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Story of the week

30
Nov
2025

Shifting investor map reveals new winners and rising challengers

by Forum Property

The investment panel at the 2025 CEE Property Forum brought together leading dealmakers to examine how the flow of capital into the region is being reshaped by a mix of global uncertainty and local opportunity. Guided by moderator Philipp Zschaler, Managing Partner and Head of the Real Estate Industry Group at Andersen Germany, the discussion moved beyond headline trends to explore how investor profiles, pricing expectations, and cross-border strategies are shifting as markets across Central and Eastern Europe recalibrate.

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Report

01
Dec
2025

Rental deposit surety service: Poland’s answer to a pan-European challenge

by Forum Property

Although rental deposit alternatives have long been standard across many Western European markets – as in Switzerland, where the "Mietkaution" model is widely established – in Poland, such solutions are still relatively new. Bingo-Rent is the first Polish fintech working to change this by introducing a rental deposit surety service.

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GTC posts stable cash flow despite revaluation losses AFI secures €537 million refinancing for Romanian projects CEE real estate searches for new paths to capital

Industrial

01
Dec
2025

Ares launches Marq to unify global logistics platform

by Forum Property

Ares Management Corporation has announced the consolidation of its global logistics real estate platforms under a single brand, Marq Logistics. The newly launched brand will represent Ares' vertically integrated global logistics real estate platform managing facilities that total more than 600 million sqm across the Americas, Europe and APAC.

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CTP starts construction of 38,000 sqm facility for ABB in Brno CTP enters Italian market with €1 billion investment plan Panattoni launches 80,000 sqm logistics park in Grodzisk

Office

01
Dec
2025

Savills takes over management of Warsaw's V Tower office building

by Forum Property

Savills Polska has taken over management of the V Tower office building at Chmielnej 85/87 in Warsaw from early November. The building represents one of the most comprehensive office modernisations in recent years, combining modern technology, environmental solutions and timeless architecture.

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Regional office markets in Poland to hit record low on deliveries in 2025 CA Immo returns to profit on nine months CA Immo sells Prague office building to Conseq Group

Retail

27
Nov
2025

M Core opens new retail park in Orăștie

by Forum Property

M Core has inaugurated M Park Orăștie, a retail park designed to strengthen the group's presence in regional markets and expand its national portfolio of convenience-led retail assets. Located on a 23,000 sqm land plot, the project delivers a built area of approximately 5,500 sqm.

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Romania's mall entertainment market triples to €30 million Shopper Park Plus raises €100 million Black Friday kicks off Czech retail's peak shopping season

Residential

27
Nov
2025

Living launches new resi development in Budapest

by Forum Property

Living, Wing's residential development brand, has announced a new project that will feature 48 apartments, across five villa-style buildings, which is expected to complete in Q4 2027.

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Bucharest housing prices surge 60% in past six years Bucharest premium property prices double amid supply shortage JTRE secures permit for mixed-use project expansion in Bratislava

Hotel

26
Nov
2025

Radisson opens resort on Poland's Baltic coast

by Forum Property

Radisson Hotel Group has opened Baltic View Resort & Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals, in Międzyzdroje on Poland's Baltic coast. Located along the seaside promenade near the town's pier, the resort features 60 rooms, a swimming pool, sauna and kids club.

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Legend Hotels takes over Gdynia Marriott management Novotel opens first Croatian hotel in Zagreb Solida Capital secures financing for Warsaw aparthotel project

Investment

25
Nov
2025

W. P. Carey closes €88 million sale-leaseback with Valeo Foods

by Forum Property

W. P. Carey has completed an €88 million sale-leaseback transaction for six food production facilities across the UK, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. The portfolio comprises approximately 121,000 sqm and is leased to Valeo Foods Group under triple-net lease agreements.

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CPI Europe buys Czech residential portfolio Reico acquires Prague's iconic Palladium for €400 million LemonTree sells logistics complex in Poland to Invesco

Interview

21
Nov
2025

Inside the deal: How CEE’s real estate transactions are really changing

by Budai Ákos

As CEE moves into a new phase of the real estate cycle, transaction structures, investor behaviour, and regulatory expectations are shifting at pace. Cross-border capital is gradually returning, domestic investors are taking a stronger role, and ESG-driven obligations are reshaping how deals are structured and executed. Against this backdrop, Dr. Erwin Hanslik MRICS, Partner and CEE Head of Real Estate & Construction at Taylor Wessing, shares his perspective on the most important legal, regulatory and market developments influencing real-estate transactions today.

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How are AI and digitalisation transforming CEE real estate Why NEPI Rockcastle is investing €100 million in greenfield PV Small towns and rural communities: The next growth market for strip malls

Career

10
Nov
2025

Indotek Group opens Vienna office for private equity expansion

by Forum Property

Indotek Group is expanding its Western European office network with a new Vienna office. The company has been expanding in Western and Southern Europe for over a decade, and the Austrian office will also serve as the first regional private equity investment centre for the Budapest-based group.

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Atenor appoints new Country Director for Hungary Globalworth appoints joint CEOs as Dennis Selinas steps down NEPI Rockcastle names COO Marek Noetzel as new CEO

Economy

31
Oct
2025

Romanian developer joins Europe’s top-10 fast growing companies

by Forum Property

Romanian developer One United Properties has been ranked among Europe’s top 10 long-term growth champions, according to the Financial Times’ FT1000 Long-Term Growth Champions 2025 list, which highlights companies that have achieved exceptional and sustained revenue growth over the past decade.

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Trump imposes tariffs on Serbia and Bosnia Commercial and resi real estate brace for higher taxes in Romania Financial pressure on CPI may lead to buyout

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New leases

The owners of the luxury patisserie chain DESEO Patisserie & Chocolaterie have extended their long-term lease at the Vis à Vis Wilanów retail park. The company occupies 93 sqm of stylishly arranged space within the building.
Funky Buddha, an international fashion brand part of the ALTEX S.A. group, is continuing its expansion into the Romanian market with the inauguration of its first store outside Bucharest, located in Iulius Town Timișoara. The new location, situated on the ground floor of the complex, marks the brand's second physical presence in the country.
HalfPrice has leased close to 1,600 sqm for a new store at M1 Radom centre, managed by EPP. CCC will also spend further years with M1, having renewed its lease agreement. The total area covered by the new and extended contracts exceeds 2,100 sqm.

New appointments

Daniel Orczyk has been named Senior Project Manager at the technical advisory department of Avison Young in Poland. He is a licensed structural engineer and building site manager with over 20 years of experience.
Łukasz Meisner has joined Peakside Capital Advisors as Head of Project Management. He will be responsible for the management of Peakside's investment projects in Poland, including overseeing the implementation of key investments within the City Point, Urban Parks, and Peakside Industrial logistics platforms.
Peakside Capital Advisors is strengthening its Polish structure, expanding its expertise in investment management and development project execution. Łukasz Meisner has joined the team as Head of Project Management. He will be responsible for the comprehensive management of Peakside's investment projects in Poland, including overseeing the implementation of key investments within the City Point, Urban Parks, and Peakside Industrial logistics platforms.

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Story of the week

Shifting investor map reveals new winners and rising challengers

Report

Rental deposit surety service: Poland’s answer to a pan-European challenge

Industrial

Ares launches Marq to unify global logistics platform

Office

Savills takes over management of Warsaw's V Tower office building

Retail

M Core opens new retail park in Orăștie

Residential

Living launches new resi development in Budapest

Hotel

Radisson opens resort on Poland's Baltic coast

Investment

W. P. Carey closes €88 million sale-leaseback with Valeo Foods

Interview

Inside the deal: How CEE’s real estate transactions are really changing

Career

Indotek Group opens Vienna office for private equity expansion

Economy

Romanian developer joins Europe’s top-10 fast growing companies

New leases

New appointments

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M Core opens new retail park in Orăștie

Crestpoint launches new project management platform in Prague

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Leading developer speaks out: Permitting gridlock pushes investments out of Bucharest

Turkish investors pour millions into Romanian green energy

Data centres, new energy infrastructure boost real estate investment sentiment

GTC posts stable cash flow despite revaluation losses

Agroland opens two new stores with €350,000 investment

M Core opens new retail park in Orăștie

Romania's budget deficit drops to 5.72% on 10 months

EBRD backs Altex's €43 million acquisition of DIY chain Bricostore

AFI secures €537 million refinancing for Romanian projects

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