GMD and the Worldwide Petersburgers Club are planning meetings
First meeting of the cycle “Public dialogue – the way to city’s development” was organized by the Worldwide Petersburgers Club and the Guild of Property Managers and Developers. The leaders of business and cultural elite got together to establish productive exchanges aimed at the balanced development of the city and public consensus.
St. Petersburg business is waiting for legal collapse to be solved
In 2011 investors and developers had faced new risk factors, which are even more shocking than the crisis itself. St. Petersburg was granted the status of historical urban territory, new high-rise landmarks have been declared illegal. Getting a permit for development project is even more complicated – the procedure is longer, and its results are unpredictable. Legislative uncertainty has put the implementation of many development projects to uncertainty.
Kazan year results: positive
In 2011 all real estate market sectors in the Republic of Tatarstan have shown growth. At GMD Christmas Summit in Kazan experts discussed results of the passing year.
Legislation changes bring developer’s optimism down
2011 has shown growth of all real estate market indicators. However, the latest amendments to legislation may reverse the market dynamics. At the GMD’s Christmas Summit in Moscow the leading players of the real estate market shared their vision of perspectives for the industry.
Valuation Finnish style: nextdoor wonders
The newly-established Assessment Committee of GMD has held its first event – business tour to Helsinki of December 6-7, 2011 for 23 St. Petersburg valuers.
GMD expansion in Nizhny Novgorod
At the GMD Christmas Summit in Nizhny Novgorod agreements on collaboration between GMD and Ministry for Construction of Nizhny Novgorod region, Nizhny Novgorod Association of low-rise construction (NALC) and Nizhny Novgorod Guild of Certified Realtors were signed.
What will 2012 bring to investors and developers of St. Petersburg?
In 2011 St. Petersburg investors and developers got fully adapted to the post-crisis realities and most of the "frozen" projects were recommenced. However the market is facing a new risk associated with legal uncertainty in urban development.
GMD Christmas Summit in Nizhny Novgorod: developing new centers of activity
Christmas Summit in Nizhny Novgorod, organized by GMD with the support of Nizhny Novgorod region and city administrations, took place on the 9th of December. The event was focused on the development strategy of real estate market and summarized results of the passing year.
Charity at GMD´s Christmas Summits
Social and charity programs are a significant part of the GMD’s corporate strategy. About 80 percent of its members are involved in charity activities. In the framework of GMD program “Future as a Gift” several charitable actions will be held at the Christmas Summits.
Property market of South Russia facing the deficit
Traditional GMD Christmas Summit in Krasnodar will take place on the 16th of December 2011. The Summit is supported by the Administration of Krasnodar region, Legislative Assembly of Krasnodar region, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Krasnodar region and Administration of the City of Krasnodar.
Christmas Summit in Nizhny Novgorod: renovation and development of new sites
Real estate market development strategy will be in focus of the traditional GMD Christmas Summit in Nizhny Novgorod. The Summit is organized by the Guild of Property Managers and Developers with the support of city administration and regional government.
Developement preferences of Moscow
2011 was a critical year for the real estate market of Moscow. New Governor has brought drastic changes into the city’s urban development policy. One of them is the restriction of new development projects in the center of the city.
GMD activities in November
GMD Coordination Council has been established in Moscow. The Council is to become a new platform for exchanges between authorities and development companies from all sectors of the real estate market of Moscow.
GMD classification of Moscow business centers in progress
The Guild of Property Managers and Developers has classified 17 more business centers in Moscow. Classification is performed in the framework of the of All-Russian business centers classification.
GMD know-how: Christmas Summits 2011
In December the Guild of Property Managers and Developers traditionally holds Christmas Summits. This year Summits will take place in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Kazan, Krasnodar, Omsk and Nizhny Novgorod. Top-managers of development companies, representatives of authorities and financial institutions will share results and experiences of the passing year, discuss trends and plans for the future in the festive Christmas atmosphere.
The 5th PROEstate has become a history
The V International Investment Forum PROEstate is over. This year the Forum has gathered almost 3000 professionals from 21 country and 90 Russian cities.
GMD and Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands have signed an agreement
September 7 the Guild of Property Managers and Developers and Consulate General of Kingdom of the Netherlands have signed an agreement on bilateral collaboration.
Netherlands debut at PROEstate
The Netherlands have made an impressive début at the PROEtate Forum in St. Petersburg.
Green Awards Final at PROEstate 2011
Awards Ceremony of the All-Russian Competition on sustainable development and green construction has been held in the framework of the 5th International Real Estate Forum PROEstate.
FIABCI Final at PROEstate 2011
Awards Ceremony of FIABCI Prix d’Excellence has been held in the framework of the 5th International Real Estate Forum PROEstate in St. Petersburg.
Plenary Session of PROESTATE: What do turkeys, real estate and crisis have in common?
“The turkey is fed during 1,000 days and every single feeding will firm up the bird’s belief that it is the general rule of life. The day before Christmas something unexpected will happen to the turkey” - with this quotation Martin Bruehl, RICS Vice-President, started his keynote speech at the PROEstate 2011 Plenary session.
PROESTATE 2011. Investment future of Russia
Investors Club session has traditionally taken place on the second day of the 5th International Investment Forum PROEstate.
Maxim Sokolov – new president of GMD
The Annual Congress of the Guild of Property Managers and Developers inaugurated a new President. Maxim Sokolov, Director of industry and infrastructure department, Government of the Russian Federation, has become the new GMD President.
Helsinki takes efforts to become the biggest gateway to Asia
Helsinki is going to become the biggest transport hub for European tourists going to Asia. This intention was announced by Hannu Penttila, Helsinki Vice-Mayor, at the International Investment Forum PROEstate 2011.
Mayor of Budapest opens the city for Russian investors
Istvan Tarlos, Mayor of the City of Budapest, has visited St. Petersburg in the framework of International Investment Forum PROEstate. He addressed Russian high-level officials at the Stand of Budapest and told them new urban development projects in the capital of Hungary. Today Budapest offers diverse investment opportunities, and the city is ready to share its experience with St. Petersburg.
GMD expert workgroup for ecological standards meets in Moscow
The meeting was attended by representatives of development and consultancy companies, architects and developers of energy-efficient technologies. The discussions covered work plan for 2012, market trends and environment-friendly construction in Russia.
RICS – new international partner of GMD
The Russian Guild of Property Managers and Developers has signed a partnership agreement with RICS, the world's leading professional body for qualifications and standards in land, property and construction.
Donstroy premiere at PROEstate
DonStroy Company will present Smolensky De Luxe residential complex at the 5th International Investment Forum PROEstate 2011.
48 projects competing for the title of the best green project of Russia
The deadline for the Green Awards applications submission has been reached. The Organizing Committee has reviewed 48 projects, of which 35 have been accepted for evaluation. In comparison to 2010 a larger number of projects on redevelopment, culture and recreation facilities has been accepted.
St. Petersburg Property Fund will present 14 lots at PROEstate 2011
St. Petersburg Property Fund has announced 14 lots for the traditional auction at the International Investment Forum PROEstate. This is the final number of the lots. The list of properties includes premises in the different districts of St. Petersburg, land plots and a malt-house.
Industrial projects of Leningrad region at PROEstate
Administration of Leningrad region will present its five major industrial parks at the 5th International Investment Forum PROEstate. These are Doni Verevo, Gorelovo, Prinevsky, Marienburg and Utkina Zavod industrial parks.
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