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Story of the week

05
Feb
2026

New capital channels set to underpin Poland’s real estate success

by Property Forum

In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Investment Update 2026 in Warsaw, Janusz Dzianachowski, National Managing Partner at Addleshaw Goddard, shares his view on upcoming legal changes, investor sentiment and why Poland’s market remains resilient and increasingly attractive to both domestic and international capital.

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Industrial

05
Feb
2026

Makita doubles space at MLP Pruszków II logistics park

by Property Forum

Makita has expanded its leased space at the MLP Pruszków II complex to approximately 18,000 sqm, nearly doubling its previously occupied area, in a deal brokered by Cushman & Wakefield. The tenant is expected to move into the new part of the facility in mid-2026.

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Demand for industrial spaces in Romania soars 51% in 2025 Panattoni starts new 26,300 sqm warehouse near Warsaw CTP completes first phase of Warsaw Janki logistics park

Retail

05
Feb
2026

Romania's retail market hits 5 million sqm milestone

by Property Forum

Romania's modern retail market exceeded 5 million sqm in 2025, following deliveries of approximately 190,000 sqm of new retail space, around 20% above the five-year average, according to Colliers' annual report.

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Half of CEE retail chains plan expansion, favour retail parks, says survey ElectroPutere Mall expands to 62,000 sqm Iulius starts construction on new retail park in Romania

Residential

05
Feb
2026

Prime Kapital gets construction permit for resi project in Iași

by Property Forum

Prime Kapital has obtained the construction permit for the first phase of its new residential project in Silk District: Loom. This represents the fourth stage of the urban regeneration project in Iași, developed on the site of a former silk factory.

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Bratislava new resi supply rises 16% in Q4 2025 Corwin raises €20 million for project development in CEE LivUp converts historic Warsaw building in residential project

Report

05
Feb
2026

Slovakia's property market shows mixed signals in Q4 2025

by Property Forum

Slovakia's property market delivered mixed results in Q4 2025, with residential sales reaching their highest levels since 2021 while industrial activity surged to record highs, according to Cushman & Wakefield's latest market reports.

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Polish capital surges to 20% of investment volumes in 2025 Hungarian commercial real estate market shows recovery signs after slow 2025 Study: 80% of real estate firms expect revenue growth in 2026

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

Interview

04
Feb
2026

Funding conditions in CEE set to improve as more Western lenders enter

by Property Forum

In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum 2025 in Vienna, Marius Persenea, COO of Iulius Group, shares his outlook on financing conditions, lender appetite, ESG priorities and the next big themes shaping real estate development across CEE.

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Bucharest office market faces polarisation in 2026 Serbia’s real estate boom gathers pace ahead of Expo 2027 Banks see no shortage of lending capacity in Poland

Office

03
Feb
2026

Wrocław office market hits record demand in 2025

by Property Forum

Wrocław's office market achieved a record leasing volume of nearly 180,000 sqm in 2025, according to a new report by advisory firm Savills. Despite this demand, the city faces a high vacancy rate of 19.9% and an almost complete halt in new supply, leading to clear polarisation in rental rates.

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Three Prague office buildings earn Breeam sustainability ratings Skanska receives occupancy permit and leases 20,000 sqm in Warsaw project CA Immo sells office building in Budapest

Career

02
Feb
2026

Milica Nikolić named Managing Director of iO Partners Serbia

by Property Forum

Milica Nikolić has been appointed Managing Director of iO Partners Serbia, bringing over two decades of experience in commercial real estate advisory and market development across the office, industrial and retail sectors in Serbia.

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EGLS names new Managing Director in Poland YIT Slovakia appoints new Managing Director Peakside names Steven Davis as CEE Managing Director

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

CTP has welcomed the first tenant to CTPark Holubice, near Brno. Kuehne+Nagel has opened a modern distribution centre with a total area of more than 7,100 sqm, providing logistics services to clients in the Czech Republic and neighbouring countries.
Mindspace, a global operator of flexible office spaces, has signed a long-term lease agreement with Karimpol Polska for nearly 4,500 sqm of space in the Warsaw-based Skyliner II. Mindspace was advised by Gide Loyrette Nouel law firm, while Argon Legal provided legal advice to Karimpol.
Sygnity will take over new office space in Building B of the West Forum complex in Wrocław. The tenant, which has been present at the site for nearly 20 years, has opted to relocate within the development and sign a new long-term lease agreement. Sygnity was represented in the transaction by Patron Brokers, while BNM Real Estate serves as the exclusive agent for West Forum.

New appointments

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.
iO Partners has announced the appointment of Róbert Cesnek as Head of Capital Markets in Slovakia, effective from January 2026. In his new role, he will focus on further strengthening market presence, advising clients on complex investment decisions and delivering high-impact transactions across asset classes.
Mateusz Sobczak has joined Scallier’s operations in Poland as Project Manager within the Development Department. Sobczak is an experienced engineer with 15 years of professional practice in project management within the commercial real estate sector. Throughout his career to date, he has collaborated with leading logistics developers, including the MLP Group and 7R.

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Three Prague office buildings earn Breeam sustainability ratings

Story of the week

New capital channels set to underpin Poland’s real estate success

Industrial

Makita doubles space at MLP Pruszków II logistics park

Retail

Romania's retail market hits 5 million sqm milestone

Residential

Prime Kapital gets construction permit for resi project in Iași

Report

Slovakia's property market shows mixed signals in Q4 2025

Hotel

Wing and Accent to manage Hotel Yacht Wellness in Siófok

Interview

Funding conditions in CEE set to improve as more Western lenders enter

Office

Wrocław office market hits record demand in 2025

Career

Milica Nikolić named Managing Director of iO Partners Serbia

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

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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

What the surge in technical services demand means for property investments in 2026

Demand for industrial spaces in Romania soars 51% in 2025

Romania's retail market hits 5 million sqm milestone

Prime Kapital gets construction permit for resi project in Iași

Mass Global Energy plans €1 billion battery storage investment in Romania

Romania and Georgia advance with Black Sea power cable project

Star Invest appoints ex-BVB CEO as CFO

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