Stable activity of investors in commercial real estate worldwide

In the third quarter of the year the volume of investments was 96 billion dollars. More significant decrease was recorded in investments in Europe.

The activity of commercial real estate investors globally remained stable in the third quarter of 2012.During the period bargains for 96 billion dollars were concluded, report the online edition Europe Real Estate.

Calculations of the company are based on a study made in 60 countries.

The volume of the direct investments decreased with 8% compared to the third quarter of 2011, because the increased activity in key markets is marred by the poor performance of certain smaller and emerging markets for commercial real estate.

Investments from the beginning of the year until the end of September are similar to the results for the first nine months of the last year.

In North and South America deposits amount to 126 billion dollars in the Asia-Pacific region - 68 billion dollars in 2012 compared to 71 billion dollars a year ago, while in Europe, the Middle East and Africa - they are 75 billion compared to $ 85 billion during the same period last year.

Multifamily buildings and student dormitories are attracting investors` interest due to the desire for diversification of investments and higher returns.

The forecast for 2012 remains throughout a level of $ 400 billion. It is expected that the fourth quarter will be more loaded with deals in all regions observed by the company.

Levels of transactions remain stable during the summer months of the third quarter of the year. This is due to the strong performance of mature markets in the U.S., UK, Germany and Australia, claim from Jones Lang LaSalle.