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Story of the week

18
Oct
2026

The investability gap: Why promising places struggle to attract capital

by Courtney Fingar

Countries and cities are competing to attract the industries of the future. But winning investment increasingly depends on their ability to turn economic potential into projects that companies, developers and financiers can actually deliver.

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Residential

19
Oct
2026

Bratislava new-home supply hits nine-year high

by Property Forum

Bratislava's new residential market recorded sales of more than 720 units in the third quarter of 2026, while available supply reached its highest level in nine years, according to data from BuiltMind. By the end of September, nearly 4,300 apartments were on offer, around 400 more than at the close of the previous quarter.

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North Bucharest Investments adds Astorium Nest to portfolio BuildGreen secures BREEAM Excellent for 982 flats in Bucharest Optimal Development breaks ground on Bratislava project

Retail

19
Oct
2026

Mitiska REIM opens first retail park in Bulgaria

by Property Forum

Mitiska REIM has announced the opening of its first retail park in Bulgaria, developed on behalf of the MEREP 3 fund in partnership with Park Lane Developments and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The project marks the first development under the Estrea Park brand in Bulgaria, a planned rollout carried out through a joint venture with Park Lane Developments, part of AG Capital.

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BIG Poland to open retail park in Konstantynów Łódzki BIG Poland to open new retail park in Olkusz NORMAL opens first Romania stores at NEPI Rockcastle malls

Investment

19
Oct
2026

Česká spořitelna plans €450 million senior housing investment

by Property Forum

Česká spořitelna is planning to invest up to CZK 11 billion (€450 million) in senior care properties in the Czech Republic, targeting the creation of around 5,000 new care beds.

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Futureal-linked fund to acquire outlet centre near Budapest CA Immo sells Czech property platform One United Properties acquires land in Bucharest for mixed-use tower

Report

16
Oct
2026

AXI IMMO sees investor return to Polish real estate

by Property Forum

This year's EXPO REAL trade fair in Munich confirmed that the European commercial real estate market is gradually regaining momentum, though not on the terms seen in the previous cycle. Fewer investors are waiting for conditions to improve, while more are focusing on opportunities to complete transactions in the current environment. Capital remains available but highly selective, with asset quality, cash flow stability, tenant credibility and the viability of business assumptions now carrying far greater weight than access to financing alone.

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55% of employees feel tired or overworked daily or several times a week Cities rethink investment strategies as capital becomes more selective Duna House reports falling home prices across Hungary

Career

16
Oct
2026

Oded Rahamim returns to GTC as group CFO

by Property Forum

Oded Rahamim has been appointed by the Supervisory Board of GTC S.A. as Member of the Management Board and Chief Financial Officer, effective 1 December 2026. His appointment marks a return to GTC, where he previously spent three years as financial director in Poland and temporarily fulfilled the responsibilities of group CFO.

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Mondo Development takes over management of Nexus in Bucharest One United Properties appoints Cătălin Jalobă as CFO Anna Szelc takes on role of Chair of ULI Poland

Interview

16
Oct
2026

Cavatina accelerates residential growth while keeping offices at its core

by Property Forum

Cavatina Group is increasingly balancing its established office business with rapid growth in residential and institutional rental housing. Daniel Draga, CEO of Cavatina Group, discusses the company’s expanding residential pipeline, the role of institutional capital, changing dynamics in the office market and how financing conditions are shaping its approach to future development.

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North-East Romania looks to turn potential into investment LivUp redefines PRS through technology, flexibility and community What will define Poland’s next generation of urban projects?

Industrial

15
Oct
2026

LemonTree breaks ground on logistics complex near Kraków

by Property Forum

LemonTree has started construction of Stream Kraków, a logistics and business complex located next to Kraków-Balice Airport and the A4 motorway. The project will offer nearly 30,000 sqm of logistics and service space, with completion scheduled for Q2 2027. Goldbeck has been appointed as general contractor.

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Romania logistics market slows 30% in 2026 after record year Kajima Poland completes Amazon logistics centre in Dobromierz EQT Real Estate leases Prague logistics hall to Ecologistics

Hotel

15
Oct
2026

AYA Properties Fund and Curtis Group sign Numa for Warsaw

by Property Forum

AYA Properties Fund and Curtis Group have signed a 20-year lease with Numa for the residential portion of Chmielna 13A, known as Diana, in central Warsaw. The agreement marks Numa's first signing in Poland, with the opening planned for the first half of 2027.

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Danubius Hotels expands Budapest portfolio to 17 properties Bucharest to add 1,500 new hotel rooms by 2028 CBRE survey puts Prague in Europe hotel investment top ten

Office

09
Oct
2026

Knight Frank takes leasing mandate in Kraków

by Property Forum

Knight Frank has been appointed exclusive leasing agent for the office space at VINCI Office Center, located at 100 Opolska Street in Krakow. The building is asset managed by Sharow Capital, and the mandate covers the leasing of available space and the continued strengthening of the property's position in the Krakow office market.

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eService signs first lease at Drucianka Campus in Warsaw Adval Asset Management wins LEED Platinum for Bucharest office PPD extends lease at Genesis Property West Gate campus

Economy

31
Aug
2026

Hungary's Bayer Construct fights for survival

by Property Forum

Hungarian construction group Bayer Construct has entered bankruptcy protection as it seeks to restructure its finances and reach an agreement with creditors, while developers behind projects where the company acts as contractor are moving to reassure homebuyers that construction will continue.

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Beyond manufacturing: What's putting North East Romania on investors' radar Why North East Romania is Europe's next investment frontier This overlooked region could shape Europe's next growth story

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New leases

Globalworth announced the signing of a lease agreement with B+N Integrated Facility Services, part of the international facility management company LIWO Group, which operates across nine European countries. B+N will occupy approximately 1,500 sqm of office space in Green Court D, Globalworth’s newest development in Bucharest, currently under construction in the Aurel Vlaicu area and scheduled for completion in 2027.
UDH, one of Poland’s largest distributors of premium imported beers, has leased approximately 1,400 sq m of modern warehouse and office space at the Park Rysy Kraków distribution centre. The tenant, which has chosen to expand its operations in southern Poland, was once again represented by AXI IMMO.
Golden Star Estate has secured a long-term lease agreement with global technology solutions and consulting provider C&F for nearly 1,900 sqm of office space at the Konstruktorska Business Center. Following the transaction, the property, located in Warsaw’s Mokotów business district, is now almost fully leased. The Polish branch of C&F will officially relocate to the facility at the beginning of 2027.

New appointments

Indotek Group has announced the appointment of Diederik Bakker as Group Chief Investment Officer and Group Head of Asset Management. In his new role, the Dutch real estate investment professional will gradually assume responsibility for the company's ITAM (investment, transaction, and asset management) activities across 12 European countries, supporting the next phase of Indotek Group’s growth. His focus includes facilitating sound investment decisions across Europe and developing a group-level portfolio management strategy that combines local market knowledge with international asset management know-how.
Peakside Capital Advisors has appointed Bogi Gabrovic to advise the board and support its investment and acquisition activities in Poland. Gabrovic brings more than 25 years of CEE real estate experience to the role, having previously held senior executive positions at CTP, Golub & Company, and White Star Real Estate, where she managed transactions exceeding €2 billion.
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.

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Story of the week

The investability gap: Why promising places struggle to attract capital

Residential

Bratislava new-home supply hits nine-year high

Retail

Mitiska REIM opens first retail park in Bulgaria

Investment

Česká spořitelna plans €450 million senior housing investment

Report

AXI IMMO sees investor return to Polish real estate

Career

Oded Rahamim returns to GTC as group CFO

Interview

Cavatina accelerates residential growth while keeping offices at its core

Industrial

LemonTree breaks ground on logistics complex near Kraków

Hotel

AYA Properties Fund and Curtis Group sign Numa for Warsaw

Office

Knight Frank takes leasing mandate in Kraków

Economy

Hungary's Bayer Construct fights for survival

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Skanska breaks ground on office complex in Kraków

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MLP Group renews lease with Fabryka Form near Warsaw

PwC signs 20,000 sqm deal at AFI Tower in Warsaw

55% of employees feel tired or overworked daily or several times a week

Mondo Development takes over management of Nexus in Bucharest

BuildGreen secures BREEAM Excellent for 982 flats in Bucharest

One United Properties appoints Cătălin Jalobă as CFO

North-East Romania looks to turn potential into investment

Romania logistics market slows 30% in 2026 after record year

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