" “Price correction continues at a more rational rate in comparison to the latter half of 2007. Rental growth remains positive but is advancing at a lesser rate.” "

" “Stock selection is becoming the key to outperformance as the credit squeeze impacts global real estate markets” 2007 was a roller coaster year. In 2008, we expect vacancies to rise and values to fall as the economy slows, with the most pronounced effects in the secondary and tertiary markets. "

" “Positive business sentiment is driving demand for prime office accommodation. We expect that the market fundamentals will remain positive and the market activity will create new areas of growth in the city.”       "

"“The Amsterdam office market has reached a turning point. Leasing activity and prime rents are increasing and positive economic outlook should sustain this trend. We expect further positive rentalgrowth in 2007”."

" “Yield compression and yield convergence continues across Europe. Healthy market fundamentals support this trend. Prime office rents should continue to grow, but at slower pace compared to last year. ”  "

" The Spanish economy grew by some 3.2% in 2005, and increased to 3.6% by the summer of 2006, compared to the 1.9% average growth in the Eurozone. This strong growth is still largely based on expanding consumer demand, as well as the construction sector which continues to be very active, although growth showed signs of slowdown during the first semester. "

" GDP growth reached 3.4% in 2005, with domestic demand being once again the key driver of growth, while external trade remained a drag on growth. The consumer sector has been supported by rising employment, which grew by 2.3% last year. "