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BPI Real Estate Poland and Speedwell start large-scale resi project in Gdańsk

27
Apr
2026

BPI Real Estate Poland and Speedwell start large-scale resi project in Gdańsk

by Property Forum

BPI Real Estate Poland and Speedwell have launched Gedania Riverside Living, a 10-year development in Gdańsk's historic Polski Hak district.

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Industrial

28
Apr
2026

EQT secures €214 million loan from pbb for logistics portfolio

by Property Forum

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank (pbb) has jointly underwritten a €214 million investment facility to finance a portfolio of eight logistics properties located across the Czech Republic and Poland for EQT Real Estate. This financing was provided in partnership with Société Générale.

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Prologis buys DSV-occupied warehouse near Prague LemonTree starts third Szczecin project with 39,600 sqm facility Czech industrial deliveries soar in Q1 2026

Retail

28
Apr
2026

CPI Europe sells historic Prague building

by Property Forum

CPI Europe has completed the sale of a historic building at Na Příkopě 14 in Prague in a deal worth more than €100 million. The property has been owned by CPI Europe since 2006 and ranks among the most significant mixed-use office and retail properties in the historic centre of Prague with approximately 17,200 sqm of leasable space.

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Faedra Group secures financing for Budapest retail project SCF acquires seventh Polish shopping centre from CBRE IM Falcon Investment Management to deliver 12,000 sqm retail centre in Poland next year

Report

28
Apr
2026

Yareal starts final phase of Soho mixed-use scheme in Warsaw

by Property Forum

Yareal Polska has commenced construction of Soho Hub, the final phase of the mixed-use complex Soho by Yareal located in the Praga Południe district of Warsaw.

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Poland spearheads urban regeneration projects in region, says ULI report One United Properties plans mixed-use scheme in Iași A new era for Hungary: What does it mean for investors?

Residential

28
Apr
2026

Sekyra Group starts new resi phase of mixed-use scheme in Prague

by Property Forum

Sekyra Group has started the third phase of Smíchov City construction, Prague's largest urbanisation project since Vinohrady was built in the 19th century. The phase will consist of three residential blocks with approximately 800 apartments and an investment estimated at €200 million.

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Intrade Group to kick off new resi development in Bratislava this year Zinan invests over €30 million in Iași resi complex Ten Eleven Development kicks off Bucharest’s first Versace Ceramics branded residence

Office

28
Apr
2026

Ljubljana outpaces SEE peers in office absorption growth for Q1 2026

by Irina Gasson

Office markets across SEE entered 2026 with strong fundamentals, supported by low vacancy rates in most capitals, limited availability of prime space and strong occupier demand for quality, sustainable offices, according to CBRE research.

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Polish office regional markets edge close to 7 million sqm Large tenants stick to existing office space in Romania PPF Real Estate on track to deliver new Bucharest office this year

Economy

27
Apr
2026

Belgrade metro project set to transform Serbia's economy

by Irina Gasson

The construction of the Belgrade Metro represents the largest civil engineering project in Serbia and is expected to be a primary driver of economic growth in the coming years. For decades, public transport in Belgrade relied solely on buses, trams, and the city railway (BG Voz). The development of a comprehensive underground system is expected to have a transformative effect on commuting patterns and travel times.

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Echo Investment marks 30 years on the Warsaw Stock Exchange Indotek CEO backs wealth tax in Hungary but warns of risks Hungary's political earthquake: What Orbán's defeat means for investments

Interview

27
Apr
2026

Data and energy performance are redefining real estate value

by Property Forum

In a video interview recorded at Bratislava Property Forum 2026, Hubert Abt FRICS, CEO of workcloud24, explains why energy performance is emerging as the most important operational metric, how investors are approaching sustainability and what it takes to create real value through data-driven asset management.

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City logistics and data centres emerge as strongest value drivers in Slovakia Selective capital, structural shifts and ESG pressure reshape investment strategies Supermarkets remain the strongest anchors as retail shifts

Investment

21
Apr
2026

Monopolis in Łódź gets new majority owner as Virako sells stake

by Property Forum

Virako has finalised the sale of a majority stake in the special purpose vehicle owning the Monopolis mixed-use complex in Łódź, marking a new phase in the lifecycle of one of Poland’s best-known redevelopment projects.

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ECE sells Árkád Szeged shopping centre to Hungarian fund IGD sells building in Turda to municipality Hungarian investor expands hotel portfolio in Spain and Portugal

Career

07
Apr
2026

Colliers Slovakia names new Head

by Property Forum

Colliers has appointed Martin Varačka as the new leader of Colliers Slovakia, effective immediately.

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Property Forum appoints Irina Gasson as Chief Growth Officer to accelerate European expansion NEPI Rockcastle introduces new senior leadership team Wing appoints Katalin Walter as CEO in Hungary

Hotel

05
Mar
2026

Accor to open new Mercure hotel in Craiova

by Property Forum

Accor has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Romanian investor MKS PROD to open a new Mercure hotel in Craiova, the second largest city in southern Romania.

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Romanian hotel industry hits record stays in 2025 Wing and Accent to manage Hotel Yacht Wellness in Siófok Swissôtel opens first Czech Republic hotel in spa town

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New leases

Golden Star Estate has secured two ground-floor tenants at its Warsaw-based Konstruktorska Business Center. 5 SENSES has signed as the new canteen operator, occupying 560 sqm of ground-floor retail space. Concurrently, CONTRACT Meble Biurowe has extended its commitment to the property. The firm, which has operated a publicly accessible showroom at the site since 2021, renewed its lease for 350 sqm on the ground floor.
American retailer GAP entered the Romanian market at Fashion House Militari, followed by the launch of an Italian Stefanel store at Fashion House Pallady, with a further Stefanel location scheduled to open shortly in Militari.
Primark will launch its first retail location in Craiova in early June. The 3,185 sqm store will be situated within ElectroPutere Mall and marks the retailer’s fifth unit in Romania.

New appointments

Avison Young has strengthened its Polish leadership with three senior promotions. Patryk Błach ascends to Associate Director within the Investment Advisory Department. Kamil Głowienka has been named Senior Project Manager. Furthermore, Katarzyna Uzar becomes a Valuation and Innovation Specialist, tasked with integrating technological solutions and coordinating global departmental projects.
Katarzyna Myjak has joined Axi Immo as Senior Business Advisory Manager, tasked with strengthening the company’s Industrial & Logistics business line.
Czech investment group SCF has expanded its team by appointing Jan Simandl as Senior Leasing Team Leader. In this role, Simandl will oversee leasing activities across the company’s commercial property portfolio. He previously worked for CPI Property Group and CBRE.

Latest news

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Sustainability moves from ambition to action

City Point Okęcie achieves Breeam Outstanding certification

iwis reaches 11,000 sqm in CTPark Oradea City

Tetra Pak, Mega Image expand carton packaging return network

One United Properties plans mixed-use scheme in Iași

Romania leads EU in road fatalities despite regional decline

Romania raises €379 million through April Fidelis bond sale

Romanian agriculture insolvencies surge over 180% in Q1 2026

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