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Story of the week

12
Feb
2026

Why European real estate managers must fix fragmentation to unlock “alpha”

by Property Forum

Data has become mission-critical to real estate fund management, shaping investment decisions, operations, regulatory compliance and investor confidence. Yet many European real estate managers still rely on fragmented systems, inconsistent standards and legacy processes that prevent data from being used effectively. The result is growing operational friction and a narrowing path to alpha, writes Sylwia Toczyska, Enterprise Account Management at Vistra Fund Solutions, in an article for Property Forum.

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Office

12
Feb
2026

Bucharest flex office deliveries triple in 2025

by Property Forum

Bucharest's flexible office market has reached 74,000 sqm across 48 locations, representing over 2% of the city's modern office stock. The sector grew 8.1% year-on-year in 2025, supported by 5,600 sqm of new deliveries - a 327% increase compared to the previous year, according to an analysis by iO Partners.

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GTC secures LEED certification for two office buildings in Bucharest Bucharest office developers resume construction activity Bratislava office market posts strongest quarterly result in 5 years

Residential

11
Feb
2026

Crestyl starts €80 million resi development in Brno

by Property Forum

Crestyl has introduced its residential project Nová Amerika, featuring 243 apartments, which will be built in central Brno in the Nové Sady area.

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Prague build-to-rent stock posts 2% vacancy in 2025 Mortgage volumes in Romania hit record in 2025 Crescon kicks off resi development in Prague

Career

11
Feb
2026

Forestay Group appoints Asset Management Director

by Property Forum

Forestay Group continues its growth strategy with the appointment of András Kovács as Asset Management and Transactions Director.

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Milica Nikolić named Managing Director of iO Partners Serbia EGLS names new Managing Director in Poland YIT Slovakia appoints new Managing Director

Interview

10
Feb
2026

Diversification, regional capital and conversion projects to shape 2026

by Property Forum

In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum 2025 in Vienna, Daniel Bienias, Managing Director CEE and Gábor Borbély, Head of Research CEE at CBRE, share how investors are approaching 2026, why diversification is critical and how regional capital and cross-border integration are redefining the region.

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Joint ventures to reshape Poland’s investment landscape Surge in pre-leases to signal recovery of Bucharest office market New capital channels set to underpin Poland’s real estate success

Industrial

10
Feb
2026

Slovakia industrial market sees strong rebound in Q4 2025

by Property Forum

Slovakia's industrial property market experienced a strong rebound in Q4 2025, with net take-up reaching 82,496 sqm, marking a notable increase from the previous quarter, according to a report by 108 Real Estate. The improved absorption was supported by the completion of several large-scale projects, enabling tenants to secure space within newly delivered premises.

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Industrial demand in Romania hits 1 million sqm milestone in 2025 Logicor acquires logistics project near Budapest Makita doubles space at MLP Pruszków II logistics park

Report

10
Feb
2026

CEE property investment surges 31% in 2025

by Property Forum

CEE property investment reached a turning point in 2025, with transaction volumes across the region's six main markets totalling €11.6 billion, representing 31% annual growth according to Colliers' latest analysis.

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How is EU real estate navigating the CSRD changes? Take our survey Slovakia's property market shows mixed signals in Q4 2025 Polish capital surges to 20% of investment volumes in 2025

Retail

06
Feb
2026

Nepi Rockcastle completes expansion at Pogoria Shopping Centre

by Property Forum

Nepi Rockcastle has opened a 5,000 sqm extension to its 37,500 sqm Pogoria Shopping Centre in Dąbrowa Górnicza, attracting seven new retailers to the mall.

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Romania's retail market hits 5 million sqm milestone Half of CEE retail chains plan expansion, favour retail parks, says survey ElectroPutere Mall expands to 62,000 sqm

Hotel

04
Feb
2026

Wing and Accent to manage Hotel Yacht Wellness in Siófok

by Property Forum

Accent Hotel Management and Wing have jointly taken over the management of Hotel Yacht Wellness & Business Siófok starting this year.

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Swissôtel opens first Czech Republic hotel in spa town RC2, Antares Management sell 4-star hotel in Mamaia Jared Kushner abandons plans for Trump-branded hotel in Serbia

Investment

30
Jan
2026

Hungarian investor expands hotel portfolio in Spain and Portugal

by Property Forum

Hungary-owned GESTOR Investment Ltd. has further strengthened its presence on the Iberian Peninsula at the end of 2025 by expanding its portfolio with new hotel assets in Salou, Spain, and in downtown Porto, Portugal. The transactions fit well with Gestor’s long-term growth and geographic diversification strategy.

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Shopper Park Plus acquires eight retail parks in Poland SCF launches retail park fund targeting 10% annual returns One United Properties makes large land purchase in Constanța

Economy

31
Oct
2026

Romanian developer joins Europe’s top-10 fast growing companies

by Property Forum

Romanian developer One United Properties has been ranked among Europe’s top 10 long-term growth champions, according to the Financial Times’ FT1000 Long-Term Growth Champions 2025 list, which highlights companies that have achieved exceptional and sustained revenue growth over the past decade.

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Trump imposes tariffs on Serbia and Bosnia Commercial and resi real estate brace for higher taxes in Romania Financial pressure on CPI may lead to buyout

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New leases

Panattoni has signed an agreement with a new tenant for its urban development in Łódź. Olmed, which operates a pharmacy and online drugstore, has taken up 9,500 sqm of space in City Logistics Łódź VI.
The Polish subsidiary of Hoerbiger, specialized in precision positioning technologies, has leased 200 sqm in the Warsaw-based SOHO by Yareal. The company will start operations in the new offices this May.
Ingram Micro, the global distributor of IT solutions and mobile devices, has renewed its lease at the MLP Pruszków II logistics center, covering around 8,200 sqm of modern warehouse and office space. The lease deal was brokered by CBRE.

New appointments

Avison Young has strengthened its Polish operations by recruiting Natalia Puza and Damian Bafeltowski. Puza joins as Senior Consultant in the Office Agency, bringing over 11 years of experience. In her new role, she will support office projects in Warsaw and regional markets. Bafeltowski joins the Investment Advisory division as a Consultant. He will focus on market analysis and commercial due diligence across all real estate sectors.
Joanna Leńkowska has been appointed as Workthere Lead at Savills Poland, taking over the role from Thomas Jodar. Leńkowska brings five years of experience in the flexible office sector to the team, having previously worked with WeWork and CitySpace.
CTP Romania has appointed Diane-Monique Forrest as Business Developer. She will focus on leasing activities in Transylvania, covering key cities such as Timișoara, Arad, Sibiu, and Deva.

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How is EU real estate navigating the CSRD changes? Take our survey

Story of the week

Why European real estate managers must fix fragmentation to unlock “alpha”

Office

Bucharest flex office deliveries triple in 2025

Residential

Crestyl starts €80 million resi development in Brno

Career

Forestay Group appoints Asset Management Director

Interview

Diversification, regional capital and conversion projects to shape 2026

Industrial

Slovakia industrial market sees strong rebound in Q4 2025

Report

CEE property investment surges 31% in 2025

Retail

Nepi Rockcastle completes expansion at Pogoria Shopping Centre

Hotel

Wing and Accent to manage Hotel Yacht Wellness in Siófok

Investment

Hungarian investor expands hotel portfolio in Spain and Portugal

Economy

Romanian developer joins Europe’s top-10 fast growing companies

New leases

New appointments

Latest news

How is EU real estate navigating the CSRD changes? Take our survey

Three Prague office buildings earn Breeam sustainability ratings

GTC signs green energy deal for Polish commercial projects

Companies use 40% less office space versus pre-Covid period, says study

ESG under scrutiny as investors, banks and tenants raise the stakes

Waldevar Energy builds utility-scale PV parks in Romania

Hidroelectrica power production falls 15% in 2025

Pavăl Holding enters exclusive talks to acquire Carrefour Romania

Bucharest flex office deliveries triple in 2025

Romania proposes extended supervision of local Lukoil assets

Hanwha starts K9 howitzer factory construction in Romania

Aquila invests €240,000 to digitalise HR across 3,500 staff

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