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Story of the week

08
Jan
2026

Next logistics cycle in CEE to reward patience

by Ákos Budai

As logistics real estate continues to adjust to post-pandemic realities and shifting capital markets, developers are reassessing where growth, resilience and long-term value will come from. In this interview, Martin Polák, Managing Director CEE at Garbe Industrial Real Estate, shares his expectations for leasing demand, financing conditions and ESG priorities across CEE as the market looks ahead to 2026.

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Industrial

08
Jan
2026

Jet Investment buys logistics park near Gdańsk

by Property Forum

Jet Investment, the Czech investment and fund management company, has acquired a logistics project in Poland for €50 million.

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MLP Group starts new industrial project near Warsaw EAM completes €70 million logistics project near Warsaw Arete secures €30 million financing from PKO for Polish project

Residential

08
Jan
2026

AFI Group to purchase new resi rental project in Prague

by Property Forum

AFI Group has announced a new investment in the Nová Elektra residential complex in Prague 9 - Hloubětín. The project, currently being developed by Finep, will be acquired by AFI after completion planned for December 2026 and added to its rental housing portfolio under the AFI Home brand.

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Ukraine continues to rebuild housing stock amid ongoing war YIT delivers new phase in Prague resi project YIT Slovakia secures permit for large resi project in Bratislava

Career

08
Jan
2026

Andrzej Wroński takes helm at 7R

by Property Forum

7R, a developer of warehouse and industrial real estate in Poland and the CEE region, has confirmed that Andrzej Wroński formally assumed the position of CEO in early January 2026.

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Wing appoints new Deputy CEO Nepi Rockcastle names Marius Barbu as new COO CBRE names new Country Head in Croatia

Retail

07
Jan
2026

Scallier to develop new retail park in Darłowo

by Property Forum

Scallier has launched commercialization of a new retail park in Darłowo, with opening planned for summer 2027. The investor behind the project is Medos, while Scallier handles the leasing process.

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Era Park buys Ferio Wawer shopping centre in Warsaw Generali and SCF close retail deal in Czech Republic Meta Estate Trust opens its first retail park near Bucharest

Interview

07
Jan
2026

Liquidity remains available for resilient retail assets

by Property Forum

In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum 2025 in Vienna, Dominik Uhe, Head of Investor Relationship Management at Kaufland, shares his outlook for retail trade in 2026. He discusses macroeconomic expectations, investor liquidity, expansion plans across CEE and why grocery-anchored assets continue to stand out for their resilience.

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What the surge in technical services demand means for property investments in 2026 What needs to change for PRS to take off in Hungary Why international schools attract premium homebuyers in northern Bucharest

Office

06
Jan
2026

New Work expands at Warsaw's Metron

by Property Forum

Independent flex office provider New Work continues its growth in Warsaw by expanding into an additional floor at Metron, Al. Niepodległości 69.

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Companies use 40% less office space versus pre-Covid period, says study Mindspace Romania posts average occupancy rate of 80% in 2025 Report: 85% of flex operators plan expansion in the coming years

Report

05
Jan
2026

Data quality now decides who gets capital and who doesn’t

by Property Forum

At CEE Property Forum 2025, one message cut through the discussion on technology and investment: data quality is no longer a technical concern, but a decisive factor in risk, returns and access to capital. Moderated by James Garner, Global Head of AI & Data at Gleeds, the panel brought together experts from real estate, finance, technology and law to examine how fragmented systems, regulatory pressure and rising investor expectations are forcing the industry to rethink how decisions are made—and what happens when data can no longer be trusted.

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Bucharest secures €29.7 million loan for historical buildings upgrades ESG under scrutiny as investors, banks and tenants raise the stakes Asian capital drives Central Europe property boom

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

Hotel

16
Dec
2026

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

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

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

Balázs Kun has joined Avison Young Hungary as Director, Industrial, Land & Development. He brings over 5 years of experience in the Hungarian real estate market, most recently serving at CBRE in the Industrial and Logistics department.
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.

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Companies use 40% less office space versus pre-Covid period, says study

Story of the week

Next logistics cycle in CEE to reward patience

Industrial

Jet Investment buys logistics park near Gdańsk

Residential

AFI Group to purchase new resi rental project in Prague

Career

Andrzej Wroński takes helm at 7R

Retail

Scallier to develop new retail park in Darłowo

Interview

Liquidity remains available for resilient retail assets

Office

New Work expands at Warsaw's Metron

Report

Data quality now decides who gets capital and who doesn’t

Investment

Shopper Park Plus acquires eight retail parks in Poland

Hotel

RC2, Antares Management sell 4-star hotel in Mamaia

Economy

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

New leases

New appointments

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Prologis signs Poland's first logistics PPA deal

Lidl Romania exceeds 2030 sustainability targets early

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Life Group sees 20% surge in dental visits in December

Gabriel Gătejoiu named new President of Romanian HR services association

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