Over the review period, Banque Misr expanded its already strong footprint in the Egyptian real estate market, thanks to its focus on digitalization and inclusivity.

United Real Estate Company has expanded its Egypt hospitality portfolio with the launch of its Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis Hotel. Given its strategic location, and range of facilities, the hotel is positioned to play a significant role in Egypt's hospitality sector.

Banco de Bogotá has significantly improved its financial performance in the real estate sector over the past year. The bank’s real estate portfolio dedicated to housing has grown by 20.82%, increasing from Ps8.4 billion ($1.9 million) in May 2023 to Ps10.2 billion in May 2024. The housing segment now represents 12.05% of the bank’s total business, reflecting a stronger strategic focus.

Launched in Q4 2023, Beltone Mortgage has swiftly established itself as a major player in Egypt’s real estate financing sector. Catering to a broad client base, Beltone Mortgage operates across the major urban centres in the country, alongside locations in the North Coast, Red Sea, and Upper Egypt.

Eurobank’s commercial real estate finance unit has carved out a reputation as a key player in both domestic and international markets, actively financing a diverse range of sectors from logistics and data centres to offices and residential properties.

With a robust capital base, DBS has a strong ability and deep lending capacity for the capital-intensive real estate industry and has successfully completed significant transactions in the market to meet clients' needs while proving its strength in complex transactions during the research period.

Blackstone’s strategic investments and dedication to sustainable development in Finland have shown its leadership in the country. These deals highlight Blackstone's ability to successfully navigate Finland's dynamic real estate market.

CBRE continued its high standard as one of North America’s leading real estate agencies, delivering leadership, innovation, and client-centred solutions in a highly competitive market during the review period. As the largest real estate services firm in North America, CBRE is distinguished for its extensive network and comprehensive expertise across the US, Canada and Mexico.

Colliers is operating in over 10 major markets across Asia Pacific, and during the past year it has remained on the offensive in areas where it is strong, including outsourcing and advisory, leasing and capital markets, and investment management.

Since its inception, Kuwait Financial Centre (Markaz) has embraced a strategy of acquiring, developing and managing institutional-quality properties in prime locations.

Savills has initiated a significant expansion of its residential team in the Middle East as a response to consistent growth in real estate activity in the region.

Nordanö’s performance during the review period demonstrates the company's commitment to sustainability and innovation. It demonstrates the capacity to take the lead in a constantly changing sector while keeping a close eye on ethical business conduct and cutting-edge technological advancements.

As one of the largest real estate services providers, CBRE offers comprehensive services including valuation and advisory, investment and asset management, and project and development services.

CBRE demonstrated a robust 7.5% revenue growth across its European operations, in contrast to struggling competitors in the region.

Over the review period, Colliers impressed with its expertise in handling complex real estate advisory mandates across the UK, France and Poland.

CapitaLand Development (CLD) has been a pioneering foreign developer in China since 1994 and is one of Asia’s largest diversified real estate groups. With expertise in business parks, industrial, logistics and residential developments, it has established a strong presence. Over the review period, its most notable achievements as a workspace developer included its Bridge+ flexible workspace and key business parks like Ascendas Suzhou Shishan Alpha Park.

Colliers’ dedication to setting high standards in real estate management, leasing and capital markets has made it a standout leader in the Nordics and Baltics region.

Newmark stands as a leading force in the Latin American real estate market, driven by its commitment to excellence and innovative solutions. Newmark Latam’s deep understanding of the Latin American real estate landscape sets it apart.

Knight Frank has come a long way since opening its first office in the Middle East in 2009. The company has expanded its physical presence in the region to include offices in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and most recently Egypt.

CapitaLand Development has performed well over the review period thanks to achievements in its business parks portfolio in Singapore and China.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), one of the leading global shopping mall operators, demonstrated robust operational performance over the review period.

Broll Property Group’s award as Africa’s best real estate agency reflects its strong performance across multiple sectors and its commitment to sustainability and innovation in an evolving market.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), the largest shopping mall operator and developer in Europe, has maintained its leadership in the region through a series of tangible achievements.

DBS has demonstrated significant progress through its global connectivity strategy focusing on strategically selected gateway cities. By establishing local real estate teams in these key locations, DBS effectively supported clients as they expanded and diversified their operations. This targeted approach has been instrumental in driving the bank’s compound annual growth rate.

Colliers has 25 years of experience in Latin America and a regional presence in 15 countries, solidifying its position as the region’s leading real estate agency. As part of a global platform, Colliers’ Latam clients benefit from a specialized solutions office based in Miami, ensuring seamless service across borders.

Standard Bank’s exceptional performance in financing, client engagement, and innovative solutions across the continent’s real estate sector earns it the award for Africa’s best bank for real estate. The bank also showcased strong growth in new facilities and in refinances which enables them to maintain the market leader role in the region.

Hines has had a significant 2023 and 2024, with strong performance especially in the residential and retail sectors in North America, demonstrating innovative strategies that address pressing market challenges.

Bank of America (BofA) continues to be a key player in North America’s commercial real estate (CRE) landscape, closing out 2023 with $86.57 billion in CRE loans, a notable 11.4% year-over-year increase. Representing 8.2% of its total loan portfolio, these loans support a variety of real estate ventures that foster urban development, economic growth and housing accessibility.

A dominant player in global real estate investment, Blackstone oversees real estate assets valued at €115.5 billion across Europe. Its portfolio is supported by a robust team of more than 220 professionals.

Skanska has performed well during the review period, underscoring its ability to lead and innovate despite challenging market conditions. The Nordic housing market faced a slowdown this year due to rising interest rates and economic uncertainty, but Skanska’s resilient approach and strategic focus on sustainability helped it rise above these obstacles.