The Dutch real estate market saw investment activity almost double in the second quarter of 2009 compared to the previous quarter, suggesting that investor interest is returning to the Netherlands, according to new research released by CB Richard Ellis (CBRE). Investment turnover surged in Q2 as EUR 861 mln was transacted in The Netherlands out of a total of EUR 1.3 bn for the first half of 2009.
Swiss real estate group Investis has boosted its real estate holdings with the CHF 139 mln (€149 mln) purchase of prime residential properties in Vaud canton.
