"A combination of cooling measures in Asia and the threat of a double dip global recession has led to a slowdown in many housing markets in ‘new world’ economies."

"Savills has today announced the acquisition of the specialist central London investment and asset management business Gresham Down Capital Partners."

"Savills won 'Best International Property Consultancy Marketing' at the global International Property Awards sponsored by Bloomberg Television. The winners were announced at the Savoy Hotel in London on 12 December 2011."

"Shoe retailer Skechers has opened their second Irish outlet in Mahon Point Shopping Centre in Cork, having taken up a 214 sq m (2,303 sq ft) unit on a 10-year lease."

"Germany’s top five office markets of Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich have recorded a 2.02 million sq m take up in the first three quarters of 2011, reflecting a 9% year-on-year increase."

"Savills CEO of Greater China was honoured with the Real Estate Investment Award from RFP Magazine’s Outstanding Individuals in Industry 2011."

"The food retailer Carrefour has taken up 7,700 sq m (82,882 sq ft) across three floors at the existing Palacio garage in Paris’ eighth arrondissement for a new store."

"According to Savills European data, the average yield gap between prime and secondary offices has compressed by approximately 18 basis points over the past twelve months and now stands at 89.5 basis points."