Italian real estate funds are set to increase in value from EUR 34.7 bn in 2008 to EUR 39 bn by the end of 2009, according to the latest research report by Italy's research institute Scenari Immobiliari. This represents an increase of 11% and 17% compared to 2008 and 2007 respectively.
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.
