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Story of the week

21
Jul
2026

ADR Nord-Est joins EastGate as Institutional Partner

by Property Forum

EastGate 2026, taking place in Iași on 15-16 September, is a new international forum designed to connect investors, developers, financial institutions, public authorities and business leaders across Romania, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. Property Forum is delighted to announce the North-East Regional Development Agency (ADR Nord-Est) as an Institutional Partner of EastGate 2026.

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Industrial

21
Jul
2026

FedEx opens new logistics hub in Košice, Slovakia

by Property Forum

FedEx has opened a new logistics centre in Košice, strengthening connections between eastern Slovakia and international markets. The facility, the company's second-largest location in Slovakia, spans nearly 1,000 sqm and features 18 loading ramps for pick-up and delivery, plus four flexible loading positions for both vans and long-haul vehicles.

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Panattoni builds InPost logistics terminal near Toruń BMW Group's logistics hub opens at Ostrava Airport Multimodal Park Harden Construction builds 46,000 sqm cold-chain hub in Poznań

Office

21
Jul
2026

Hines sells Warsaw office building

by Property Forum

Sky Office Center, an A-class office building in Warsaw's Mokotów Business District, has been sold by Hines to a private Polish investor. Avison Young's investment team acted as the seller's adviser throughout the transaction.

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WING to build KPMG's new Budapest HQ in rare single-tenant deal GTC completes office building in Budapest Why office location affects ability to hire and retain talent

Retail

21
Jul
2026

Shopping centre in Opole gets 11,000 sqm expansion

by Property Forum

NEPI Rockcastle is expanding its 70,000 sqm Karolinka Shopping Centre in Opole, southwest Poland, close to the Czech border. The 11,000 sqm extension and partial redevelopment will add 30 retail units and a new underground car park, while the entire façade will be modernised to blend the new and existing buildings. Building permits have been granted and construction is expected to start later this autumn. The new units are designed to attract fashion retailers not yet present in the region due to a lack of suitable space, and NEPI Rockcastle is in advanced talks with several brands looking to secure leases in the extension.

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Apsys to open revitalised Gdańsk market hall this summer Nhood specialty leasing mandate for Polish portfolio Tesco reportedly explores sale of Central European business

Interview

21
Jul
2026

Lion’s Head Romania targets 2026 for first logistics delivery

by Property Forum

Alina Necula, Country Manager Romania at Lion’s Head, spoke to Property Forum about the firm's logistics expansion and IFC sustainability partnership. She also detailed ongoing investments at Oregon Park to enhance the tenant experience and support hybrid work.

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There’s rising interest in PPP-driven urban regeneration For tech and business services tenants, the return-to-office challenge is real Diversification into healthcare remains a strategic priority for CPI Romania

Residential

20
Jul
2026

Łódź resi project nears completion near new city centre

by Property Forum

Duda Development's Dyfrakcja Łódzka project in Łódź is entering its final construction phase, with overall progress exceeding 95%. The development at ul. Wodna 3 comprises 214 flats ranging from 25 to 97 sqm, with one to four rooms, along with a two-level car park with bicycle storage and storage units, and eight ground-floor commercial units.

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Tatra Asset Management enters Slovak rental housing scheme ATAL launches 319-flat development in Poznań tbi bank backs Brașov residential scheme with €7.85 million loan

Report

20
Jul
2026

Future-ready your industry. With light.

by Property Forum

The modern industrial and logistics sectors in Central and Eastern Europe are navigating a highly complex macroeconomic environment. Globally, industry consumes 24% of total energy1, and in an era of volatile utility prices, energy efficiency has shifted from a corporate social responsibility initiative to an operational imperative. Simultaneously, facility and plant managers grapple with continuous operational risks. Industry data reveals that the average manufacturing plant loses between 5% and 20% of its annual productivity to unplanned downtime2 – an issue that 90% of manufacturers rank as their top operational threat. Faced with persistent skilled labour shortages and an ageing workforce, industrial operators must fundamentally rethink their infrastructure strategy to secure long-term competitiveness.

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Czech investment market tops €1 billion in Q2 2026 Consumer sentiment in Polish property market stands in positive territory Poland's property market hits €3 billion in H1 2026

Investment

09
Jul
2026

Croatia's Tokić bets big on 40,000 sqm automated Zagreb hub

by Property Forum

Logis Helena d.o.o. and Tokić d.d., Croatia's distributor of automotive parts and tyres, have signed a long-term lease agreement for an automated logistics and distribution centre in the Sveta Helena Business Zone, near Zagreb.

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InterCapital fund snaps up Zagreb's Avenue Mall for €100 million MLP Group taps bond market for another €100 million in green notes Eastnine doubles down on Warsaw with €300 million deal

Hotel

08
Jul
2026

Danubius brings Radisson Individuals brand to Hungary

by Property Forum

Danubius Hotels Zrt. is expanding its hotel portfolio through a new international franchise partnership. As a result of the agreement between Danubius and the Radisson Hotel Group, the Radisson Individuals brand will make its debut in Hungary. With this addition, Danubius now operates five international hotel brands.

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Radisson launches AI-powered real-time price matching technology Cerberus and Revetas secure €123 million refinancing in Bucharest Griffin and Primestar launch JV for Polish hotel investments

Career

08
Jul
2026

GTC reshuffles Polish leadership under new sector-based structure

by Property Forum

GTC has announced changes to the leadership of its Polish operations. From July 2026, the business in Poland will be overseen through a matrix management structure. Danny Bercovich will be responsible for the retail segment, while the office business will be led locally by Łukasz Jarzyło, Commercial Director, working under the oversight of Ziv Gigi, who is responsible for the office segment at the Group level. GTC's matrix organisation combines local market responsibility with Group-level oversight of key business lines across Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Serbia and Croatia.

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BNP Paribas Real Estate Poland names new CEO Penta Real Estate names new CEO amid international expansion Savills strengthens Poland investment team with new hires

Economy

02
Jul
2026

This overlooked region could shape Europe's next growth story

by Property Forum

When international investors discuss Romania, the conversation often begins with Bucharest and increasingly includes cities such as Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara and Brașov. Yet one of the country's most compelling growth stories is unfolding further east.

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Romania emerges as potential location for Nvidia AI data centre Europe's next growth corridor is emerging in the East Belgrade metro project set to transform Serbia's economy

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New leases

UDH, one of Poland’s largest distributors of premium imported beers, has leased approximately 1,400 sq m of modern warehouse and office space at the Park Rysy Kraków distribution centre. The tenant, which has chosen to expand its operations in southern Poland, was once again represented by AXI IMMO.
Golden Star Estate has secured a long-term lease agreement with global technology solutions and consulting provider C&F for nearly 1,900 sqm of office space at the Konstruktorska Business Center. Following the transaction, the property, located in Warsaw’s Mokotów business district, is now almost fully leased. The Polish branch of C&F will officially relocate to the facility at the beginning of 2027.
Natland Group has committed to its long-term presence at Prague-based Rohan Business Center through a lease extension covering 2,004 sqm of office space, together with storage facilities and dedicated parking spaces, in a deal brokered by iO Partners.

New appointments

Indotek Group has announced the appointment of Diederik Bakker as Group Chief Investment Officer and Group Head of Asset Management. In his new role, the Dutch real estate investment professional will gradually assume responsibility for the company's ITAM (investment, transaction, and asset management) activities across 12 European countries, supporting the next phase of Indotek Group’s growth. His focus includes facilitating sound investment decisions across Europe and developing a group-level portfolio management strategy that combines local market knowledge with international asset management know-how.
Peakside Capital Advisors has appointed Bogi Gabrovic to advise the board and support its investment and acquisition activities in Poland. Gabrovic brings more than 25 years of CEE real estate experience to the role, having previously held senior executive positions at CTP, Golub & Company, and White Star Real Estate, where she managed transactions exceeding €2 billion.
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.

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Story of the week

ADR Nord-Est joins EastGate as Institutional Partner

Industrial

FedEx opens new logistics hub in Košice, Slovakia

Office

Hines sells Warsaw office building

Retail

Shopping centre in Opole gets 11,000 sqm expansion

Interview

Lion’s Head Romania targets 2026 for first logistics delivery

Residential

Łódź resi project nears completion near new city centre

Report

Future-ready your industry. With light.

Investment

Croatia's Tokić bets big on 40,000 sqm automated Zagreb hub

Hotel

Danubius brings Radisson Individuals brand to Hungary

Career

GTC reshuffles Polish leadership under new sector-based structure

Economy

This overlooked region could shape Europe's next growth story

New leases

New appointments

Latest news

Future-ready your industry. With light.

ESG matters when it delivers measurable performance and real cost control

Adaptive building reuse emerges as key property market trend

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

Romanian transaction pipeline points to recovery in H2 2026

ADR Nord-Est joins EastGate as Institutional Partner

Lion's Head Romania targets 2026 for first logistics delivery

tbi bank backs Brașov residential scheme with €7.85 million loan

There's rising interest in PPP-driven urban regeneration

Bucharest's residential market steadies, but buyers grow more selective

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