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News US tariffs to hit CEE growth at uneven rates
08
Apr
2025

US tariffs to hit CEE growth at uneven rates

by Property Forum
President Donald Trump announced new import tariffs on all goods entering the US effective as of April 2, hitting equities, long term yields and CEE-based currencies. In response to these global tariffs, growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026 are being revised in the CEE, according to a report by Erste Group. 
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News Banks reveal their most preferred asset to finance
31
Mar
2025

Banks reveal their most preferred asset to finance

by Maria Novakova
Development financing in Slovakia has been challenging recently because of banks‘ high equity requirements and stringent pre-lease/pre-sale conditions, revealed panellists during a discussion at Bratislava Property Forum 2025 about property financing. On the good side, interest rates are expected to remain stable, with Slovakia's financing costs closer to Western Europe than Southern markets.
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News Meta Estate Trust reports 15% profit gain in 2024
31
Mar
2025

Meta Estate Trust reports 15% profit gain in 2024

by Property Forum
Romanian real estate holding Meta Estate Trust has recorded a 15% year-on-year increase in net profit, reaching RON 10.8 million (€2.2 million) in 2024, while its total revenues rose 22% to RON 34.5 million (around €7 million).
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News CPI Europe jumps back to profit in 2024
31
Mar
2025

CPI Europe jumps back to profit in 2024

by Property Forum
CPI Europe reported a net profit of €133.5 million during 2024, a significant turnaround from the previous year's loss of €229.5 million.The shift is attributed to stable valuations, with revaluations turning positive at €12.6 million, compared to a loss of €376.8 million in the prior year. 
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News Limited supply and rising rents are common for CEE office markets
28
Mar
2025

Limited supply and rising rents are common for CEE office markets

by Property Forum
The office market in Central and Eastern Europe shows signs of solid growth and recovery, supported by the region's strong economic fundamentals and rising investor confidence, say experts from JLL and iO Partners in their latest report.
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News Prague office fit-out costs remain competitive
25
Mar
2025

Prague office fit-out costs remain competitive

by Property Forum
Office fit-out costs in Prague are still competitive despite rising construction costs and higher demand for modern work environments. According to the latest report from Cushman & Wakefield EMEA Fit Out Cost Guide Prague's offer of high-quality office spaces is at more favourable prices compared to other European cities.
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News Data centres in Czechia are in short supply
25
Mar
2025

Data centres in Czechia are in short supply

by Property Forum
Currently, data centres are one of the most attractive real estate asset classes for investors, according to an analysis by Savills. Investment volumes in this segment have been soaring to new heights, driven by the rapid adoption of AI, cloud computing, and digitalisation across industries. 
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News Scandal deepens around GTC's owner in Hungary
25
Mar
2025

Scandal deepens around GTC's owner in Hungary

by Property Forum
Shares in real estate company GTC were down 8% to PLN 3.99 on the Warsaw Stock Exchange since March 19, while the yield on its euro-denominated bond rose to 13% following financial issues related to its parent company, Optima Befektetesi Zrt.
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News Central European developers shift focus to labour costs
25
Mar
2025

Central European developers shift focus to labour costs

by Property Forum
Construction labour cost and availability have become the primary concerns for real estate developers in Central Europe, according to a new survey by Deloitte. This shift sees it surpassing project financing, which has been the dominant issue in recent years.   
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News Loan financing gap in European real estate close to €90 billion
20
Mar
2025

Loan financing gap in European real estate close to €90 billion

by Property Forum
A new study by Empira Group highlights a significant refinancing gap in the European commercial real estate market, creating substantial opportunities for alternative lenders. 
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Latest news


New leases

  • Skanska announced the expansion of its tenant portfolio in the Equilibrium 2 office building in Bucharest by welcoming ONV LAW. ONV LAW will occupy approximately 640 sqm in Equilibrium 2, with the move-in scheduled for December 2025.
  • EPP's Outlet Park Szczecin, the only outlet centre in Western Pomerania, is strengthening its fashion offerings by signing agreements with three brands previously unavailable in the region. JACK & JONES and Evenemen, with their men's fashion collections, and the premium optician OUTLY, have already opened their stores. eobuwie will also join the tenant roster this fall. VENEZIA, TATUUM, WITTCHEN, and Pako Lorente are also continuing their partnerships with the centre, significantly expanding their stores, while Lee Wrangler and German Optiker are moving to new locations. The new agreements and extensions cover a total area of nearly 1,800 square meters.
  • mFinanse S.A. has extended its current lease at the LIFE_Building in Warsaw and expanded its office space. As of July this year, the mBank Group company will occupy a total of 350 sqm in the building owned by VIG Fund. During the transaction, VIG Fund was represented by JLL, the exclusive leasing agent for LIFE_Building, while Deloitte Legal provided legal advisory services.

New appointments

  • Justyna Filipczak has taken up the position of Executive Vice President of the CEE residential segment and joined YIT's management team.
  • Avison Young's Valuation and Advisory team in Poland has welcomed a new member, Michał Marynowski, who takes the role of Assistant Valuer. Among other experiences, he worked at the Court of Appeal in Warsaw, where he was responsible for verifying execution documentation for selected investments, updating data in the premises database for court buildings, and analysing tender bids. Proficient in GIS, AutoCAD, and Revit, he also has strong skills in interpreting planning documents.
  • Golden Star Group, an international investment firm operating in the real estate sector, has announced the promotion of two key specialists within its Polish team. Paweł Moczybroda has been appointed Group Chief Financial Officer, while Ewa Dragunajtys has been promoted to Head of Asset Management.

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