PARIS-Savills says retail investment continues to grow in the country, having climbed to $2.8 billion from $700 million in the first half of 2009.

LONDON-European office markets will recover over the next 12-24 months and prime rent growth will become more prevalent, says LaSalle Investment Management.

MILAN-King Sturge says Italy has been a gap in its network. Gabetti has nine offices, including Milan and Rome, and employs 73 staff.

WARSAW-The loan is secured by more than 14 modern distribution facilities wholly owned by PEPF II offering a total of 3.2 million square feet in major distribution hubs throughout Poland.

PARIS-However, the CEO says the firm’s strategy remains firmly focused on the office, residential and healthcare business lines.

MILAN-Objectives include an extension to cover Rome as well as Milan office, and to subsequently look at Italian domestic retail and logistics markets.

PARIS-The quick imposition of the capital gains tax has raised deep concerns among investors and developers in Ile de France.

PARIS-The Polish government had to approve of the acquisition of two malls in the country. The REIT is buying Simon Ivanhoe, a jointly-held unit of US-based Simon and Ivanhoe Cambridge.