"Investor interest remains strong, driven by positive economic outlook and good leasing market prospects. We believe crossborder investment is likely to grow in the future but will face fierce competition from domestic investors.  "

"The quality and characteristics of a city’s housing stockplay an important role in boosting its attraction andmaking it more competitive in global terms. But onlya few centres have emerged as truly global cities,magnets for the world’s wealthy families and theirmoney. Our Global Cities Review looks at the primeresidential property markets of four of these key cities– London, New York, Hong Kong and Moscow –examines the forces driving these markets and looksahead to the implications for investors in these cities."

"Rental stability, tenant solvency, low vacancy rates, easy development and management, as well as low supply per capita, has meant that by their very nature prime rental parks are very attractive for developers and investors, however at the same time the ideal product is scarce."

"2010 was a transition year. The market has bottomed out but the pace of the upturn appears to be slow. Occupier and investor confidence should return to the market in 2011, particularly in the second half of the year."

" The CBD could become once again attractive to large corporations in need of high quality accommodation, thanks to a number of 'state-of-the-art' new or refurbished properties, in the short term, which will be offered at competitive terms.  "

"Following some slight growth in rental values for prime offices in 2010 for Milan’s Central Business District (CBD), from €460 per sq m per year in Q4 2009 to €500 per sq m per year in Q4 2010, Savills expects prime office rents to remain stable throughout 2011.  The international real estate advisor predicts in its latest office report that any rental growth will be in the submarkets where demand is more evident."

" “2010 has confirmed some strong market indicators, notably with take-up 35% up on 2009. Overall rents should remain stable in 2011 with some edging up in submarkets where demand is most evident”.  "

" “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. ” "

" The UK is facing some headwinds in 2011, but the prospects are good thereafter "

" “Q3 2010 presented some strong indicators, with good take-up levels. Despite a slight edging up in prime CBD rents, the indicators did not translate into an increase in average rental levels. Occupier preference for new or fully refurbished premises confirms the focus on quality of space and location.” "