News - What is ideal vibrant office occupancy?
17
Jun
2025

What is ideal vibrant office occupancy?

by Property Forum
Although many companies have announced the return of employees to corporate office spaces and are striving to achieve full occupancy, findings from Colliers’ latest survey have shown the ideal occupancy for working environments.
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News - Pharma emerges as key driver of Warsaw office market
16
Jun
2025

Pharma emerges as key driver of Warsaw office market

by Property Forum
The pharmaceutical industry has emerged as one of the most significant office occupiers in Warsaw, according to a new report from Cushman & Wakefield. With a footprint of approximately 172,000 sqm, the sector now ranks sixth in terms of total office take-up in the Polish capital, accounting for 5% of all leasing activity between 2020 and 2024.
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News - Cautious optimism defines Q1 2025 across European retail markets
16
Jun
2025

Cautious optimism defines Q1 2025 across European retail markets

by Property Forum
Focus Estate Fund has released its latest Quarterly Litmus Paper for Q1 2025, offering a detailed snapshot of retail real estate investment trends across selected EU countries and the UK. Drawing on aggregated data from industry leaders such as Cushman & Wakefield, JLL, CBRE, Savills, BNP Paribas Real Estate, and Eurostat, the report highlights both yield stability and growing caution among investors.  
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News - Why green building strategies stall—and how to unlock scale
16
Jun
2025

Why green building strategies stall—and how to unlock scale

by Property Forum
At our Future of Real Estate 2025 conference in Warsaw, a panel of sustainability leaders delivered a compelling message: profitability and environmental responsibility are no longer at odds in real estate. The discussion explored how developers, retailers, and certification experts are navigating the practical realities of green building implementation, from setting decarbonisation targets to overcoming retrofit challenges and engaging tenants. The session highlighted that success hinges on scaling up data-driven interventions, fostering collaboration, and adapting to a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.
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News - Who is the leading office developer in Bratislava?
09
Jun
2025

Who is the leading office developer in Bratislava?

by Property Forum
While interest in housing and residential projects has remained high, the office segment in Bratislava is in a certain slump. The Slovak Spectator's compiled ranking of the largest office developers in Slovakia has been brought by SME.sk.
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News - Banks tighten standards as real estate finance enters a new era
05
Jun
2025

Banks tighten standards as real estate finance enters a new era

by Property Forum
The Polish real estate finance landscape is undergoing significant transformation, driven by new regulatory frameworks, sustainability requirements, and evolving market dynamics. A recent panel discussion at Property Forum's Future of Real Estate 2025 conference in Warsaw featuring top banking and real estate experts revealed the complex challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
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News - Why does Bratislava lack a high street?
05
Jun
2025

Why does Bratislava lack a high street?

by Property Forum
The high street concept is enjoying great success in cities such as Vienna, Prague and Budapest, but this format has long been a failure in Bratislava. The city is experiencing a massive expansion of retail parks, shopping centres and discount chains, according to Colliers' latest report.
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News - €50 million question: Where smart money is going in Poland
04
Jun
2025

€50 million question: Where smart money is going in Poland

by Property Forum
In an era of unprecedented economic challenges, real estate investors are reimagining their approach to building robust and adaptable investment portfolios. At yesterday’s Future of Real Estate 2025 conference in Warsaw, leading investment professionals from across CEE shared their insights into creating sustainable investment strategies that can weather market volatility.
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News - Affordable, sustainable, investable: Is this Europe’s next real estate hotspot?
03
Jun
2025

Affordable, sustainable, investable: Is this Europe’s next real estate hotspot?

by Property Forum
The Romanian real estate market stands at a critical juncture, balancing significant potential with complex regulatory challenges, according to leading industry experts who recently gathered to discuss the sector's future at our Bucharest Business Forum 2025.
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News - Prices of Slovak resi properties grow fast
30
May
2025

Prices of Slovak resi properties grow fast

by Property Forum
The beginning of the year has brought double-digit growth in residential property prices in Slovakia, with older houses and apartments becoming more expensive. According to a report by the Statistical Office, house and apartment prices are picking up again, growing at the beginning of this year at the fastest rate since 2022. 
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New leases

  • Sygnity will take over new office space in Building B of the West Forum complex in Wrocław. The tenant, which has been present at the site for nearly 20 years, has opted to relocate within the development and sign a new long-term lease agreement. Sygnity was represented in the transaction by Patron Brokers, while BNM Real Estate serves as the exclusive agent for West Forum.
  • The M1 Zabrze shopping centre, managed by EPP, has signed new leases covering 2,500 sqm. This includes CentrumRowerowe.pl, which will occupy 2,150 sqm for a new stationary showroom. The tenant group at M1 has also been joined by Alpine Pro, Świat Książki, and Wakacje.pl.
  • Millennium Gardens has expanded its tenant portfolio by securing a major international logistics provider. The global firm will establish its Budapest office within the development. As a leading service provider, the company already operates nearly 80,000 sqm of logistics infrastructure in the region.

New appointments

  • iO Partners has announced the appointment of Róbert Cesnek as Head of Capital Markets in Slovakia, effective from January 2026. In his new role, he will focus on further strengthening market presence, advising clients on complex investment decisions and delivering high-impact transactions across asset classes.
  • Mateusz Sobczak has joined Scallier’s operations in Poland as Project Manager within the Development Department. Sobczak is an experienced engineer with 15 years of professional practice in project management within the commercial real estate sector. Throughout his career to date, he has collaborated with leading logistics developers, including the MLP Group and 7R.
  • CBRE Southeast Europe has strengthened its Zagreb operations with two strategic appointments in the Office Leasing department. Edmund Krznarić has taken over the role of Head of Office Leasing for the Croatian market. Additionally, Jan Pečnik has joined the team as Senior Consultant.

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