Richard Wilkinson, Chief Financial Officer of CTP, discussed the company’s newly expanded growth target and its strategic path toward 30 million sqm of gross lettable area by the end of the decade. In this interview with Property Forum, he explains what’s driving the company’s confidence in development-led expansion, how financing and ESG strategies are evolving, and where CTP sees the strongest potential across its CEE markets.

Founded in Kraków in 2004, Hamilton May has grown from a boutique agency into a fully integrated residential services platform with operations in Warsaw, Wrocław, and beyond. In this interview, Robert Watkins, CEO & Founder of Hamilton May, reflects on two decades of growth, the company's unique one-stop model, and the opportunities shaping Poland’s residential market.

Falling interest rates, soaring housing prices, and growing demand for flexibility are creating fertile ground for the rapid growth of Poland’s institutional rental sector. In this interview, Elżbieta Chmiel, Member of the Management Board at PFR Nieruchomości, highlights who the main tenants of PRS are, how well-designed projects can meet both residents’ and investors’ needs, and why prefabrication and public–private partnerships are key to delivering modern, affordable housing across the country.

Once seen primarily as a regulatory requirement, accessibility is now increasingly recognised as a driver of value in the real estate market. Balázs Berecz, Founder and CEO of Access4you, who himself has been a wheelchair user since 2005, explains how accessibility is moving beyond compliance to become a competitive advantage, influencing ESG scores, boosting occupancy, and shaping investment decisions.

With three decades of experience across advisory and investment, Radu Boitan has been at the forefront of real estate in CEE for the last three decades. After co-founding and leading a specialised investment platform, he took time away in 2024 for reflection. He has since returned to the market with renewed clarity, focusing on selective investments, education, and mentoring. In this interview, he shares lessons from his journey and insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the region.

Victor Terheș, Sales Director at Bellemonde, talked to Property Forum about the strong demand for the company's first residential development in Pipera and the plans to start new investments in the same area due to high interest from premium homebuyers. 

Adinel Tudor, CEO of EVO Properties, spoke with Property Forum about the ongoing transformation of the London & Oslo buildings into a multifunctional project following a planned investment of €10 million and the trends in the Bucharest office market.

In a time of shifting consumer behaviours, rising costs, and increasing sustainability demands, retail landlords must do more than simply lease space. Property Forum spoke with Marek Noetzel, COO of NEPI Rockcastle, about how the region’s largest retail investor is adapting its strategy to meet changing market dynamics. From expanding into new cities to rolling out large-scale refurbishments and solar investments, NEPI Rockcastle is focused on curating experiences, driving operational efficiency, and enabling retailer growth across Central and Eastern Europe.

Nicolae Ciobanu, Managing Partner – Head of Advisory at Fortim Trusted Advisors, talked to Property Forum about the firm’s growth in office leasing and land transactions, as well as the outlook on rents and the role of the defense sector in boosting industrial demand going forward.

Ádám Ambrus, Manager of Amera Grup, talked to Property Forum about the company's ongoing investment of €7 million in the first Accor-branded hotel in Cluj-Napoca and the trends shaping new investments in the city.