Czech banks and building societies have provided new mortgages for CZK 29.6 billion (€1.2 billion) in September. Compared to August, the volume of activity has increased by 14%, reports cbamonitor.cz.

Property Forum is excited to announce the winners of its annual SEE Property Forum Awards for 2025. The winners of each category were selected from our shortlist by the jury committee, comprising the leading players in the Romanian real estate industry. The awards, celebrating the best projects, most impactful transactions and most inspiring personalities of the Romanian market, were presented at our awards gala in Bucharest, part of the annual SEE Property Forum conference.

One of the possible solutions for financing development projects is to establish your own investment fund. In the last year, a traditional tool to raise money for business has become a phenomenon, reports E15.cz.

At the recent CEE Property Financing Update 2025, organised by Property Forum and CMS Poland, an expert panel convened to dissect the dynamics shaping real estate lending in CEE. Moderated by Csanád Csürös, CEO of Property Forum, and featuring insights from Beata Latoszek (Deutsche Hypo), Dieter Lobnig (Bank Pekao S.A.), Tomasz Niewola (mBank), and Hannes Wimmer (Erste Group Bank AG), the discussion illuminated the strategic responses of top lenders to evolving macroeconomic and market conditions.

Construction production in the Czech Republic has increased by 17.1% year-on-year, and has been higher by 2.3% month-on-month, according to the Czech Statistics Office's report of August 2025 figures. The market is mostly driven by infrastructure construction.

Foreign direct investments (FDI) in Romania's real estate and construction sector more than tripled between 2014 and 2024, increasing by €15.1 billion to reach €21.6 billion by the end of last year. The sector's share of total FDI stock rose from 10.6% to 17.3%, according to National Bank of Romania (BNR) data analyzed by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.

At the recent European Property Investment Update 2025, organised by Property Forum and RICS in London, the Future Cities panel brought together leading voices in real estate, sustainability, and urban planning to discuss the evolving landscape of European cities. Chaired by Joël Scherrenberg, Chair of the Dutch Advisory Board at RICS, the session delved into the challenges and opportunities facing cities as they strive to balance economic growth, environmental responsibility, and social well-being.

Nhood Romania has announced a partnership with Reuben Brothers to transform the former Solventul industrial platform in Timisoara. The 45-hectare site, with a history dating back to 1869, will be converted into a primarily residential area with integrated retail, office, service, and public amenities.

Nominations are still open for the CEE Property Forum Awards 2025! This is your chance to showcase your team’s outstanding projects, deals and personalities, and gain recognition among industry leaders. To submit a nomination, please fill out the nomination form. Nominations will be accepted until October 24th.

Property Forum is proud to launch the third edition of its annual list spotlighting the 50 most influential people in Polish real estate—a recognition of outstanding leadership, innovation and impact across these two dynamic markets. The publication, along with all other editions from across CEE, is now available on the Property Forum website.