| Retail real estate investment remained strong throughout the summer across Europe, despite the volatile recovery and economic headwinds that continued to face the sector. Direct investment in retail real estate in Europe during Q3 reached EUR 6.7 bn, up from EUR 4.9 bn in Q2 2011 and significantly up on the EUR 3.8 bn transacted in Q3 2010.
Total investment volumes for the year to date now stand at EUR 20.4 bn, up by 45% over the same period last year, almost on a par with total 2010 volumes and far exceeding full year volumes of EUR 12.3 bn in 2009..............................................Full Article: Source
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