Cities in the spotlight
As house prices and transaction activity increase, these five cities are giving potential buyers a new sense of confidence, alongside a high-quality lifestyle
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As house prices and transaction activity increase, these five cities are giving potential buyers a new sense of confidence, alongside a high-quality lifestyle
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With an improving economy, Spain’s property market is seeing an increase in residential sales, steady price growth and more construction activity
Bucking the trend
With an improving economy, Spain’s property market is seeing an increase in residential sales, steady price growth and more construction activity
Investors are increasingly spending outside the traditional commercial ‘trio’ and some of the alternative segments have become large enough to be considered mainstream
Spotlight: Alternatives Investment
Investors are increasingly spending outside the traditional commercial ‘trio’ and some of the alternative segments have become large enough to be considered mainstream
Modest decline in transaction volume – more than a third of investors were first-time purchasers
Market in Minutes - Germany residential investment market Q4 2018
Modest decline in transaction volume – more than a third of investors were first-time purchasers
"Prime yields are back to their long term average levels, following a period of strong investor interest for prime assets. Overall investors remain wary of secondary markets amid downside risks to the European economic outlook however some specialist players have started exploring the best opportunities in this market segment. Eri Mitsostergiou - European Research"
"“As the ongoing stream of new development completions meets letting demand, occupiers are committing to high standard space. Take-up in the first quarter was significantly more than double last year’s and prime rental levels have edged upwards in several submarkets.”"
"The Brussels take-up market has dropped considerably by 48% compared to Q2 2010 to reach a total of 36,200 sqm due to an absence of public tenants."
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"“The market is clearly going through a period of transition, awaiting for news confirming an economic recovery, which are taking longer than expected to arrive. When the debt markets stabilise and the occupier market shows signs of improvement, these will clearly indicate that the market is prepared for a new cycle and a change in trend.”"
"“During the first half of 2011 the Amsterdam office market remained stable. Office occupier demand totalled 125,000 sqm, similar to H1 2010, while investment volume reached a solid €200 million.”"
"“The Rotterdam office market showed solid figures over the first half of 2011. The investment volume already matches the full 2010 figures, while occupier demand remained stable.”"
"“The Utrecht office market remained stable during H1 2011. Occupier demand was slightly higher than in H1 2010 and the overall investment level reached a solid €67 million.”"
"“The Hague office market showed promising figures during the first half of 2011. The investment volume increased by 9% compared to H1 2010. During the same period, the occupier demand jumped by 34%, however we believe the total 2011 take-up might be lower than last year.”"