CPI Europe reported a slight dip of 2.9% in rental income to €139.0 million during Q1 2025 versus the same period of last year over strategic property divestitures. 

Location, intelligent layouts, and a robust array of amenities are the paramount criteria for buyers seeking premium homes in northern Bucharest, shows a recent qualitative study commissioned by Cloud9, part of Romanian developer Alfa Group, and conducted by Unlock.  

In a compelling panel discussion at the recent Bucharest Business Forum, industry leaders explored the complex landscape of modern workplace dynamics, addressing the ongoing debate between remote work and return-to-office strategies.

Gross realised demand on the Czech industrial real estate market has risen above the five-year average in the first quarter of this year, indicating the potential for market recovery. Over 155,000 sqm of new space has already been delivered to the market this year, and a further 1.6 million sqm is currently under active construction, according to a survey conducted by Colliers.

The residential construction in the Czech Republic has been facing a confusing permitting system, lengthy processes and frequent obstructions. The Czech Republic has long been one of the countries with the most complicated construction procedures in Europe, ranking, according to World Bank data (2020), 157th out of 190 countries monitored, reports the real estate office Philip & Frank.

A recent panel discussion financing new investments in Romania, organised at our Bucharest Business Forum 2025 event, provided a nuanced and comprehensive overview of the country's economic landscape, bringing together key experts from international financial institutions and the real estate sector to explore the current market dynamics, challenges, and emerging opportunities.

The Hungarian construction sector experienced a significant slowdown in Q1 2025, with the value of new construction starts dropping sharply compared to the previous quarter and the same period last year. This weak start comes despite a surge in activity at the close of 2024, driven by major project launches.

The first quarter of 2025 has been marked by extraordinary activity on the Czech commercial real estate market. According to Colliers, total investment volume reached €1.48 billion, already surpassing the full-year 2023 results of €1.15 billion. Several large transactions with a value above €100 million contributed to this record.

Over the past few decades, the structure of the Prague office market has evolved into twelve major office hubs, reports Savills in its Prague Office Hubs 2025. These areas form the City’s largest concentrations of high-quality office space.

Bulgaria is in a critical race against the clock to access the remaining €4.32 billion of its €5.69 billion Resilience and Recovery Plan (RRP) grants, with less than 25% of the total funding received so far, according to research by EECFA.