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Diverging fortunes for rental growth

Investment activity across the euro-zone reached a new record in 2017. However, fourth quarter activity fell in annual terms for the first time since the financial crisis. Investor appetite for retail assets continues to wane; the sector saw investment fall for the second year in a row. Although strong economic growth continues to support rising prime office rents, there was little rental movement in the retail and industrial sectors.

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