Organised by the international consultancy BN8 and the country's leading developer Green Paraná, with the collaboration of the Embassy of Paraguay and REDIEX, the Investment and Export Network of Paraguay, the first edition of PREIF 2026 introduces European investors to a market with double investment-grade status, a 10% flat tax and gross yields of up to 10%.

Romania's Urban Planning Code will require, from 1 January 2027, that office, commercial, industrial and storage buildings, including covered car parks, with a built area exceeding 1,000 sqm obtain authorisation only if green roofs adapted to local climatic conditions cover at least half of the roof surface. Industry association Converde welcomes the obligation, arguing that rooftops currently function as heat-accumulating surfaces that discharge rainwater rapidly into drainage systems, and that the new rules could turn them into active infrastructure for urban climate adaptation.

Romania's land market is undergoing a significant transformation, with plots carrying clear zoning status, approved Zonal Urban Plans and the ability to enter development rapidly becoming the most sought-after assets, according to Crosspoint Real Estate, the International Associate of Savills in Romania. The value gap between fully entitled land and plots lacking planning documentation is continuing to widen.

The appearance of industrial parks in the Czech Republic is changing, with developers investing not only in technical specifications but also in architecture, green spaces and employee amenities, according to an analysis by Colliers. Facades are increasingly adorned with greenery, artworks or motifs referencing local history. For example, the main facade of a distribution centre at Panattoni Park Cheb features a motif of houses from the city's historic centre, with a facade measuring nearly 700 metres in length and 15 metres in height. Brownfield sites are also being adapted, with some preserving original industrial elements such as exposed brickwork or steel beams.

NEPI Rockcastle has agreed to sell the Ozas Shopping and Entertainment Centre in Vilnius, Lithuania, to the UTIISIB UAB 'Prosperus Retail Property Fund' for a gross transaction value of €200 million. The deal generates estimated net proceeds of €179 million, representing a 13% premium to the property's IFRS net asset value as of 30 June 2026. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, with completion expected in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Croatia and Slovenia are attracting growing volumes of real estate capital, but investors are increasingly competing for a limited pool of institutional-quality assets. At Zagreb Property Forum 2026, speakers on the opening panel discussed pricing, investment strategies, financing conditions and the growing need for creativity as the region’s real estate markets mature.

DL Invest Group has signed a five-year, €28.8 million financing agreement with HYPO NOE Landesbank für Niederösterreich und Wien AG. The agreement was signed on 25 August, with funds drawn down in the first week of September.

Hellenic Properties, a Greece-focused real estate investment and development firm, has completed €135 million in property investments over the past 24 months, bringing its total track record to €200 million across 14 projects. The milestone follows the formalisation of a strategic partnership with Vamare Investments Group, a Greek family office. The company is targeting a portfolio exceeding €500 million in Gross Development Value by 2030.

A survey of employees working at the Brumlovka office district in Prague has found that 96% are satisfied with the location, with the share describing themselves as "definitely satisfied" rising from 23% in 2016 to 47% in 2026. The research, now in its seventh wave since 2001, was conducted by agency STEM/MARK for developer Passerinvest Group between May and June 2026 and drew 2,822 completed responses from 12,350 people contacted, a return rate of 23%.

RC Europe is preparing to develop RC Zone Přerov, a new industrial park located approximately 300 metres from a D1 motorway exit, between Brno and Ostrava. The project, which has received a final and binding building permit, will comprise three buildings with a total leasable area of approximately 48,400 sqm, intended primarily for manufacturing and related warehousing. Construction is scheduled to begin in autumn 2026, with delivery expected in phases over 12 to 14 months. Total investment will exceed CZK 1 billion.