More international companies chose to locate their European headquarters in the Amsterdam area last year than in previous years, according to the latest office market report by property adviser Cushman & Wakefield. Some 94 foreign companies, up from 86 in 2006, and 73 in 2005) opened offices in the Amsterdam area in 2007. This growth was lead by Asian countries, notably China and India.
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.
