International real estate advisor Savills has announced the opening of a new office in Barcelona, to be headed by CBRE former director Arturo Díaz.

International real estate advisor Savills has announced the opening of a new office in Barcelona, to be headed by CBRE former director Arturo Díaz.

Diaz has over 25 years of experience in the real estate market as former head of Catalunya for both CBRE and Hines.

The new office will offer investment consultancy and asset management services; including valuations and project management, headed by Joan Gutés; and property management and office agency, led by Marie Laure Fenet.

'It comes down to the high demand from both domestic and international clients that we are opening an office in Barcelona,' commented Mark Ridley, CEO, Savills UK & Europe. 'I am sure that the combination of our local market expertise and the strength of the global brand will enable us to achieve great success in one of Europe’s most dynamic cities.'