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Story of the week

23
Jun
2026

Demand for regional Romanian retail stands out

by Ovidiu Nicolae

Sorin Preda, Founder & CEO of Global Vision, talked to Property Forum about the firm's strategic evolution into a multi-sector commercial real estate investment platform. With a 2026 pipeline exceeding €150 million, he details the growth of the Global Vision Investment Fund and the integration of Al technology into modern asset management.

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Report

23
Jun
2026

SEE Property Forum Awards 2026 nominations open in August

by Property Forum

The SEE Property Forum Awards 2026 will once again recognise the companies, projects and professionals shaping Romania's real estate market. The awards will be presented during the SEE Property Forum & Awards Gala, taking place in Bucharest on 20 October 2026.

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EQT cycling event draws Poland's logistics elite to Masuria EECFA: Eastern European construction growth desynchronises from Southeast JLL Real Estate Industry Charity Beach Volleyball Tournament is back in 2026

Residential

23
Jun
2026

Astorium secures €7.5 million loan for Bucharest resi project

by Property Forum

Romanian developer Astorium Construct Investment has secured a €7.5 million financing facility from tbi bank to support the second phase of the Astorium Life residential project in Bucharest.

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Luxent Fund buys two Prague apartment buildings StudentSpace expands with second location in Warsaw Former school in Ukraine to be transformed into housing for displaced families

Industrial

23
Jun
2026

Eika and Panattoni to build logistics complex near Kraków

by Property Forum

Eika Asset Management has acquired a 9-hectare site in Skawina, part of the Kraków metropolitan area, where, together with partner Panattoni, it will develop the 46,000+ sqm logistics complex Panattoni Park Kraków West IV, EAM announced on LinkedIn.

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MLP Group kicks off construction of 65,000 sqm Rzeszów industrial park HelloParks sells logistics facility in Fót to international investor Panattoni completes 22,500 sqm factory in Tuchom

Hotel

22
Jun
2026

Griffin and Primestar launch JV for Polish hotel investments

by Property Forum

Griffin Capital Partners and Primestar Group have launched Prime Griffin Hotels, a 50/50 joint venture established to build a hotel platform in Poland. Operating within a single platform, the venture aims to capitalise on the growth of the Polish hospitality sector through an integrated model.

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Radisson opens Timișoara's first lifestyle hotel Romania's hotels see higher earnings, fewer tourists in 2025 Moxy Budapest Downtown opens as first Hungarian location

Career

19
Jun
2026

BNP Paribas Real Estate Poland names new CEO

by Property Forum

BNP Paribas Real Estate Poland has appointed Małgorzata Fibakiewicz as CEO.

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Penta Real Estate names new CEO amid international expansion Savills strengthens Poland investment team with new hires Stefan de Goeij named Chair of RICS European board

Economy

19
Jun
2026

Europe's next growth corridor is emerging in the East

by Property Forum

For decades, investment activity in Central and Eastern Europe has been concentrated around a handful of established markets and capital cities. Yet some of the most significant economic shifts taking place today are happening further east, along a corridor connecting Romania, Moldova and Ukraine.

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Belgrade metro project set to transform Serbia's economy Echo Investment marks 30 years on the Warsaw Stock Exchange Indotek CEO backs wealth tax in Hungary but warns of risks

Retail

18
Jun
2026

Patron and Trei sell €110 million Polish retail park portfolio

by Property Forum

Patron Capital, the pan-European real estate investment manager, in partnership with Trei Real Estate, an international developer and asset holder for residential and retail real estate, sold six Polish retail parks to a joint venture between Generali Investments CEE and SCF, for around €110 million.

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Iulius invests €9 million in Iași mall upgrade Zone retail park network unifies 20 sites in Hungary Apsys sells stake in Posnania shopping centre to Trigea

Interview

18
Jun
2026

Senior living moves from niche to opportunity in Poland

by Property Forum

In a video interview recorded at Future of Real Estate 2026 in Warsaw, Piotr Zając, Managing Partner at Accace Poland, discusses the key trends shaping Poland's real estate market. He explains why investors are increasingly focusing on quality assets, highlights the growing appeal of senior living and other alternative sectors, and shares his view on how regulations are influencing investment decisions.

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Sale-and-lease back deals remain attractive in a capital constrained market Offices are back and Poland’s growth engine is still running Logistics continues to lead the market

Investment

17
Jun
2026

YIT, One Family Office buy land from DH Towers in Prague

by Property Forum

Developer YIT, together with family office One Family Office, has completed the acquisition of DH Towers, which owns land in the Zelený pruh area of Prague 4. The companies plan to build a mixed-use project on the site, with construction expected to begin within about three years.

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Strabag acquires Romanian railway firm Bawi Construction Argo Property Management sells 39,000 sqm plot near Mall Moldova Joyson Safety to sell Romanian plant as operations consolidate

Office

17
Jun
2026

Lewandpol Property buys Warsaw's Central Point tower for €107 million

by Property Forum

Joint venture partners Immobel and Universale have sold the Central Point office building, in Warsaw's Central Business District, to Lewandpol Property, for €107 million.

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Passerinvest Group aims to deliver new Prague offices in H1 2028 Prague office market faces standstill over few relocations, low pipeline BBH leases 13,300 sqm in Kraków's Wita project

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New leases

Yareal Polska has expanded the commercial offering at its flagship SOHO mixed-use development in Warsaw’s Praga-Południe district, securing three new lease agreements totaling nearly 500 sqm of ground-floor retail space. The developer has strengthened its tenant roster by signing pet supplies retailer Maxi Zoo, ceramics workshop Alike Pottery Studio, and coffee distributor Unroasted.
International flexible office operator SwitchUp has launched its expansion into the Polish market, securing a lease agreement for 2,100 sqm of space at the AFI Office House in Warsaw. The transaction represents the company’s debut contract in Poland, positioning the operator within the first office building of the city’s upcoming Towarowa22 regeneration development. Savills acted as the deal broker.
International retailer MR.DIY has joined the tenant mix of the Plejada Shopping Centre in Sosnowiec. Its new 700 sqm store will significantly enhance the shopping centre’s offering of household products and everyday essentials. Cushman & Wakefield is responsible for the leasing and comprehensive management of the property.

New appointments

Katarína Brydone, Jana Vlková and Vendula Maršová have been appointed as the first Equity Partners of Colliers’ Czech business. Brydone brings more than 20 years of experience in international real estate. Vlková has more than 25 years of experience in commercial real estate. Maršová, Partner and Head of Valuation and Advisory Services, brings more than 16 years of experience in real estate valuation and advisory.
BNP Paribas Real Estate Poland has expanded its Industrial and Logistics Agency team with the appointments of Joanna Choromańska, formerly of JLL, and Bartosz Wilczyński, previously with CBRE. The new hires bring a combined 34 years of experience in sector sales, lease negotiations, and build-to-suit project delivery to support the division's ongoing growth.
Speedwell has expanded its industrial and logistics team with the appointment of Valentin Achim as Leasing and Property Manager for Industrial Developments. Achim brings extensive experience in coordinating commercial and operational activities within the logistics and industrial sectors. In his new role, he will oversee the development and expansion of the company's Spaceplus platform.

Latest news

Lewandpol Property buys Warsaw's Central Point tower for €107 million

Story of the week

Demand for regional Romanian retail stands out

Report

SEE Property Forum Awards 2026 nominations open in August

Residential

Astorium secures €7.5 million loan for Bucharest resi project

Industrial

Eika and Panattoni to build logistics complex near Kraków

Hotel

Griffin and Primestar launch JV for Polish hotel investments

Career

BNP Paribas Real Estate Poland names new CEO

Economy

Europe's next growth corridor is emerging in the East

Retail

Patron and Trei sell €110 million Polish retail park portfolio

Interview

Senior living moves from niche to opportunity in Poland

Investment

YIT, One Family Office buy land from DH Towers in Prague

Office

Lewandpol Property buys Warsaw's Central Point tower for €107 million

New leases

New appointments

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Lewandpol Property buys Warsaw's Central Point tower for €107 million

Passerinvest Group aims to deliver new Prague offices in H1 2028

Sale-and-lease back deals remain attractive in a capital constrained market

Budapest offices face ESG polarization and AI evolution

EBRD backs EV charging infrastructure across Central Europe

Solar module makers show first financial stability in over a year

Grup Şerban subsidiary sells poultry assets for €16.5 million

McKinsey: AI integration holds key to €280 billion Central European economic boost

Electrica advances €27.9 million Satu Mare solar project

SEE Property Forum Awards 2026 nominations open in August

Astorium secures €7.5 million loan for Bucharest resi project

Romanian regulator clears Carrefour sale to Pavăl Holding

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