AG Capital announced the latest members joining its Advisory Board, established earlier in 2023, within its corporate strategy and vision for achieving a growing and successful presence in the countries from the CEE region. Bringing together both external non-executive members, and internal professionals with a wealth of knowledge and entrepreneurial drive, AG Capital’s Advisory Board is aimed at navigating and supporting the strategic business development of our group of companies, as we continue to grow and develop our operations in new countries.

Kaufland continues to expand in Europe and revitalizations are playing an increasingly central role in this. The integration of existing retail locations and modernization has increased recently in comparison to the construction of new buildings. In the Bulgarian capital Sofia, a very special revitalization has now been completed.

Colliers has promoted Josefina Kurfurstova to the newly created position of Senior Analyst - CEE Business Intelligence covering Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia.

Lion’s Head, a joint venture company between AG Capital and Old Mutual Property, signed a contract for acquiring BPD – a logistics and industrial properties investment company. This is the biggest deal in the sector for the last years with an investment of €71.4 million.

CTP has announced the appointment of two new Managing Directors for the business. Effective from 1st March 2024, Piotr Flugel has been appointed as the Managing Director for Poland and Daniela Boytcheva has been appointed as the Managing Director for Bulgaria.

NEPI Rockcastle has a development and refurbishment pipeline of more than €650 million in 2024 across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), which is the biggest retail investment program in the region.

Bulgarian real estate investment trust (REIT) Premium Property Invest, previously known as Green Industry Properties, has recently decided to bolster its financial position. The company's board of directors has officially approved a plan to increase its capital through the issuance of up to 44.2 million new voting shares. This strategic move is poised to shape the future trajectory of the company and potentially provide opportunities for

The residential estate market in Bulgaria cooled down in Q2 2023, with a 15% decrease in the number of transactions compared to the same period in 2022. This was due to several factors, including rising interest rates on mortgage loans, inflation, and economic uncertainty. Buyers have become more prudent, not rushing into purchases, and often negotiating discounts ranging from 5% to 10% off the initial property sale price. These are the conclusions made by Arco Real Estate for Q2 2023.

Bulgaria's real estate market in the first half of 2023 showcased a mix of stability, growth, and adaptability, according to the latest investment market overview from H1 2023, issued by Colliers. The main challenge for commercial real estate remains the ongoing business climate unpredictability.

Bulgaria's retail sector has displayed resilience and growth in Q2 2023, with positive economic indicators, aggressive retail park expansion, and stable pricing trends. Despite challenges faced by CEE countries, Bulgaria's economy is on a positive trajectory, setting the stage for a promising retail landscape. These are the highlights of Cushman & Wakefield/Forton's latest retail market report.