Avison Young expands service delivery further across Europe, establishing full-service operations in Austria

Toronto, ON – Avison Young today announced an expansion of its service delivery to clients across Europe with the addition of GVA Real Consult in Austria. It will rebrand as Avison Young. The expansion within DACH builds on the recent growth of Avison Young across Central and Eastern Europe.

“As we accelerate our strategy, we are adding the quality talent, skills and technology that deliver value for our people, our clients and other stakeholders,” said Mark Rose, Chair and CEO of Avison Young. “The team of accomplished professionals in Austria lead with passion, tenacity and know-how and join a growing complement of professionals throughout Europe who pair our collective data and technology with insight to provide leading service to our clients.”

For more than 30 years, the real estate professionals at GVA Real Consult have offered customized solutions for each client engagement, with well-rounded experience in investment, funding, asset management and leasing for occupiers, owners and investors.

The team also brings an eye for corporate responsibility and governance, supporting clients in making sustainable development, investment and management decisions around their real estate.

“We live and breathe real estate, helping our clients use their real estate in the best possible way by giving each assignment the individual attention it deserves,” said Herbert Rainer, now Principal and Managing Director of Avison Young in Austria, alongside Andreas Obermaier, who also joins as Principal. “In joining Avison Young, we can leverage the full-service platform of a global firm, backed by the latest data and technology, to provide our clients the insights they need across real estate markets and asset classes.”

The team in Austria joins a growing Avison Young services platform across Europe that also includes operations in Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Poland, Romania and the U.K.