According to Savills' global network research, almost 90% of respondents are anticipating an increase in daily office attendance requirements from companies this year. One of the main drivers of this change is Generation Z.

Prime Kapital has secured a €20 million financing facility from Garanti BBVA for the third phase (residential) of its Silk District urban regeneration project in Iași.

Urbano Group has secured construction permits for the first phase of a commercial park in Transylvania, backed by an investment exceeding €100 million.  

Industrial developer CTP will build a 9,500 sqm custom-built production facility for DEHN within CTPark Pitești, a strategic industrial hub in Southern Romania.

Romanian property holding Meta Estate Trust is investing around €2 million in the Cioplani retail park located near Bucharest.

The iconic 1967-built Hotel Budapest — locally known as Körszálló (meaning 'circle hotel') — has officially received demolition and construction permits for a near-complete rebuild. Most of the cylindrical tower and interior will be taken down and reconstructed to house around 50 luxury apartments, along with wellness facilities, restaurants, offices, and public amenities, 24.hu reports.

Vistra Fund Solutions has announced that Sylwia Toczyska has rejoined the firm, bringing over 25 years of international experience in tax, accounting, and fund operations across Central and Eastern Europe.

A recent panel discussion at Prague Property Forum 2025 brought together industry leaders to explore the evolving landscape of investment across different asset classes, with a particular focus on retail, office, and industrial properties. Moderated by Josef Malíř from Star Capital Finance, the conversation revealed nuanced perspectives on investment strategies, sustainability, and market challenges.

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG (pbb) is accelerating the execution of its Strategy 2027 by withdrawing from the US market and focusing entirely on Europe. The move is intended to streamline operations and channel resources into more profitable, stable markets. The bank will wind down, securitise, or sell its €4.1 billion US portfolio, which has an average remaining maturity of 2.5 years.

The industrial real estate market in CEE has entered 2025 with strong momentum. According to new market data released by iO Partners, the total stock of industrial space has reached 34.4 million sqm in Q1 2025, marking a 1.1% quarter-on-quarter increase.