific business functions based on factors other than just geographic location, according to new research by CB Richard Ellis.

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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ Ongoing Out-Performance of Iceberg Alternative Real Estate Fund]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London – 15 January, 2008.  Derivatives specialist fund manager Reech AiM will today notify investors in its debut hedge fund of the continuing outperformance of Iceberg Alternative Real Estate (Iceberg) - its European real estate relative value fund; a joint venture partnership between CB Richard Ellis and Reech AiM.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Strengthens Regional Presence in Central and Northern UK With Acquisition of GSD ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, 2 January 2008 -- CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Grenville Smith & Duncan Limited (GSD), a multi-disciplinary commercial real estate services company with a leading market position in the central and northern regions of the United Kingdom (UK). The acquisition further strengthens CB Richard Ellis’ number one position in the UK commercial property services market.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Closes Sale of First Half of Largest Austrian Property Portfolio Ever Sold]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis has facilitated a change of ownership of one of the most coveted Austrian real estate portfolios. Austrian real estate investor Rene Benko (Signa Holding) has signed the purchase contract for the real estate package of the former union bank BAWAG PSK, which had been in full possession of the US fund Cerberus since May. The portfolio, comprising 16 prime properties in top locations in Vienna, Graz and Innsbruck, comprises usable space of approximately 140,000 square metres.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Advises Pref on Acquisition of Lima Retail Park for €18.5M ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Lisbon, Portugal, 7 December 2007 – CB Richard Ellis has concluded negotiations on behalf of Pillar Retail Europark Fund (PREF) – a fund managed by British Land European Fund Management LLP – for the acquisition of the total capital of Lima Retail Park from Sonae Sierra and Miller Developments, worth €18.5 million.

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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Advises IVG on Sale of €20m Office Building to AXA Reim]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis today announced the sale of an iconic office building in Parque das Nações, Lisbon, to the European Added Value Fund LP (“EAVF”), represented by fund manager, AXA REIM.

Acting on behalf of the building’s owner, IVG Deutschland Immobilien AG, CB Richard Ellis concluded the transaction valued at approximately €20 million.
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis No.1 brokerage firm in Real Estate Forum 100]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis is the #1 brokerage firm in commercial real estate, according to a new ranking of the industry’s top 100 companies in Real Estate Forum’s November 2007 issue.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[London and Mumbai Top List of World's Most Expensive Office Markets]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London’s West End, Mumbai, the City of London and Moscow are the top four most expensive office markets in the world, according to CB Richard Ellis Research’s semi-annual Global Market Rents survey. The report tracks the world’s most expensive markets as well as markets with the fastest growing rents over the past 12 months.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE advises Wells Reit II on first international acquisition– in Russia.]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Moscow, 6 November 2007 - CB Richard Ellis Group Inc. has advised Wells Real Estate Investment Trust II, a €2.7 billion U.S. office REIT, on its first international investment – a nine-story, Class-A tower under construction in a fast-growing business district in Moscow, Russia.

CBRE negotiated a joint venture between Wells REIT II and Russian developer Moscow Office Real Estate (MORE) Co., to buy Tower B at Dvintsev Business Center, a three-building complex under construction near the Third Ring beltway. The area, just six kilometres (3.7 miles) north of the Kremlin, has become a popular location for international companies.
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[STRONG LEASING ACTIVITY BOOSTS EMEA OFFICE RENTS]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, November 5th, 2007 – CB Richard Ellis Group Inc.’s forthcoming market report - EMEA Offices Market View report – indicates that high levels of occupier demand continued in most of Europe in the third quarter (Q3) of 2007. The major European markets generated 2.5 million sq m of aggregate leasing this quarter, the third successive quarter in which leasing exceeded 2 million sq m.  This boosted the total for the year to date to 7.5 million sq m, an increase of 10% over the same period last year.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE awarded mandate to sell largest Austrian commercial property portfolio ever]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis, in partnership with NAI Otto Immobilien, NAI Global’s Austrian arm, has been awarded an exclusive mandate to sell a €650 million portfolio of commercial properties owned by BAWAG-PSK Real Estate, a subsidiary of BAWAG-PSK Bank. The former union bank was taken over by Cerberus Capital Management L.P., one of the world’s leading private investment firms, in May 2007. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis group, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Revenue Increase of 54%]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Los Angeles, CA – October 29, 2007 — CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today reported third quarter 2007 revenue increased 54.2% to $1.5 billion and diluted earnings per share increased 23.1% to $0.48 compared to the third quarter of 2006. Excluding one-time charges1, third quarter 2007 diluted earnings per share was $0.55, representing an increase of 37.5% from the third quarter of 2006.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis advises Evans Randall on the largest single transaction in Belgium]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis has advised Evans Randall, the UK investment banking and private equity group, on the acquisition of a prime office development in Brussels known as Covent Garden for €265 million.
Located in the centre of Brussels, on the edge of the North area and the Rue Neuve, the building is one of the few landmark properties in Brussels and the deal represents the biggest single asset transaction in the city in 2007.
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CBRE Reports European Property Investment Activity Reached Record Level in 3rd Quarter 2007 ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, October 17 2007 – CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. announced that commercial real estate investment activity in Europe reached a record level in the third quarter of 2007. Total investment in European real estate rose 24% to approximately €65 billion in the third quarter of 2007, as compared with the third quarter of 2006. This high level of activity was achieved despite the more challenging financing environment that emerged over the summer.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis advise on Claire's Accessories' German Expansion]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis has been instructed to advise international specialty jewellery and accessories retailer Claire’s Accessories on its European expansion in Germany in 2008. Claire’s Accessories intends to open 100 stores across Europe next year, of which 30 will be located in Germany,  and has appointed CB  Richard Ellis as the company's preferred property agents for selecting and acquiring these locations.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Attracts High Profile Tenants To New Russian Logistics Parks]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Two new leases negotiated by CB Richard Ellis on behalf of high profile clients will contribute to the initial progression of two major Russian logistics parks currently under development outside Moscow.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New Cross-Border Investment Team for CEE]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. has further strengthened its cross-border investment capability with the creation of a new regional investment team dedicated to Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).   Headed up by Frédéric Van der Planken, the team will work with CBRE’s 12 CEE offices to help clients take advantage of the region’s rapidly growing investment market.    ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ Richard Ellis Ranks #33 in FORTUNE’s 100 Fastest-Growing Companies 2007]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. has been named the 33rd fastest-growing company in the United States, according to a new ranking in FORTUNE magazine. FORTUNE identified the top 100 fastest-growing companies in 2007 based on a composite of three-year revenue, earnings per share growth and total return to shareholders.

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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, inc acquires India affiliate]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced the acquisition of a majority interest in CB Richard Ellis South Asia Pte Ltd (CBRE India), a CB Richard Ellis affiliate company that is a premier, full service provider operating in 30 cities across the rapidly growing India market.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis reports strong first half investment levels in Europe ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[London, July 19th 2007 – CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. today reported a strong first half for direct ommercial real estate investment in Europe, which totaled €113 billion at June 30, 2007, a 12
percent increase from the first half of 2006. This follows year-on-year increases of 40 per cent in
real estate investment activity in both 2005 and 2006.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group,Inc. acquires leading building consultant & architectural specialist in Spain]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Foreign buyers drive 46% growth in the European Property Investment market]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis named top outsourcing provider by IAOP]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. acquires Retail specialist in Italy ]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. today announced the acquisition of EDConsulting, a leading commercial real estate services company in Italy specializing in retail properties.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Record level of investment activity in Europe in 2006]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. announces acquisition of ownership interests in Neoturis, leading Hotel]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. announces affiliation agreement in Kazakhstan]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. completes acquisition of Trammell Crow Company ]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Gfi Group, Inc. and CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. to develop U.S. Real Estate Derivatives Market ]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. announces agreement to acquire Trammell Crow Company]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis Retail unveils new retail structure]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[CB Richard Ellis appointed as Marketing and Leasing agent for the Office Tower of Shangri-La Centre]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New report suggests European Industrial Yields fast catching up with office sector]]></title>
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