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Romania: The CEE’s Next Economic Powerhouse
17 Sep 2021

Romania: The CEE’s Next Economic Powerhouse

Adrian_Karczewicz

Head of Divestments CEE (Sept 2013 - Present)

Romania’s rapid economic transformation and booming real estate market are attracting global investors. With strong GDP growth, skilled talent, and thriving cities like Bucharest, it’s poised to become Central Eastern Europe’s second-largest economy.

Shopping Centre Management Model
03 Sep 2021

Shopping Centre Management Model

Francesco_Della_Cioppa

Real Estate Advisor (Apr 2014 - Present)

The article evaluates profitability challenges in shopping centre property management, contrasting structured and lean models, and emphasizes balancing quality, efficiency, and decentralization to sustain margins and competitiveness in evolving retail markets.

Europe’s Booming Residency-by-Investment Trend
27 Aug 2021

Europe’s Booming Residency-by-Investment Trend

Dominic_Volek

Member of the Executive Committee & Group Head of Private Clients

European real estate–linked investment migration programs surged amid global instability, offering wealthy investors portfolio diversification, mobility, and resilience. Portugal, Cyprus, Turkey, and Greece lead with attractive residence or citizenship incentives through property investments.

Dubai Property Portals Overview In August 2021
14 Aug 2021

Dubai Property Portals Overview In August 2021

Joseba_Umbelina

Head Of Digital Marketing & Technology

The UAE property market is now a duopoly between Bayut-Dubizzle and Property Finder. Houza emerges as a new challenger, while Luxhabitat, Nomad Homes, and Fazwaz innovate in luxury and hybrid niches.

Digitizing Shopping Centre Management
03 Jul 2021

Digitizing Shopping Centre Management

Francesco_Della_Cioppa

Real Estate Advisor (Apr 2014 - Present)

The pandemic reshaped shopping centre dynamics, forcing landlords to adopt digital tools like Placense, MyTraffic, and Emplate to analyze customer behaviour, enhance tenant relations, and merge online convenience with in-store experiences for post-Covid recovery.

Real Estate After the Pandemic
01 Jul 2021

Real Estate After the Pandemic

Adrian_Karczewicz

Head of Divestments CEE (Sept 2013 - Present)

Despite global lockdowns and travel bans, Skanska successfully completed major real estate divestments across Europe and the US by embracing digital tools, virtual tours, and strong client relationships — proving resilience, adaptability, and trust can drive business even in crises.