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News Speculative development is slowing in industrial
24
Jun
2025

Speculative development is slowing in industrial

by Property Forum
Didier Balcaen, CEO and Co-Founder of SPEEDWELL, talked to Property Forum about the company’s strong development pipeline in Romania and the trends shaping the local residential and commercial real estate market.
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News Office markets are now entering a new phase of opportunity
19
Jun
2025

Office markets are now entering a new phase of opportunity

by Ákos Budai
Dennis Selinas, CEO of Globalworth Group, talked to Property Forum about the demand trends for offices in Bucharest and the 'flight to quality' towards ESG-ready office buildings in the market.
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News Remote work is still prevalent with more flexible return to office policies
17
Jun
2025

Remote work is still prevalent with more flexible return to office policies

by Property Forum
Alina Necula, Country Manager Romania at Lion’s Head, talked to Property Forum about the company’s expansion in the industrial field and the secret behind the high occupancy rate of Oregon Park boosted by work space flexibility and ESG credentials.
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News AI behind the curtain: Quietly revolutionising real estate operations
26
May
2025

AI behind the curtain: Quietly revolutionising real estate operations

by Property Forum
With over two decades of experience in commercial real estate, Petr Machula has witnessed—and helped shape—the industry's transformation from analogue chaos to digital sophistication. Now spearheading business development at SINGU, a leading CAFM platform, Machula reveals how cutting-edge AI, ESG integration, and deep user insight are redefining facility management. In this interview, he shares how SINGU is not just keeping up with the times but setting the pace for the future of operational real estate across Central and Eastern Europe.
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News From flats to turbines: Why this developer is building a wind farm
20
May
2025

From flats to turbines: Why this developer is building a wind farm

by Michał Poręcki
Paweł Malinowski, CEO of Profbud, talked with Property Forum about the cooldown on the Polish residential sector, building developer-owned wind farms and the necessary diversification of the product portfolio in the current market conditions.
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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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New leases

  • International luxury brand Rituals is joining the IULIUS retail network. This autumn, it will open new stores in the mixed-use developments Iulius Town Timișoara and Palas Iași, as well as in Iulius Mall Cluj.
  • Stay Fit Gym has leased approximately 1,000 sqm for a new fitness centre, which will open in the Family Market Tomești retail park, developed by Iulius in the Iași region.
  • Agricola Group, one of Romania's largest producers of chicken, cured meats, and ready-meal products, has signed a lease agreement for 5,400 sqm in ELI Park Bacău, within the ELI Parks portfolio.

New appointments

  • Cushman & Wakefield Echinox has named Gabriel Vințe as Business Development Manager within the Project & Development Services (PDS) department. He will also oversee the business line dedicated to sustainability services. Vințe has over 21 years of experience gained in renowned companies across sectors such as financial services, retail, residential, and consultancy.
  • Cushman & Wakefield has strengthened its Warsaw-based Capital Markets team, led by Paweł Partyka, with the appointments of Jakub Grabara and Natalia Wołyniec. The new hires will support the company in delivering transactional advisory services across the commercial property market.
  • At the beginning of September, Ewa Ciołek and Piotr Meleszko were promoted to Senior Leasing Manager. MLP Group, recognising the internal competencies and achievements of its team, emphasises the importance of further improving the efficiency of its leasing operations, which are key to the company's dynamic growth.

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