"According to the latest French student housing report, growing investor interest and limited supply has put downward pressure on prime yields causing them to move in by 20 basis points in the last three years."

"Monaco experienced a surge in residential market activity in 2014 with transaction volumes exceeding their 2007 peak for the first time, says international real estate advisor Savills in its Spotlight on Monaco, launched today."

"According to Savills latest French retail report the number of foreign retailers to open their first French store on Paris high streets almost doubled year-on-year in 2013."

"GDP has now remained flat for three consecutive quarters in France. Forecasts predict a return to growth in 2013 (+0.4%)."

"€6.1 billion were invested in France in H1 2013, which represents a fall of 22% compared to H1 2012. Increased selectivity on the part of investors and the overall sluggishness of the economy have diminished the competitiveness of the French market."

"The lettings market hasbenefitted strongly from theactivity of the public and semipublicsector, which accountsfor 32% of the lettingsexceeding 5,000 sq m.” Marie-Josée Lopes, Head of Research Savills"

"GDP edged up 0.1% in 2012. The economy is not moving forward and the confidence of the French is low, this is causing market players to take a more cautious approach. The forecast is for a gradual recovery in the second half of 2013."

"GDP showed an increase of 0.1% in 2012. Growth drivers are currently bogged down and French confidence is low, which is provoking market players to be more cautious. Forecasts are banking on a gradual recovery from the second half of 2013."

"“Weakness in the labour market has had a knock-on-effect on the number of applications. The number of postgraduates rose by 3.9% in the past 2 years.” Lydia Brissy, Savills European Research"

"GDP growth forecast is slowly improving (+0.3% for 2012). Meanwhile the economy remains slow with numerous company failures and a rising rate of unemployment."