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Story of the week

15
Oct
2026

Cities rethink investment strategies as capital becomes more selective

by Courtney Fingar

From London's £20 billion investment pipeline to regeneration projects in Newcastle and Cardiff, UK cities are finding new ways to attract capital, bridge development viability gaps and turn economic ambitions into investable opportunities.

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Interview

15
Oct
2026

North-East Romania looks to turn potential into investment

by Property Forum

North-East Romania needs better connectivity, stronger cooperation between the public and private sectors and a more investor-oriented approach to turn its economic potential into concrete projects. In a video interview recorded at Property Forum EastGate 2026 in Iaşi, Vasile Asandei, General Director of ADR Nord-Est, discusses the region’s investment opportunities, the sectors with the greatest potential and why the A7 and A8 motorways could fundamentally change its position on the European investment map.

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LivUp redefines PRS through technology, flexibility and community What will define Poland’s next generation of urban projects? P3 sees renewed momentum in Poland’s logistics market

Industrial

15
Oct
2026

LemonTree breaks ground on logistics complex near Kraków

by Property Forum

LemonTree has started construction of Stream Kraków, a logistics and business complex located next to Kraków-Balice Airport and the A4 motorway. The project will offer nearly 30,000 sqm of logistics and service space, with completion scheduled for Q2 2027. Goldbeck has been appointed as general contractor.

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Romania logistics market slows 30% in 2026 after record year Kajima Poland completes Amazon logistics centre in Dobromierz EQT Real Estate leases Prague logistics hall to Ecologistics

Residential

15
Oct
2026

Optimal Development breaks ground on Bratislava project

by Property Forum

Developer Optimal Development has begun construction of Matadorka Living, a residential-led mixed-use project on the site of the historic Smaltovňa building in the Petržalka district of Bratislava. The 1905 structure, designed by architect Heinrich Zieger and German firm Wayss & Freytag, once employed 910 people, roughly one third of Petržalka's population at the time. After decades of neglect, the site is now being transformed into a new local centre for the district.

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Passerinvest expands into rental housing in Prague RSJ and Na Jelených plan 5,500-home rental district in Prague Speedwell opens Tribera student residence in Warsaw

Hotel

15
Oct
2026

AYA Properties Fund and Curtis Group sign Numa for Warsaw

by Property Forum

AYA Properties Fund and Curtis Group have signed a 20-year lease with Numa for the residential portion of Chmielna 13A, known as Diana, in central Warsaw. The agreement marks Numa's first signing in Poland, with the opening planned for the first half of 2027.

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Danubius Hotels expands Budapest portfolio to 17 properties Bucharest to add 1,500 new hotel rooms by 2028 CBRE survey puts Prague in Europe hotel investment top ten

Career

15
Oct
2026

Anna Szelc takes on role of Chair of ULI Poland

by Property Forum

Anna Szelc has been appointed Chair of ULI Poland, succeeding Marcin Juszczyk, who held the role for three years. Szelc is Senior Director, Investments, CEE at Invesco Real Estate, where she manages a real estate portfolio valued at €1.4 billion. She previously served on the ULI Poland Executive Committee and chaired ULI Next Poland, and has nearly 20 years of experience in CEE real estate, having worked at Azora and Breevast before joining Invesco.

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Courtney Fingar joins Property Forum as Strategic Advisor for FDI ZEITRAUM appoints Renata Kusznierska as Head of Poland P3 Logistic Parks appoints new finance head in Czech Republic

Retail

14
Oct
2026

BIG Poland to open retail park in Konstantynów Łódzki

by Property Forum

BIG Poland is set to open its BIG Konstantynów retail park on 29 October 2026 with 100% of its space leased. Developed in partnership with Acteeum Group, the new section adds approximately 13,500 sqm of retail space alongside the existing Kaufland and Bricomarché stores, bringing the total complex to approximately 21,000 sqm GLA. The opening will expand BIG Poland's portfolio to 15 retail parks with a combined GLA of approximately 285,000 sqm.

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BIG Poland to open new retail park in Olkusz NORMAL opens first Romania stores at NEPI Rockcastle malls Gránit Asset Management expands retail park in Budakeszi

Report

14
Oct
2026

Duna House reports falling home prices across Hungary

by Property Forum

Residential property prices fell in Budapest during the third quarter of 2026, according to the Duna House Barometer. The price index for panel flats dropped from 525 to 514 points, while the index for brick-built flats fell from 415 to 406 points, representing a 2% decline in both categories. The brick-built flat index is now 1% below its level from the same period last year. Nationally, the residential price index edged down from 464 to 462 points, with the annual growth rate slowing sharply from 19% in the second quarter to 6%. Western Hungary saw the steepest quarterly drop, with brick-built flat prices falling 4%, while only brick-built flats in eastern Hungary recorded a meaningful rise, of 3%.

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AI won’t fix real estate without better data Warsaw office vacancy falls to 7.9% in Q3 2026 Smart money looks beyond sectors as income and operations drive the next cycle

Investment

12
Oct
2026

One United Properties acquires land in Bucharest for mixed-use tower

by Property Forum

One United Properties (BVB: ONE) has acquired a 5,755 sqm plot at 110-112 Barbu Văcărescu Street in Bucharest for €10 million. The company plans to develop a mixed-use tower on the site, in an area that combines proximity to nature with access to the city's main business district.

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WING and Griffin plan to take Echo Investment private LemonTree sells full Zabrze logistics complex to Vestas Addleshaw Goddard advises on €160 million Poznań logistics deal

Office

09
Oct
2026

Knight Frank takes leasing mandate in Kraków

by Property Forum

Knight Frank has been appointed exclusive leasing agent for the office space at VINCI Office Center, located at 100 Opolska Street in Krakow. The building is asset managed by Sharow Capital, and the mandate covers the leasing of available space and the continued strengthening of the property's position in the Krakow office market.

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eService signs first lease at Drucianka Campus in Warsaw Adval Asset Management wins LEED Platinum for Bucharest office PPD extends lease at Genesis Property West Gate campus

Economy

31
Aug
2026

Hungary's Bayer Construct fights for survival

by Property Forum

Hungarian construction group Bayer Construct has entered bankruptcy protection as it seeks to restructure its finances and reach an agreement with creditors, while developers behind projects where the company acts as contractor are moving to reassure homebuyers that construction will continue.

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Beyond manufacturing: What's putting North East Romania on investors' radar Why North East Romania is Europe's next investment frontier This overlooked region could shape Europe's next growth story

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New leases

Globalworth announced the signing of a lease agreement with B+N Integrated Facility Services, part of the international facility management company LIWO Group, which operates across nine European countries. B+N will occupy approximately 1,500 sqm of office space in Green Court D, Globalworth’s newest development in Bucharest, currently under construction in the Aurel Vlaicu area and scheduled for completion in 2027.
UDH, one of Poland’s largest distributors of premium imported beers, has leased approximately 1,400 sq m of modern warehouse and office space at the Park Rysy Kraków distribution centre. The tenant, which has chosen to expand its operations in southern Poland, was once again represented by AXI IMMO.
Golden Star Estate has secured a long-term lease agreement with global technology solutions and consulting provider C&F for nearly 1,900 sqm of office space at the Konstruktorska Business Center. Following the transaction, the property, located in Warsaw’s Mokotów business district, is now almost fully leased. The Polish branch of C&F will officially relocate to the facility at the beginning of 2027.

New appointments

Indotek Group has announced the appointment of Diederik Bakker as Group Chief Investment Officer and Group Head of Asset Management. In his new role, the Dutch real estate investment professional will gradually assume responsibility for the company's ITAM (investment, transaction, and asset management) activities across 12 European countries, supporting the next phase of Indotek Group’s growth. His focus includes facilitating sound investment decisions across Europe and developing a group-level portfolio management strategy that combines local market knowledge with international asset management know-how.
Peakside Capital Advisors has appointed Bogi Gabrovic to advise the board and support its investment and acquisition activities in Poland. Gabrovic brings more than 25 years of CEE real estate experience to the role, having previously held senior executive positions at CTP, Golub & Company, and White Star Real Estate, where she managed transactions exceeding €2 billion.
Katarína Brydone, Jana Vlková and Vendula Maršová have been appointed as the first Equity Partners of Colliers’ Czech business. Brydone brings more than 20 years of experience in international real estate. Vlková has more than 25 years of experience in commercial real estate. Maršová, Partner and Head of Valuation and Advisory Services, brings more than 16 years of experience in real estate valuation and advisory.

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Story of the week

Cities rethink investment strategies as capital becomes more selective

Interview

North-East Romania looks to turn potential into investment

Industrial

LemonTree breaks ground on logistics complex near Kraków

Residential

Optimal Development breaks ground on Bratislava project

Hotel

AYA Properties Fund and Curtis Group sign Numa for Warsaw

Career

Anna Szelc takes on role of Chair of ULI Poland

Retail

BIG Poland to open retail park in Konstantynów Łódzki

Report

Duna House reports falling home prices across Hungary

Investment

One United Properties acquires land in Bucharest for mixed-use tower

Office

Knight Frank takes leasing mandate in Kraków

Economy

Hungary's Bayer Construct fights for survival

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