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MOVERS & SHAKERS/DIARY DATES | 61 Developer profi le Movers & shakers Savills hires Kinnoch for cross-border investment team INTERNATIONAL real estate
advisor Savills has appointed Danny Kinnoch (pictured, right) to its cross-border investment team based at Savills’s Grosvenor Hill offi ces in London. Danny, who joins the UK-based department as European retail director, has been part of the fi rm’s Spanish investment team since 2007 advising both national and international clients on the acquisition and disposal of property on the Iberian Peninsula. In his new role he will focus on the cross border team’s business generation and transactions
primarily in Iberia and Italy. While based at Savills offi ce in Madrid Danny worked with clients including British Land, Carlyle, Henderson and UBS. Recent projects include the analysis and due diligence of an RBS held retail loan portfolio and buyside advice to Henderson in the purchase of a retail park in the north of the country as well as other offi ce and logistics opportunities.
Danny has 13 years experience in
the real estate industry and prior to Savills worked in the international valuation department of CB Richard Ellis, also in Madrid.
MBi swoops for AIPP chief
PROPERTY service provider MBi Consulting have swooped to appoint former Association of International Property Professionals (AIPP) chief executive Mark Sharp as strategic director. MBi’s chief executive Gavin
Woodhouse said: “Mark is a proven individual who can ensure that MBi continues to deliver a structured level performance in a complicated market sector.
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CILPS 2012 China International Luxury Property & Home Décor Show
Event Date - From : 14 September 2012 To : 16 September 2012 Location : Shanghai Expo Center, China Organiser : Shanghai YUBO Exhibition Ltd
Since 2006, CILPS has been aiming to display global luxury properties and customized decorations for high net worth individuals of Asian-Pacifi c region to realize their dreams of living a high quality life. After 5 years’ development, CILPS is now China’s best property show for the world’s most exclusive properties and customized decorations in an unique atmosphere of luxury and lifestyle.
Bolig I Udlandet (Homes Abroad) - Messe C Fredericia
Event Date - From : 22 September 2012 To : 23 September 2012 Location : Messe C Fredericia Organiser : Bolig i Udlandet ApS
The only homes abroad trade fair brand in Denmark. During the last 9 years the company has staged some 25 exhibitions in Denmark, an important market place for developers and agents from all over the world. Messe C Fredericia
“I know that Mark will bring
enhanced value to MBi and the sector alike.”
Sharp added: “With in-depth knowledge of the property and development industry I have been impressed with the abilities of MBi. They deliver the highest standards of consumer safety and share my core values of integrity and transparency.” Sharp joins after a two-year tenure as AIPP’s chief executive.
Danny says: “There are currently a number of attractive opportunities for investors across Southern European retail markets, especially for those not reliant on bank fi nancing.
“ I look forward to aiding clients on their overall cross border acquisition and disposal strategies.”
Borja Sierra, CEO of Savills Europe, says: “Danny Kinnoch’s move to our London offi ce is part of a wider strategy to boost our London based cross border team by providing specialist knowledge and expertise across European markets linking directly with our individual country offi ces.”
iProperty Group expanding ASIAN property portal network
owner the iProperty Group has announced several senior management appointments. Former UEM Land director Edward Sutton joins the fi rm as general manager for the developer segment. Elsewhere, Sean Tan has been appointed as general manager for Singapore, Sian Frisina takes over the role of general manager in human resources, and Paul Meyers comes in as a sales operations
consultant in Singapore.
Speaking about his appointment, Sutton said: “iProperty Group has become a leader in product and innovation. This gives us a great platform to grow this segment of the business on the back of our market leadership and assist our clients in reaching a regional audience in a sophisticated, cost effective way, reducing sales cycles and improving bottom line margins.”
(Jutland) in Denmark will be the venue for the exhibition Homes Abroad during the weekend of 22nd and 23rd September 2012. Low property prices abroad, a historically low interest rate and tax reductions mean that the sum of money that Danes have at their disposal has never been greater. The demand is considerable, and Danes are buying property abroad in a big way.
A Place in the Sun Live
Event Date - From : 28 September 2012 To : 30 September 2012 Location : NEC Birmingham Organiser : APITS Live
Deciding on the ideal home abroad is a major decision, particularly in the current climate, and with so much choice on off er it’s important to do your research to make sure you get exactly what you want.
Every spring and every autumn, A Place in the Sun (APITS) Live features thousands of overseas properties for sale, by hundreds of exhibitors from more than 40 countries worldwide. And with homes from less than £20,000 to over £1 million, there really is something to suit almost every taste - and budget.
The next APITS Live overseas property exhibition takes place at the UK’s NEC Birmingham between 28th- 30th September 2012 and we already have an impressive list of exhibitors booking stands at the show.
There will be a packed schedule of free-to-attend seminar sessions giving advice on buying property in France, Florida, Italy and Portugal. Then there’s the Buying Advice Seminar Theatre, which will play host to sessions on buying property in Spain, Cyprus, Turkey, plus many other destinations.
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