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RICS Surveyors to use IPMS for Offices in 2016
Did you know? RICS Chartered Surveyors can now apply International Property Measurement Standards (IPMS) in Luxembourg. The BACS (Belgium Luxembourg Association of Chartered Surveyors) code of measuring standards, currently widely used in Luxembourg, will be replaced by IPMS in January … Continue reading
Posted in Laws and Regulations, RICS, Standards, Valuation
Tagged BACS, Code of Measurement, IPMS, RICS, RICS Property Measurement
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The RICS Chartered Surveyors are Coming!
Congratulations are due to Laurent Pedrini, our Manager – Corporate Real Estate Services, who has joined the swelling ranks of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Chartered Surveyors at RealCorp. When did you receive the qualification? I passed the RICS … Continue reading
Posted in Certification, Laws and Regulations, RICS, Standards, Valuation
Tagged MRICS, RICS, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
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Global measurement standard for Luxembourg?
A recent article in The Real Deal about the proposed new global measurement standards for property* announced that New York City is not keen on the idea. Writer Hiten Samtani summarises the purpose of the initiative thus: The hope is … Continue reading
Posted in Financing, Laws and Regulations, Rental, Standards, Valuation
Tagged BACS, cadastre vertical, CEPI, FIABCI, IPMSC, measurement, NRM, NSPS, RICS, vertical cadaster
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DGNB: The Highest Green Standard in Luxembourg
German tech is famous for its high quality standards. Germany first granted certificates for sustainable buildings in January 2009. Standards for these certificates were first developed by the DGNB (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen e.V. or German Sustainable Building Council) … Continue reading
Posted in Green Buildings, Newsletters, Project Management, Valuation
Tagged Ban de Gasperich, Belval, DGNB, SolarWind, sustainable building
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Green Certification: Do You Need It?
Green building (also “green construction” or “sustainable building”) expands and complements classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort. It aims for environmentally responsible and resource-efficient structures and processes throughout a building’s life-cycle: from siting to design, construction, … Continue reading
Posted in Green Buildings, Newsletters, Project Management, Valuation
Tagged BREEAM, DGNB, HQE, LEED, sustainable building
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Tenants and Investors Demand Green Certification
Tehdi-Edouard Babigeon, RealCorp’s Head of Letting and Sales, recently answered some questions on the increasing demand for green certification witnessed by his Agency team. How often is the presence of a green certificate a factor in the perception of value … Continue reading
Posted in Green Buildings, Newsletters, Rental, Valuation
Tagged BREEAM, DGNB, HQE, LEED, sustainable building
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The Valuation Process in Luxembourg
When you need, or think you may need, a valuation of commercial property for any purpose (see Do you need a valuation?), the first step is to find a suitably qualified Valuer. Find a Valuer The UK-based Royal Institution of … Continue reading
Posted in Asset Management, Valuation
Tagged FRICS, MRICS, Red Book, RICS, Valuation Report
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Do You Need a Valuation?
Since the end of World War II, the property and construction industries have matured significantly and have been considered a safe investment. This boom in interest led to a growth in demand for properties to be valued to establish market … Continue reading
Posted in Asset Management, Financing, Real Estate Investment Funds, Valuation
Tagged Red Book, RICS, Valuation Report
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West Side Village: Asset management by RealCorp
RealCorp is proud to announce the asset management of the buildings D (Daphné), E (Eglantier) and F (Frêne) in West Side Village. The estate is conveniently located on the A6 Motorway junction 2 (Mamer Capellen), 20km from the Belgian border. The modern design offers a comfortable … Continue reading
Surface brute ou nette : comment s’y retrouver ?
Certains locataires, en débutant leurs travaux d’aménagement après la signature du bail, sont étonnés de constater (à la commande de la moquette notamment) que la surface utilisable est inférieure à celle mentionnée dans le contrat de bail de 10 à 15%, … Continue reading
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Tagged Laurent Pedrini, locataire, location, Moquette, surface brute, surface nette
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