Developer Lordship has announced that Architekti A B.K.P.Š. has won an architectural competition for a new mixed-use building on Špitálska Street in Bratislava. The jury concluded that the studio's proposal most convincingly restores the missing section of the street frontage while respecting the architecture of the Prior department store and Hotel Kyjev complex. The competition was organised as part of Lordship's broader Arteria project, which covers the regeneration of Hotel Kyjev, surrounding residential buildings and public spaces in this part of Bratislava's city centre.

Romania's industrial and logistics market continued to expand in the first nine months of 2026, with modern stock reaching 8.17 million sqm by the end of Q3, according to the Romania Industrial Marketbeat Q3 2026 report by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. Deliveries of almost 340,000 sqm over the period represented an increase of more than 60% compared with the same period in 2025. Development activity accelerated through Q3, when developers completed 133,000 sqm, up 54% on Q2 and 15% on Q1.

DL Invest Group has signed a loan agreement with BNP Paribas Bank Polska providing up to €54 million to finance the construction of logistics facilities. The loan matures in February 2033 and is secured against a portfolio of logistics properties.

Hungary's Wekerle Plusz home purchase and construction loan programme launched on 28 October 2026, earlier than the 2027 start many had anticipated. The upper age limit was also revised upward to 45 years from the previously announced 41. Separately, the Otthon Start scheme will remain available only until 15 November for buyers who have already signed purchase agreements. An analysis by property portal zenga.hu examined the likely market impact of the earlier-than-expected launch.

Oradea Plaza, a mixed-use office and retail scheme in Oradea developed by OP Retail Center SRL, part of Crown Holding Ltd., has achieved LEED v4 BD+C: Core & Shell Gold certification with a score of 61 points. The certification covers both a refurbished existing building and a newly built office component directly connected to it, assessed together under a single process. The work was coordinated by Colliers Romania's Sustainability Services team.

Romania Sotheby's International Realty has listed six properties in scenic areas of Romania, ranging from the Apuseni and Vrancea mountains to the heart of Transylvania and the Bucegi foothills. The properties vary in scale and configuration, with potential uses spanning private residences, boutique hospitality and retreat concepts.

Limited new supply, falling vacancy and increasingly demanding occupiers are changing the dynamics of Bucharest's office market. At SEE Property Forum 2026, experts discussed how landlords can respond through refurbishment, sustainability investments, mixed-use concepts and better building management, while new development gradually returns to the market.

Atterbury Europe has announced a planned leadership succession, with Martin Olivier, currently Chief Financial Officer, set to become Chief Executive Officer on 1 November 2026. Henk Deist, who has led the company since its founding in 2014, will move into the role of Commercial Director while remaining on the board.

European employees are returning to the office less frequently than their counterparts elsewhere in the world, according to new analysis by Colliers based on data from the Basking.io platform. While four to five days a week in the office has become the norm in Latin America (46%), Asia-Pacific (41%) and North America (38%), the most common pattern in Europe remains two to three days a week, with 41% of EMEA employees following this model. That said, the share of EMEA employees attending four to five days a week has nearly doubled since 2024, rising from 15% to 26%.

Skanska has published its 2026 "Shaping Sustainable Places" report, which examines how urban developments can retain their appeal, adaptability and economic viability long after construction is complete. The report argues that performance at the point of handover is no longer sufficient on its own; a project's ability to adapt to changing needs throughout its full lifecycle is equally important.