The largest transaction recorded in 2012 for PropertyEU's Top Brokers round-up took place in a regional city in the UK. The top 10 brokers pdf is only available for our premium members

The largest transaction recorded in 2012 for PropertyEU's Top Brokers round-up took place in a regional city in the UK.

The top 10 brokers pdf is only available for our premium members


CBRE and Savills emerged at the top of our list for their advisory roles in the acquisition of a 50% stake in the Meadowhall mall in the English city of Sheffield. CBRE advised the buyer, Norway’s giant oilfuelled pension fund, while Savills advised the vendor, London & Stamford.

Ranked 1st: CBRE Total 2012: €20.2 bn

Top 5 deals
Price in € mln asset

1 940 Meadowhall, Sheffield (50%)
2 844 Sentrum portfolio, London
3 644 6 properties in London (Bishopsgate)
4 423 Cutlers Gardens Estate, London
5 348 Broadgate West, 1 & 2 in London

CBRE recovered ground in Europe in 2012 and is on course for a strong
performance in 2013. The Los Angeles-based firm is already
the largest player in the US and aims to belong to the top 3 in major
markets in Europe. It is particularly dominant in the UK which accounted
for all its top 5 deals in 2012 but is also strong in Germany, France and Russia.

Ranked 2nd: Savills Total 2012: €7.8 bn

Top 5 deals
Price in € mln asset

1 940 Meadowhall, Sheffield (50%)
2 351 Student accommodation in London
3 319 The Junction Fund
4 280 Kings Place, London
5 216 1 Bunhill Row, London

Savills ranks among the leading advisory firms in the UK where it
has a particularly strong residential presence. The London-listed adviser
acted on behalf of joint venture partners London & Stamford
Property and Green Park Investments in the sale of the 50% stake in
the Meadowhall mall in Sheffield. CBRE acted for the buyer Norwegian
oil fund giant Norges Bank Investment Management.

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