Poland has transformed former industrial sites across six cities into some of Europe's most compelling mixed-use destinations, marking the country's evolution from economic catch-up to urban innovation leader, according to a new Urban Land Institute (ULI) report.

Romanian developer One United Properties has signed a memorandum of understanding with Evergent Investments to develop a mixed-use complex in Iași. This marks the company's third regional expansion after Sibiu and Constanța.

Hungary's recent parliamentary elections have placed the country back in the conversation for international real estate investors. The end of the Orbán era — and the prospect of renewed EU relations, unlocked cohesion funds, and a more stable regulatory environment — makes this a moment worth examining closely. Join Property Forum for a free, expert-led webinar today at 14:00 CEST to assess what the new political landscape means for real estate investors, occupiers, and developers active in or considering Hungary.

Demand is rising in the Czech historic property market, with castles, fortresses and historic estates increasingly becoming prestigious locations not only for living but also for business, according to Luxent – Exclusive Properties.

Hungary's parliamentary election on 12 April 2026 has placed the country firmly back in the conversation for international real estate investors. The end of the Orbán era — and the prospect of renewed EU relations, unlocked cohesion funds, and a more stable regulatory environment — makes this a moment worth examining closely. Join Property Forum for a free, expert-led webinar on April 29th to assess what the new political landscape means for real estate investors, occupiers, and developers active in or considering Hungary.

Poland's property investment market recorded €1.02 billion in Q1 2026, representing a 43% year-on-year increase despite 30% lower liquidity, according to Avison Young. 

Poland's commercial real estate investment market exceeded €1 billion in Q1 2026, marking the best year opening in four years, according to a JLL report.

Romania has achieved a significant victory at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) in Washington regarding the Bucharest-based Casa Radio project. 

Conducted in autumn 2025, the RICS Sustainable Real Estate Survey Europe gathered 112 responses from valuers, developers, investors and other professionals across 30 countries. The findings confirm that ESG has moved from a peripheral concern to a core driver of real estate value, risk and decision-making across Europe.

The closing panel of Bratislava Property Forum 2026 highlighted a market navigating both maturity and transformation, with some segments approaching saturation while others continue to offer strong growth potential. Moderated by Martin Polák, Managing Director CEE at GARBE Industrial Real Estate, the discussion covered retail, logistics, offices, ESG, accessibility and data centres, outlining how shifting demand patterns and operational priorities are reshaping strategies across Slovakia and the wider CEE region.