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Ukraine continues to rebuild housing stock amid ongoing war

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Ukraine continues to rebuild housing stock amid ongoing war image
06
Jan
2026

Ukraine continues to rebuild housing stock amid ongoing war

by Property Forum
The Russian full-scale invasion inflicted unprecedented damage on Ukraine’s housing stock. Hundreds of thousands of homes have been damaged or destroyed, and millions of Ukrainians have lost their permanent residences, becoming internally displaced persons (IDPs). As the war enters its fourth year, reconstruction of housing has become one of the most urgent priorities — not only socially but strategically, for stabilising communities, restoring livelihoods and enabling return. In response to this crisis, multiple stakeholders — international financial institutions, the Government of Ukraine, regional authorities, and private and civil society actors — have mobilised a diverse set of programs aimed at delivering housing solutions. These include large-scale investment initiatives, state compensation mechanisms, municipal developments, and innovative mixed models with private partners. Below is an overview of the main programs and projects shaping the housing recovery landscape in Ukraine in 2025–2026, prepared by URE Club for Property Forum.
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Office

News - New Work expands at Warsaw's Metron #Expansion #Flex #Metron #New Work #Office #Poland #Warsaw
06
Jan
2026

New Work expands at Warsaw's Metron

by Property Forum
Independent flex office provider New Work continues its growth in Warsaw by expanding into an additional floor at Metron, Al. Niepodległości 69.
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Companies use 40% less office space versus pre-Covid period, says study Mindspace Romania posts average occupancy rate of 80% in 2025 Report: 85% of flex operators plan expansion in the coming years

Residential

News - YIT delivers new phase in Prague resi project #Czech Republic #Dana Bartoňová #Prague #Residential #Suomi Hloubětín #Tampere #Yit
05
Jan
2026

YIT delivers new phase in Prague resi project

by Property Forum
YIT has completed the tenth phase of the Suomi Hloubětín residential complex in Prague 9. The Tampere building contains 68 apartments and 5 commercial spaces, with only two retail units remaining for sale.
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YIT Slovakia secures permit for large resi project in Bratislava Geosan Development starts two resi projects in Prague Czech Republic launches €76 million affordable housing fund

Report

News - Data quality now decides who gets capital and who doesn’t #CEE Property Forum #CEE Property Forum 2025 #conference #data #investment #report
05
Jan
2026

Data quality now decides who gets capital and who doesn’t

by Property Forum
At CEE Property Forum 2025, one message cut through the discussion on technology and investment: data quality is no longer a technical concern, but a decisive factor in risk, returns and access to capital. Moderated by James Garner, Global Head of AI & Data at Gleeds, the panel brought together experts from real estate, finance, technology and law to examine how fragmented systems, regulatory pressure and rising investor expectations are forcing the industry to rethink how decisions are made—and what happens when data can no longer be trusted.
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Bucharest secures €29.7 million loan for historical buildings upgrades ESG under scrutiny as investors, banks and tenants raise the stakes Asian capital drives Central Europe property boom

Retail

News - Era Park buys Ferio Wawer shopping centre in Warsaw #Era Park #Mariusz Stasiewicz #Mark Richardson #Poland #Retail #Savills #Strabag #Warsaw
05
Jan
2026

Era Park buys Ferio Wawer shopping centre in Warsaw

by Property Forum
Era Park has completed the takeover of the Ferio Wawer retail project in Warsaw from Strabag Real Estate Poland at the end of 2025. Savills Poland acted as the exclusive transaction advisor, securing the buyer and coordinating the entirety of the disposal process.  
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Generali and SCF close retail deal in Czech Republic Meta Estate Trust opens its first retail park near Bucharest Lululemon plans expansion in Eastern Europe

Investment

News - Shopper Park Plus acquires eight retail parks in Poland #Aareal Bank #Auchan Polska #Ceetrus Polska #investment #Poland #Retail #Shopper Park Plus
31
Dec
2026

Shopper Park Plus acquires eight retail parks in Poland

by Property Forum
Shopper Park Plus has entered into an agreement to acquire eight retail parks in Poland from Auchan Polska and Ceetrus Polska. The transaction is expected to complete in the first quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
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SCF launches retail park fund targeting 10% annual returns One United Properties makes large land purchase in Constanța W. P. Carey closes €88 million sale-leaseback with Valeo Foods

Industrial

News - Panattoni starts new BTS project in Małopolska region #BTS #Filip Noworól #Industrial #Krakow #Logistics #Małopolska #Panattoni #Panattoni Park Kraków East VI #Poland #Zakrzów
22
Dec
2026

Panattoni starts new BTS project in Małopolska region

by Property Forum
Industrial developer Panattoni has acquired a 9-hectare plot in Zakrzów and will build the Panattoni Park Kraków East VI project, which will include two facilities: an 11,000 sqm BTS building for a logistics operator and a 16,000 sqm speculative warehouse.
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Panattoni sells distribution centre in Koluszki to DL Invest Group Fiege expands to 51,000 sqm at Panattoni Park Moson Elhurt Plus sells Bochnia logistics park to DL Invest

Career

News - Nepi Rockcastle names Marius Barbu as new COO #Coo Appointment #Marius Barbu #Nepi Rockcastle #Poland #Retail #Romania
17
Dec
2026

Nepi Rockcastle names Marius Barbu as new COO

by Property Forum
Nepi Rockcastle has appointed Marius Barbu as COO, effective from April 2026, to succeed Marek Noetzel, current COO and CEO-designate. He has also been nominated as a Board Director and will stand for election at the next AGM in May 2026.
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CBRE names new Country Head in Croatia Andrei Văcaru named Managing Director of iO Partners Romania Indotek Group opens Vienna office for private equity expansion

Interview

News - What the surge in technical services demand means for property investments in 2026 #Andrei Ianculescu #Brașov #BREEAM #Cushman & Wakefield Echinox #ESG #EV #Iași #investment #LEED #office #Oradea #project management #residential #Romania #solar #WELL
17
Dec
2026

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

by Ovidiu Nicolae
Andrei Ianculescu, Head of Project & Development Services at Cushman & Wakefield Echinox, talked to Property Forum about the expansion of design and ESG advisory services, the industrial and logistics sector's growth post-Schengen, and the importance of independent project management for tenant fit-outs. Ianculescu also emphasised the potential in secondary cities and the increasing relevance of aligning projects with sustainability standards.
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What needs to change for PRS to take off in Hungary Why international schools attract premium homebuyers in northern Bucharest Why CEE logistics isn’t slowing down: Martin Polák on demand and growth

Hotel

News - RC2, Antares Management sell 4-star hotel in Mamaia #Antares Management #Cushman&Wakefield Echinox #Hotel #Mamaia #Mihaela Pană #RC2 #Romania #Steaua De Mare #Zenith
16
Dec
2026

RC2, Antares Management sell 4-star hotel in Mamaia

by Property Forum
Cushman & Wakefield Echinox has completed the sale of the Zenith Conference & Spa hotel in Mamaia to the owners of Steaua de Mare Hotels & Resorts from Eforie Nord. The property was previously controlled by the RC2 investment fund and Antares Management, owned by Dumitru Becșenescu.
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Jared Kushner abandons plans for Trump-branded hotel in Serbia Radisson opens resort on Poland's Baltic coast Legend Hotels takes over Gdynia Marriott management

Economy

News - Romanian developer joins Europe’s top-10 fast growing companies #Europe #grwoth #One United Properties #report #Romania
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

New leases

  • Griffes has announced the leasing of 6,000 sqm of office space in Bucharest-based Unirii View. Out of the total volume, 2,000 sqm represent new tenants joining the tenant roster, while three tenants expanded operations and grew their space take-up in the building.
  • The first Gorąco Polecam store in Lubin has opened at BIG Lubin retail park. The new 151 sqm unit is in a newly designed development building featuring a large 160 sqm patio.
  • Worldbox has entered the Romanian market with its first store at Scallier's Funshop Park in Vaslui. The multi-brand store covers more than 660 sqm and offers clothing, footwear and accessories in the casual and sportswear segment.

New appointments

  • CBRE Investment Management announced the firm is evolving the leadership model in its EMEA Direct Real Estate business. Under the enhanced structure, Rik Eertink will assume the role of President and CIO of EMEA Direct Real Estate, after serving as President of EMEA Direct Real Estate for the past five years.
  • Nhood has appointed Mihaela Petruescu as the new Country Director for Property Services Romania & Poland as of October. She previously held leadership positions at large real estate firms, such as Cushman & Wakefield Echinox and CBRE Romania.
  • Daniel Orczyk has been named Senior Project Manager at the technical advisory department of Avison Young in Poland. He is a licensed structural engineer and building site manager with over 20 years of experience.

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