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Real estate firm Broll evaluates Kenya office space

A creative approach to leasing deals is helping innovative landlords offset the challenges of high vacancies in an overstocked Nairobi office market, according to Broll Property Intel’s latest Kenya Office Market Snapshot H1:2019 report.

Despite variable economic markers, the macroeconomic fundamentals that contribute to the overall dynamics of the property market have remained largely stable in the first half of 2019 says Vivian Ombwayo, Broll Kenya’s Head of Research and Valuations.

While economic growth brings with it an associated increased demand, there still remains a significant amount of A-grade office space available for tenants to choose from in the market. In such a competitive environment, landlords are recognizing that they need to offer attractive terms to secure good quality tenants, while corporates with professional representation are realizing the choice and power they have at the negotiating table.

Ombwayo says that as a result of increasingly attractive leasing terms offered, A-grade …

Pan African real estate company Broll reaches for global partners

Broll Property Group, the largest independently owned Pan-African commercial property services company, has entered into an exclusive affiliate arrangement with Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services company.

The new venture represents a partnership with Broll’s Occupier Services business and will be branded Cushman & Wakefield Broll, providing clients with an integrated platform covering the entire sub-Saharan Africa region.

The partnership combines Broll’s well-established operations and market-leading track record of Occupier Services across Africa with Cushman & Wakefield’s global reach. This will allow for the optimization of Broll’s expansive knowledge of the African markets with the weight and expertise of a global player. “This partnership provides an important distinction for users of space, who will benefit from the Cushman & Wakefield Broll dedicated focus on occupier clients,” says Ken Gerber, Managing Director of Broll Occupier Services.

The service offering covers end-to-end corporate real estate solutions for businesses across …