" The year 2009 has been dominated by unheard of levels of economic uncertainty, a factor which, without doubt, has influenced many business decisions in the real estate market. This year should bring greater levels of certainty, which, in turn, should contribute to improved performance of the markets in all its facets.     "

" Will 2010 be the year of distressed selling? While many sectors saw a stabilisation of prime yields over the Christmas period, the movement over the last 12 months has been pretty dramatic with an average of 148 bps hardening across the sectors that we monitor.  "

" “Paris, and in particular the Central Business District, remains a secure and privileged destination for core funds seeking to invest in secure office property.” "

" “The Brussels office market could well be in its early recovery stages with Q1 take-up off to an exceptionally strong start whilst investment market demand for prime assets is burgeoning.”  "

" “2010 will bring more stock to the auction market but the difference between prime and secondary prices will continue to separate until funding becomes easier”  "

"“The office occupier market in Amsterdam has been hit fiercely by the economic headwind during 2009. Demand dropped sharply while supply rose. However, improved figures for the fourth quarter of the year, both in the letting and investment markets, suggest the beginning of the upswing for 2010.”"

" “On the investment side, improvements are multiplying. Most sought-after letting markets recorded a renewal of activity during the last quarter of 2009 but no sign of a generalised restart is still perceptible." "

"“In spite of the overall economic context, the Utrecht office market remained relatively resilient with improving demand throughout 2009 and a stable level of supply. The investment activity has been fluctuating over the year”"

"“Occupier demand remained relatively stable in The Hague compared to the other Dutch cities especially given the economic downturn. However, the vacancy rate is rising significantly.”"

" “The domestic recovery of the letting market will be key for Luxembourg in 2010, with signs of recovery in Europe  clear. Nonetheless, the unwillingness of some owners to sell, coupled with buyer attention being focused on other core European cities points towards another difficult forthcoming year for the investment market.” "