"Brussels’ Blue Tower has been sold by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investment GmbH, advised by Savills and BNP RE, to Belgian REIT Befimmo for €78.5 million in the largest multi-let office deal since 2008."

"According to Savills latest Netherlands property market report, retail investment in Q1 2013 reached approximately €160m, representing an increase of 30% on the same period last year, at €122m. "

"According to Savills data €2.5 billion was invested in French commercial real estate in the first quarter of 2013, which is level with the same period in 2012.  "

"Increased bank lending and a growing investor interest in alternative financing will have a positive impact on future transaction volumes according to the latest research report by Savills.  "

"The German residential portfolio investment market recorded a total transaction volume of approximately €3.77 billion in Q1 2013 according to Savills research, representing a five percent growth year-on-year. "

"Savills has been instructed by receivers Grant Thornton to sell the predominantly residential scheme, Clancy Quay in Dublin 8, by private treaty with a guide price of €70 million, reflecting a gross yield of 9% following completion.  "

"The German residential portfolio investment market recorded a total transaction volume of approximately €3.77 billion in Q1 2013 according to Savills research, representing a five percent growth year-on-year. "

"There was a noticeable shortage of new stock coming to the market in the first quarter of 2013, with most activity by agents including completing deals which had been agreed in 2012, and also preparing new assets for marketing."

"Savills is delighted to bring Clancy Quay, Islandbridge, Dublin 8 to the market for sale by private treaty on the instructions of the Joint Receivers, Stephen Tennant and Paul McCann of Grant Thornton.  "

"Savills has advised Casino Gran Madrid on the acquisition of a new casino on Paseo de Recoletos in the centre of the Spanish capital from landlord Colonial.  "