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MLP Group achieves record leasing in 2025

17
Mar
2026

MLP Group achieves record leasing in 2025

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MLP Group reported in 2025 revenues of €99.2 million (+15% year-on-year) and net profit of €108.3 million (+25% year-on-year), while achieving a record 370,941 sqm of new and renewed lease agreements.

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Industrial

18
Mar
2026

Amazon to develop 200,000 sqm robotic fulfilment centre in Lower Silesia

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Amazon has announced the construction of a modern, 200,000 sqm robotic fulfilment centre (FC) in Dobromierz as the centerpiece of a €5 billion investment in Poland between 2026 and 2028.

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Mattel signs lease for new logistics centre in Panattoni Business Park Most Joseph Panattoni to develop 38,000 sqm warehouse for Sellpy in Wrocław Revetas Capital starts new logistics building at Sofia Airport Center

Office

18
Mar
2026

Globalworth reaches 60% pre-lease for new office in Bucharest

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Globalworth, the biggest owner of offices in Romania, announced that Building D of the Green Court complex in Bucharest has reached over 60% occupancy just five months after construction began.

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Nearly half of Romanian companies expect 3-4 office days this year Kraków office take-up hits record in 2025 America House Bucharest maintains Breeam Outstanding rating

Residential

18
Mar
2026

AFI starts construction of 519-unit rental project in Prague

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AFI has begun the main construction phase of its rental housing project AFI Home Straśnice in Prague 10.

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Polish housing market faces M&A wave Apsys starts two resi projects in central Wrocław Bucharest apartment sales drop 18.6% in early 2026

Retail

16
Mar
2026

Lidl to invest €285 million in Romanian expansion

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Lidl Romania continues to invest in the country and announces for the financial year 2026 (1 March 2026 – 28 February 2027) an expansion plan of over €285 million, dedicated exclusively to extending the national network with over 40 new stores.

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AFI Arad achieves LEED Gold for all four retail buildings Nhood completes sale of eight Polish shopping centres to Adventum Group ZDR Investments snaps retail projects in Austria

Interview

12
Mar
2026

Bids for Polish commercial assets already higher in 2026 than in 2025

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International capital is once again showing a stronger interest in Polish commercial real estate. Recent transactions completed by Echo Investment highlight how investors are reassessing pricing, income stability and long-term growth prospects in the market. In this interview, Judyta Sawicka, Head of Investment at Echo Investment, discusses what is driving buyer demand today, how the company decides when to monetise mature assets and why capital recycling into living and mixed-use developments is becoming central to Echo Group’s strategy.

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Hotels move closer to the mainstream of real estate investment Hybrid living models gain ground in CEE: Inside Zeitgeist’s strategy for urban revitalisation Capturing yield in CEE: Gránit AM’s playbook for the next market cycle

Report

11
Mar
2026

Falling rates draw investors to CEE. They must hurry as prime city centre sites run out

by Property Forum

Poland’s recent cycle of interest rate cuts has improved financing conditions and reinforced investor appetite for major cities across CEE. It has also intensified the race for the remaining attractive buildings and development plots in core locations. In this competitive environment, institutional investors benefit most when they work with platforms that manage the entire process from A to Z – from identifying and acquiring the right site or standing asset, through design, permitting and construction, all the way to long‑term operation and asset management, ensuring stable returns on capital.

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Romania's green building certifications top 4.6 million sqm in 2025 CEE property investment climbs 24% above 5-year average in 2025 Win a CEE Property Forum ticket by participating in our survey!

Hotel

05
Mar
2026

Accor to open new Mercure hotel in Craiova

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Accor has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Romanian investor MKS PROD to open a new Mercure hotel in Craiova, the second largest city in southern Romania.

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Romanian hotel industry hits record stays in 2025 Wing and Accent to manage Hotel Yacht Wellness in Siófok Swissôtel opens first Czech Republic hotel in spa town

Economy

05
Mar
2026

Świecie unveils masterplan for Teutonic Castle revival

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The city of Świecie, a town in northern Poland's Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, has unveiled a comprehensive masterplan for the revitalisation of its 14th-century Teutonic Castle, viewing the historic fortress as the foundation for a new cultural and educational identity rather than merely a medieval relic.

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Romanian developer joins Europe’s top-10 fast growing companies Trump imposes tariffs on Serbia and Bosnia Commercial and resi real estate brace for higher taxes in Romania

Investment

04
Mar
2026

IGD sells building in Turda to municipality

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IGD – Immobiliare Grande Distribuzione has completed the sale of an asset in Turda through its subsidiary Win Magazin.

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Hungarian investor expands hotel portfolio in Spain and Portugal Shopper Park Plus acquires eight retail parks in Poland SCF launches retail park fund targeting 10% annual returns

Career

24
Feb
2026

Indotek Investments appoints new CEO

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Bence Nádasdy will take over as CEO of Indotek Investments Alapkezelő Zrt. from 19 February 2026. Alongside his new appointment, he will continue as capital markets director and management board member, remaining responsible for directing Indotek Group's capital and bank financing.

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Forestay Group appoints Asset Management Director Milica Nikolić named Managing Director of iO Partners Serbia EGLS names new Managing Director in Poland

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New leases

Oracle has renewed its lease for 600 sqm of office space in Belgrade, in a deal brokered by iO Partners.
Intersport is set to expand its Romanian footprint by opening its largest store within the Iulius network at the Rivus urban regeneration project, which is under development in Cluj. Spanning more than 1,000 sqm, the new location will serve as a flagship store.
HS Hydro & Spa has leased space at Logicor Bucharest III Pallady, in a deal brokered by iO Partners.

New appointments

PSN has expanded its acquisitions team with the arrival of Martin Šrytr as Business Development Manager. Most recently, he served as Real Estate Expansion Manager at Twistcafe Group, supporting the company’s EMEA growth. His previous experience includes consulting at Cushman & Wakefield, advisory roles at Prochazka & Partners, and management positions within IWG.
iO Partners has announced key leadership changes within its Czech Republic operations as part of its ongoing business evolution. Milan Kilik has been appointed as the new Head of Office Leasing, with a particular focus on client advisory and team collaboration. Concurrently, Petr Kareš has transitioned into the role of Occupier Business Development Director. In this new capacity, he will be responsible for identifying new market opportunities and integrating services across Tenant Representation, Project Management, and Industrial Leasing.
Romanian office developer Genesis Property has appointed Cătălin Niculiță as Leasing Manager. With nearly 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, he has held leadership roles at real estate companies such as Atenor, collaborating with major office tenants in the banking, telecom, and IT sectors.

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Globalworth reaches 60% pre-lease for new office in Bucharest

Nearly half of Romanian companies expect 3-4 office days this year

Eurostat: Romania remains more energy-independent than the EU average

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