GARBE has appointed Zuzana Černá, an experienced professional in financial and operational real estate management, as the Financial Controller for the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Passerinvest Group has announced strategic investments worth over CZK 20 billion (€796 million) with an ambition to transform the Prague real estate market over the next 20 years. 

Traditional shopping centres and retail parks continue to attract visitors and remain popular destinations for shopping, socialising and entertainment. They are valued for their modern facilities, strong offerings and appealing promotions. But do customers prefer retail parks for grocery shopping? Where do they tend to purchase clothing or cosmetics? What is the demographic profile of shoppers? To answer these and many other questions, global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has conducted a survey, the findings of which are presented in its latest report. Cushman & Wakefield notes that despite evolving shopping trends, both retail formats continue to hold strong appeal. 

Panattoni has secured financing from mBank for its latest project in the Małopolska region of Poland. The €26 million funding will be used to develop the new logistics complex, Panattoni Park Kraków East V.

Crestpoint Capital Partners is expanding its partnership and expertise. The real estate professional Petr Houska, MRICS, has joined the company as a new Managing Partner. 

Shopping centres in Romania are ahead of many European markets in providing entertainment options, establishing themselves as key leisure destinations, according to a recent analysis by Nhood Romania.  

WDP is investing €52 million in the expansion of its WDP Park Bucharest-Dragomirești project. 

The coworking market in Romania has over 100 projects in operation across Bucharest and regional cities, and the demand for flexible spaces is expected to grow over the continuation of the hybrid work arrangements.

Blackstone has announced the final closing of its latest European real estate fund, Blackstone Real Estate Partners Europe VII (BREP Europe VII).

The residential market remains a solid pillar of the real estate development business in Slovakia. However, as the discussion at Bratislava Property Forum 2025 revealed, it is rather sensitive to inflation, changes in interest rates, and government policies impacting affordability and the potential of alternative residential models.