Charles Boudet, CEO of iO Partners, described for Property Forum how AI and digitalisation are reshaping real estate in CEE. From innovative tools like iO4Land to strategic expansion in Austria and Serbia, the company is looking to drive efficiency, growth, and resilience across multiple sectors.

The Duna Plaza shopping centre in Budapest will undergo a comprehensive renovation as part of an investment by Indotek Group. The redevelopment will expand the building beyond existing retail areas to include community meeting and experience centre functions, with construction expected to begin in early 2027 and the mall reopening in 2029.

CTP has secured a major international logistics firm as tenant for 80,000 sqm of build-to-suit space at its new CTPark Budapest-Érd in Hungary. The logistics operator signed a long-term lease for the distribution hub, which will be delivered in Q1 2027.

Indotek Group has announced plans to build thousands of new homes in Budapest at prices more favourable than panel flats, including projects in districts XI and XV. The company expects that the new targeted apartment supply will have a price-reducing rather than price-inflating effect, contrary to some market fears.

Prime Holdings Group has completed the sale of its Łódź 1 project in Poland and the Science Park office complex in Budapest, Hungary. The combined transaction value exceeds €60 million.

Wing Group has signed an agreement with GTC to purchase a development site at 173-177 Váci Road in Budapest, covering more than 2.1 hectares. The company plans to build approximately 470 apartments and a 23,000 sqm office building as part of a mixed-use project on Hungary's largest office market area.

A key national property in Budapest has been acquired by Eagle Hills, the Abu Dhabi-based developer. The purchase of the former interior ministry palace was confirmed by Hungarian media outlet Telex on 25 October 2025. 

Futureal, owner of the Etele Plaza shopping centre in Budapest, has signed a €165 million loan agreement with a consortium comprising Erste Bank Hungary, Erste Group Bank and UniCredit Bank Hungary. The refinancing extends the loan maturity to 2035.

iLogistic, a fulfilment solutions company, signed a long-term lease for an additional 5,000 sqm at CTPark Budapest West in Biatorbagy in September. The company now operates across 15,500 sqm, representing a thirty-fold increase since launching in the park with just 500 sqm in 2018.

Wing and Accent Hotel Management have signed a strategic agreement to jointly operate hotel projects in Hungary. The partnership combines Wing's real estate development expertise, portfolio management experience, and capital strength with Accent's operational competencies and brand relationships.