News - Full speed ahead: Inside CTP’s drive to double its portfolio
24
Mar
2026

Full speed ahead: Inside CTP’s drive to double its portfolio

by Ákos Budai
CTP is pushing ahead with an ambitious growth strategy, targeting a near doubling of its portfolio by 2030 while expanding across CEE and beyond. In an interview with Property Forum, Rob Jones, Head of Investor Relations, explains how strong tenant demand, a vast land bank and a disciplined development approach continue to support one of Europe’s most active logistics platforms.
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News - Bids for Polish commercial assets already higher in 2026 than in 2025
12
Mar
2026

Bids for Polish commercial assets already higher in 2026 than in 2025

by Irina Gasson
International capital is once again showing a stronger interest in Polish commercial real estate. Recent transactions completed by Echo Investment highlight how investors are reassessing pricing, income stability and long-term growth prospects in the market. In this interview, Judyta Sawicka, Head of Investment at Echo Investment, discusses what is driving buyer demand today, how the company decides when to monetise mature assets and why capital recycling into living and mixed-use developments is becoming central to Echo Group’s strategy.
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News - Hotels move closer to the mainstream of real estate investment
09
Mar
2026

Hotels move closer to the mainstream of real estate investment

by Property Forum
Hotels are attracting growing interest from investors across CEE as strong operating performance and rising travel demand improve the sector’s fundamentals. At the same time, liquidity in prime markets and the emergence of new buyer groups are reshaping how hospitality fits within broader real estate portfolios. In an interview with Property Forum, Jakub Stanislav, Head of Investment Properties and Head of CEE Hotels at CBRE Czech Republic, discusses the outlook for hotel investment in 2026, the role of local capital in major transactions and which markets are likely to attract the most attention from investors.
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News - Hybrid living models gain ground in CEE: Inside Zeitgeist’s strategy for urban revitalisation
09
Mar
2026

Hybrid living models gain ground in CEE: Inside Zeitgeist’s strategy for urban revitalisation

by Property Forum
Institutional rental housing and student accommodation are expanding rapidly across CEE as urbanisation, housing shortages and changing lifestyle patterns reshape demand. At the same time, investors are increasingly exploring conversions, hybrid living concepts and heritage revitalisations to create resilient assets in prime locations. In this interview, Peter Noack, Founding Partner and CEO of Zeitgeist Asset Management, and Tomasz Dąbrowski, Managing Director of Zeitgeist Asset Management Poland, discuss the outlook for PRS and PBSA, the growing role of flexible living models and where they see the most promising value-add opportunities in the current market environment. 
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News - Capturing yield in CEE: Gránit AM’s playbook for the next market cycle
05
Mar
2026

Capturing yield in CEE: Gránit AM’s playbook for the next market cycle

by Property Forum
Gránit Asset Management is pursuing a focused investment strategy across a corridor of Central and Eastern European capitals. In this interview, Álmos Mikesy, CEO of Gránit Asset Management, explains the thinking behind the firm’s “5B Strategy”, why high-quality offices remain a core part of the portfolio and where the company sees the best entry opportunities as the regional real estate cycle begins to shift.
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News - Segmentation, ESG and selective growth: What’s next for residential in Poland?
03
Mar
2026

Segmentation, ESG and selective growth: What’s next for residential in Poland?

by Property Forum
As the Polish residential market moves from volatility toward a more balanced phase, developers are recalibrating supply, financing strategies and product positioning. In this interview, Carlos de León, General Manager at Acciona Nieruchomości, explains why 2026 could mark a period of mature stabilisation rather than rapid growth, which segments and locations are set to outperform, and how sustainability, financing discipline and regulatory reform will shape the next phase of residential development in Poland.
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News - NEPI Rockcastle expects strong retail growth and plans further expansion in 2026
25
Feb
2026

NEPI Rockcastle expects strong retail growth and plans further expansion in 2026

by Property Forum
In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum 2025 in Vienna, Marek Noetzel, COO of NEPI Rockcastle and incoming CEO from April 2026, shares his outlook on retail trade across the region, the company’s growth strategy and his priorities for the next phase of leadership.
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News - Erste Group prepares for tighter margins but stronger activity in 2026
23
Feb
2026

Erste Group prepares for tighter margins but stronger activity in 2026

by Property Forum
In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum 2025 in Vienna, Günther Artner, Head of Group Commercial Real Estate at Erste Group, reflects on the main banking challenges of 2025, the strategic acquisition of Santander Bank Polska and why he expects another active year for real estate financing across the region.
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News - Ljubljana’s largest-ever development enters strong leasing phase
20
Feb
2026

Ljubljana’s largest-ever development enters strong leasing phase

by Property Forum
In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum 2025 in Vienna, Pál Forgács, Managing Director of the Emonika project in Ljubljana, discusses leasing expectations for 2026 and explains why Slovenia’s largest-ever development had to be designed as a mixed-use scheme.
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News - Local investors gain strength as global uncertainty rises
17
Feb
2026

Local investors gain strength as global uncertainty rises

by Property Forum
In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum 2025 in Vienna, Victor Constantinescu, Co-Head of Real Estate at Kinstellar, shares how investors are approaching 2026, why flexibility is becoming essential and how geopolitics is increasingly influencing capital allocation across CEE.
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Latest news


New leases

  • Premium office operator Hotspot has expanded its flexible workspace footprint within Bucharest's The Mark building by approximately 700 sqm to meet rising corporate demand. The expansion brings the total area of private office and coworking spaces at the Hotspot Workhub sites to approximately 2,552 sqm.
  • Stook Concept has leased a 3,600 sqm module within building C2 at the MLP Bucharest West logistics centre. The facility comprises approximately 3,500 sqm of warehouse space and 100 sqm of offices. The building is in its final construction phase, with handover scheduled for later this quarter. Colliers represented the tenant in the transaction.
  • DXC Technology has extended its lease agreement for office space in Warsaw’s Skyliner tower, securing its tenancy until 2032. The global IT services leader will continue to occupy nearly 4,600 sqm of office space distributed across three floors of the Karimpol Group’s flagship development.

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.

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