Few European capitals have changed as rapidly as Warsaw over the past three decades, yet many believe its biggest transformation still lies ahead. Industry leaders speaking at the closing panel of Future of Real Estate 2026, moderated by Aleksandra Mazzini, argued that the city is entering a new stage of development, driven by technology, talent, infrastructure investment and the evolution of large-scale mixed-use districts. While challenges around planning, regulation and sustainability remain, the long-term outlook for Warsaw was overwhelmingly positive.

General contractor Harden Construction has started building a logistics centre in Sosnowiec for the Raben Group, one of Europe's logistics companies, with completion scheduled for Q1 2027.

Passerinvest Group, in partnership with the GEMO group, has advanced construction on the Sequoia development in Prague, with final completion scheduled for H1 2028. Gemo is also serving as the general contractor for the project.

Central European developer Penta Real Estate has transitioned into an international platform following its expansion into the London market, prompting an update of its executive leadership.

7R is developing a logistics centre for Pepco in Barniewice, near Gdańsk. Under a long-term agreement, Pepco Polska has leased more than 51,000 sqm of warehouse space together with office facilities in the project.

Monia Dobrescu, Head of Real Estate & Construction at Mușat & Asociații, talked to Property Forum regarding the legislative shifts defining the 2026 property landscape. She highlighted the impact of Law No. 207/2025 on transaction security, the evolution of ESG-linked project financing, and the legal hurdles facing expansion into Romania's secondary cities.

Apsys has sold part of its shares in the company owning Posnania, a 100,000 sqm retail and entertainment centre in Poznań, to Trigea, a Czech investment fund specialising in commercial real estate.

To understand the trajectory of the Hungarian office market, we must look at the wave of new completions, a pivoting government economic policy, and the mid-term disruptive potential of AI, according to an analysis by Gábor Regős, Chief Economist at Gránit Asset Management.

WING Industrial is launching a new hall development at its logistics and industrial park in Vecsés. The development marks the completion of Airport City Business Park, which has reached its maximum buildable capacity.

The regional office market began 2026 with reduced development activity and a shift in new supply towards smaller schemes. Tenants continue to favour modern projects in key regional cities, while landlords of older buildings are increasingly offering incentive packages, according to a report by BNP Paribas Real Estate Poland.