Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has announced a new 3% subsidised loan scheme for first-time home buyers. While the government frames it as a major step towards affordable housing, critics warn it may further fuel price increases without addressing underlying supply issues.

On July 15, the Warsaw Trade Tower will host BE Mixer: Mid-Summer Night 2025, an exclusive evening networking event for real estate professionals who stay active while others vacation. Organised by PropertyTalents, the event will bring together 100–150 top developers, investors, PropTech leaders, and market decision-makers in a relaxed, high-level setting. Property Forum is a media partner of the event.

Romania's construction sector began 2025 with robust growth, but experts from Colliers are now forecasting a significant slowdown in H2 2025. 

Mihnea Cristescu, Project Manager & Sustainability Consultant at Cushman & Wakefield Echinox, talked to Property Forum about the shift from the traditional green certification system in the real estate industry and the growth in the segment of green loans over €100 million.

Hercesa Romania has announced the launch of sales for Vivenda Prime, a new residential project in Eastern Bucharest comprising 105 apartments. 

International Industrial Properties (IIProp), owned by Madison International Realty and Griffin Capital Partners, will develop two built-to-suit logistics facilities in Poland for a major online marketplace operating across Central and Eastern Europe. The long-term lease agreements confirm the growing demand for modern logistics infrastructure in key Polish locations.

Poland’s warehouse market continues to evolve rapidly, with each major region facing unique challenges and opportunities — from power constraints and rising vacancies to the growing role of green solutions and new manufacturing tenants. In their latest analysis, experts from Avison Young break down the dynamics shaping Poland’s “big five” warehouse markets.

Romanians spent approximately €40 billion in large retail chains last year, marking a 7.1% increase compared to 2023, according to research by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. The result, while a slowdown from the 11.1% increase in 2023, still outpaced inflation. 

Tatra Banka has announced the successful completion of a new syndicated financing for the consortium of YIT Slovakia and RSJ Investments.

Czech investment group Axelor has announced the strengthening of its real estate team. The expansion of the Aurelia fund is going to be led by British manager Fraser Watson as Head of Real Estate.