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Story of the week

22
Jan
2026

Domestic capital reshapes CEE investment dynamics

by Property Forum

In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Investment Update 2026 in Warsaw, Piotr Mirowski, Senior Partner and Head of Investment Services at Colliers, shares his market outlook for 2026. He outlines the return of liquidity, renewed interest in offices and logistics, shifting capital sources and pricing dynamics.

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Industrial

22
Jan
2026

Panattoni's development pipeline in Poland close to 850,000 sqm in 2025

by Property Forum

Panattoni started projects in Poland totalling about 840,000 sqm, worth nearly €650 million in 2025. The developer leased close to 1.5 million sqm of space and sold 19 projects to international investors, showing strong market momentum and growing demand for modern industrial space.

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Terranova Logistic Park sold to investor group Accolade Group invests €60 million in Czech industrial park Panattoni signs major tenant for Szczecin logistics park

Residential

22
Jan
2026

Speedwell starts construction of mixed-use project in northern Bucharest

by Property Forum

Speedwell has entered the development stage of Queens District, a mixed-use project in northern Bucharest. The development will deliver 237 apartments and 22,500 sqm of zero-carbon offices.

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Belgrade residential market shows 10% growth in Q3 2025 Bratislava resi market sees highest sales since 2021 Polat Hungary secures €60 million for Budapest resi project

Office

21
Jan
2026

CPI Property Group completes upgrade of Warsaw building

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CPI Property Group has completed the modernisation of the lobby at Eurocentrum-Alfa, part of the Eurocentrum complex in Warsaw.

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ATL Immoinvest enters Czech market with Prague acquisition Warsaw office demand hits record high in Q4 2025 CA Immo secures €150 million green revolving credit facility

Report

21
Jan
2026

Polish investment market falls to €4.3 billion in 2025

by Property Forum

The total value of completed transactions in Poland's commercial real estate market reached €4.3 billion, down 12.9% year-on-year, although the office and industrial sectors returned to growth, finds a report by Savills.

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Romanian investors dominate commercial property market in 2025 CEE real estate remains investable despite global uncertainty Regional capital takes the lead as CEE investment markets regain momentum

Interview

21
Jan
2026

Sale-and-leaseback activity set to accelerate

by Property Forum

In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum 2025 in Vienna, Christopher Mertlitz, Managing Director, Head of European Investments at W. P. Carey, talks about recent and upcoming deals and shares his expectations for the year ahead.

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Asset class diversification drives deal activity across CEE Office rents will continue to grow: Adrian Karczewicz on demand drivers CEE logistics demand remains structurally strong

Career

20
Jan
2026

Peakside names Steven Davis as CEE Managing Director

by Property Forum

Peakside Capital Advisors has appointed Steven Davis as Managing Director for CEE, taking responsibility for the company's activities across the region. He succeeds Roman Skowroński, who has led Peakside Poland's operations since 2019.

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Cordia appoints Board Chairman for Spain and Romania P3 Logistic Parks names new CEO Andrzej Wroński takes helm at 7R

Retail

19
Jan
2026

Scallier starts retail park project in Zabrze

by Property Forum

Retail developer Scallier has begun construction of a new retail park on Wolności Street in Zabrze. The project is being developed for a private investor, with Scallier serving as investment advisor, developer, and leasing agent.

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Focus Estate Fund signs 11,400 sqm in new leasing deals for Turawa Park DRFG enters Croatia with €40 million retail deal Scallier to develop new retail park in Darłowo

Hotel

15
Jan
2026

Swissôtel opens first Czech Republic hotel in spa town

by Property Forum

Swissôtel has opened its first property in the Czech Republic, located in the Unesco-designated spa town of Mariánské Lázně. The hotel is situated near the Singing Fountain and spa parks in one of Europe's most renowned spa destinations.

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RC2, Antares Management sell 4-star hotel in Mamaia Jared Kushner abandons plans for Trump-branded hotel in Serbia Radisson opens resort on Poland's Baltic coast

Investment

31
Dec
2026

Shopper Park Plus acquires eight retail parks in Poland

by Property Forum

Shopper Park Plus has entered into an agreement to acquire eight retail parks in Poland from Auchan Polska and Ceetrus Polska. The transaction is expected to complete in the first quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

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SCF launches retail park fund targeting 10% annual returns One United Properties makes large land purchase in Constanța W. P. Carey closes €88 million sale-leaseback with Valeo Foods

Economy

31
Oct
2026

Romanian developer joins Europe’s top-10 fast growing companies

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Romanian developer One United Properties has been ranked among Europe’s top 10 long-term growth champions, according to the Financial Times’ FT1000 Long-Term Growth Champions 2025 list, which highlights companies that have achieved exceptional and sustained revenue growth over the past decade.

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Trump imposes tariffs on Serbia and Bosnia Commercial and resi real estate brace for higher taxes in Romania Financial pressure on CPI may lead to buyout

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New leases

BIPA, the drugstore brand of the German REWE Group, has opened the first store in Romania at Bucharest-based Mega Mall. The unit’s leasable area stands at around 370 sqm.
M1 Łódź, managed by EPP, has inked new and renewed leases for nearly 5,800 sqm of retail space. The most significant addition is the opening of a HalfPrice store spanning nearly 2,200 sqm.
dm-Pharmahandel, the Czech subsidiary of the German drugstore chain dm-drogerie markt, will open a specialised logistics centre for the distribution of over-the-counter pharmaceuticals at CTPark Bor. The company will occupy a nearly 7,100 sqm facility.

New appointments

Michał Stępień has joined MDC2 as Investment Director. He has over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, gained at Savills, where he worked in teams dealing with valuation, research, and investment advisory. Over the last few years, he has focused on the industrial and logistics sector, advising on market strategy, asset positioning, and investment decisions.
Rob Jones has joined CTP as Head of Investor Relations and PR, having previously led the European Real Estate Equity Research team at BNP Paribas. Jones will be working closely with Group CFO Richard Wilkinson and Maarten Otte.
CTP Romania has named Bianca Liulea-Stamate as Marketing Specialist. She has previously worked at DB Schenker for more than seven years.

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Story of the week

Domestic capital reshapes CEE investment dynamics

Industrial

Panattoni's development pipeline in Poland close to 850,000 sqm in 2025

Residential

Speedwell starts construction of mixed-use project in northern Bucharest

Office

CPI Property Group completes upgrade of Warsaw building

Report

Polish investment market falls to €4.3 billion in 2025

Interview

Sale-and-leaseback activity set to accelerate

Career

Peakside names Steven Davis as CEE Managing Director

Retail

Scallier starts retail park project in Zabrze

Hotel

Swissôtel opens first Czech Republic hotel in spa town

Investment

Shopper Park Plus acquires eight retail parks in Poland

Economy

Romanian developer joins Europe’s top-10 fast growing companies

New leases

New appointments

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Terranova Logistic Park sold to investor group

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