a large range of properties in 19 countries interim report as 31 january 2005 letter to the shareholders dear immofinanz continued record course set during first half 2004 05 business year by further expanding its property portfolio and improving earnings third quarter group revenues rose 97 over comparable prior period eur 140 million ebit calculated accordance with ifrs fair value model reached 130 8 ebt equalled 124 number owned company topped 1 000 mark reporting peri od included 059 objects total usable space 3 999 222 sqm sector classification these shows 44 4 residential 20 2 offices 12 0 industrial 10 retail parking 5 hotels immoaustria share investments increased recent quarters because low level construction activity expected housing shortage good opportunities are also available at present time acquisition all 105 locations forstinger automobile accessories chain