As development activity has slowed down, the focus is shifting to managing the existing stock across the whole commercial real estate market. Owners and other stakeholders have to adapt rapidly to serve changing demand from occupiers, said Benjamin Perez Ellischewitz MRICS, Principal at Avison Young in Hungary, while answering Property Forum’s questions at Mipim in Cannes.

Hungarian real estate developer and investor Indotek Group has closed the purchase of a downtown shopping centre in Budapest, online business site Portfolio reports, citing Cushman & Wakefield, the main assistant of the deal.

UAE-based property developer Eagle Hills plans to build a completely new city centre in Budapest. Plans contain several highrise offices, residential and retail units, including the tallest tower in Europe.

Flex office services provider IWG continues to grow its presence in Hungary, reaching a total of 25 locations by the end of 2024, including 18 overall in the capital.

TriGranit and Revetas Capital have officially obtained the occupancy permit for the second phase of the Millennium Gardens office complex. The two phases offer 37,000 sqm of office and retail space in the vicinity of the river Danube. 

Global hotel operator Accor Group will introduce its premium hotel brand Pullman after taking over the management role at Hard Rock Hotel in Budapest. The opening is scheduled for the end of March 2024.

Swedish property developer Skanska has developed an offer to tenants consisting of services to support them in creating sustainable workplaces and non-financial reporting.

The BEM Center office building has been handed over and with it the first tenants have arrived, including the investor and developer Market Asset Management Zrt.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced its first Holiday Inn & Suites property in Europe by signing Holiday Inn & Suites Budapest Centrale – part of its Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts brand. The new hotel will offer 170 rooms and is set to open in late 2026.

Total demand in 2023 amounted to 464,570 sqm, while net take-up reached 238,250 sqm in the same period. Total demand increased by 19%, while net take-up showed a 21% growth compared to 2022, the Budapest Research Forum (BRF) reports.