Romania's construction sector represents nearly 8% of GDP in the past four quarters, the highest share in the European Union, according to Eurostat data analysed by Colliers. This level significantly exceeds the EU-27 average of 5% and confirms construction's growing importance in the local economy. Romania also recorded the second-fastest post-pandemic growth in construction activity within the EU.

The Czech Republic is not playing second fiddle to the Polish or Hungarian markets, as suggested by the demand and the increase in the ratio of new leases. The end of Q3 2025 has seen more than a million square meters of warehouse and manufacturing space under construction in the Czech Republic, according to the report on Q3 2025 Market Figures by the Industrial Research Forum.

By the end of the decade, more than 300 kilometres of new expressways are to be built in the Czech Republic, altering not only the country's transportation map but also the strategy of companies searching for locations for their logistics and production facilities, according to Colliers' analysis.

Finding a vacant space in the highest-quality office buildings in central Prague has proven to be a mission impossible. According to Savills’ analysis, vacancy in AAA properties has consistently remained at zero.

The residential market with new apartments in Bratislava has experienced another significant recovery during the third quarter of 2025. According to a report by BuiltMind and Cushman & Wakefield, the number of available units increased by almost 17% compared to the previous quarter, which is the highest value since 2018.

Poland has established itself as a major destination for business services investments, ranking as the sixth largest economy in the European Union. The country's appeal stems from strong economic fundamentals, skilled workforce availability, and attractive financial incentives, according to the "Delivered from Poland" report by JLL Poland, Hays Poland, ALTO and the Polish Investment and Trade Agency.

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CEE economies have been delivering solid GDP growth, outpacing many Western European peers despite external trade uncertainties and recent inflationary pressures, according to Colliers' latest report.

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Poland's property investment market demonstrated stability in the first three quarters of 2025, with total transaction volume reaching €2.6 billion across 105 deals, closely matching 2024 results. Polish capital gained momentum, representing 23% of total investment volume compared to 10% in the same period last year, capitalising on pricing opportunities while core capital remained cautious with only two transactions exceeding €100 million, Avison Young reports.