News - Banks see no shortage of lending capacity in Poland
29
Jan
2026

Banks see no shortage of lending capacity in Poland

by Property Forum
In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Investment Update 2026 in Warsaw, Georg Blaschke, Head of Real Estate Finance CEE & Benelux at Helaba, shares his perspective on how banks are reassessing property risk, the outlook for lending conditions and which sectors continue to attract financing in Poland.
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News - New transport hub to turn Central Poland into investment magnet
28
Jan
2026

New transport hub to turn Central Poland into investment magnet

by Property Forum
In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum 2025 in Vienna, Adam Pustelnik, First Deputy Mayor of the City of Łódź, outlines the timeline and expected impact of Poland’s flagship airport and rail infrastructure project. He explains how the Central Communication Port (CPK) could reshape investment dynamics, industrial development and real estate markets across Central Poland.
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News - Liquidity is strong, but the real challenge is finding the right assets
26
Jan
2026

Liquidity is strong, but the real challenge is finding the right assets

by Property Forum
In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum 2025 in Vienna, Philipp Zschaler, Managing Partner and Head of the Real Estate Industry Group at Andersen Germany, shares his expectations for the CEE real estate market in 2026. He reflects on liquidity conditions, shifting investor profiles, key risks and the asset classes likely to benefit from ongoing transformation.
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News - Domestic capital reshapes CEE investment dynamics
22
Jan
2026

Domestic capital reshapes CEE investment dynamics

by Irina Gasson
In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Investment Update 2026 in Warsaw, Piotr Mirowski, Senior Partner and Head of Investment Services at Colliers, shares his market outlook for 2026. He outlines the return of liquidity, renewed interest in offices and logistics, shifting capital sources and pricing dynamics.
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News - Sale-and-leaseback activity set to accelerate
21
Jan
2026

Sale-and-leaseback activity set to accelerate

by Property Forum
In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum 2025 in Vienna, Christopher Mertlitz, Managing Director, Head of European Investments at W. P. Carey, talks about recent and upcoming deals and shares his expectations for the year ahead.
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News - Asset class diversification drives deal activity across CEE
15
Jan
2026

Asset class diversification drives deal activity across CEE

by Property Forum
In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum 2025 in Vienna, Dieter Knittel, Head of CEE at pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank, shares his outlook on asset classes, deal activity and investment priorities for the year ahead. He explains why diversification is back on the agenda, why CEE remains one of the bank’s core focus markets, and how deal sizes and structures are evolving.
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News - Office rents will continue to grow: Adrian Karczewicz on demand drivers
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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News - CEE logistics demand remains structurally strong
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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News - Next logistics cycle in CEE to reward patience
08
Jan
2026

Next logistics cycle in CEE to reward patience

by Ákos Budai
As logistics real estate continues to adjust to post-pandemic realities and shifting capital markets, developers are reassessing where growth, resilience and long-term value will come from. In this interview, Martin Polák, Managing Director CEE at Garbe Industrial Real Estate, shares his expectations for leasing demand, financing conditions and ESG priorities across CEE as the market looks ahead to 2026.
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News - Liquidity remains available for resilient retail assets
07
Jan
2026

Liquidity remains available for resilient retail assets

by Property Forum
In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum 2025 in Vienna, Dominik Uhe, Head of Investor Relationship Management at Kaufland, shares his outlook for retail trade in 2026. He discusses macroeconomic expectations, investor liquidity, expansion plans across CEE and why grocery-anchored assets continue to stand out for their resilience.
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Latest news


New leases

  • Banca Transilvania has renewed its lease for 1,200 sqm in AFI Park Timișoara, in a deal brokered by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.
  • Revetas Capital has secured four lease transactions totalling 5,700 sqm of gross leasable area at the Bonarka for Business (B4B) office park in Kraków. The transactions include a new lease agreement with telematics firm Geotab, alongside three lease renewals. Geotab has taken up office space in Building E of the complex. Concurrently, KION renewed its commitment to 4,000 sqm of office space within the same building. The remaining two lease renewals were finalized for spaces in Buildings F and D. Cushman & Wakefield represented Geotab, and JLL advised KION on the deals.
  • Sirowa Poland has relocated its office in the revitalised mixed-use Centrum Praskie Koneser complex. The international distributor of cosmetic and pharmaceutical brands leased 958 sqm in Building P at the development, in a deal brokered by Savills.

New appointments

  • Katarína Brydone, Jana Vlková and Vendula Maršová have been appointed as the first Equity Partners of Colliers’ Czech business. Brydone brings more than 20 years of experience in international real estate. Vlková has more than 25 years of experience in commercial real estate. Maršová, Partner and Head of Valuation and Advisory Services, brings more than 16 years of experience in real estate valuation and advisory.
  • 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.

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