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• German groups have managed to bounce back on a strong euro and some astute timed sales

• Valuers are suddenly the centre of attention

• Max Sinclair of Eurohypo Bank on the future of the UK market (PDF) - -

Content

Agenda: Only a matter of time before M&A takes off

Consolidation is expected, although there has been little action so far, writes Daniel Thomas

Country focus: Funds have played their cards well

German groups have bounced back, helped by the strong euro, reports Ross Tieman

Private rental sector: Hopes for a professional rented category

Daniel Thomas on listed companies’ potential role as residential landlord

City of London: Market rests on a knife-edge

Investors are waiting for the credit crisis to resolve itself, says Daniel Thomas

All eyes are on the tape-measure brigade

Valuers are now being asked to mark to market more accurately and far more quickly, says Daniel Thomas

Architecture: Good design has hidden benefits

From museums to opera houses, architecture is entrenched as a unique blend of branding and exuberance, physically embodied confidence, or hope, writes Edwin Heathcote

Latin America: US and Europe choose different routes

John Rumsey explains why the continent is attracting the interest of international investors

Guest column: Bright skies are on the horizon

Max Sinclair of Eurohypo Bank on where the UK market may be heading

George Iacobescu: Transport will drive growth

The boss of Canary Wharf talks to Daniel Thomas


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