Sun, Nov 22 2009
Investment company Global Finance plans to invest over 50 million euro in the construction of a multi-functional complex in Sofia.
The company has already bought a plot in Sofia's residential district East worth 17 million euro, investor.bg reported.
The complex will include offices, commercial and residential terrains having a total built-up area of over 40 000 sq m.
Global Finance's real estate investment fund Global Emerging Property Fund (GEPF) plans to expand its portfolio in Bulgaria and currently examines the opportunities for gaining new projects in Sofia, Varna and Plovdiv.
The company has already invested in Bulgaria, Greece and Romania. The Bulgarian investment includes supermarket chain Familia, Onda Coffee Break and ice cream producer Delta Ice Cream.
GEDF was established in 2005. The company focuses on acquiring and developing modern office and trade centres, industrial property and property management.
Global Finance is investment company with share capital participation in South Eastern Europe with offices in Sofia, Athens and Bucharest. Since its establishmebnt in 1992, the company has managed funds of over 700 million euro.
The Black Sea town of Pomorie has approved a proposal for the construction of a spacious and modern marina, with a capacity of over 600 yachts and small passenger ships.
Over the course of a year, from one of the leaders in Europe in new construction, Bulgaria became one of the countries currently quagmired at the bottom of the table and was now amongst the three worst hit countries, along with Romania and Slovenia.
The park is posed to act as an economic stimulant in the region, creating a modern infrastructural base for companies. It is set for completion by Q3 of 2010.
Both retailers target at least 50 outlets in Bulgaria by the end of 2010.
When will Bulgaria’s real estate and construction sector recover?