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Story of the week

27
Mar
2026

Slovak investment market looks resilient going into 2026

by Property Forum

Investment activity in Slovakia is showing clear signs of recovery, supported by improving sentiment and renewed capital flows across Europe. We report from Bratislava Property Forum 2026.

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Office

27
Mar
2026

CA Immo returns to strong profit in 2025

by Property Forum

CA Immo reported a return to profitability in 2025 with a consolidated net result of €184.4 million, compared to a loss of €66.3 million in 2024. The Austrian real estate company maintained stable net rental income despite ongoing asset disposals and exceeded its financial targets for the year.

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Czech regional office development slows over pivot to resi Romania's regional office market grapples with lack of new stock Romania's office deal-making starts with best Q1 in decade

Residential

26
Mar
2026

RRG secures €7.8 million funding for resi project in Bucharest

by Property Forum

Real estate developer RRG Real Estate Group has signed a €7.8 million financing agreement with tbi bank to complete the first stage of the Lakeside11 residential complex in northern Bucharest.

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Echo Group sells 2,800 apartments in Poland during 2025 Belgrade apartment sales hit €770 million in Q4 2025 AFI starts construction of 519-unit rental project in Prague

Industrial

26
Mar
2026

Industrial rents hit five-year low in Pilsen, Ostrava

by Property Forum

The Czech industrial real estate market closed 2025 with a record gross take-up of 2.07 million sqm, with Q4 alone reaching 642,000 sqm. However, behind these figures lies a divergence: while Prague and Brno remain stable, rents in Pilsen and Ostrava declined over the course of the year, finds an analysis by Prochazka & Partners.

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Prologis lands 46,000 sqm Arvato warehouse BTS in Poland Łódź region sees second highest logistics demand in Poland during 2025 Gridarch delivers industrial facility in Ostrava

Career

26
Mar
2026

Indotek Poland names new Board Member

by Property Forum

Małgorzata Więcko has been appointed as a Board Member of the Polish branch of Indotek Group, the real estate asset manager.

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Periskop Poland appoints new Managing Directors Indotek Investments appoints new CEO Forestay Group appoints Asset Management Director

Report

25
Mar
2026

CEE firms increasingly redesign offices over hybrid work

by Property Forum

Around 96% of Central European companies operate in a hybrid model, and nearly 90% have redesigned or rethought their office layout, according to a report by ThinkCo and Skanska. The research shows that concentration-supporting environments, flexible space usage and sustainability considerations increasingly influence employee decisions.

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Manova Partners tops €500 million in deal volumes during 2025 Inflation and rising costs squeeze resi margins in Romania Construction costs top developer concerns in Central Europe

Retail

25
Mar
2026

Iulius and Atterbury start work on €550 million mixed-use scheme in Cluj

by Property Forum

Iulius and Atterbury Europe have begun construction on Rivus Cluj-Napoca, Romania's largest urban reconversion real estate development.

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Mitiska Reim acquires Quick Park Mysłowice retail park BIG Poland advances with retail park in central Dzierżoniów Lidl to invest €285 million in Romanian expansion

Interview

24
Mar
2026

Full speed ahead: Inside CTP’s drive to double its portfolio

by Ákos Budai

CTP is pushing ahead with an ambitious growth strategy, targeting a near doubling of its portfolio by 2030 while expanding across CEE and beyond. In an interview with Property Forum, Rob Jones, Head of Investor Relations, explains how strong tenant demand, a vast land bank and a disciplined development approach continue to support one of Europe’s most active logistics platforms.

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Bids for Polish commercial assets already higher in 2026 than in 2025 Hotels move closer to the mainstream of real estate investment Hybrid living models gain ground in CEE: Inside Zeitgeist’s strategy for urban revitalisation

Investment

23
Mar
2026

ECE sells Árkád Szeged shopping centre to Hungarian fund

by Property Forum

ECE Real Estate Partners and Bonitas Investment Fund Management have completed the sale of Árkád Szeged shopping centre in Hungary from ECE European Prime Shopping Centre Fund II to HOME Ingatlanfejlesztő Alap, a Hungarian real estate fund. The transaction closed on March 19, 2026, with both parties keeping the purchase price confidential.

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IGD sells building in Turda to municipality Hungarian investor expands hotel portfolio in Spain and Portugal Shopper Park Plus acquires eight retail parks in Poland

Hotel

05
Mar
2026

Accor to open new Mercure hotel in Craiova

by Property Forum

Accor has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Romanian investor MKS PROD to open a new Mercure hotel in Craiova, the second largest city in southern Romania.

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Romanian hotel industry hits record stays in 2025 Wing and Accent to manage Hotel Yacht Wellness in Siófok Swissôtel opens first Czech Republic hotel in spa town

Economy

05
Mar
2026

Świecie unveils masterplan for Teutonic Castle revival

by Property Forum

The city of Świecie, a town in northern Poland's Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, has unveiled a comprehensive masterplan for the revitalisation of its 14th-century Teutonic Castle, viewing the historic fortress as the foundation for a new cultural and educational identity rather than merely a medieval relic.

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Romanian developer joins Europe’s top-10 fast growing companies Trump imposes tariffs on Serbia and Bosnia Commercial and resi real estate brace for higher taxes in Romania

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New leases

E-commerce player 4M Pro&Invest has leased nearly 4,100 sqm of warehouse space in Panattoni Park Poznań XIV. This agreement marks the completion of the leasing of the two completed phases of the development.
Panattoni has commenced construction on the latest phase of Panattoni Park Gorzów II, developing a bespoke BTS warehouse for DPD Polska. The facility will encompass 5,300 sqm tailored to the courier company’s operational requirements. DPD Polska is scheduled to begin operations at the new site in August 2026.
Romanian strategic advisory firm Infinexa Restructuring has relocated its HQ to GTC’s City Gate South Tower in Bucharest. The move supports their integrated approach to delivering complex debt restructuring, insolvency mandates, and preventive procedures for distressed companies.

New appointments

Panattoni has promoted Nick Cripps to the position of Head of International Capital Markets for Europe, the UK, the Middle East, and India. Based in London, Cripps is tasked with leading the firm’s global capital markets strategy across 18 diverse markets. He joined Panattoni five years ago as Head of UK Capital Markets.
PSN has expanded its acquisitions team with the arrival of Martin Šrytr as Business Development Manager. Most recently, he served as Real Estate Expansion Manager at Twistcafe Group, supporting the company’s EMEA growth. His previous experience includes consulting at Cushman & Wakefield, advisory roles at Prochazka & Partners, and management positions within IWG.
iO Partners has announced key leadership changes within its Czech Republic operations as part of its ongoing business evolution. Milan Kilik has been appointed as the new Head of Office Leasing, with a particular focus on client advisory and team collaboration. Concurrently, Petr Kareš has transitioned into the role of Occupier Business Development Director. In this new capacity, he will be responsible for identifying new market opportunities and integrating services across Tenant Representation, Project Management, and Industrial Leasing.

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Story of the week

Slovak investment market looks resilient going into 2026

Office

CA Immo returns to strong profit in 2025

Residential

RRG secures €7.8 million funding for resi project in Bucharest

Industrial

Industrial rents hit five-year low in Pilsen, Ostrava

Career

Indotek Poland names new Board Member

Report

CEE firms increasingly redesign offices over hybrid work

Retail

Iulius and Atterbury start work on €550 million mixed-use scheme in Cluj

Interview

Full speed ahead: Inside CTP’s drive to double its portfolio

Investment

ECE sells Árkád Szeged shopping centre to Hungarian fund

Hotel

Accor to open new Mercure hotel in Craiova

Economy

Świecie unveils masterplan for Teutonic Castle revival

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