"According to Savills latest European investment bulletin, core funds remain acquisitive for the right product and the weakness of European currencies are attracting opportunistic investors including North Americans, but the firm questions which parties will fill the middle ground?"

"Although the economic climate appears bleak, business activity in 2012 will be driven by more opportunistic strategies. The supply and demand situation is expected to become even more balanced this year with higher take-up of second hand properties. With the economy set to improve in 2013, new developments may become very sought after.”"

"Prime yields are back to their long term average levels, following a period of strong investor interest for prime assets. Overall investors remain wary of secondary markets amid downside risks to the European economic outlook however some specialist players have started exploring the best opportunities in this market segment. Eri Mitsostergiou - European Research"

"“In the wake of the slackening economy the activity of the French property markets markedly faded over the course of the second quarter of the year. Nevertheless, figures for the first half of 2011 remain positive notably thanks to the relatively dynamic firstquarter.”"

"“The letting activity held relatively firm in French regional markets, particularly in Bordeaux, Toulouse, Nantes and Marseille. Nevertheless, it is not enough to absorb the office deliveries and vacated spaces. The level of supply quickly progresses and should continue to increase in the coming 6 months.”"

"“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.”"

"“In spite of the halftone economic upturn, occupiers’ demand is strengthening. Signs of improvement of the investment market are multiplying however the lack of supply is still clearly restraining investors’ activity.”"

" According to Savills, French investment volumes for Q310 are set to total approximately €2.3 billion, which will bring transaction levels since the beginning of the year to circa €7.1 billion, reflecting an increase of 60% compared to the same period in 2009. "

" “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.” "

" “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.”     "