Panattoni has launched construction of a new plant in Łódź for Zrew Transformatory. The investment, worth about €27 million, will double the company's production capacity and create 200 new jobs.

CTP and ČEZ ESCO announce the launch of new solar power plants in and around Brno, the Czech Republic's second-largest city. The combined 5.5 MW rooftop installation is the largest project of its kind in the South Moravian region and will reduce emissions by more than 2,800 tons of CO₂ per year. A total of nearly 86,000 sqm of solar panels will cover the rooftops of industrial buildings at CTPark Brno and CTPark Brno South. The projects are part of the long-term cooperation between the two companies to develop sustainable energy solutions across CTP's portfolio of industrial parks.

Panattoni has exceeded 500,000 sqm of industrial space with the highest Outstanding rating under the international Breeam New Construction sustainability certification in the Czech Republic. This milestone was achieved with the recent certification of ZF's automated distribution centre at Panattoni Business Park Ostrov North.

Investika realitní fond, the largest Czech and Slovak independent open-ended real estate fund, has announced the acquisition of the second phase of the Centrum Południe office complex in Wrocław for €62 million.

IAD Investments Fund has completed the acquisition of a logistics property from a European investor and developer for its IAD Real Estate Investment Fund (IAD IRF). The 3,800 sqm facility is located directly adjacent to the runway at M. R. Štefánik Airport in Bratislava, with direct connection to the airport's air cargo logistics operations.

Aria Shopping Center, a new retail concept in Bucharest's District 6, has launched its pre-leasing phase with a target of 90% occupancy before opening. The center will bring significant commercial activity to the Valea Cascadelor area.

Polish developer Develia achieved net profit of €306.5 million in the first three quarters of 2025, up 42% from €215.6 million in the same period last year. Sales revenues reached €1.32 billion compared to €1.04 billion in the previous year, marking a 27% increase.

Exp Realty, the real estate brokerage that is a subsidiary of Exp World Holdings, has announced its official entry into the Romanian market, continuing an accelerated international expansion.

As CEE moves into a new phase of the real estate cycle, transaction structures, investor behaviour, and regulatory expectations are shifting at pace. Cross-border capital is gradually returning, domestic investors are taking a stronger role, and ESG-driven obligations are reshaping how deals are structured and executed. Against this backdrop, Dr. Erwin Hanslik MRICS, Partner and CEE Head of Real Estate & Construction at Taylor Wessing, shares his perspective on the most important legal, regulatory and market developments influencing real-estate transactions today.

Older buildings usually consume more energy in operation than new construction. That is not only a cost issue. It also affects how an asset performs against market standards like BREEAM, EU Taxonomy, and CRREM, as well as regulations such as the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and the rules for Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS). Many owners assume the only way to close the gap is a major refurbishment. Better insulation and new equipment certainly help, but they are expensive and disruptive. Investments in deep fabric and equipment upgrades can reach one to five percent of the asset value.