"“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.”"

"“In the wake of the slackening economy the activity of the French property markets markedly faded over the course of the second quarter of the year. Nevertheless, figures for the first half of 2011 remain positive notably thanks to the relatively dynamic firstquarter.”"