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Story of the week

07
Dec
2025

Optimism is the only way to go

by Forum Property

In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum in Vienna, Andrei Văcaru, Head of Capital Markets CEE at iO Partners, shares his perspective on the year ahead, discussing market optimism, investor activity across the region and the company’s ongoing expansion. While the environment is changing quickly, the firm sees solid fundamentals, growing regional capital and strong momentum for a focused regional player.

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Office

08
Dec
2025

CPIPG expands serviced offices concept in Warsaw

by Forum Property

CPI Property Group (CPIPG) is developing its myoffice service, providing flexible serviced offices in key Warsaw locations. The offering, which currently spans five Warsaw buildings, will soon expand with new space in Myhive Crown Tower.

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SPM acquires Campus Science Park in Brno for €90 million Allianz-Țiriac sells two former HQ buildings in Bucharest Skanska sells office complex in Prague for €130 million

Report

08
Dec
2025

Romanian mortgage rates set to drop in early 2026

by Forum Property

The beginning of 2026 will bring lower mortgage interest rates in Romania, both for fixed rates (over 98% of current loans) and variable rates, according to a market report by online broker Ipotecare.ro and financial consultant SVN Romania Credit & Financial Solutions.

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New Bucharest mayor focuses on delivering key plan for real estate development How is Ukraine’s reconstruction going in 2025? Iulius secures €305 million refinancing for Palas Iași

Residential

08
Dec
2025

YIT completes resi project in Prague

by Forum Property

YIT has completed its residential project Sija Kamýk in Prague 12, featuring ecological and energy-efficient elements. The residential building on the corner of Hodkovická and Mariánská streets comprises 122 units with areas from 30 to 116 sqm.

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Helaba provides €25 million loan for Prague resi complex Budapest property price growth slows in November Fetters kicks off resi development in Prague

Industrial

08
Dec
2025

TAS Logistyka triples warehouse space at CTPark Warsaw South

by Forum Property

Industrial developer CTP has announced TAS Logistyka has expanded its footprint at CTPark Warsaw South in Poland, taking almost 15,500 sqm of new warehouse space at the logistics park.

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Generali buys Czech logistics park for €18.5 million 7R secures permit for 230,000 sqm Kraków logistics park Panattoni starts construction of 32,000 sqm park in Białystok

Retail

05
Dec
2025

Global Vision secures €4.5 million refinancing for Oradea retail project

by Forum Property

Global Vision Investment Fund (GVIF) has signed a €4.5 million refinancing agreement with Raiffeisen Bank Romania for its retail project in Oradea. The development is anchored by Atac by Auchan under a long-term lease agreement and has earmarked landbank for a planned retail gallery.

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Romania's retail space hits 5 million sqm milestone Generali closes first Slovenian real estate fund with shopping centre sale Blue Assets to oversee retail parks of Fidurock in Czech Republic

Career

04
Dec
2025

Andrei Văcaru named Managing Director of iO Partners Romania

by Forum Property

iO Partners has appointed Andrei Văcaru as Managing Director for Romania, effective January 2026. After a transition period with Văcaru until year-end, Vlad Stanislav will take time off before pursuing new opportunities.

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Indotek Group opens Vienna office for private equity expansion Atenor appoints new Country Director for Hungary Globalworth appoints joint CEOs as Dennis Selinas steps down

Hotel

26
Nov
2025

Radisson opens resort on Poland's Baltic coast

by Forum Property

Radisson Hotel Group has opened Baltic View Resort & Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals, in Międzyzdroje on Poland's Baltic coast. Located along the seaside promenade near the town's pier, the resort features 60 rooms, a swimming pool, sauna and kids club.

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Legend Hotels takes over Gdynia Marriott management Novotel opens first Croatian hotel in Zagreb Solida Capital secures financing for Warsaw aparthotel project

Investment

25
Nov
2025

W. P. Carey closes €88 million sale-leaseback with Valeo Foods

by Forum Property

W. P. Carey has completed an €88 million sale-leaseback transaction for six food production facilities across the UK, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. The portfolio comprises approximately 121,000 sqm and is leased to Valeo Foods Group under triple-net lease agreements.

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CPI Europe buys Czech residential portfolio Reico acquires Prague's iconic Palladium for €400 million LemonTree sells logistics complex in Poland to Invesco

Interview

21
Nov
2025

Inside the deal: How CEE’s real estate transactions are really changing

by Budai Ákos

As CEE moves into a new phase of the real estate cycle, transaction structures, investor behaviour, and regulatory expectations are shifting at pace. Cross-border capital is gradually returning, domestic investors are taking a stronger role, and ESG-driven obligations are reshaping how deals are structured and executed. Against this backdrop, Dr. Erwin Hanslik MRICS, Partner and CEE Head of Real Estate & Construction at Taylor Wessing, shares his perspective on the most important legal, regulatory and market developments influencing real-estate transactions today.

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How are AI and digitalisation transforming CEE real estate Why NEPI Rockcastle is investing €100 million in greenfield PV Small towns and rural communities: The next growth market for strip malls

Economy

31
Oct
2025

Romanian developer joins Europe’s top-10 fast growing companies

by Forum Property

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

Eazy Asigurări has leased 1,000 sqm within Bucharest-based One Cotroceni Park, developed by One United Properties.
Print Logistic's Polish HQ has been relocated to City Logistics Łódź VI, owned by Panattoni. The new production and office space, totalling nearly 6,200 sqm, is scheduled to open in May 2026. The deal was brokered by Savills.
Automotive companies, including Mercedes-Benz Romania, Maserati, Chery, Daimler Truck & Bus, and a major global electric vehicle manufacturer, have established offices and showrooms within the Swan Office & Technology Park project, owned by Smartown Group. These occupiers hold a total leased area of 9,000 sqm, further complemented by Moto24/Xplorator.

New appointments

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.
Łukasz Meisner has joined Peakside Capital Advisors as Head of Project Management. He will be responsible for the management of Peakside's investment projects in Poland, including overseeing the implementation of key investments within the City Point, Urban Parks, and Peakside Industrial logistics platforms.

Latest news

Reckitt signs major lease at Garbe Park Klášterec nad Ohří

Story of the week

Optimism is the only way to go

Office

CPIPG expands serviced offices concept in Warsaw

Report

Romanian mortgage rates set to drop in early 2026

Residential

YIT completes resi project in Prague

Industrial

TAS Logistyka triples warehouse space at CTPark Warsaw South

Retail

Global Vision secures €4.5 million refinancing for Oradea retail project

Career

Andrei Văcaru named Managing Director of iO Partners Romania

Hotel

Radisson opens resort on Poland's Baltic coast

Investment

W. P. Carey closes €88 million sale-leaseback with Valeo Foods

Interview

Inside the deal: How CEE’s real estate transactions are really changing

Economy

Romanian developer joins Europe’s top-10 fast growing companies

New leases

New appointments

Latest news

Reckitt signs major lease at Garbe Park Klášterec nad Ohří

M Core opens new retail park in Orăștie

Crestpoint launches new project management platform in Prague

Smarter operations for older buildings: Unlocking fast energy savings with AI control

Leading developer speaks out: Permitting gridlock pushes investments out of Bucharest

Turkish investors pour millions into Romanian green energy

UBM Feed Romania rebrands as Protena with new owners

Chimcomplex appoints Ștefan Vuza as CEO

Romanian employees lag behind in AI adoption, says survey

Romanian mortgage rates set to drop in early 2026

Samsung names Jaesung Kim as President for Romania and Bulgaria

New Bucharest mayor focuses on delivering key plan for real estate development

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