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Story of the week

22
Dec
2025

ESG under scrutiny as investors, banks and tenants raise the stakes

by Property Forum

As ESG expectations move from aspiration to obligation, real estate leaders are being forced to confront how sustainability directly affects asset value, financing and long-term resilience. Chaired by ESG Partner Tjidsger Wierda of Walvius Partners, the sustainability session at CEE Property Forum 2025 brought together a range of expertise and pragmatic perspectives on the evolving role of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) in commercial real estate.

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Report

29
Dec
2025

Bucharest secures €29.7 million loan for historical buildings upgrades

by Property Forum

Bucharest Mayor Ciprian Ciucu signed in late December a €29.7 million loan agreement with the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) to finance the consolidation of six buildings at seismic risk.

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Asian capital drives Central Europe property boom Where capital is returning and why resilience matters more than ever Why unified data models are becoming a strategic imperative for real estate leaders

Office

29
Dec
2025

Mindspace Romania posts average occupancy rate of 80% in 2025

by Property Forum

Flexible workspace provider Mindspace Romania has maintained a stable average occupancy of approximately 80% throughout 2025, counting nearly 100 member companies, with locations in Piața Victoriei and Pipera.

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Report: 85% of flex operators plan expansion in the coming years Warsaw office market grapples with low pipeline at end-2025 Czech market hits investment record of €4.1 billion in 2025

Retail

29
Dec
2025

Generali and SCF close retail deal in Czech Republic

by Property Forum

Generali Fond Realit, managed by Generali Investments CEE and using advisory services from Generali Real Estate, has completed the acquisition of a portfolio of three Lidl supermarkets spanning 6,816 sqm, which are located in Mníšek pod Brdy, Kutná Hora and Olomouc. The transaction was completed in partnership with Czech investment group Star Capital Finance (SCF).

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Meta Estate Trust opens its first retail park near Bucharest Lululemon plans expansion in Eastern Europe Primark plans to double store network in Romania

Industrial

22
Dec
2025

Panattoni starts new BTS project in Małopolska region

by Property Forum

Industrial developer Panattoni has acquired a 9-hectare plot in Zakrzów and will build the Panattoni Park Kraków East VI project, which will include two facilities: an 11,000 sqm BTS building for a logistics operator and a 16,000 sqm speculative warehouse.

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Panattoni sells distribution centre in Koluszki to DL Invest Group Fiege expands to 51,000 sqm at Panattoni Park Moson Elhurt Plus sells Bochnia logistics park to DL Invest

Residential

22
Dec
2025

Czech Republic launches €76 million affordable housing fund

by Property Forum

The Czech Republic will launch a new investment fund to support affordable housing, combining public and private capital with EU funding sources.

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Strabag gets building permit for Bratislava resi project Hubix invests €20 million in resi project near Bucharest Real Management kicks off second phase of resi project in Warsaw

Career

17
Dec
2025

Nepi Rockcastle names Marius Barbu as new COO

by Property Forum

Nepi Rockcastle has appointed Marius Barbu as COO, effective from April 2026, to succeed Marek Noetzel, current COO and CEO-designate. He has also been nominated as a Board Director and will stand for election at the next AGM in May 2026.

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CBRE names new Country Head in Croatia Andrei Văcaru named Managing Director of iO Partners Romania Indotek Group opens Vienna office for private equity expansion

Interview

17
Dec
2025

What the surge in technical services demand means for property investments in 2026

by Ovidiu Nicolae

Andrei Ianculescu, Head of Project & Development Services at Cushman & Wakefield Echinox, talked to Property Forum about the expansion of design and ESG advisory services, the industrial and logistics sector's growth post-Schengen, and the importance of independent project management for tenant fit-outs. Ianculescu also emphasised the potential in secondary cities and the increasing relevance of aligning projects with sustainability standards.

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What needs to change for PRS to take off in Hungary Why international schools attract premium homebuyers in northern Bucharest Why CEE logistics isn’t slowing down: Martin Polák on demand and growth

Hotel

16
Dec
2025

RC2, Antares Management sell 4-star hotel in Mamaia

by Property Forum

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox has completed the sale of the Zenith Conference & Spa hotel in Mamaia to the owners of Steaua de Mare Hotels & Resorts from Eforie Nord. The property was previously controlled by the RC2 investment fund and Antares Management, owned by Dumitru Becșenescu.

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Jared Kushner abandons plans for Trump-branded hotel in Serbia Radisson opens resort on Poland's Baltic coast Legend Hotels takes over Gdynia Marriott management

Investment

16
Dec
2025

SCF launches retail park fund targeting 10% annual returns

by Property Forum

Czech investment group Star Capital Finance (SCF) has launched a new subfund SCF Crop within its qualified investor fund SCF Investment Partners Sicav. The fund will focus on retail park investments across CEE, with properties valued at their actual purchase price and a target return exceeding 10% annually.

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One United Properties makes large land purchase in Constanța W. P. Carey closes €88 million sale-leaseback with Valeo Foods CPI Europe buys Czech residential portfolio

Economy

31
Oct
2025

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

Griffes has announced the leasing of 6,000 sqm of office space in Bucharest-based Unirii View. Out of the total volume, 2,000 sqm represent new tenants joining the tenant roster, while three tenants expanded operations and grew their space take-up in the building.
The first Gorąco Polecam store in Lubin has opened at BIG Lubin retail park. The new 151 sqm unit is in a newly designed development building featuring a large 160 sqm patio.
Worldbox has entered the Romanian market with its first store at Scallier's Funshop Park in Vaslui. The multi-brand store covers more than 660 sqm and offers clothing, footwear and accessories in the casual and sportswear segment.

New appointments

CBRE Investment Management announced the firm is evolving the leadership model in its EMEA Direct Real Estate business. Under the enhanced structure, Rik Eertink will assume the role of President and CIO of EMEA Direct Real Estate, after serving as President of EMEA Direct Real Estate for the past five years.
Nhood has appointed Mihaela Petruescu as the new Country Director for Property Services Romania & Poland as of October. She previously held leadership positions at large real estate firms, such as Cushman & Wakefield Echinox and CBRE Romania.
Daniel Orczyk has been named Senior Project Manager at the technical advisory department of Avison Young in Poland. He is a licensed structural engineer and building site manager with over 20 years of experience.

Latest news

ESG under scrutiny as investors, banks and tenants raise the stakes

Story of the week

ESG under scrutiny as investors, banks and tenants raise the stakes

Report

Bucharest secures €29.7 million loan for historical buildings upgrades

Office

Mindspace Romania posts average occupancy rate of 80% in 2025

Retail

Generali and SCF close retail deal in Czech Republic

Industrial

Panattoni starts new BTS project in Małopolska region

Residential

Czech Republic launches €76 million affordable housing fund

Career

Nepi Rockcastle names Marius Barbu as new COO

Interview

What the surge in technical services demand means for property investments in 2026

Hotel

RC2, Antares Management sell 4-star hotel in Mamaia

Investment

SCF launches retail park fund targeting 10% annual returns

Economy

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

New leases

New appointments

Latest news

ESG under scrutiny as investors, banks and tenants raise the stakes

Waldevar Energy builds utility-scale PV parks in Romania

What the surge in technical services demand means for property investments in 2026

Prologis signs Poland's first logistics PPA deal

Lidl Romania exceeds 2030 sustainability targets early

EU scales back corporate sustainability laws — Investors warn transparency will suffer

Mindspace Romania posts average occupancy rate of 80% in 2025

Romanian businesses expect economic slowdown in early 2026

Shareholders to vote on Hidroelectrica-EDF deal

Jinko Power enters Romania with solar, storage project

Carmistin secures €500 million financing for food production investments

Griffes secures 6,000 sqm lease in Bucharest's Unirii View

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