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Inside the deal: How CEE’s real estate transactions are really changing

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21
Nov
2025

Inside the deal: How CEE’s real estate transactions are really changing

by Budai Ákos
As CEE moves into a new phase of the real estate cycle, transaction structures, investor behaviour, and regulatory expectations are shifting at pace. Cross-border capital is gradually returning, domestic investors are taking a stronger role, and ESG-driven obligations are reshaping how deals are structured and executed. Against this backdrop, Dr. Erwin Hanslik MRICS, Partner and CEE Head of Real Estate & Construction at Taylor Wessing, shares his perspective on the most important legal, regulatory and market developments influencing real-estate transactions today.
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Investment

News - CPI Europe buys Czech residential portfolio #Acquisition #Apartments #Cpi Europe #Czech Republic #Portfolio #Residential
21
Nov
2025

CPI Europe buys Czech residential portfolio

by Forum Property
CPI Europe has completed the acquisition of a residential property portfolio in the Czech Republic, which was announced in August 2025. Known as CPI Byty, the portfolio consists of almost 12,000 apartments, mainly located in the regions of Ústí nad Labem and Liberec, as well as in Třinec and Prague.
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Reico acquires Prague's iconic Palladium for €400 million LemonTree sells logistics complex in Poland to Invesco Corwin launches its first mixed-use project in Prague

Industrial

News - Zrew and Panattoni break ground on €27 million factory in Łódź #Eduardo Terzi #Grzegorz Sołtysiak #Industrial #Lodz #Panattoni #Poland #R&S Group #Zrew
21
Nov
2025

Zrew and Panattoni break ground on €27 million factory in Łódź

by Forum Property
Panattoni has launched construction of a new plant in Łódź for Zrew Transformatory. The investment, worth about €27 million, will double the company's production capacity and create 200 new jobs.
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CTP and ČEZ ESCO launch South Moravia's largest rooftop solar Panattoni tops 500,000 sqm of Breeam-rated buildings in Czech Republic IAD fund acquires logistics property at Bratislava airport

Office

News - Investika acquires Wrocław office complex for €62 million #Acquisition #Investika #Jaroslav Kysela #Leed #Mariusz Krzak #Office #Poland #Wroclaw
21
Nov
2025

Investika acquires Wrocław office complex for €62 million

by Forum Property
Investika realitní fond, the largest Czech and Slovak independent open-ended real estate fund, has announced the acquisition of the second phase of the Centrum Południe office complex in Wrocław for €62 million.
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Skanska sells Wrocław office complex for €62 million Prague commercial market counts €2.5 billion worth of ongoing deals Warsaw office demand outpaces supply in Q3 2025

Retail

News - Aria Shopping Center launches pre-leasing in Bucharest #Aria Shopping Center #Bucharest #George Gardin #Pre-Leasing #Retail #Romania #Showroom #Valea Cascadelor
21
Nov
2025

Aria Shopping Center launches pre-leasing in Bucharest

by Forum Property
Aria Shopping Center, a new retail concept in Bucharest's District 6, has launched its pre-leasing phase with a target of 90% occupancy before opening. The center will bring significant commercial activity to the Valea Cascadelor area.
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pbb provides €78 million loan to Tewox for Polish retail parks Bucharest high steet rents show 17% increase from last year LCP Poland secures €40 million refinancing

Residential

News - Develia posts record €306.5 million profit in first nine months #Andrzej Ośliźło #Bouygues Immobilier Polska #Develia #Poland #Residential #Warsaw #Wroclaw
21
Nov
2025

Develia posts record €306.5 million profit in first nine months

by Forum Property
Polish developer Develia achieved net profit of €306.5 million in the first three quarters of 2025, up 42% from €215.6 million in the same period last year. Sales revenues reached €1.32 billion compared to €1.04 billion in the previous year, marking a 27% increase.
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Atal launches 188 flats in new Kraków development Sekyra Group gets closer to select first designs for Žižkov City Bucharest luxury resi market to exceed €400 million in 2025

Report

News - Exp Realty launches in Romania as part of global expansion #Andrei Marinescu #Exp Realty #Expansion #Felix Bravo #Romania
21
Nov
2025

Exp Realty launches in Romania as part of global expansion

by Forum Property
Exp Realty, the real estate brokerage that is a subsidiary of Exp World Holdings, has announced its official entry into the Romanian market, continuing an accelerated international expansion.
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Smarter operations for older buildings: Unlocking fast energy savings with AI control CEE real estate investment surges 38% by Q3 2025 Czech real estate market heads for record-breaking year

Interview

News - How are AI and digitalisation transforming CEE real estate #AI #Austria #Budapest #CEE #Czech #Hungary #interview #iO Partners #iO4Land #Prague #Romania #Vienna
19
Nov
2025

How are AI and digitalisation transforming CEE real estate

by Nicolae Ovidiu
Charles Boudet, CEO of iO Partners, described for Property Forum how AI and digitalisation are reshaping real estate in CEE. From innovative tools like iO4Land to strategic expansion in Austria and Serbia, the company is looking to drive efficiency, growth, and resilience across multiple sectors.
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Why NEPI Rockcastle is investing €100 million in greenfield PV Small towns and rural communities: The next growth market for strip malls Tenants are consolidating into fewer, better office buildings

Hotel

News - Legend Hotels takes over Gdynia Marriott management #Estonia #Gdynia #Hotel #Legend Hotels #Poland #Vastint
18
Nov
2025

Legend Hotels takes over Gdynia Marriott management

by Forum Property
Estonian hotel network Legend Hotels will take over management of the Courtyard by Marriott Gdynia Waterfront in November 2025, becoming the new operator of the property. The hotel will continue to be owned by Vastint, while Legend Hotels will be responsible for its daily operations.
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Novotel opens first Croatian hotel in Zagreb Solida Capital secures financing for Warsaw aparthotel project PPF expands its hotel portfolio in Prague

Career

News - Indotek Group opens Vienna office for private equity expansion #Austria #Career #Expansion #Hungary #Indotek Group #Investment #Office #Portfolio #Private Equity #Real Estate #Vienna
10
Nov
2025

Indotek Group opens Vienna office for private equity expansion

by Forum Property
Indotek Group is expanding its Western European office network with a new Vienna office. The company has been expanding in Western and Southern Europe for over a decade, and the Austrian office will also serve as the first regional private equity investment centre for the Budapest-based group.
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Atenor appoints new Country Director for Hungary Globalworth appoints joint CEOs as Dennis Selinas steps down NEPI Rockcastle names COO Marek Noetzel as new CEO

Economy

News - Romanian developer joins Europe’s top-10 fast growing companies #Europe #grwoth #One United Properties #report #Romania
31
Oct
2025

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

by Forum Property
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

New leases

  • Sanofi Romania is relocating its HQ to Bucharest-based Equilibrium 2 office building, developed by Skanska. The company will occupy the 9th floor of the building starting June 2026.
  • ConvergenCE has signed a long-term agreement with Etalon-Informatika Kft., which will set up its new office in the Budapest-based CityZen project on an area of nearly 700 sqm. The company is expected to move in during 2026.
  • Kanał Sportowy, one of Poland’s leading sports media platforms, and Zdrofit, the country’s largest fitness club chain, will continue their presence at Konstruktorska Business Center in Warsaw. Kanał Sportowy will maintain its lease of 512 sqm, while Zdrofit will continue to occupy 1,000 sqm.

New appointments

  • 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.
  • Łukasz Meisner has joined Peakside Capital Advisors as Head of Project Management. He will be responsible for the management of Peakside's investment projects in Poland, including overseeing the implementation of key investments within the City Point, Urban Parks, and Peakside Industrial logistics platforms.
  • Peakside Capital Advisors is strengthening its Polish structure, expanding its expertise in investment management and development project execution. Łukasz Meisner has joined the team as Head of Project Management. He will be responsible for the comprehensive management of Peakside's investment projects in Poland, including overseeing the implementation of key investments within the City Point, Urban Parks, and Peakside Industrial logistics platforms.

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