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Story of the week

19
Jan
2026

CEE real estate remains investable despite global uncertainty

by Property Forum

At the CEE Property Investment Update 2026 in Warsaw, the focus quickly shifted from headline risks to underlying resilience. Bringing together investors, bankers, lawyers and asset managers, the opening panel examined how Central and Eastern Europe’s real estate markets are being shaped by geopolitical volatility, energy transformation and shifting capital priorities – and why, despite the noise, many fundamentals continue to support long-term investment. Moderated by Dorota Wysokińska-Kuzdra of Colliers, the discussion set out to separate short-term disruption from structural opportunity in a region increasingly tested by global change.

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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

Residential

19
Jan
2026

Polat Hungary secures €60 million for Budapest resi project

by Property Forum

Polat Hungary Kft. has negotiated a 3-year financing agreement with Raiffeisen Bank Hungary for €60 million to develop the Seven Pearl residential complex in Budapest's historic 7th district.

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Alto launches second phase resi project in Bratislava Bucharest region sees 9-year resi sale fall in Q4 2025 AFI Czech Republic occupancy rises in 2025

Office

19
Jan
2026

Warsaw office demand hits record high in Q4 2025

by Property Forum

The total office stock in Warsaw reached 6.2 million sqm at the end of last year, while no new office space was delivered to the market in Q4 2025, according to data by the Polish Chamber of Commercial Real Estate (Pink).

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CA Immo secures €150 million green revolving credit facility CPI Property Group moves ahead with first offices in Poland Finance takes the lead in Bucharest office demand

Report

15
Jan
2026

Regional capital takes the lead as CEE investment markets regain momentum

by Property Forum

Speaking at the CEE Property Investment Update 2026 conference in Warsaw, Piotr Mirowski, Senior Partner and Head of Investment Services at Colliers, delivered an optimistic assessment of the region’s investment outlook. After two challenging years marked by higher financing costs and subdued activity, CEE has begun to stabilise, with investors adapting to a reshaped market environment rather than waiting for a full return to pre-2022 conditions.

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Czech property investment hits record €4.4 billion in 2025 SEE turns investor curiosity into conviction Romanian investors expect rent rises and demand stability

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

Industrial

15
Jan
2026

Fiege expands to 51,000 sqm at Panattoni Park Moson

by Property Forum

Recorde Asset Management and Panattoni Hungary have secured full lease commitment for their joint development Panattoni Park Moson in Mosonmagyaróvár, located at the Austrian-Hungarian-Slovak triple border next to the M1 motorway.

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7R signs 20,000 sqm lease for hybrid facility near Poznań MLP Group raises €350 million in green bonds for expansion Panattoni secures €24 million for Białystok logistics park

Interview

15
Jan
2026

Asset class diversification drives deal activity across CEE

by Property Forum

In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum 2025 in Vienna, Dieter Knittel, Head of CEE at pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank, shares his outlook on asset classes, deal activity and investment priorities for the year ahead. He explains why diversification is back on the agenda, why CEE remains one of the bank’s core focus markets, and how deal sizes and structures are evolving.

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Office rents will continue to grow: Adrian Karczewicz on demand drivers CEE logistics demand remains structurally strong Next logistics cycle in CEE to reward patience

Career

12
Jan
2026

Cordia appoints Board Chairman for Spain and Romania

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Cordia has strengthened its leadership structure in Spain and Romania by appointing dedicated local CEOs to lead day-to-day operations in each market.

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P3 Logistic Parks names new CEO Andrzej Wroński takes helm at 7R Wing appoints new Deputy CEO

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

by Property Forum

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

IWG has opened a new Regus work space at Sky Tower, Chișinău. The company has opened a 1.000 sqm space on the first floor of the office building.
Strategy has extended its lease agreement for office space in the Skyliner office building in Warsaw, part of the Karimpol Group's portfolio. Strategy occupies 1,500 sqm of office space on the 22nd floor of Skyliner I and was the building's first tenant.
Hesburger has opened a new restaurant spanning 223 sqm in Cosmopolis, near Bucharest, following a €1 million investment.

New appointments

CTP Romania has named Bianca Liulea-Stamate as Marketing Specialist. She has previously worked at DB Schenker for more than seven years.
Věra Hordóssyová has joined GARBE Group as Account and Financial Manager. She brings over 20 years of experience in finance and accounting, having held roles such as Chief Accountant and Financial Controller.
Krzysztof Szargawiński has joined Avison Young Poland’s Office Agency team as an Associate Director. In his new role, Krzysztof will be responsible for leading the department’s projects in the Wrocław region. He brings over 20 years of experience in the Polish commercial real estate market, gained primarily in Wrocław, Warsaw, and Katowice.

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Story of the week

CEE real estate remains investable despite global uncertainty

Retail

Scallier starts retail park project in Zabrze

Residential

Polat Hungary secures €60 million for Budapest resi project

Office

Warsaw office demand hits record high in Q4 2025

Report

Regional capital takes the lead as CEE investment markets regain momentum

Hotel

Swissôtel opens first Czech Republic hotel in spa town

Industrial

Fiege expands to 51,000 sqm at Panattoni Park Moson

Interview

Asset class diversification drives deal activity across CEE

Career

Cordia appoints Board Chairman for Spain and Romania

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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