News - Rental levels have trended upward over the past year
16
Dec
2024

Rental levels have trended upward over the past year

by Property Forum
Ema Iftimie, Globalworth Romania’s Managing Director, delves into the most pertinent aspects of Globalworth’s Romanian-focused developments, answering key questions that showcase the company’s vision and future in this market. This interview was first published in Property Forum’s annual CEE TOP 100 publication.
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News - Northern Bucharest to continue to drive resi demand
10
Dec
2024

Northern Bucharest to continue to drive resi demand

by Ovidiu Nicolae
Victor Terheș, Sales Director at Bellemonde, talked to Property Forum about the status of its €40 million residential investment in northern Bucharest and the growing demand for homes in this area in the long term.
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News - BREEAM and LEED standards to be updated to stricter levels by mid-2025
06
Dec
2024

BREEAM and LEED standards to be updated to stricter levels by mid-2025

by Ovidiu Nicolae
Răzvan Nica, Managing Partner BuildGreen, talked to Property Forum about the building certification trends and the company’s development of the CarbonTool platform, which helps property players meet their decarbonisation objectives.
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News - SIOR leadership on market trends, membership growth, and industry shifts in Europe
03
Dec
2024

SIOR leadership on market trends, membership growth, and industry shifts in Europe

by Ákos Budai
At the recent Expo Real, leaders from the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) shared insights into emerging trends in the commercial real estate market, highlighting shifts in market sentiment, key industry trends, and the organization’s strategic membership growth across Europe. In a discussion with Property Forum, Robert Thornburgh, CEO of SIOR, Iain Finnegan, European Region Chapter President and founder of Finnegan Menton, and Matthew Leguen de Lacroix, Head of Business Development for SIOR in EMEA, discussed the evolving industrial and office investment landscape.
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News - CTP eyes expansion into new markets
29
Nov
2024

CTP eyes expansion into new markets

by Ákos Budai
In a recent conversation with Property Forum at Expo Real, Karel Stránský, CTP’s newly appointed Group Business Development Director, shared his vision for advancing CTP’s growth in high-potential regions and expanding its solutions across markets. Joining CTP after a long career serving industrial tenants, Stránský discussed his immediate goals and what trends are set to reshape the logistics and warehousing industry by 2025.
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News - Romania’s property sector could use a smaller VAT for renovations
21
Nov
2024

Romania’s property sector could use a smaller VAT for renovations

by Ovidiu Nicolae
Edwin Warmerdam, Partner, Head of Tax at Forvis Mazars in Romania, spoke to Property Forum about the taxation outlook in 2025 and the tax changes that could spur investments in the local market.
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News - Revolutionizing retail: Dominik Uhe (Kaufland) talks strategy
19
Nov
2024

Revolutionizing retail: Dominik Uhe (Kaufland) talks strategy

by Property Forum
Dominik Uhe, Head of Investor Relationship Management at Kaufland International, shared insights into the retail giant’s evolving role in the supermarket sector, strategies for fostering investor confidence, and the company’s commitment to ESG innovation. With a focus on flexibility, long-term partnerships, and sustainable development, Dominik offers a forward-looking perspective on how Kaufland is shaping the future of retail real estate in CEE and beyond.
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News - Now is the time of retail parks
24
Oct
2024

Now is the time of retail parks

by Michał Poręcki
Jacek Wesołowski, Managing Director of Trei Real Estate Poland, has talked to Property Forum about the rising popularity of retail parks in Polish cities, the expansion in the PRS market and the challenges for the coming years.
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News - Romania’s retail market sees increased demand for experiential shopping
18
Oct
2024

Romania’s retail market sees increased demand for experiential shopping

by Ovidiu Nicolae
Affan Yildirim, General Manager, member of the Board of Directors of Anchor Grup, and member of the Board of Directors of MallDova, talked to Property Forum about the trends shaping the Romanian retail market and the investments made in București Mall over the past 25 years to accommodate evolving demands of tenants and shoppers. 
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News - Energy efficiency isn’t just about photovoltaic panels or heat pumps
15
Oct
2024

Energy efficiency isn’t just about photovoltaic panels or heat pumps

by Michał Poręcki
Krzysztof Trembowski, Senior Project Director at cmT Group has talked to Property Forum about the demand for BTS projects, the rapid development of energy-saving technologies and rising reliance on the prefabricated elements.
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Latest news


New leases

  • Froo Romania, a subsidiary of the Żabka Group, has relocated its HQ to the Bucharest-based Hermes Business Campus. The retailer secured around 2,900 sqm of office space in a transaction facilitated by Colliers.
  • Court One has signed a lease for approximately 6,300 sqm of space at MLP Business Park Vienna. The tenant, a subsidiary of the Padeldome group, is currently Austria’s largest operator in the sector, managing 42 courts across four locations in the capital.
  • Polish fashion and lifestyle brand Medicine has accelerated its domestic expansion, headlined by the opening of its largest store to date, a 985 sqm flagship at the Silesia City Center in Katowice. This strategic scale-up is mirrored by simultaneous growth in several regional markets, including a new 740 sqm unit at Magnolia Park in Wroclaw and a 600 sqm extension at Galeria Warmińska in Olsztyn. The retailer further bolstered its Silesian presence with a 500 sqm location at Pogoria Shopping Centre and a new opening at CH Platan, significantly increasing its total floor space across Poland.

New appointments

  • Avison Young has promoted Bartłomiej Krzyżak and Marcin Purgal to the roles of Co-Heads of the Investment Department in Poland. Krzyżak, previously Senior Director, brings 18 years of commercial real estate experience, having joined Avison Young in 2017. Purgal, also a former Senior Director and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), transitions into the co-head role with 23 years of experience in the CEE commercial markets.
  • Avison Young has strengthened its Polish leadership with three senior promotions. Patryk Błach ascends to Associate Director within the Investment Advisory Department. Kamil Głowienka has been named Senior Project Manager. Furthermore, Katarzyna Uzar becomes a Valuation and Innovation Specialist, tasked with integrating technological solutions and coordinating global departmental projects.
  • Katarzyna Myjak has joined Axi Immo as Senior Business Advisory Manager, tasked with strengthening the company’s Industrial & Logistics business line.

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