The rapidly growing European data centre market is expected to generate additional demand for approximately 780,000 sqm of logistics space over the next three years across the five major European markets of Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris, and Dublin, according to a Savills report. There are currently 231 data centres under construction across Europe.

The real estate market across CEE is undergoing a profound transformation, adapting to new economic realities, technological progress, and shifting investor priorities. While traditional sectors continue to face pressure from financing costs, inflation, and geopolitical uncertainty, new opportunities are emerging in segments strongly linked to digital transformation and energy transition. Among these, data centres have rapidly become one of the most attractive asset classes for investors seeking long-term growth and resilient returns, writes Vlad Bălan, Director, Advisory, Deloitte Romania.

Studentspace, a student housing platform, has secured PLN 215.8 million (approximately €50 million) in financing from PKO Bank Polski. The financing will support the development of two Studentspace projects in Warsaw, including the investment at Wołoska Street, which together will deliver approximately 1,100 student beds.

Bratislava's office market recorded strong performance in Q1 2026, with leasing activity exceeding 50,000 sqm. Half of this activity consisted of renegotiations of existing leases, according to the latest report by CBRE Slovakia.

Property developer Alesonor and Medikali, the local owner of medical clinics, have announced a partnership to develop a medical clinic within the Amber Forest suburb near Bucharest.

Panattoni has completed the Panattoni Park Białystok III logistics complex covering over 32,000 sqm, located in Choroszcz.

Czech retail continued its modest growth trajectory in 2025, with regional shopping centres recording a 1.2% increase in footfall and 2.1% growth in turnover, according to CBRE's Shopping Centre Index. The vacancy rate dropped to a historic low of 2.8%, while average rents increased by 2.3%.

7R has completed a manufacturing and warehouse facility for Toppoint in Brzezie near Sulechów in Zielona Góra County. The Build-To-Own investment spans nearly 35,000 sqm, including 32,455 sqm of manufacturing and warehouse space plus over 2,400 sqm of office and staff amenity areas.

DL Invest Group and Boosteroid have formed a joint venture to develop large-scale AI data centre infrastructure across Europe. The partnership includes a long-term agreement for AI infrastructure with 300 MW target capacity, serving a hyperscale customer. The project has an estimated value of approximately $2.5 billion (€2.3 billion).

Manova Partners is expanding its investment activities in CEE with a focus on Poland. The international real estate investment manager currently manages a property portfolio in the region worth more than €1.4 billion.