Introduction During 2009, the focus on retail increased further. The share of retail in the overall portfolio rose to 94% (2008: 92%) through the disposal of some offices and industrial properties and the addition of a number of dominant centres. By the end of 2009, the property portfolio spread over the main home markets was: the Netherlands 33% (2008: 33%), France 32% (34%), Italy 18% (19%), Spain 10% (8%) and Turkey 7% (6%). The changes in the operational property portfolio during the year, including our share in joint ventures in France and Italy and participating interests in Turkey, were as follows: