" “In spite of the improved economic background, released financial conditions and positive letting prospects, the French investment market is narrowed by the outweighing demand over supply.” "

"“Historically occupier demand in The Hague has been fuelled by public bodies. In the first half of 2010 demand has been affected by the economic slowdown leading to a decline in take-up compared to last year.”"

" “Letting performances are relatively uneven this quarter across sectors. Take-up of industrial warehouses dropped by 68.6% whereas office lettings in IDF increased by 15.8%. Retailer demand for prime properties remains strong.”     "

" Following four consecutive quarters of price growth in the prime residential property markets, increases in central London slowed to just 0.6% in the three months to June. Similarly, outside the capital prime residential prices rose by just 0.5%, as hitherto constrained stock levels eased across the prime residential markets, and economic and political uncertainty took their toll upon demand. "

"“Fuelled by a recovery of export growth, office demand in Rotterdam improved significantly in H1 2010, predominantly driven by the Manufacturing & Construction and Transport & Communication sectors.”"

" The return of occupational demand remains tentative, but cranes are reappearing on the skyline. The biggest threat to Bristol’s recovery is the forthcoming public sector job cuts and potential knock on effects on private sector confidence. However, the expected recovery of the city’s private sector should provide some level of insulation.  "

" “The depth of investor demand remains strong, but polarised by location and quality” Investor demand for shopping centres and high street shops has slackened slightly over the last quarter. However, there is still competition for the best assets in the best locations.  "

"“Both tenant and investor demand in Utrecht improved during the first half of 2010. Letting volume grew by 16% compared to the same period last year, while the invested amount was multiplied by nearly four times to €117 million.”"

" “The letting activity in Ile-de-France remains moderate but the signs of recovery are strong in Paris where demand has doubled in the space of twelve months. In the CBD, some deals have again crossed the threshold of €800/sqm/year” "

" The next 12 months will be the best time of this cycle for occupiers to capitalise on attractive terms on which to acquire new office space.  "