European investors are planning significant increases in their living sector allocations, with €64 billion of new capital for deployment into the build to rent, affordable housing, student property and seniors housing sectors over the next five years, according to a Knight Frank survey.

Hungarian developer Living has delivered the first phase of the 165-unit Le Jardin residential park in Rozsnyay utca, District 13 of Budapest.

CA Immo has announced the start of a new share buyback program comprising around 1.86 million shares, which is equivalent to 1.76% of the current share capital of the company.

The opening panel at the SEE Property Forum, held in Bucharest by Property Forum, focused on the future of real estate in the context of advancing technology and sustainability demands, both for new and existing properties. Moderated by James Dearsley, CEO of EMEA Verv, the panel featured industry leaders, including Hubert Abt, Max Beard, Costin Bănică, and Emma Toma, who discussed evolving tenant needs, sustainable development, and the impact of technology.

Evo Properties, the owner of London & Oslo office buildings in Western Bucharest, has reached a 50% lease rate this year and aims to reach an occupancy rate of 85% by the end of 2025. At the same time, it continues to transform the project into a mixed-use hub that will include a premium hotel.

Speedwell Development has obtained the construction permits for the first 50 luxury villas in a new residential project in Corbeanca, near Bucharest, where it plans to invest €94 million.

Excellent transportation connectivity via the D1 highway has attracted a significant investment to Přerov, Czech Republic. RC EUROPE will build a modern industrial park that will create thousands of new jobs and strengthen the regional economy. This will make Přerov an attractive location for investors.

Romanian property developer Prima Development Group has obtained the construction authorization for a new residential complex with 491 apartments in the western part of Bucharest.

Construction authorities in the Czech Republic are again allowed to use the construction management systems, which have been applicable until July 1 2024, reports E15.cz. Since then the completely new system has been in practice and proved rather troublesome bringing complaints from all sides.

German developer Garbe Industrial Real Estate has set up a new company in Romania. Under the leadership of CEE Managing Director Martin Polák and Country Head Andrei Jerca, GARBE Industrial Real Estate Romania will expand its activities in this market and implement its own property developments.