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The Greek treatment of digital platform short-term property rentals

January 15, 2019

How the Greek legislation regulates short-term rentals of real estate property within the so-called framework of “sharing economy”.

The Greek legislation regulates short-term rentals of real estate property within the so-called framework of “sharing economy” (through digital platforms like Airbnb) in the article 111 of Law 4446/2016, as amended and in force.

Important definitions

A sharing economy is considered to be any model where digital platforms create an open market for the temporary use of goods or services that are often provided by individuals.

‘Walkie Talkie’ bought by Hong Kong family business for record £1.3 billion

August 1, 2017

A Hong Kong family company best known for its oyster sauce is the latest in a series of Asian investors snapping up London landmarks, as it executes a £1.3 billion ($1.7 billion) deal for the city’s “Walkie Talkie” building.

LKK Health Products Group, which makes Lee Kum Kee Oyster Sauce, has agreed to buy the 37-storey City of London tower – officially named 20 Fenchurch Street but more commonly referred to as the “Walkie Talkie” thanks to its bulbous design.

Family offices beginning to look beyond London for property deals

March 4, 2014

As investor confidence grows, international family offices are looking beyond London when buying into the UK property market, according to a local real estate company.

As investor confidence grows, international family offices are looking beyond London when buying into the UK property market, according to a local real estate company.

Trophy property prices in the British capital – those worth more than £10 million – have held up during the economic downturn, as families buy up in the central suburbs surrounding Hyde Park, to grow capital and preserve wealth.

Next-generation takes over family business Grocon

December 23, 2011

The third-generation of Australia’s Grollo family is set to take over the management of the family business, as second-generation and family patriarch Bruno Grollo is retiring from the development and construction company his father founded 60 years ago.

The company, which is still 100% owned by the founding family and intends to remain private, is best known for building some of Melbourne’s tallest buildings including the Eureka Tower and Rialto Towers.