"For the first time since 2007, all indicators are now pointing to a stabilisation in retail conditions. This is according to property consultants, Savills Ireland. In its latest commentary on the retail property market, Savills notes that personal consumption expenditure, retail sales and VAT receipts all appear to have stabilised and are now beginning to show improvement.  "

"Property auction levels picked up in 2013 as confidence returned to the market resulting is strong results, especially within the M25."

"Receiver Kieran Wallace of KPMG, has sold Lisloughrey Lodge, Cong, Co. Mayo. The sale was advised by international real estate advisor Savills. Red Carnation Hotels purchased the four star boutique hotel, which was marketed at a guide price of €2.5m."

"According to the latest research by Savills, a shortage of prime central office space has pushed the average prime rent across Germany’s top six markets (Berlin, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich) to €27.70 per sq m, the highest level since 2001."

"Investment property transactions in Northern Ireland are likely to exceed £200m in 2014 due to an increase in investor demand, according to Savills Northern Ireland. The property consultants said that the level of stock that came to the market in 2013 increased significantly, which led to a transactional level in the region of £175m – more than the combined total of transactions since the start of the downturn.  "

"Oriel House Hotel, the only hotel in Ballincollig, is for sale at an asking price of €6m. Savills Hotels and Leisure have been appointed to sell the property on the instruction of Kieran Wallace, Receiver, KPMG.   "

"Fitness and leisure centre chain HealthCity International has taken new premises in Cologne, Germany, advised by international real estate advisor Savills."

"According to the latest research by Savills the total transaction volume for Germany’s commercial property market reached €30.4 billion in 2013, representing a rise of 20% year-on-year (yoy) and the highest investment volume since 2007 when a total of €56 billion was achieved."

"A further two tenants have agreed terms on office space at Art Déco Palais located at Arnulfstraße 56-60  in Munich, Germany, taking the property to 97% let."

"According to Savills data, the investment market for residential portfolios in Germany experienced a year-end flurry in 2013 recording a transaction volume of €5.1 billion in the fourth quarter, compared with €2.9 billion in Q4 2012."