German retail property group Hahn has reported that rental rates and purchase prices for retail properties in Germany will continue to rise. According to the Retail Real Estate Report 2007/2008 published by the company, foreign interest in German retail properties compares well with other European cities and demand is particularly high for inner city retail warehouse centres and shopping centres.
As Ares completed a €325 mln French logistics acquisition from Blackstone, another French portfolio came onto the market.
