About EUR 21.5 bn were invested in France during the first nine months of 2007, surpassing the EUR 18.5 bn of investment registered in the same period last year, according to the new Market View report published by CB Richard Ellis. Offices are still the most sought-after type of products in the country, accounting for 79% of investment, followed by industrial premises (12%) and retail space (9%).
As Ares completed a €325 mln French logistics acquisition from Blackstone, another French portfolio came onto the market.
