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15
May
2026

Last call for Prague Property Forum 2026: Check who'll be there

by Property Forum

From macro trends and investment strategy to housing affordability, operational efficiency and lender appetite, Prague Property Forum 2026 will bring together many of the market’s most active investors, developers, lenders and advisers on May 18th at the Cubex Centre Prague.

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Office

14
May
2026

Bucharest office market sees more lease deals in Q1 2026

by Property Forum

Leasing transactions for modern office space in Bucharest increased by 14% in Q1 2026 compared to the same period last year, while new demand rose by 24%. However, the market remains below pre-pandemic levels, according to Colliers data.

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Echo Investment sells final Brain Park building in Kraków to Polish player Polish regional office markets struggle with low development pipeline Strabag becomes general contractor for Speedwell's mixed-use scheme in Bucharest

Retail

14
May
2026

SPP Group posts €27.9 million Q1 profit on Polish acquisitions

by Property Forum

The Shopper Park Plus (SPP) Group reported an after-tax profit of €27.9 million in Q1 2026, up €17.3 million compared to the same period in 2025. Eight Polish retail parks added to the portfolio contributed €20.8 million to the Q1 results.

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NEPI Rockcastle posts slight net rental income growth in Q1 2026 Romanian retail deliveries slow down in Q1 2026 Czech investor enters Polish market with Pasaż Łódzki purchase

Hotel

14
May
2026

Realis WAM to develop 177-room Canopy by Hilton in Budapest

by Property Forum

Realis WAM Alapkezelő has begun development of a lifestyle hotel, with the operations to be managed by a Continental Group subsidiary.

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Mendota Invest attracts two hotel operators in Ljubljana Danubius Hotels invests €125 million in Hungarian portfolio renovation Bucharest hotels see strongest CEE revenue growth in 2025

Industrial

14
May
2026

Slovakia's logistics market sees strong growth in Q1 2026

by Property Forum

Slovakia's industrial and logistics market saw total leasing of around 136,000 sqm in Q1 2026, representing a 47% year-on-year increase. Net leasing activity also grew, reaching approximately 59,000 sqm, a 35% year-on-year rise, according to an analysis by CBRE Slovakia.

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Stokado opens second self-storage facility in Kraków Leroy Merlin expands to 48,500 sqm at CTPark Bucharest West Slovakia's industrial demand falls by over 50% in Q1 2026

Residential

14
May
2026

Matexi delivers resi complex with over 140 apartments in Warsaw

by Property Forum

Matexi Polska has completed the Żelazna 54 development, located in the heart of Warsaw's Wola district. The project has received its occupancy permit, with key handovers to owners beginning in mid-May.

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UDI Group starts construction of resi complex in Prague Park Properties starts construction of a villa complex near Bucharest Hubix invests in Timișoara mixed-use project

Report

12
May
2026

Drees & Sommer acquires Polish ADC in CEE push

by Property Forum

Global consulting company Drees & Sommer has fully acquired Polish project management and construction planning company ADC sp. z o.o., with the deal becoming legally effective on May 6, 2026. The acquisition strengthens Drees & Sommer's ability to serve clients across Poland and the wider CEE.

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Ukraine's housing recovery: Donor support in action Find out who’s shaping Romanian real estate in 2026 CEE commercial property investment heads for €12 billion milestone in 2026

Investment

11
May
2026

Reico Long Lease fund buys Prague British International School campus building

by Property Forum

The Reico Long Lease open-ended fund, managed by Reico investment company Erste Asset Management, is expanding its portfolio of properties with a new segment. Alongside office buildings, logistics centres and rental housing, it will now include a school building.

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Riverside International School acquires Olympus HQ in Prague Ares Management to sell logistics parks in Czechia and Hungary Monopolis in Łódź gets new majority owner as Virako sells stake

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

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

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New leases

MLP Group has bolstered the tenant mix at MLP Poznań West by welcoming Stockly, a 3D printing specialist. The company has leased 2,400 sqm of warehouse and office space, with operations already underway via early access. A full handover is expected in December 2026. Stockly was represented by Rock Estate during the transaction.
Echo Investment has signed a lease agreement with Auchan Polska for 1,200 sqm of retail space within Fuzja, a flagship multifunctional complex in Łódź. The retailer is scheduled to open the outlet during the summer of 2026.
Froo Romania, a subsidiary of the Żabka Group, has relocated its HQ to the Bucharest-based Hermes Business Campus. The retailer secured around 2,900 sqm of office space in a transaction facilitated by Colliers.

New appointments

iO Partners has appointed Constantin Banu as Business Development Director for its Industrial and Land segments. With over 25 years of experience in the Romanian real estate sector, Banu is widely credited with helping shape the local logistics market. In his new role, he will oversee expansion strategies for the two segments.
Avison Young has promoted Bartłomiej Krzyżak and Marcin Purgal to the roles of Co-Heads of the Investment Department in Poland. Krzyżak, previously Senior Director, brings 18 years of commercial real estate experience, having joined Avison Young in 2017. Purgal, also a former Senior Director and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), transitions into the co-head role with 23 years of experience in the CEE commercial markets.
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.

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Story of the week

Last call for Prague Property Forum 2026: Check who'll be there

Office

Bucharest office market sees more lease deals in Q1 2026

Retail

SPP Group posts €27.9 million Q1 profit on Polish acquisitions

Hotel

Realis WAM to develop 177-room Canopy by Hilton in Budapest

Industrial

Slovakia's logistics market sees strong growth in Q1 2026

Residential

Matexi delivers resi complex with over 140 apartments in Warsaw

Report

Drees & Sommer acquires Polish ADC in CEE push

Investment

Reico Long Lease fund buys Prague British International School campus building

Economy

Belgrade metro project set to transform Serbia's economy

Interview

Data and energy performance are redefining real estate value

Career

Colliers Slovakia names new Head

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