Bratislava's office market recorded strong performance in Q1 2026, with leasing activity exceeding 50,000 sqm. Half of this activity consisted of renegotiations of existing leases, according to the latest report by CBRE Slovakia.

Czech retail continued its modest growth trajectory in 2025, with regional shopping centres recording a 1.2% increase in footfall and 2.1% growth in turnover, according to CBRE's Shopping Centre Index. The vacancy rate dropped to a historic low of 2.8%, while average rents increased by 2.3%.

After a period of adjustments, Romania's property market enters 2026 with increased confidence from Romanian investors. These have become a key factor in supporting market liquidity and stability, showing growing interest in income-generating assets, according to a report by CBRE Romania.

CBRE Slovakia data shows that in Q1 2026, 742 apartments were sold in new Bratislava projects, representing a 17% quarter-on-quarter increase compared to Q4 2025 when 634 apartments were sold. The supply of available apartments rose slightly quarter-on-quarter to 3,922 units across 96 projects, marking a 21% year-on-year increase.

Slovakia's industrial and logistics market saw total leasing of around 136,000 sqm in Q1 2026, representing a 47% year-on-year increase. Net leasing activity also grew, reaching approximately 59,000 sqm, a 35% year-on-year rise, according to an analysis by CBRE Slovakia.

Stage Capital has sold Pasaż Łódzki, a convenience shopping center in central Poland, to Crestpoint Capital Partners on behalf of a Czech private equity account, marking their entry into the Polish retail market.

Office markets across SEE entered 2026 with strong fundamentals, supported by low vacancy rates in most capitals, limited availability of prime space and strong occupier demand for quality, sustainable offices, according to CBRE research.

Czech real estate fund Wood & Company has bought the Royal Wilanów complex in Warsaw from Capital Park Group, in a deal worth more than €100 million. The building offers 37,000 sqm of lettable space and is fully commercialised.

Hotels are attracting growing interest from investors across CEE as strong operating performance and rising travel demand improve the sector’s fundamentals. At the same time, liquidity in prime markets and the emergence of new buyer groups are reshaping how hospitality fits within broader real estate portfolios. In an interview with Property Forum, Jakub Stanislav, Head of Investment Properties and Head of CEE Hotels at CBRE Czech Republic, discusses the outlook for hotel investment in 2026, the role of local capital in major transactions and which markets are likely to attract the most attention from investors.

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