Story of the week

09
Sep
2025

European logistics rents to grow modestly through 2030

by Forum Property

Europe's logistics real estate market is moving through a stabilisation phase. An average rental growth of 70 cents per sqm is projected for the period from Q2 2025 to Q2 2030, implying an annual growth rate of 1.9 percent. For comparison, the growth rate between Q2 2020 and Q2 2025 was 5.6 percent. These findings come from Garbe Research's latest Garbe Pyramid Map, covering prime rents and yields for 121 logistics submarkets in 25 European countries.

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Interview

09
Sep
2025

From compliance to cash flow: How accessibility boosts property value

by Forum Property

Once seen primarily as a regulatory requirement, accessibility is now increasingly recognised as a driver of value in the real estate market. Balázs Berecz, Founder and CEO of Access4you, who himself has been a wheelchair user since 2005, explains how accessibility is moving beyond compliance to become a competitive advantage, influencing ESG scores, boosting occupancy, and shaping investment decisions.

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Reframing value: An investor’s perspective on the future of CEE real estate Northern Bucharest gains momentum: What is fueling the resi investment growth? What’s driving EVO’s €10 million urban hub reinvention in Bucharest?

Investment

News Attila Balogh Budapest Eston Hungary office

09
Sep
2025

Historic building spanning over 20,000 sqm sold in Budapest

by Forum Property

The ex-HQ of Budapesti Elektromos Művek, spanning over 22,000 sqm, has been sold in a deal brokered by Eston.

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Generali buys mixed-use asset in Warsaw Stage Capital sells shopping centre in Konin Manova Partners makes first European acquisition in Warsaw

Hotel

09
Sep
2025

Apex Alliance appoints new GM for The Marmorosch Bucharest hotel

by Forum Property

Apex Alliance Hotel Management has appointed Tadas Ėvaltas as the new GM of The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection.

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Croatia’s hotel market sees steady growth in H1 2025 Romania’s hotel market enters new growth cycle with rising investor interest New Mercure hotel opens in Alba Iulia

Industrial

09
Sep
2025

Hopi extends lease at P3 Mszczonow for 34,000 sqm

by Forum Property

P3, a long-term investor and developer of European logistics properties, has announced the extension of a multi-year lease agreement for over 34,000 sqm of warehouse and office space used by tenant Hopi.

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VGP starts large scale industrial project near Bucharest Oresa Industra to expand industrial project in Iași Metro completes 12,000 sqm warehouse near Bucharest

Career

09
Sep
2025

Blue Assets appoints new Managing Director

by Forum Property

Denisa Gelatková has been appointed the new Managing Director of Blue Assets CZ & SK, replacing Robert Chmelař, who has decided to pursue a career change. Blue Assets, a member of the international real estate group Panattoni, has been managing over 1.5 million sqm of commercial real estate in the Czech Republic.

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Savills appoints new Investment Director Geosan appoints new Head of Sales and Marketing Colliers appoints Real Estate Transformation, Value & Growth Lead for CEE

Residential

08
Sep
2025

City of Prague launches resi development

by Forum Property

The Prague City Council has approved the investment preparation of the Project 5 in the Nové Dvory development area, bringing approximately 480 apartments.

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Green House builds new project in Warsaw Meta Estate Trust exits resi project near Bucharest Impact plans to develop close to 8,000 homes in Romania by 2034

Retail

08
Sep
2025

Scallier sells retail property in Warsaw area to US fund

by Forum Property

Poznań-based company Scallier, specialising in retail project development and management in Poland and Romania, has completed the sale of another commercial property developed in partnership with PKB Inwest Budowa.

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Agora Mall Arad reopens following major refurbishment Global fast food brands continue to eye Hungary New retail park opens in Poznań

Report

05
Sep
2025

Mortgages in Slovakia climb to historical record

by Forum Property

Interest in mortgages in Slovakia is growing rapidly; the record is about to fall, reports index.sme.sk. The continued decline in interest rates and the sharp rise in real estate prices have motivated more and more people interested in housing not to delay their purchase. This is reflected in the growing interest in mortgage loans.

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Slovak customers become more price sensitive Romanian construction sector hits new headcount record GTC grows rental revenues by 9% in H1 2025

Office

05
Sep
2025

Amundi enters final phase in selling office complex in Prague

by Forum Property

The sale of the Forum Karlín complex in Prague from the portfolio of the Komerční banka real estate fund is being finalised. The fund is already exclusively negotiating the sale of four of its buildings with individual interested parties who have signed exclusivity, reports seznamzpravy.cz.

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Academia office building in Budapest reaches near-full occupancy Trigema receives green light for tallest building in Czechia New Work extends lease at Science Park in Budapest

Economy

09
Jul
2025

Trump imposes tariffs on Serbia and Bosnia

by Forum Property

The Trump administration has imposed 100% tariffs on a range of imports from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, accusing both countries of deepening ties with China. This marks the first time a U.S. president has taken such a step against a European nation over relations with Beijing.

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Commercial and resi real estate brace for higher taxes in Romania Financial pressure on CPI may lead to buyout EBRD downgrades 2025 growth forecast for most CEE countries

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New leases

Exact Sciences, a global leader in molecular diagnostics and early cancer detection, has chosen the LIXA campus in Warsaw for its new Polish international enabling hub. The company has joined the tenants of the LIXA D office building, leasing a total of over 1,800 sqm of modern space on the first floor of the building at ul. Giełdowa 5 in Warsaw.
The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines has moved to Bucharest-based SkyTower, operating out of a 580 sqm space under a 5-year lease agreement. The building also hosts the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Romania.
De Heus, a producer of animal feed, which has built a strong presence in the Polish market, has leased 7,050 sqm of warehouse and office space at GLP Łódź III Logistics Centre. This is the first Class A warehouse of De Heus in Poland. The tenant was advised by specialists from Newmark Polska during the search for the right space and throughout the lease negotiations.

New appointments

Activ Property Services has announced the appointment of Ionuț Grigoraș as Partner in the industrial department. With more than 14 years of experience in the real estate sector, Grigoraș has worked with leading companies such as CTP, WDP, VLParks România, Logicor, P3, MDO, and MLP Group.
MLP Group strengthened its management structures. Maciej Müldner, a manager with over 30 years of experience in finance at international corporations and banks, joins the Management Board. He will be responsible for further strengthening the Group’s financial position.
Indotek Group has welcomed Viktor Nagy, who joined us in September as Head of Non-Retail Sales. With more than 20 years of experience in the real estate sector, Viktor has held leadership positions at international companies such as Immofinanz, EHL Real Estate Hungary and Atlas Estates. In his new role, he will be responsible for further developing our non-retail sales strategy and strengthening international relations.

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From compliance to cash flow: How accessibility boosts property value

Story of the week

European logistics rents to grow modestly through 2030

Interview

From compliance to cash flow: How accessibility boosts property value

Investment

Historic building spanning over 20,000 sqm sold in Budapest

Hotel

Apex Alliance appoints new GM for The Marmorosch Bucharest hotel

Industrial

Hopi extends lease at P3 Mszczonow for 34,000 sqm

Career

Blue Assets appoints new Managing Director

Residential

City of Prague launches resi development

Retail

Scallier sells retail property in Warsaw area to US fund

Report

Mortgages in Slovakia climb to historical record

Office

Amundi enters final phase in selling office complex in Prague

Economy

Trump imposes tariffs on Serbia and Bosnia

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