Market reports
28/11/2011
Western Europe | Retail
Property Report Q3 2011
Demand focused on prime locations - November 2011
With the slowdown in consumer spending the outlook for retail has become more challenging. Nevertheless, the prime segment holds up well in terms of both footfall and turnover.Prime rents have mainly risen in 2011. Retail has maintained its attractiveness for investors thanks to its characteristics as a more secure asset in the current uncertain economic environment.
Economic outlook has deteriorated significantly since Q2 2011
- Even core economies have slowed down significantly in the second half of 2011
- Private consumption recovery was prevented by austerity measures
High-street retail remained resilient
- Ongoing strong demand lead by foreign retailers
- Since last year, prime rents have risen in Germany and signifi cantly in Central London
- A general stability in rents is expected for 2012
Retail investment volume still rising, though at a slower pace
- Investors favour Germany amongst core European markets
- The UK is slowing down, but Central London holds up well
- Yields for prime assets are currently stabilising
Recent publications
- 02/05/2012 | Western Europe | Property Report Q1 2012
- 16/04/2012 | Western Europe | At a Glance Q1 2012
- 26/03/2012 | Europe | European Investor Confidence Survey Winter 2011/2012
Investment
- 02/05/2012 | Western Europe | Property Report Q1 2012
- 16/04/2012 | Western Europe | At a Glance Q1 2012
- 29/03/2012 | Central Eastern Europe | Property Report Q4 2011
Offices
- 18/04/2012 | Western Europe | At a Glance Q1 2012
- 28/11/2011 | Western Europe | Property Report Q3 2011
- 14/10/2011 | Western Europe | At a Glance Q3 2011
Retail
- 27/02/2012 | Western Europe | Property Report H2 2011
- 10/10/2011 | Western Europe | Property Report H1 2011
- 07/03/2011 | Western Europe | Property Report Year 2010
Hotels
- 27/03/2012 | Europe | Property Report Q4 2011
- 09/11/2011 | Western Europe | At a Glance 2011 T3
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