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News Investors to return to CEE markets in the next two years
25
Mar
2024

Investors to return to CEE markets in the next two years

by Ovidiu Nicolae
Charles Boudet, CEO of iO Partners, spoke to Property Forum about the ongoing expansion plans of the real estate consultancy in the region and the trend of foreign investors returning to their core markets.
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News AI and VR are cost killers in construction
21
Mar
2024

AI and VR are cost killers in construction

by Property Forum
Latest technological innovations may cut time and cost significantly in preparing real estate projects. Property Forum asked Béla Markovich, CEO of construction giant Mapei’s Hungarian subsidiary about the ways the company uses VR and AI to reach higher efficiency and about R+D activity to produce eco-friendly construction materials.
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News Resi demand growth trend continues in H1 2024
18
Mar
2024

Resi demand growth trend continues in H1 2024

by Ovidiu Nicolae
Cosmin-Savu Cristescu, Managing Director of Romanian developer Redport Capital, spoke with Property Forum about the start of a new mixed-use investment of  €150 million in northern Bucharest and the continuation of the residential growth trend that has been recorded since 2023.
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News New trend in offices: „Me space” vs „We space”
14
Mar
2024

New trend in offices: „Me space” vs „We space”

by Property Forum
Occupiers are increasingly forced to adjust to rapidly changing demands from employees. They also have to manage rising costs and meet environmental demands. Property Forum asked James Bartolo, Partner, Head of Multi-Market Tenant Representation EMEA at Knight Frank about the incentives for office workers and the ways companies coop with these tasks.
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News It’s not enough to tick the boxes, we need a mentality shift in real estate
11
Mar
2024

It’s not enough to tick the boxes, we need a mentality shift in real estate

by Ákos Budai
Real estate development is a long-term venture where the end results (including profitability) are often unpredictable, especially in the current challenging global environment. Property Forum talked to Norbert Schőmer MRICS, Country Director at Atenor Hungary and the recently appointed Chairman of RICS in Hungary, covering the topics of ESG, changes in the office market, affordable housing and education, among others. He also provided an update on Atenor’s ongoing projects in Hungary and shared his priorities as RICS Chairman.
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News Costs savings become a catalyst for nearshoring decisions
05
Mar
2024

Costs savings become a catalyst for nearshoring decisions

by Property Forum
John Palmer, Partner Associate, Real Estate Advisory at Deloitte Poland, talked to Property Forum about the rapidly changing landscape of the land development market in Poland and its current attractiveness to foreign investors.
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News Lack of certification puts any property off the market
27
Feb
2024

Lack of certification puts any property off the market

by Michał Poręcki
Jarosław Fiutowski, Member of the Board responsible for ESG strategy and innovation at Ghelamco Poland, talked to Property Forum about the renewable energy in office buildings,  the awareness of ESG issues among tenants and the related stance of Western investment funds.
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News What's new in office fit-out? – Balancing budgets and dreams
23
Feb
2024

What's new in office fit-out? – Balancing budgets and dreams

by Property Forum
Demand for lounge-style offices is on the rise across the office world. Fit-out costs have also increased which forces developers and construction companies to prepare projects more thoroughly than before. Property Forum asked Dávid Havas, Development Director at Fitout Zrt. about the latest trends in creating a lovely atmosphere to retain the best employees and use design and build concepts to keep costs low.
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News Speculative industrial projects may come to regional cities in Hungary
20
Feb
2024

Speculative industrial projects may come to regional cities in Hungary

by Property Forum
The development pipeline of logistics centres is still powerful around Budapest but some of the players seek other opportunities near regional industrial cities. However, landlords need to adapt to market changes while adjusting their rental conditions. Property Forum asked Gábor Halász-Csatári, Head of Industrial & Logistics Agency at Cushman & Wakefield about the latest trends in meeting demands and the pivotal role of fulfilment services in Hungary.
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News Sustainability is the new currency in real estate
13
Feb
2024

Sustainability is the new currency in real estate

by Michał Poręcki
Sylvie Geuten-Carpentier, Managing Partner at Mitiska REIM, talked to Property Forum about the current state of affairs in the Polish investment market, recent activities of Mitiska in CEE countries and the rising attractiveness of the retail park sector.
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New leases

  • Cărturești is set to become an anchor brand in the RIVUS project developed by Iulius, in Cluj-Napoca, where it will house the country's largest bookstore. The company will lease 2,500 sqm of space, spread across two levels.
  • M1 Poznań, managed by EPP, one of the largest family shopping centres in Wielkopolska, has just gained a new, unique tenant, CentrumRowerowe.pl, which is making its debut in Wielkopolska. In the summer, HalfPrice will also join the list of tenants of the centre, offering global brands, including fashion, home furnishings and sports goods at attractive prices. Customers can also already use the assortment of the recently opened Reporter clothing store and the Rainbow travel agency. All new contracts cover over 5,000 sqm of retail space.
  • Three companies from the PZU Group, one of the largest financial institutions in Poland and Central & Eastern Europe, have decided to lease space at Konstruktorska Business Center in Warsaw for another 10 years. The companies have renewed their lease for a total of over 6,500 sqm of modern office space in the building owned by Golden Star Group.

New appointments

  • Elżbieta Majdan is joining the Property & Asset Management team at Savills Poland as an Associate Director. Elżbieta brings 15 years of experience in managing and commercialising retail properties, gained while implementing key projects on the Polish market.
  • Savills Czech Republic announces new hires and promotions within its valuation team. Daniel Duchek has joined as a Senior Valuer, Alena Arnoldová has strengthened the team as a Junior Valuer, and Ivana Horáková has been promoted Valuer. Under the leadership of Marek Pohl, the team now consists of seven consultants specialising in the valuation of a wide range of assets – from commercial, residential, and hospitality properties to leisure, healthcare facilities, and land.
  • Ewa Nowak, a commercial property valuer, has joined the Valuation Department of international real estate advisory firm Newmark Polska as Senior Associate.

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