NEWS | Property Forum

Story of the week

09
Jun
2026

Demand for energy-efficient homes is real and growing

by Ovidiu Nicolae

Daniel Tudor, Founding Partner and CEO The Concept Group, spoke to Property Forum about the maturing residential market and the firm's strategic goal to exceed the threshold of €500 million in portfolio under management. He also mentioned the expansion plans for the company and role of energy efficiency in making residential projects competitive.

Read more >

Residential

09
Jun
2026

Cavatina reports record year with over 1,400 homes sold in Poland

by Property Forum

Cavatina sold last year over 1,400 residential units and raised over €500 million in external capital, including nearly €200 million from London-based fund Fidera Vecta.

Read more >

Smaller flats drive Prague rental market transformation Cordia breaks ground on Bucharest project with 12% pre-sales Faedra Group launches three new residential projects in Budapest

Office

08
Jun
2026

Prague office market faces standstill over few relocations, low pipeline

by Property Forum

The prime office market in Prague is freezing due to low levels of new development and a shortage of high-quality office space, finds a new Savills analysis.

Read more >

BBH leases 13,300 sqm in Kraków's Wita project New guide helps companies choose coworking spaces beyond price How to make your building come alive? Why the right flex solution can make the difference

Industrial

08
Jun
2026

Gridarch nears completion of BMW Group distribution centre in Ostrava

by Property Forum

Gridarch has granted early access to tenants of Phase III halls at Ostrava Airport Multimodal Park, allowing entry before building permit approval. DP World, the logistics operator for BMW Group, has begun installing technologies and preparing operations for the distribution centre.

Read more >

Harden Construction completes 39,000 sqm industrial hall at Panattoni Park Gdańsk West II Hillwood Polska secures €160 million portfolio financing from Pekao Panattoni starts 132,000 sqm Bytom project

Investment

08
Jun
2026

Argo Property Management sells 39,000 sqm plot near Mall Moldova

by Property Forum

Investis and iO Partners have completed the sale of a 39,000 sqm land plot located near Mall Moldova in Iași. The land was owned by Argo Property Management.

Read more >

Joyson Safety to sell Romanian plant as operations consolidate Hyprop snaps up Bulgarian shopping centre for €122 million HB Reavis secures €200 million refinancing for Warsaw asset

Report

08
Jun
2026

As core sectors mature, the search for growth moves elsewhere

by Property Forum

As traditional real estate sectors mature, investors are increasingly looking to residential rental housing, co-living, student accommodation and data centres for growth. While demand drivers remain strong, these sectors are still evolving, with questions around regulation, financing, market liquidity and operational models shaping investment decisions. At Future of Real Estate 2026, industry leaders discussed where the biggest opportunities lie and what needs to happen for these asset classes to scale further in Poland and across CEE.

Read more >

A new generation of investors is betting on Poland Colliers cuts emissions by 32% in sustainability push GTC delivers strong Q1 2026 growth with 7% revenue rise

Interview

05
Jun
2026

Bucharest sees the emergence of a new luxury ecosystem

by Ovidiu Nicolae

Yitzhak Hagag, Co-founder & Chairman of Hagag Development Europe, spoke to Property Forum about the firm's strategic focus on diversifying into hospitality and energy while maintaining strong growth in its core office and residential segments. He noted that rental income rose by 32% as the company prepares for major luxury retail and hotel project deliveries.

Read more >

Bucharest resi market continues to face pressure on product availability Leading logistics developer sees growing demand from defence sector Data and energy performance are redefining real estate value

Hotel

03
Jun
2026

Radisson opens Timișoara's first lifestyle hotel

by Property Forum

Hotel Galaxy Timișoara, a member of Radisson Individuals, has opened as a 48-room lifestyle hotel at 18-20 Gheorghe Lazar Street in the old city of Timișoara, Romania. The property marks the brand's debut in western Romania and introduces the city's first internationally affiliated lifestyle hotel in the historic centre.

Read more >

Romania's hotels see higher earnings, fewer tourists in 2025 Moxy Budapest Downtown opens as first Hungarian location Realis WAM to develop 177-room Canopy by Hilton in Budapest

Retail

02
Jun
2026

Polish retail park 90% pre-leased before construction

by Property Forum

Construction has begun on a new retail park in Ruda Śląska, located on Bukowa Street near the junction with 1 Maja Street. The development, carried out as the second phase of a project led by Pkb Inwest Budowa in cooperation with Terg, has already achieved approximately 90% pre-leasing at the outset of construction. The leasing process is being managed by Scallier.

Read more >

SCF expands Polish retail portfolio with Warsaw park purchase Czech retail shows modest growth as sector gaps widen Falcon Investment Management opens new retail park in Sandomierz

Career

02
Jun
2026

Savills strengthens Poland investment team with new hires

by Property Forum

Savills has expanded its investment team in Poland with three appointments, including a new Head of Investment and a Head of Cross-Border Transactions for CEE, all based in Warsaw.

Read more >

Stefan de Goeij named Chair of RICS European board Colliers Slovakia names new Head Property Forum appoints Irina Gasson as Chief Growth Officer to accelerate European expansion

Economy

27
Apr
2026

Belgrade metro project set to transform Serbia's economy

by Irina Gasson

The construction of the Belgrade Metro represents the largest civil engineering project in Serbia and is expected to be a primary driver of economic growth in the coming years. For decades, public transport in Belgrade relied solely on buses, trams, and the city railway (BG Voz). The development of a comprehensive underground system is expected to have a transformative effect on commuting patterns and travel times.

Read more >

Echo Investment marks 30 years on the Warsaw Stock Exchange Indotek CEO backs wealth tax in Hungary but warns of risks Hungary's political earthquake: What Orbán's defeat means for investments

more news

New leases

International fashion retailer Primark has opened its fifth Romanian store, spanning 3,185 sqm, at ElectroPutere Mall in Craiova, marking its debut in the country's south-west region. The launch follows a €10 million investment.
Speedwell has secured four new medical tenants for its Paltim mixed-use urban project in Timișoara. Colegiul Medicilor Stomatologi - Filiala Timiș has leased approximately 105 sqm, with an opening scheduled for November 2026. Concurrently, Paul Bold Dental Solutions will open a 143 sqm dental clinic in November 2026. Ophthalmology clinic ArtVision Med & Sofilens Lux has occupied 172 sqm since January 2026. Lastly, Ziva, a dermatology, aesthetics, and gynaecology clinic, has taken 92 sqm and will officially open in July 2026.
Equans has leased 1,600 sqm for a new IT hub in Bucharest-based One Cotroceni Park, in a deal brokered by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.

New appointments

BNP Paribas Real Estate Poland has expanded its Industrial and Logistics Agency team with the appointments of Joanna Choromańska, formerly of JLL, and Bartosz Wilczyński, previously with CBRE. The new hires bring a combined 34 years of experience in sector sales, lease negotiations, and build-to-suit project delivery to support the division's ongoing growth.
Speedwell has expanded its industrial and logistics team with the appointment of Valentin Achim as Leasing and Property Manager for Industrial Developments. Achim brings extensive experience in coordinating commercial and operational activities within the logistics and industrial sectors. In his new role, he will oversee the development and expansion of the company's Spaceplus platform.
Colliers has appointed Kata Mazsaroff, Tamás Beck, and Miklós Ecsődi as Equity Partners in Hungary, effective 30 April 2026. Mazsaroff, who joined in 2007, rises to Managing Partner after overseeing a 200 per cent revenue increase since her 2022 appointment as Managing Director. Beck, with Colliers since 1994, has led the Industrial & Logistics division since 2005, facilitating transactions covering 1.9 million sqm of built space and 9.8 million sqm of land. Ecsődi, Head of Occupier Services and Office Agency since joining in 2011, has secured over 450,000 sqm in leases valued above €600 million.

Latest news

EBRD backs EV charging infrastructure across Central Europe

Story of the week

Demand for energy-efficient homes is real and growing

Residential

Cavatina reports record year with over 1,400 homes sold in Poland

Office

Prague office market faces standstill over few relocations, low pipeline

Industrial

Gridarch nears completion of BMW Group distribution centre in Ostrava

Investment

Argo Property Management sells 39,000 sqm plot near Mall Moldova

Report

As core sectors mature, the search for growth moves elsewhere

Interview

Bucharest sees the emergence of a new luxury ecosystem

Hotel

Radisson opens Timișoara's first lifestyle hotel

Retail

Polish retail park 90% pre-leased before construction

Career

Savills strengthens Poland investment team with new hires

Economy

Belgrade metro project set to transform Serbia's economy

New leases

New appointments

Latest news

EBRD backs EV charging infrastructure across Central Europe

Solar module makers show first financial stability in over a year

Colliers cuts emissions by 32% in sustainability push

Romanian floating solar pioneer partners with university

Crestyl secures €185 million loan for Prague office park from pbb & Helaba

What motivates corporate accountability post-Omnibus?

Eurowind gets permits for its first hybrid wind-solar park in Romania

Drone pilot profession officially recognised in Romania

Romania's e-commerce relies increasingly on locker networks, says player

Demand for energy-efficient homes is real and growing

EBRD lends €175 million to PPC for regional renewables expansion

Banks vow legal battles over Competition Council fines

ABOUT US

CONTACT

Story of the week

Residential

Office

Industrial

Investment

Report

Interview

Hotel

Retail

Career

Economy

New leases

New appointments

Latest news

Property Forum ABOUT US

CONTACT

NEWSLETTER

ABOUT US