The current issue explores two topics: the first focuses on an interview regarding the Romanian real-estate market published to an UK Real Estate publication. The second subject addresses the Habitat III New Urban Agenda, draft outcome document for adoption in Quito, Ecuador, in October 2016.
Challenging topics at European Level
September 26, 2016 By
There are two current challenging topics at the European Level. The first topic focuses on age-friendly housing. Given the changing demographics of Europe society, there is an increased need for housing solutions that will support independent living of an aging population. The second topic addresses the new EU targets for greenhouse gas emissions and how countries should share binding greenhouse gas emission reductions up to 2030.
The recourse and the non-recourse mortgage. Comparison between the Europe and US
August 29, 2016 By
The recourse and the non-recourse of a mortgage decides the extent of the lenders’ ability to collect upon default of the borrower. In a recourse mortgage the lender can collect the debt from the borrower’s unsecured personal assets and from his future income. On the other hand, in a non-recourse mortgage the lender is restricted to the secured asset. He can foreclose, repossess the house, sell and collect the proceeds. [Read more…]
Toward a new Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
July 28, 2016 By
The European Commission announced a revised European Performance of Buildings Directive to be part of the Energy Efficiency Package, expected to be discussed in autumn 2016. This is an important document because it summarises recommendations that would make the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive more effective in improving the energy performance of European buildings, while enabling Member States to develop and implement ambitious policies.
Realty 2016 – Latest trends and business opportunities in the real-estate industry
June 8, 2016 By
The fifteenth edition of the Realty conference organized by Business Review will take place on June 16 at the Sheraton Bucharest Hotel. Structured on the four main segments of the real-estate industry – Office, Retail, Industrial and Residential – the conference will be the perfect platform for discussion on the latest trends and hottest topics in the industry as well as creating a favorable environment for business matchmaking.
The future of real-estate development. EU Regulation of the parking spaces for electromobility
June 8, 2016 By
Along with innovative technologies, the 21st century has seen a growing culture of environmental responsibility. In this context, the carbon footprint reduction is an important objective of today’s society and it can be achieved with the wide adoption of electric vehicles. The electric vehicle market is still emerging in the EU, but there are clear indications of its imminent growth. There is a visible shift towards electric power trains and more models are expected to come to the market. Adoption level and potential are higher among multi-car households and for those who have easier access to charging facilities – at work for example.