European Research

Savills has a dedicated research team focusing on the commercial property markets throughout Europe. With a network of offices in nine European countries Savills European Research team is able to monitor and analyse markets and trends throughout the European property world. Its expertise is used to enhance all Savills services as well as providing bespoke research services to departments' own clients.

The consultancy that the research department provides is used to assist policy and decision-making and in the formation of appropriate business and development strategies. The research department is used whenever an analytical approach is needed to a real estate problem or when information is needed to support decision-making.

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Brussels Office Market - Q4 2010
02 February 2011

“Rental growth is forecast from 2013 onwards once the burgeoning pipeline is absorbed and a real lack of grade-A space becomes an issue. Investors should consider buying 3-5-year year leases today whilst capital values are low and offer good value. Renegotiating these breaks around 2013 will offer great upside once rental growth kicks in. ”

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Spotlight on the World in New London

03 February 2012

The amount of international equity flowing into prime London's newly built market continues to increase, with UK buyers a minority.

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Germany investment market 2011

02 February 2012

“The gradual weakening of the economy has had a little impact on investor intentions with the total volume of commercial real estate transactions reaching €23bn, some 20% above 2010 level. In 2012, we expect financing difficulties to be the bottleneck in market activity, but no lack of supply.”

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Poland Investment Bulletin January 2012

Poland Investment Bulletin January 2012

31 January 2012

“Investment activity accelerated in the second half of 2011 bringing the total volume of property investment transactions to over EUR 2.5 billion. This confirmed significant interest in the Polish property market, with prime offices in Warsaw and well established shopping centres all over the country being still the most soughtafter products on the market.” Michał Ćwikliński - Director, Head of Investment Department

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Dublin Office Market Q4 2011

24 January 2012

Letting activity in the Dublin office market showed an increase of 25% compared to 2010 and reached twice the total occupied in 2009.

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Overview of Ireland and Eurozone

23 January 2012

Following three consecutive years of negative economic growth the Irish economy is expected to have expanded by 1% (as measured by GDP) in 2011.  A weaker euro is the silver lining for Ireland for first half of 2012 while wider euro-zone issues are being resolved.

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Poland Investment Bulletin December 2011

Poland Investment Bulletin December 2011

01 December 2011

Investment activity in the Polish property market wasmore than positive in Q1-Q3 2011, and exceeded mostexpectations. Stable economy, and still one of thehighest growth prospects within the European Unionattracted investors’ attention, particularly to the wellestablished Warsaw office market and to the retailsector.

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European Warehousing Markets - Autumn 2011

18 November 2011

“Prime warehousing rents have bottomed out in the major logistics hubs and the leasing market is almost solely driven by owneroccupiers and built-to-suit developments. The sector remains the least preferred choice for investors and the yield gap with prime retail and office properties has widened.” Eri Mitsostergiou - European Research

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Quarterly data bulletin

14 November 2011

“Despite the weaker leasing activity in the third quarter of the year, there is sustained occupier demand for office space which, combined with low levels of new space delivery, maintains the rental stability in the market.” Susan Trevor-Briscoe - Italy Research

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Madrid office market Q3 2011

10 November 2011

“In the midst of economic uncertainty and weak occupier market, the total investment activity for 2011 is expected to be the lowest recorded over the past decade. In addition tothe current investment stock for sale, new opportunities will also come onto the markets from owners that are seeking to obtain liquidity, due to tight financing conditions”. Pablo Pavía - Head of National Capital Markets.

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Spanish Investment Market October 2011

10 November 2011

'The turmoil in the global economy is holding back investment activity in southern Europe and Spain. In 2011 the national market will record its lowest investment volume in adecade. Although there is product available, investors are increasingly conservative and continue to wait for the perfect investment. The increase in the cost of financing and growing problems in gaining access to credit are slowing down sales processes.' Danny Kinnoch - International Investment Director.

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Mat Oakley

Mat Oakley

Director
Commercial Research

Savills Grosvenor Hill

+44 (0) 20 7409 8781

 

Lydia Brissy

Lydia Brissy

Director
European Research

Savills Paris

+ 33 (0) 1 44 51 73 88