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‘A lot of activity from Asia coming into Europe’

Richard Divall, Head of Cross Border Capital Markets, EMEA, Colliers International
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‘We have a target of 10,000 family homes across England’

Duncan Sutherland, Regeneration Director, Sigma Capital

‘A land of opportunity at the heart of the UK’

Rachel McQueen, CEO, Marketing Lancashire

‘We are the Government’s housing accelerator’

Duncan Sutherland, Board Member, Homes England

‘Many exciting things are happening in Belfast’

Sean Dolan, Development Manager, Belfast City Council

‘We are sweating our assets’

Buddy Roes, COO & Northern Europe Managing Director, Logicor

‘REITs are a very important step for Portugal’

Pedro Coelho, Chairman, Square Asset Management

‘There’s a lot of capital that is still interested in the UK market’

Jessica Hardman, Managing Director, Head of UK Group, DWS

‘It’s a really interesting time for investing in the UK’

David Inskip, Head of UK Strategy and Research, CBRE Global Investors

‘We believe in rental growth in Europe’

Rob Sim, Managing Partner, Europa Capital

‘Co-working is a big theme that is here to stay’

Adam Irányi, Head of Investment Europe II, Union Investment Real Estate GmbH

‘There’s a lot of capital that is still interested in the UK market’

Jessica Hardman, Managing Director, Head of UK Group, DWS

‘We are still optimistic on the UK’

Robin Hutchinson, UK Asset Management, Nuveen Real Estate

‘Residential is a strong trend across Europe’

David Inskip, Head of UK Strategy and Research, CBRE Global Investors

‘Instability is a concern’

Rob Sim, Managing Partner, Europa Capital

‘The Dutch market is still attracting a lot of institutional capital’

Peter Helfrich, Regional Head North West Europe, Patrizia

‘We buy and develop assets to hold forever’

Nils Styf, CEO, Hemsö Fastighets AB

‘Core capital is now investing in student housing’

Reno Cardiff, International Partner, Cushman & Wakefield

‘We are concentrating on megatrends’

Lars Schnidrig, CEO CORESTATE Capital Group, Germany

‘The Hospitality sector is more and more attractive’

Andreas Löcher, Head of Investment Management Hospitality, Union Investment Real Estate

‘Working hard to find development opportunities in Iberia’

Brian Welsh, Chief Executive Officer, Nido Student

‘Chinese tourists are a huge market opportunity’

Asli Kutlucan, Chief Development Officer, Cycas Hospitality BV

‘Low supply in the hotel sector means a lot of frustrated capital’

Romain Gowhari, Executive VP, Head of Transactions France, Hotels & Hospitality, JLL

‘The hotel market has segmented’

Alexandre Couturier, Partner, Clifford Chance

‘The lifestyle hotel concept is growing massively’

Asli Kutlucan, Chief Development Officer, Cycas Hospitality BV

‘Spain is now one of the big four investment destinations’

Carlos Portocarrero, Partner, Head of Real Estate, Clifford Chance

‘Positive outlook for both Iberian countries’

Pedro Coelho, Chairman, Square Asset Management

‘We pioneered alternative asset classes in Spain’

Cristina García Peri, Director of Business Development & Strategy, Azora

‘We are big believers in core CBD locations’

Adam Irányi, Head of Investment Europe II, Union Investment Real Estate GmbH

‘Spain is up there with the big guys now’

Maria Jesús Fernández, Executive Director, ICEX – Invest in Spain

‘Two types of Asian investor interested in Europe’

Natalie Breen, Head of Asia Real Estate Desk, PwC

‘We like Spanish cities and University towns’

Robert Abt, Chief Transaction Officer, Round Hill Capital

‘The challenge is finding locations where prices are not too high’

Michael Becken, Managing Director, BECKEN Invest GmbH

‘The German Government is sending out the wrong signals’

Norman Gelbart, Partner Real Estate, PwC

‘The German market is changing dramatically’

Dr. Carsten Loll, Partner, Real Estate, Linklaters

‘Yield compression is set to continue in Northern Europe’

Buddy Roes, COO & Northern Europe Managing Director, Logicor

‘A lot of new mixed-use concepts in the hotel sector’

Dirk Bakker, Head of Hotels EMEA, Colliers International

‘Sustainability trumps everything for us’

Raimund Paetzmann, Vice President Corporate Real Estate, Zalando SE

‘We look after our industrial client base’

Ingo Steves, Managing Director, Gazeley North Europe

‘We need to future-proof logistics’

Buddy Roes, COO & Northern Europe MD, Logicor

‘How to build houses and create mixed areas’

Desirée Uitzetter, Managing Director Area Development, Bouwfonds Property Development

‘The Logistics sector in India is catching up fast’

Aditya Sikri, President, Indospace

‘Automation and robotics are changing logistics’

Andy Harding, Head of Industrial & Logistics, JLL UK

‘Cradle to grave sectors are attracting more investment’

Richard Divall, Head of Cross Border Capital Markets, EMEA, Colliers International

‘Light industrial is a great sector to invest in’

Olle Håkanson Nobel, Partner, Transactions, Croisette Real Estate Partner

‘Germany’s big cities lack space’

Markus Beran, Head of Origination International Investors, Berlin Hyp AG

‘The service sector and logistics are attracting the most attention’

Nils Styf, CEO, Hemsö Fastighets AB

‘There are great opportunities in Europe’

Robert Abt, Chief Transaction Officer, Round Hill Capital

‘Asian investors are increasingly attracted to European property’

Boon Chye Loh, CEO, Singapore Exchange Ltd

‘There’s an increased appetite for Europe in Asia’

Natalie Breen, Head of Asia Real Estate Desk, PwC

‘Germany is a great market but we fear the new regulations’

Robert Abt, Chief Transaction Officer, Round Hill Capital

‘This year we’ll develop €2bn of resi and office assets in Germany’

Michael Becken, Managing Director, BECKEN Invest GmbH

‘It is still worth investing in Germany’

Thomas Veith, Partner Real Estate, PwC

‘Companies are more focused on the quality of the workspace now’

Olivier Esteve, Deputy CEO, Covivio

‘Omnichannel is the road to success’

Damian Harrington, Head of Research, Colliers International

‘We are enabling a very convenient and very flexible experience’

Aaron Markowitz Shulman, Executive Vice President Strategy & Finance, Dropit

‘Staggering’ growth expected in last-mile logistics in the UK

Andy Harding, Head of Industrial and Logistics, JLL UK

‘London will lead the way in multi-storey warehouses’

Andy Harding, Head of Industrial and Logistics, JLL UK

‘With 5G coming buildings will become more important’

Matt Bloxham, Senior Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence

‘From IKEA to INGKA, a growth strategy backed by a €5.8 bln investment’

Vasco Santos, Global Sales & Leasing Manager, INGKA Centres

‘In retail there are more opportunities than challenges’

Henrike Waldburg, Head of Investment Management Retail, Union Investment Real Estate

‘How to attract six generations of consumers’

Ken Hughes, Consumer & Shopper Behaviourist

‘We adjust our strategy in Europe to find opportunities’

Matthias M Brodeßer, Head of Transaction Management International, Warburg HIH Invest Real Estate

Retail: New store concept aims at flagship pop ups across Europe

Ilona Taillade, Founder and CEO, FÖMO Store

‘The investment climate in Egypt is very positive’

Ahmed Shalaby, CEO and MD, Tatweer Misr

‘A lot of opportunities are emerging in Europe’

Damian Harrington, Director, Head of EMEA Research, Colliers International

‘By next year healthcare will be on every investor’s radar screen’

Ron van Bloois, Partner, HEVO

‘Retail outlets need a tailor-made approach’

Otto Ambagtsheer, COO, VIA Outlets

‘Strong fundamentals are driving the real estate sector in France’

Renaud Jézéquel, Director General, Helaba

‘We are ready for change’

Jonathan Doughty, Global Head, Foodservice, Leisure and Placemaking, ECE

‘I see another record year ahead’

Karin Schmidt-Mitscher, Head of Group Commercial Real Estate and Leasing, Erste Group Bank AG

‘Better cities and integrated neighbourhoods’

Jorge Ponce, Director, Broadway Malyan

‘Value-add opportunities are shrinking day after day’

Guillaume Turcas, Managing Partner, Faro Capital Partners

‘We need to create exciting destinations for families’

Grant Sonju, International Business Development Director, PLAYTIME

‘The healthcare sector is booming’

Sébastien Berden, COO Healthcare, Cofinimmo

‘More Asian capital is targeting Poland and CEE’

Adrian Karczewicz, Head of Divestment CEE, Skanska

‘Big demand from private investors for real estate funds’

Michael Schneider, Executive Director, Intreal

‘Office landlords must become managers and operators’

Oliver Jackson, Head of Investment UK, Resolution Property

‘Liverpool is much more than an investment opportunity’

Chris Brown, Director of Marketing, Marketing Liverpool

‘Many Western investors are looking at the opportunities in CEE’

Samuel Vetrak, CEO, BONARD

‘Technology is taking over real estate’

Aakash Ravi, Co Founder & Chief Business Officer, Spaceti

‘A tremendous amount of activity in CEE’

Luke Dawson, Managing Director & Head of Capital Markets CEE, Colliers International

‘Institutional investors zooming in on Germany’

Christian Scheuerl, Managing Director, MPC Micro Living Development

‘Sustainable tourism is the way forward for Montenegro’

Damir Davidvić, Secretary of State, Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism, Montenegro

‘More flexible niche products are definitely on the agenda’

Dr. Christoph Schumacher, Global Head Real Estate, Credit Suisse

‘Great opportunities in Germany’s light industrial sector’

Andrew Coombs, CEO, Sirius Real Estate

‘I see more development driven by demand this year and in 2020’

Christof Winkelmann, Member of the Management Board, Aareal Bank

‘From an office-led strategy to sectoral diversification’

Eric Cheah, Head of Investment Management, Asia Pacific, Union Investment Real Estate

‘Smaller vehicles as well as supertankers’

Martin Bruhl, MD, CIO, Union Investment Real Estate

‘Europe should adopt China’s can-do attitude to projects’

Harry Hoodless, Regional Board Director, Broadway Malyan

‘The built environment must work for the future’

Sean Tompkins, Chief Executive, RICS

‘Logistics in Poland has a lot of potential’

Bartek Tulejko, Partner, M4 Real Estate

‘We invest in digitalisation and big data’

Ruben Sacerdoti, Director, Business Internationalisation, Emilia Romagna Regional Government

”We focus on making places truly unique’

Harry Hoodless, Regional Board Director, Broadway Malyan

‘We will see a lot of rental growth in the next couple of years’

Joseph Ghazal, Managing Director, Chief Investment Officer, Prologis Europe

‘From the high street to trendy neighbourhoods’

Danielle D'Ambrosio, Executive Vice president, Thor Equities

‘We look at all cities that have upside potential’

Jarek Morawski, Director, Research and Analysis, Grosvenor

‘Germany is a very exciting market for e-commerce’

Ingo Steves, Managing Director, Northern Europe, Gazeley

‘Investors in Germany are being more selective’

Marcus Cieleback, Chief Economist, PATRIZIA Immobilien AG

‘Location and connectivity are key to logistics’

Sally Bruer, Head of Research, Tritax

‘Responsible investment is more important than ever’

Martin J Brühl FRICS, MD, Union Investment Real Estate

‘We look at the full range of opportunities Germany has to offer’

Thomas Kaechele, Director: Head of Germany, M&G Real Estate

‘On a mission to transform buildings’

Rachel Gutter, President, International WELL Building Institute

LaSalle – Bridging the alternative lending gap

Ali Imraan, Managing Director Debt and Special Situations, LaSalle Investment Management

Greece “back on the map” but with headwinds for 2019

Tassos Kotzanastassis, 8G Capital Partners

‘There is a focus on long-term income streams’

John Forbes, John Forbes Consulting LLP

‘Rental growth in all key sectors in Hungary’

Mark Robinson, CEE Research Specialist, Colliers International

‘Investing in debt offers stability and certainty’

Anthony Shayle, Head of Real Estate Debt EMEA, UBS Asset Management

‘We see a very positive trend in Hungary’

Noah Steinberg, CEO & Chairman, Wing

‘Offices the clear winner in Hungary’

Bence Vecsey, Director, Head of Investment, Hungary, Colliers International

‘The co-working trend is gathering momentum in CEE’

Mark Robinson, CEE Research Specialist, Colliers International

‘A lot of demand and many opportunities in Bucharest’

Klaus Bleckenwegner, CEO, PORR Construct Srl

‘Logistics take-up is increasing in Romania’

Ana Dumitrache, Romania, Country Head, CTP

‘More investors coming to Romania chasing cashflow’

Ulrik Rasmussen, Partner, Pedersen & Partners

‘Bucharest office market will be the star of 2019’

Mihai Patrulescu, Senior Associate, Colliers International

‘Great opportunities on core plus in the UK now’

Alexander Fischbaum, Managing Director, AF Advisory

‘A big pool of dry powder will sustain investment activity’

David R Hodes, Managing Partner, Hodes Weill

‘Different asset classes are blending together’

James Duong, Head of Business Development, Spaceflow

‘US private equity houses now operate as local investors’

Carsten Loll, Partner, Real Estate, Linklaters

‘The major cities are facing an affordability challenge’

Guillaume Turcas, Managing Partner, FARO Capital Partners

‘The major cities are facing an affordability challenge’

W EDWARD WALTER III, GLOBAL CEO, ULI

‘There is a trend for the bigger German cities’

Christian Scheuerl, MPC Micro Living Development

‘Residential is popping up on investors’ radar screens’

Morag Beers, Real Estate, Immo Investment Technologies

‘In the end things will play out positively for the UK’

Christopher Luck, Partner, CMS

‘Resi offers long-term income quality’

ANDREW ALLEN, GLOBAL HEAD OF INVESTMENT RESEARCH REAL ESTATE, ABERDEEN STANDARD INVESTMENTS

‘Foreign capital is targeting the German market’

Christian Scheuerl, Managing Director, MPC Micro Living Development

‘2019 will be a good year but not a blast’

ROGIER BOS, REAL ESTATE FINANCE BENELUX, BERLIN HYP AG

‘The Netherlands has the best of both worlds’

ALEXANDER FISCHBAUM, MANAGING DIRECTOR, AF ADVISORY

‘Plenty of reasons to be cheerful about European real estate’

SAMUEL DUAH, HEAD OF REAL ESTATE ECONOMICS , BNP PARIBAS REAL ESTATE

Retail offers opportunities, not just challenges

WILLIAM KISTLER, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & MANAGING DIRECTOR EMEA, ICSC

There is an enormous need of housing in the UK

PAUL BRIDGE, CEO, CIVITAS HOUSING ADVISORS

Investor demand will stay high in CEE this year

MARK ROBINSON, CEE RESEARCH SPECIALIST, COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL

Investors are facing many difficult issues in 2019

ANTHONY SHAYLE, HEAD OF REAL ESTATE DEBT EMEA, UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT

We are optimistic about Europe in 2019

NEIL BLAKE, EMEA CHIEF ECONOMIST AND GLOBAL HEAD OF FORECASTING, CBRE

Huge demand from Asian capital

STEPHEN MILES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EMEA INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, CBRE

It is all about the asset

ALEXANDER FISCHBAUM, MANAGING DIRECTOR, AF ADVISORY LTD

Investors are focusing on income

KIM POLITZER, DIRECTOR, HEAD OF RESEARCH, EUROPEAN REAL ESTATE, FIDELITY INTERNATIONAL

Global capital is focused on Europe

Audrey Klein, Managing Director, International Institutional Clients, CORESTATE

The brand is new, the vision and strategy are the same

MIKE SALES, CEO, NUVEEN REAL ESTATE

Investors should focus on quality of income

PERTTI VANHANEN, GLOBAL CO-HEAD OF REAL ESTATE, ABERDEEN STANDARD INVESTMENTS

Investor sentiment in Europe is still strong

JONATHAN C HULL, MD, EMEA INVESTMENT PROPERTIES CAPITAL MARKETS, CBRE

Investor sentiment in Europe is still strong

Jonathan C Hull, MD, EMEA Investment Properties Capital Markets, CBRE Jonathan tells Investment Briefings that the late cycle is causing concern but not stopping investments in offices and logistics.