BALKIMO announces new Partner and new office in Tirana!

PRESS RELEASE
Tirana, January 20, 2010

Balkimo is pleased to report that a new partner has joined the team and the opening of a new office at the Rogner Hotel in Tirana.

Balkimo has today welcomed Ian Hurrell as a new partner of the firm. Ian has previously been involved in two real estate start up companies and partnered a further real estate business in London. Two of the businesses are still operational under different ownership.

Marin le Corre, Balkimo Managing Director said: “Ian is bringing over 15 years of real estate experience and expertise, including senior leadership experience in the property industry as such Ian will move our business to a new level.” and added “These are very exciting times for Balkimo, our business continues to develop despite the market condition and we are determined to build on our core strengths, providing the best possible investment opportunities to our clients as such we will announce in the next weeks 2 new unique developments.”

Ian Hurrell added: "It feels right, and is a great opportunity for me to direct Balkimo onto the next stage in business. The status of Balkimo and the relation with Savills offer tremendous potential to attract international property investment in Albania." and added “Our objective is to continue to develop high quality effective services and to support our foreign clients by proactive and practical investment advice.”

In addition to Ian’s appointment as partner, Balkimo is pleased to announce the opening of the new Tirana office at the Rogner Hotel: “We are pleased to team up with the Rogner Hotel, one of the most dynamic hotels in the capital. Our local knowledge and professional services combined with the reputation of the Rogner Hotel will allow us to better serve our clients” said Marin le Corre and added “our move to the Rogner Hotel will definitively add to our visibility and is in line with our extension strategy”.

Thanks to excellent location and a new management the Rogner Hotel gained in less than a year a high recognition. The 5 star Rogner Hotel is one of most exclusive hotels in Tirana located on the main boulevard next to the Prime Minister Office, the Presidential Palace and major embassies. The hotel has long become a meeting place for international businessmen, diplomats and politicians.

BALKIMO office located in the Rogner Hotel lobby will be open from Monday till Saturday from 9.00am till 6.00pm. BALKIMO will also offer special rates for clients looking to stay in the Rogner Hotel.

About BALKIMO
With a team of 15 multilingual Real Estate professionals and offices in Tirana and Vlora, BALKIMO is the largest Real Estate agency which celebrated last year its 5th year anniversary in Albania. Balkimo is also the agent of SAVILLS the leading global real estate service provider with over 200 offices and 19,500 employees. www.balkimo.com

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BALKIMO, Rogner Hotel, Tirana, Albania