" “There are visible signs of recovery in the occupier and investment markets in the prime sectors but there appears to be an accelerating decline in both take-up and rents in the secondary assets and locations.”  "

" “The investment market has shown some signs of recovery, however the letting market still point to weakening demand and steadily rising immediate supply.” "

" “Low concentration of headquarters in regional markets restrains the impact of the economic crisis on the occupational market. Nevertheless, small and medium companies, which were not affected by the economic crisis up to now, are facing financial difficulties and postponing hiring decisions.”     "

" “The data for the first quarter presents the severity of the current downturn in the commercial property market. The negative data underlines the fact that the “crisis” point has been reached and market players’ wait-and-see attitude should slowly ease as the bottom of the market becomes identifiable. ”     "

" “2008 Q4 data headlines the downturn of commercial letting markets, with demand slowly drying-up and risk of flooding vacancies threatening. Effective office rents started to decline whereas retail and industrial rental values hold steady.”     "