"International real estate advisor Savills finds that in Germany, Spain and France portfolio sales account for a significant portion of total investment volumes with the share of retail stock dominating."

"In an effort to meet the State’s deficit goals and achieve an immediate increase of public revenue, the Government, by means of an amendment to a bill brought before parliament, introduced a new property tax called “Special Duty on buildings powered by electricity”."

"SigtunaHem and Sigtuna municipality, advised by Savills, has sold a portfolio of residential and public properties to Rikshem for SEK 1,7 billion, which equates to €190 million. The transaction is the largest sale of properties held by a municipality this year. "

"The Greek economy has entered a period of unprecedented crisis as a result of a combination of the international financial crisis and mounting national debt burden, according the recent European research of Savills."

"International real estate advisor Savills has today 29th September 2011 announced the recruitment of four new members of staff to strengthen office agency and consultancy departments"

"Savills latest Brussels office market report forecasts a total transaction value of €2bn for 2011, following a first half figure that represents a 96% increase on total investment in 2010."

"International real estate advisor Savills has appointed Pierre Olivier Defour and Stéphanie Gauchot-Bardet to join its office agency team in Paris.  Both have joined the West Ile de France team headed by Serge Vayer.  "

"International real estate advisor Savills has today (19 September 2011) announced that William Gould is to take on the role as head of its Italian office. Lionello Rosina, who has led the Italian operation for seven years, will remain as a consultant to the company."

"International real estate advisor Savills has appointed Pierre Olivier Defour and Stéphanie Gauchot-Bardet to join its Office Agency team in Paris."

"International real estate advisor Savills has been instructed to undertake valuations for Kingfisher Plc in the UK and France."