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http://www.colliers.com/en-us/insights/market-news/2014-property-investor-report High global investor confidence fuels plans to expand, particularly in 'safe havens' More than 500 global respondents reveal intentions, targets and strategies Where will global property investors be buying in 2014? Surprisingly, despite recent economic uncertainty, investors are willing to look beyond political circumstances and invest in areas with strong property fundamentals. Overall, our new Global Investor Sentiment Survey finds optimism in the economic outlook for 2014, and with this increased confidence, many investors are planning to expand, especially in 'safe-haven' cities.

Interviews In anticipation of the GRI Europe Summit 2013, we have asked some of the participating industry leaders for their comments on the European market’s challenges and solutions. “The more turmoil in the world, the more people will appreciate the stability and the continuity of Europe” Samih Sawiris CHAIRMAN & CEO Orascom Development Holding SWITZERLAND “… as always, property is a local business, therefore picking specific sectors in specific locations will continue to differentiate the good investor from the average investor.” Fergal Feeney HEAD OF ASSET RECOVERY IBRC UK http://www.globalrealestate.org/Europe2013/Interviews

Top 10 Investor Questions For 2013: Global Real Estate 05-Dec-2012 How does the prospect of a slow U.S. economic recovery affect Standard & Poor's Ratings Services' views on the credit quality of REITs and homebuilders in this market?How does Standard & Poor's account for divergent economic trends in its financial performance forecasts for real estate companies in the Asia-Pacific region? What implications does the prevailing weak macroeconomic environment in Europe have for real estate ratings? What are Standard & Poor's views on the funding outlook for the U.S. real estate sector? What are the most notable debt capital market developments for real estate in the Asia-Pacific region? What are funding conditions like for real estate in Europe? What is your credit outlook for the main property sectors in the U.S.? What is your credit outlook for the main property sectors in Asia-Pacific? What is your credit outlook for Europe's retail and office propert...