"According to Savills latest European office market report, prime rental growth rose higher than expected in H1 2014 to 4% on average in the surveyed areas compared to -0.6% in H1 2013. The firm finds that in H1 2014 secondary rents also posted the strongest growth in the past five quarters at 2.4%."

"One of the largest ever retail investment portfolios to be offered to the market in Ireland was launched today by joint selling agents Savills and Bannon. The €120m ‘Spectrum Portfolio’ comprises seven assets producing approx. €11m of income offering an attracting initial yield in the region of 9%."

"In recent days there has been a lot of commentary on Government intervention in the property market to support first-time home buyers...."

"Butterly Business Park – a mixed use commercial investment portfolio with development potential in Artane, Dublin 5 – is for sale by private treaty at a guide price of €7 million. Property consultants Savills are handling the sale."

"Savills has brought two key investment properties in Dublin to the market today. 27 South Anne Street, Dublin 2 – leased to Smiles Dental – has an asking price of €1.7m. Meanwhile, a property let to KBC Bank Ireland PLC in Swords is available for €725,000."

"124 acres of land zoned for “agricultural and related uses” in Saggart, Corrstown (both County Dublin) and Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath, will go under the hammer on the 17th September when Savills kick-starts its autumn farm season. The auction will take place at 3pm in Buswells Hotel, Molesworth St, Dublin 2.  "

"Breaffy House Resort, Castlebar, Co. Mayo has been sold to Irish hotel management company, Great National Asset Management. The sale was handled by Savills Hotels & Leisure on behalf of the Receiver Michael McAteer of Grant Thornton. "

"Sales of industrial property in Dublin continue at pace due to improved occupier confidence and the value for money that is currently available in the market, according to property consultants, Savills."

"Savills has formally completed the sale of The Marker Residences for over €50.1m on behalf of Brehon Capital Partners Ltd and Midwest Holding. The property is to be acquired by “I•RES”, Irish Residential Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (IRES REIT).  "

"According to Savills, the lack of development pipeline over the last few years has caused prime rents in the German office market to increased in H1 2014 by 3.3% to €28.00 per sq m on average across the top six markets."