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News Behind the scenes of the deal of the year so far: How Bucharest made the cut
23
Apr
2025

Behind the scenes of the deal of the year so far: How Bucharest made the cut

by Property Forum
In a market environment marked by pricing inelasticity and shifting investor sentiment, Gránit Asset Management has made a significant move with the acquisition of Equilibrium 1, a landmark office building in Bucharest. Property Forum talked to Erik Wafler MRICS, Senior Investment Manager at Gránit Asset Management, to gain deeper insight into the strategic thinking behind this transaction, the challenges of sourcing institutional-grade assets in CEE, and the company’s broader ambitions in the region
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News REIT law in Poland: After 442 weeks waiting, what's next?
08
Apr
2025

REIT law in Poland: After 442 weeks waiting, what's next?

by Michał Poręcki
Ewa Andrzejewska, Chief Operating Officer at Polish Chamber of Commercial Real Estate (PINK), has talked to Property Forum about the improving conditions in the office market in Poland, the never-ending turmoil over REITs and incoming legislative changes.
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News Retail parks and resi projects are willingly financed by banks
04
Apr
2025

Retail parks and resi projects are willingly financed by banks

by Michał Poręcki
Jolanta Sarnowska, Director of Real Estate Finance at BNP Paribas Polska, talked to Property Forum about the asset classes considered safe by banks in Poland, the impact of the ESG issues on financing availability and the current stance of the western investment funds.
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News CTP MD breaks down demand shifts and bold growth path
02
Apr
2025

CTP MD breaks down demand shifts and bold growth path

by Ákos Budai
Jakub Kodr, Managing Director of CTP Czech Republic, recently sat down with Property Forum to share insights on the company’s evolving strategy. From a stronger focus on manufacturing and high-tech industries to pioneering mixed-use developments, he outlined how CTP is embracing nearshoring, driving sustainable growth, and building value-focused urban ecosystems.
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News Prices of construction materials in Poland should stabilize this year
31
Mar
2025

Prices of construction materials in Poland should stabilize this year

by Property Forum
Anna Kaminska, Member of the Board of PSB Handel Group, has talked with Property Forum about the process of construction materials in Poland, the rising popularity of modular construction and the demand for ‘green’ products.
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News Polish tax system needs more stability
27
Mar
2025

Polish tax system needs more stability

by Property Forum
Kinga Baran, Partner and Head of Tax Advisory Services at Forvis Mazars Polska, talked to Property Forum about the tax environment in the Polish property market, ESG awareness among her clients and the development plans for coming months.
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News NEPI Rockcastle CEO: We remain committed to ESG
26
Mar
2025

NEPI Rockcastle CEO: We remain committed to ESG

by Ákos Budai
In an exclusive interview with Property Forum, Rüdiger Dany, CEO of NEPI Rockcastle, reflects on the company’s record-breaking year, key investments in retail and green energy and explains why consumer resilience in CEE continues to drive growth. Looking ahead to 2025, he discusses market expectations, omnichannel retail trends, and NEPI Rockcastle’s unwavering commitment to sustainability.
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News Banks in Poland pay more attention to ESG issues now
28
Feb
2025

Banks in Poland pay more attention to ESG issues now

by Michał Poręcki
Mateusz Dereszyński, Partner and Head of Banking and Finance at Eversheds Sutherland Polska, talked to Property Forum about the availability of financing in Poland, the importance of ESG for banks and the investment forecasts for 2025.
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News Tax incentives and ESG drive property investments in Hungary
13
Feb
2025

Tax incentives and ESG drive property investments in Hungary

by Property Forum
Dr. Dániel H. Nagy, Partner and Head of Tax & Legal Services of Forvis Mazars Hungary, talked to Property Forum about the strong points of Hungary’s tax system for real estate investors and the ESG-based trends shaping the CEE property sector.
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News Return to office mandates to boost demand for new spaces
06
Feb
2025

Return to office mandates to boost demand for new spaces

by Ovidiu Nicolae
Vlad Săftoiu, Head of Research Cushman & Wakefield Echinox, talked to Property Forum about the demand trends in the Romanian office market and the outlook for industrial and retail investments in 2025.
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Latest news


New leases

  • Revetas Capital announced that Bonarka for Business “B4B” has secured a lease extension contract with a company of Hitachi Group - GlobalLogic. The company, a leader in digital product engineering, has been a tenant in B4B since 2016 and leases in total of 6,500 sqm of office space in Building F.
  • GTC has extended its lease for 1,700 square meters of office space with pharmaceutical company Egis Polska. The company will continue its operations in the Corius building at the Aeropark Business Centre in Warsaw.
  • IMSAT, a company that offers integrated engineering, electrical, automation, and industrial technology solutions, has expanded its office space, within Bucharest-based The Bridge office building, to 3,800 sqm. The deal was brokered by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.

New appointments

  • GTC has announced the appointment of Sebastian Junghänel to the Management Board as Chief Operating Officer, effective 2 September 2025. With more than 18 years of experience in the real estate sector across Germany and CEE, Sebastian brings strong expertise in asset management, project development, ESG and innovation. His career includes co-founding ZEITGEIST Asset Management, where he built a €1 billion portfolio, and senior management roles at HOCHTIEF Group. At GTC, Sebastian will focus especially on the oversight of our portfolio in Germany, which includes, includes 5,200 residential units in Kaiserslautern, Helmstedt, Heidenheim, and surrounding areas. His know-how will also support our development projects in Central and Southeastern Europe.
  • Justyna Filipczak has taken up the position of Executive Vice President of the CEE residential segment and joined YIT's management team.
  • Avison Young's Valuation and Advisory team in Poland has welcomed a new member, Michał Marynowski, who takes the role of Assistant Valuer. Among other experiences, he worked at the Court of Appeal in Warsaw, where he was responsible for verifying execution documentation for selected investments, updating data in the premises database for court buildings, and analysing tender bids. Proficient in GIS, AutoCAD, and Revit, he also has strong skills in interpreting planning documents.

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