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High demand to spur construction in southern Europe

Booming demand for housing has led to huge price rises in southern Europe over the past few years and will support rapid construction growth for some time to come. Moreover, there is little risk of a bubble forming because mortgage borrowing has been limited and the construction sector is still relatively small.  

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