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13
Jan
2026

Office rents will continue to grow: Adrian Karczewicz on demand drivers

by Property Forum
In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum 2025 in Vienna, Adrian Karczewicz, Head of Divestments CEE at Skanska, shares his outlook on the office market for the year ahead. He explains why investor focus is shifting from yield compression to rental growth, highlights where supply constraints are strongest, and outlines how exit dynamics are evolving across Central Europe.
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Industrial

News - Alpha Slovakia expands industrial footprint in Bánovce nad Bebravou #Alpha Europe Holdings #Industrial #iO Partners #Logistics #Slovakia
13
Jan
2026

Alpha Slovakia expands industrial footprint in Bánovce nad Bebravou

by Property Forum
iO Partners has advised Alpha Slovakia on a major industrial expansion, securing a 15,000 sqm lease in Bánovce nad Bebravou. 
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VGP raises €600 million in oversubscribed green bond issue Poland's industrial market stabilises with strong take-up Jet Investment buys logistics park near Gdańsk

Residential

News - Prague student housing demand far exceeds supply, says study #Accommodation #Czech Republic #David Sajner #PBSA #Prague #Residential #Savills #Student Housing
13
Jan
2026

Prague student housing demand far exceeds supply, says study

by Property Forum
Demand for student accommodation in Prague has remained consistently high over the long term, but the supply of new accommodation capacity is not growing fast enough to meet this demand, according to a new study by The Class Foundation and Savills.
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Develia sells over 3,300 residential units in 2025 Ecovillas launches €8.6 million villa project near Bucharest AFI Group to purchase new resi rental project in Prague

Report

News - Romanian investors expect rent rises and demand stability #Cushman&Wakefield Echinox #Industrial #Logistics #Office #Retail #Romania #Vlad Săftoiu
13
Jan
2026

Romanian investors expect rent rises and demand stability

by Property Forum
Major real estate investors in Romania anticipate rental growth in 2026, particularly in the office segment, while occupier demand shows signs of consolidation rather than expansion, according to a new study by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.
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Adaptation, not occupancy, defines office success Slovakia property investment close to €1 billion in 2025 CA Immo launches new share buyback programme worth 2.74%

Office

News - Martley Capital sells Hungarian office building in Budaörs #Budaörs #Hungary #Martley Capital #Office #Real Estate #Terra Park Next #Tibor Raduly
13
Jan
2026

Martley Capital sells Hungarian office building in Budaörs

by Property Forum
Martley Capital has completed the sale of Terra Next A, an office building located on the Terra Park Next office park in Budaörs, the western gateway of Budapest.
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Cluj-Napoca leads Romania's regional office leasing in 2025 CA Immo secures 28,000 sqm lease extensions in Warsaw New Work expands at Warsaw's Metron

Retail

News - Focus Estate Fund signs 11,400 sqm in new leasing deals for Turawa Park #Bnp Paribas Real Estate #Fabrice Paumelle #Focus Estate Fund #Maxim Shkolnick #Opole #Poland #Retail #Turawa Park
12
Jan
2026

Focus Estate Fund signs 11,400 sqm in new leasing deals for Turawa Park

by Property Forum
Focus Estate Fund has successfully repositioned Turawa Park in Opole, a 35,000 sqm shopping centre comprising a gallery, retail park and redeveloped DIY box. The transformation involved comprehensive architectural redevelopment, including facade renewal, interior reconfiguration and technical upgrades.
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DRFG enters Croatia with €40 million retail deal Scallier to develop new retail park in Darłowo Era Park buys Ferio Wawer shopping centre in Warsaw

Career

News - Cordia appoints Board Chairman for Spain and Romania #Career #Cordia #Leadership #Mauricio Mesa Gomez #Residential #Romania #Spain
12
Jan
2026

Cordia appoints Board Chairman for Spain and Romania

by Property Forum
Cordia has strengthened its leadership structure in Spain and Romania by appointing dedicated local CEOs to lead day-to-day operations in each market.
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P3 Logistic Parks names new CEO Andrzej Wroński takes helm at 7R Wing appoints new Deputy CEO

Interview

News - CEE logistics demand remains structurally strong #CEE Property Forum 2025 #CTP #industrial #interview #logistics #Property Forum
09
Jan
2026

CEE logistics demand remains structurally strong

by Property Forum
In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum 2025 in Vienna, Maarten Otte, Head of Investor Relations at CTP, shares his outlook for the year ahead. He explains why tenant demand remains strong, highlights the structural drivers behind logistics growth and reflects on market liquidity, investor activity and CTP’s expansion plans beyond Central and Eastern Europe.
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Next logistics cycle in CEE to reward patience Liquidity remains available for resilient retail assets What the surge in technical services demand means for property investments in 2026

Investment

News - Shopper Park Plus acquires eight retail parks in Poland #Aareal Bank #Auchan Polska #Ceetrus Polska #investment #Poland #Retail #Shopper Park Plus
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

News - RC2, Antares Management sell 4-star hotel in Mamaia #Antares Management #Cushman&Wakefield Echinox #Hotel #Mamaia #Mihaela Pană #RC2 #Romania #Steaua De Mare #Zenith
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

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

  • IWG has leased 1,297 sqm for a flexible workspace in the Egros Office project in Iași.
  • DHL Supply Chain has leased 3,000 sqm for its new European HQ in Budapest-based Liberty Offices, in a deal brokered by iO Partners. DLA Piper Hungary acted as DHL’s legal advisor.
  • 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.

New appointments

  • Krzysztof Szargawiński has joined Avison Young Poland’s Office Agency team as an Associate Director. In his new role, Krzysztof will be responsible for leading the department’s projects in the Wrocław region. He brings over 20 years of experience in the Polish commercial real estate market, gained primarily in Wrocław, Warsaw, and Katowice.
  • 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.

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