Renata McCabe-Kudła, Country Manager at Grupo Lar Poland, talked to Property Forum about the current state of affairs in the Polish residential market, implementing the ESG standards in new projects and the development of the PBSA sector.

Ema Iftimie, Globalworth Romania’s Managing Director, delves into the most pertinent aspects of Globalworth’s Romanian-focused developments, answering key questions that showcase the company’s vision and future in this market. This interview was first published in Property Forum’s annual CEE TOP 100 publication.

Victor Terheș, Sales Director at Bellemonde, talked to Property Forum about the status of its €40 million residential investment in northern Bucharest and the growing demand for homes in this area in the long term.

Răzvan Nica, Managing Partner BuildGreen, talked to Property Forum about the building certification trends and the company’s development of the CarbonTool platform, which helps property players meet their decarbonisation objectives.

At the recent Expo Real, leaders from the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) shared insights into emerging trends in the commercial real estate market, highlighting shifts in market sentiment, key industry trends, and the organization’s strategic membership growth across Europe. In a discussion with Property Forum, Robert Thornburgh, CEO of SIOR, Iain Finnegan, European Region Chapter President and founder of Finnegan Menton, and Matthew Leguen de Lacroix, Head of Business Development for SIOR in EMEA, discussed the evolving industrial and office investment landscape.

In a recent conversation with Property Forum at Expo Real, Karel Stránský, CTP’s newly appointed Group Business Development Director, shared his vision for advancing CTP’s growth in high-potential regions and expanding its solutions across markets. Joining CTP after a long career serving industrial tenants, Stránský discussed his immediate goals and what trends are set to reshape the logistics and warehousing industry by 2025.

Edwin Warmerdam, Partner, Head of Tax at Forvis Mazars in Romania, spoke to Property Forum about the taxation outlook in 2025 and the tax changes that could spur investments in the local market.

Dominik Uhe, Head of Investor Relationship Management at Kaufland International, shared insights into the retail giant’s evolving role in the supermarket sector, strategies for fostering investor confidence, and the company’s commitment to ESG innovation. With a focus on flexibility, long-term partnerships, and sustainable development, Dominik offers a forward-looking perspective on how Kaufland is shaping the future of retail real estate in CEE and beyond.

Jacek Wesołowski, Managing Director of Trei Real Estate Poland, has talked to Property Forum about the rising popularity of retail parks in Polish cities, the expansion in the PRS market and the challenges for the coming years.

Affan Yildirim, General Manager, member of the Board of Directors of Anchor Grup, and member of the Board of Directors of MallDova, talked to Property Forum about the trends shaping the Romanian retail market and the investments made in București Mall over the past 25 years to accommodate evolving demands of tenants and shoppers.