BBVA sells its headquarters in Paris.

According to a press statement, Spanish banking group BBVA has sold its Paris offices and agreed to a leaseback for the space, as the business seeks to optimize its property holdings. The 2,000-square-meter building at 29 Avenue de l'Opéra (Paris 1) was purchased for €32 million by an investor. rent in qatar

According to figures from Immostat and IPD France, office space take-up in the Paris Ile-de-France region fell by 24% to 393,500 square meters in the first quarter of 2013.

According to the latest CBRE report, commercial investment in Europe was high in the first quarter.

BBVA was advised by Cushman & Wakefield and BNP Paribas Real Estate.

(ANTIBES, FRANCE) — The Porto Bello Residence is a charming new French Riviera getaway. Porto Bello Residence is one of the newest residential developments on the French Riviera. Porto Bello is a collection of 38 superb multi-family attached residences between the Golfe Juan marina and Antibes old town, and is being marketed by Sextant French Properties.

Golfe-Juan is the most sought-after seaside resort on the French Riviera, thanks to its fine sandy beaches, well-known marinas and restaurants, art, potteries, and workshops (where well-known artists such as Picasso and Jean Marais practiced their craft), and art, pottery, and workshops of Vallauris (where well-known artists such as Picasso and Jean Marais practiced their craft). Residents and visitors can participate in a variety of cultural and seashore activities, ranging from the Théâtre de la Mer to water sports and simply beach lounging.

The area's protective bay, which is sheltered from severe winds and has an extraordinary micro-climate, adds to the area's appeal.

Porto Bello Residence, with its traditional and contemporary design, is located on peaceful Chabrier Street in the center of the city, just steps from from the harbor and sandy beaches. The complex provides attractive studios to 2-bedroom apartments, some with a view of the sea, as well as an underground parking garage and a Mediterranean garden.

The Porto Bello's intricate entrances, loggias, traditional shutters, red tiled roofs, and pastel facades imitate old fishermen's houses and highlight the residence's many charms. High-quality services round off an already enticing offer reserved for the wealthy.

The price per square meter or 10.76 square feet ranges from 5,603 Euros ($7,491) to 6,939 Euros ($9,278). Porto Bello is offering a 2,000 Euro cash back offer and free notary legal fees to customers who make a reservation before March 10. (usually 3 percent of the purchase price).