News - Alto launches second phase resi project in Bratislava
19
Jan
2026

Alto launches second phase resi project in Bratislava

by Property Forum
Alto Real Estate has launched the second phase of the Florian Residence project in Bratislava's Old Town, with completion planned for Q1 2028
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News - Bucharest region sees 9-year resi sale fall in Q4 2025
19
Jan
2026

Bucharest region sees 9-year resi sale fall in Q4 2025

by Property Forum
The fourth quarter of 2025 brought the weakest residential sales result in Bucharest-Ilfov in nine years and the weakest nationally in six years, according to SVN Romania. Overall, 2025 ended with a 5.3% annual decrease in home sales nationally and an 8.5% decrease in the Bucharest-Ilfov region.
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News - AFI Czech Republic occupancy rises in 2025
15
Jan
2026

AFI Czech Republic occupancy rises in 2025

by Property Forum
AFI Czech Republic has announced an increased occupancy rate across its rental housing projects as well as its office portfolio at the end of 2025.
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News - Park Properties attracts partner for luxury villas project near Bucharest
15
Jan
2026

Park Properties attracts partner for luxury villas project near Bucharest

by Property Forum
Romanian developer Park Properties has partnered with entrepreneur George Peltecu to develop Sunlake Snagov Signature Collection, a development of 22 lakeside villas with a private marina. The project will be built on a 15,000 sqm plot on Lake Snagov shores, with construction starting this spring.
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News - Prague student housing demand far exceeds supply, says study
13
Jan
2026

Prague student housing demand far exceeds supply, says study

by Property Forum
Demand for student accommodation in Prague has remained consistently high over the long term, but the supply of new accommodation capacity is not growing fast enough to meet this demand, according to a new study by The Class Foundation and Savills.
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News - Develia sells over 3,300 residential units in 2025
12
Jan
2026

Develia sells over 3,300 residential units in 2025

by Property Forum
Polish developer Develia sold a record 3,345 residential units in 2025 based on development and preliminary contracts, exceeding its annual target of 3,100-3,300 apartments by 5% compared to 2024.
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News - Ecovillas launches €8.6 million villa project near Bucharest
12
Jan
2026

Ecovillas launches €8.6 million villa project near Bucharest

by Property Forum
Romanian developer Ecovillas Company has launched a residential project near Motoc forest in Mogoșoaia, which will be developed based on an investment of €8.6 million.
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News - AFI Group to purchase new resi rental project in Prague
08
Jan
2026

AFI Group to purchase new resi rental project in Prague

by Property Forum
AFI Group has announced a new investment in the Nová Elektra residential complex in Prague 9 - Hloubětín. The project, currently being developed by Finep, will be acquired by AFI after completion planned for December 2026 and added to its rental housing portfolio under the AFI Home brand.
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News - Ukraine continues to rebuild housing stock amid ongoing war
06
Jan
2026

Ukraine continues to rebuild housing stock amid ongoing war

by Property Forum
The Russian full-scale invasion inflicted unprecedented damage on Ukraine’s housing stock. Hundreds of thousands of homes have been damaged or destroyed, and millions of Ukrainians have lost their permanent residences, becoming internally displaced persons (IDPs). As the war enters its fourth year, reconstruction of housing has become one of the most urgent priorities — not only socially but strategically, for stabilising communities, restoring livelihoods and enabling return. In response to this crisis, multiple stakeholders — international financial institutions, the Government of Ukraine, regional authorities, and private and civil society actors — have mobilised a diverse set of programs aimed at delivering housing solutions. These include large-scale investment initiatives, state compensation mechanisms, municipal developments, and innovative mixed models with private partners. Below is an overview of the main programs and projects shaping the housing recovery landscape in Ukraine in 2025–2026, prepared by URE Club for Property Forum.
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News - YIT delivers new phase in Prague resi project
05
Jan
2026

YIT delivers new phase in Prague resi project

by Property Forum
YIT has completed the tenth phase of the Suomi Hloubětín residential complex in Prague 9. The Tampere building contains 68 apartments and 5 commercial spaces, with only two retail units remaining for sale.
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New leases

  • Echo Investment has signed a lease agreement with Auchan Polska for 1,200 sqm of retail space within Fuzja, a flagship multifunctional complex in Łódź. The retailer is scheduled to open the outlet during the summer of 2026.
  • Froo Romania, a subsidiary of the Żabka Group, has relocated its HQ to the Bucharest-based Hermes Business Campus. The retailer secured around 2,900 sqm of office space in a transaction facilitated by Colliers.
  • Court One has signed a lease for approximately 6,300 sqm of space at MLP Business Park Vienna. The tenant, a subsidiary of the Padeldome group, is currently Austria’s largest operator in the sector, managing 42 courts across four locations in the capital.

New appointments

  • iO Partners has appointed Constantin Banu as Business Development Director for its Industrial and Land segments. With over 25 years of experience in the Romanian real estate sector, Banu is widely credited with helping shape the local logistics market. In his new role, he will oversee expansion strategies for the two segments.
  • Avison Young has promoted Bartłomiej Krzyżak and Marcin Purgal to the roles of Co-Heads of the Investment Department in Poland. Krzyżak, previously Senior Director, brings 18 years of commercial real estate experience, having joined Avison Young in 2017. Purgal, also a former Senior Director and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), transitions into the co-head role with 23 years of experience in the CEE commercial markets.
  • Avison Young has strengthened its Polish leadership with three senior promotions. Patryk Błach ascends to Associate Director within the Investment Advisory Department. Kamil Głowienka has been named Senior Project Manager. Furthermore, Katarzyna Uzar becomes a Valuation and Innovation Specialist, tasked with integrating technological solutions and coordinating global departmental projects.

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