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28
Jul
2026

Syrena Real Estate acquires office building in Warsaw

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Warsaw-based investor and asset manager Syrena Real Estate has acquired the Renaissance Building, a historic property located on Plac Zbawiciela in Warsaw. The building has a usable area exceeding 7,000 sqm, and the transaction was financed by Bank Pekao SA.

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Industrial

28
Jul
2026

VGP fully lets new hall at České Budějovice park

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VGP has fully let hall B at VGP Park České Budějovice. The final tenant, automotive services company Direct auto, has taken 4,200 sqm, bringing the 8,700 sqm building to full occupancy.

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CTP delivers 56,000 sqm logistics hub for LPP in Bucharest Panattoni fully lets Park Kielce after completion 7R launches 47,000 sqm Warsaw warehouse park in Sękocin

Office

28
Jul
2026

Warsaw office take-up surges 38%

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Warsaw's office stock reached 6.24 million sqm in the first half of 2026, expanding by 45,210 sqm through the completion of Studio A, Vena and the refurbishment of Przemysłowa 26-26a. Ongoing refurbishments and redevelopments simultaneously reduced the total stock by more than 70,000 sqm since the start of the year. Development activity remains subdued, with almost all new office space under construction concentrated in central locations and only 3,900 sqm at Puławska 533 expected to be delivered by the end of 2026, Avison Young reports.

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Westbridge secures green energy for Skanska's Polish offices Leasing surges in Poland's regional office markets Forvis Mazars to move Warsaw HQ to near-full LIXA E

Investment

28
Jul
2026

Ghai Sant Ram acquires Pipera land for 650-home project

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British investor Ghai Sant Ram, acting through Ghai Family Holding, has acquired a plot of approximately 30,000 sqm near Pipera Plaza in northern Bucharest from George Becali. The purchase price was approximately €14.3 million and the land was acquired together with a building permit. Ghai Sant Ram plans to develop a residential project of approximately 650 apartments on the site. The deal was brokered by CGA Home Consulting through Cătălin Apetri, the company's CEO and founder, who also serves as Romania Development Director for Ghai Family Holding.

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Gránit Pólus secures €290 million refinancing in Budapest CA Immo launches share buyback programme Croatia's Tokić bets big on 40,000 sqm automated Zagreb hub

Residential

28
Jul
2026

Bratislava new-build sales rise as supply hits nine-year high

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Bratislava's new-build residential market recorded 704 publicly sold apartments in Q2 2026, nearly 12% more than in Q1 2026 and the highest quarterly figure since Q2 2025, according to data from BuiltMind. The quarter-on-quarter increase followed a solid first quarter, where results were partly shaped by seasonal patterns. Demand remains above average and positive sales figures are visible across the market as a whole.

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Łódź resi project nears completion near new city centre Tatra Asset Management enters Slovak rental housing scheme ATAL launches 319-flat development in Poznań

Economy

27
Jul
2026

Why North East Romania is Europe's next investment frontier

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For decades, Romania's investment story has largely been associated with Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca and the country's western industrial hubs. Yet as investors search for new growth opportunities across Central and Eastern Europe, attention is increasingly shifting east. This emerging trend will be at the heart of discussions during EastGate 2026, where investors, developers, business leaders and public officials will gather in Iași to examine why North East Romania is becoming one of Europe's most promising investment destinations.

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This overlooked region could shape Europe's next growth story Romania emerges as potential location for Nvidia AI data centre Europe's next growth corridor is emerging in the East

Report

27
Jul
2026

How can cities fight water scarcity and drought?

by Property Forum

Water scarcity is no longer limited to historically dry regions of Southern Europe. According to the European Drought Observatory, drought conditions intensified across France, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania and the United Kingdom in June 2026. Low water levels in German rivers are affecting shipping and industry, while England's 2025 drought led to water restrictions for millions of people and historically low reservoir levels.

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JLL's beach volleyball charity tournament returns for 15th year Hungary's industrial stock tops 6.5 million sqm in Q2 2026 Romanian commercial real estate financing jumps 15%, hits 54% of corporate loans

Retail

27
Jul
2026

European outlet centres see record investments

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Europe's outlet centre market is holding steady even as broader brick-and-mortar retail faces pressure from shop closures and weak consumer spending. According to research by Wiesbaden-based consultancy ecostra, the majority of outlet centres across the continent report rising footfall and turnover, with significant vacancy rates largely absent. The pipeline of new projects has, however, thinned considerably.

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CH Korona in Wrocław updates tenant mix Redkom breaks ground on 35,000 sqm retail park in Tarnów Shopping centre in Opole gets 11,000 sqm expansion

Interview

24
Jul
2026

Amera Grup looks to scale local industrial and hospitality investments

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Ádám Ambrus, Manager of Amera Grup, talked to Property Forum about the firm’s strategic expansion, including the Ibis Styles Cluj-Napoca hotel development. He discussed new industrial parks in Oradea and Arad, the rapid growth of their self-storage business, and the importance of aligning investments with infrastructure progress.

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Lion’s Head Romania targets 2026 for first logistics delivery There’s rising interest in PPP-driven urban regeneration For tech and business services tenants, the return-to-office challenge is real

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

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New leases

UDH, one of Poland’s largest distributors of premium imported beers, has leased approximately 1,400 sq m of modern warehouse and office space at the Park Rysy Kraków distribution centre. The tenant, which has chosen to expand its operations in southern Poland, was once again represented by AXI IMMO.
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.

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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Gránit Pólus secures €290 million refinancing in Budapest

Story of the week

Syrena Real Estate acquires office building in Warsaw

Industrial

VGP fully lets new hall at České Budějovice park

Office

Warsaw office take-up surges 38%

Investment

Ghai Sant Ram acquires Pipera land for 650-home project

Residential

Bratislava new-build sales rise as supply hits nine-year high

Economy

Why North East Romania is Europe's next investment frontier

Report

How can cities fight water scarcity and drought?

Retail

European outlet centres see record investments

Interview

Amera Grup looks to scale local industrial and hospitality investments

Hotel

Danubius brings Radisson Individuals brand to Hungary

Career

GTC reshuffles Polish leadership under new sector-based structure

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