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Story of the week

10
Jul
2026

Diversification into healthcare remains a strategic priority for CPI Romania

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Fulga Dinu, Country Manager, CPI Romania, talked to Property Forum about the company’s strategy of resilience through diversification. She highlighted the growing integration of healthcare into office assets and the large-scale remodelling of Sun Plaza.

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Residential

12
Jul
2026

Budapest housing demand drops as market cools

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Demand for residential property in Hungary continued to cool in June, with zenga.hu recording a 5% drop in interest in homes compared to May, and a 24% decline against last year's monthly average. Budapest saw the sharpest fall.

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Matadorka Living secures project financing from Tatra banka Develia sells 1,752 homes in H1 2026 as market stabilises North Bucharest Investments adds VIVO Residence to its portfolio

Report

09
Jul
2026

Warsaw building permits now take 18 months

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Warsaw's residential land market is undergoing a shift in how plots are valued. Alongside location and development potential, the ability to move efficiently through the investment process has become a key factor. Land with a clear planning status and a valid building permit is becoming increasingly valuable. The current market environment requires much greater selectivity and a thorough assessment of investment risk, says Damian Karkośiński, Investment and Acquisitions Specialist at Walter Herz.

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Romania climbs Europe's industrial map: 9 in 10 counties in top tier AI factories rewrite the rules of global manufacturing Bucharest ranks among Europe's cheapest logistics markets

Investment

09
Jul
2026

Croatia's Tokić bets big on 40,000 sqm automated Zagreb hub

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Logis Helena d.o.o. and Tokić d.d., Croatia's distributor of automotive parts and tyres, have signed a long-term lease agreement for an automated logistics and distribution centre in the Sveta Helena Business Zone, near Zagreb.

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InterCapital fund snaps up Zagreb's Avenue Mall for €100 million MLP Group taps bond market for another €100 million in green notes Eastnine doubles down on Warsaw with €300 million deal

Retail

09
Jul
2026

Tesco reportedly explores sale of Central European business

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Tesco is reportedly considering the sale of its operations in Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, a move that would mark the British retailer's complete exit from international markets outside the UK and Ireland, according to reports by the Financial Times and Reuters.

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Scallier to open fully-leased Bolesławiec retail park in September Redkom's Tarnów retail park hits 90% leasing before launch Alesonor invests €2 million in sports facilities near Bucharest

Industrial

09
Jul
2026

HelloParks sees strong industrial and logistics leasing momentum

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Momentum in Hungary's industrial and logistics real estate market has continued into 2026, according to HelloParks' leasing results for the first half of the year. The company secured almost 60,000 sqm of new lease agreements across its megaparks in this period. The figures indicate that tenants value modern developments that combine locations with the flexibility required to support evolving business operations.

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CAIP moves into new 31,000 sqm turnkey plant at IGPark Nyíregyháza Panattoni delivers 25,000 sqm warehouse at Szczecin park Speedwell breaks ground on new SME warehouse near Bucharest

Hotel

08
Jul
2026

Danubius brings Radisson Individuals brand to Hungary

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Danubius Hotels Zrt. is expanding its hotel portfolio through a new international franchise partnership. As a result of the agreement between Danubius and the Radisson Hotel Group, the Radisson Individuals brand will make its debut in Hungary. With this addition, Danubius now operates five international hotel brands.

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Radisson launches AI-powered real-time price matching technology Cerberus and Revetas secure €123 million refinancing in Bucharest Griffin and Primestar launch JV for Polish hotel investments

Career

08
Jul
2026

GTC reshuffles Polish leadership under new sector-based structure

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GTC has announced changes to the leadership of its Polish operations. From July 2026, the business in Poland will be overseen through a matrix management structure. Danny Bercovich will be responsible for the retail segment, while the office business will be led locally by Łukasz Jarzyło, Commercial Director, working under the oversight of Ziv Gigi, who is responsible for the office segment at the Group level. GTC's matrix organisation combines local market responsibility with Group-level oversight of key business lines across Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Serbia and Croatia.

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BNP Paribas Real Estate Poland names new CEO Penta Real Estate names new CEO amid international expansion Savills strengthens Poland investment team with new hires

Interview

06
Jul
2026

Financing has become more selective and rational

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Didier Balcaen, CEO of SPEEDWELL Development, talked to Property Forum about the company’s €2 billion Romanian portfolio and the transition toward "quiet luxury" in residential. He highlighted that selective financing now rewards future-proof projects with measurable energy performance.

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Technology is a strong enabler but remains secondary to human judgement and interaction ESG matters when it delivers measurable performance and real cost control Adaptive building reuse emerges as key property market trend

Economy

02
Jul
2026

This overlooked region could shape Europe's next growth story

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When international investors discuss Romania, the conversation often begins with Bucharest and increasingly includes cities such as Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara and Brașov. Yet one of the country's most compelling growth stories is unfolding further east.

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Romania emerges as potential location for Nvidia AI data centre Europe's next growth corridor is emerging in the East Belgrade metro project set to transform Serbia's economy

Office

01
Jul
2026

Alto Real Estate takes over operation of Bratislava project

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Alto Real Estate is taking over the full operation of the coworking and event concept in Jurkovičova Teplareň. The developer and owner of this national cultural monument will continue developing the model under its own brand, Jurkovičova Teplareň. The brand has a strong reputation in Bratislava and reflects the character of the place: industrial architecture combined with the modern urban environment of the Sky Park district. The concept links three functions – flexible offices, coworking and event spaces.

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Czech fund Aurelia snaps up two Prague office buildings Rohde & Schwarz Topex expands offices to 10,000 sqm in northern Bucharest Wing buys 34,000 sqm office project in Budapest from CA Immo

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New leases

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.
Natland Group has committed to its long-term presence at Prague-based Rohan Business Center through a lease extension covering 2,004 sqm of office space, together with storage facilities and dedicated parking spaces, in a deal brokered by iO Partners.
Yareal Polska has expanded the commercial offering at its flagship SOHO mixed-use development in Warsaw’s Praga-Południe district, securing three new lease agreements totaling nearly 500 sqm of ground-floor retail space. The developer has strengthened its tenant roster by signing pet supplies retailer Maxi Zoo, ceramics workshop Alike Pottery Studio, and coffee distributor Unroasted.

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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ESG matters when it delivers measurable performance and real cost control

Story of the week

Diversification into healthcare remains a strategic priority for CPI Romania

Residential

Budapest housing demand drops as market cools

Report

Warsaw building permits now take 18 months

Investment

Croatia's Tokić bets big on 40,000 sqm automated Zagreb hub

Retail

Tesco reportedly explores sale of Central European business

Industrial

HelloParks sees strong industrial and logistics leasing momentum

Hotel

Danubius brings Radisson Individuals brand to Hungary

Career

GTC reshuffles Polish leadership under new sector-based structure

Interview

Financing has become more selective and rational

Economy

This overlooked region could shape Europe's next growth story

Office

Alto Real Estate takes over operation of Bratislava project

New leases

New appointments

Latest news

ESG matters when it delivers measurable performance and real cost control

Adaptive building reuse emerges as key property market trend

Lewandpol Property buys Warsaw's Central Point tower for €107 million

Passerinvest Group aims to deliver new Prague offices in H1 2028

Sale-and-lease back deals remain attractive in a capital constrained market

Budapest offices face ESG polarization and AI evolution

Diversification into healthcare remains a strategic priority for CPI Romania

Romania climbs Europe's industrial map: 9 in 10 counties in top tier

North Bucharest Investments adds VIVO Residence to its portfolio

Bucharest ranks among Europe's cheapest logistics markets

€20 million Bucharest resi project enters advanced construction stage

MLP Group taps bond market for another €100 million in green notes

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