The RICS Global Commercial Property Survey is a quarterly survey that tracks sentiment among over 45 countries. It uses a simple tick box format to measure conditions on both the occupier and investment sides of the commercial property market. Respondents indicate if conditions have improved, worsened, or stayed the same. A net balance is calculated from these responses. The survey provides timely market intelligence and commentary in around 5 minutes. It is one of the only truly global surveys that helps identify turning points ahead of official data and generates publicity for participating firms.

1. August 1 st 2011 RICS Global Commercial Property Survey

5. The latest survey, which boasts a sample of over 800 responses, shows rental expectations rising in Germany, Brazil and Asia Pacific

6. Results show how the ongoing euro area crisis is adversely affecting sentiment in peripheral Europe

7. Historically, the RICS survey has proven to be a good lead indicator of some macroeconomic variables