Dutch-based property group Wereldhave has reported an increase of more than 15 percent in its net profit during the first nine months of 2006. The profit for the first three quarters of the year, consisting of direct and indirect result, increased to EUR 185.4 mln in 2006, the company reported Wednesday. This reflects a rise of EUR 24.5 mln over the same period in 2005, when profits totalled EUR 160.9 mln.
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.
