CEE economies have been delivering solid GDP growth, outpacing many Western European peers despite external trade uncertainties and recent inflationary pressures, according to Colliers' latest report.

Richard Wilkinson, Chief Financial Officer of CTP, discussed the company’s newly expanded growth target and its strategic path toward 30 million sqm of gross lettable area by the end of the decade. In this interview with Property Forum, he explains what’s driving the company’s confidence in development-led expansion, how financing and ESG strategies are evolving, and where CTP sees the strongest potential across its CEE markets.

At the recent CEE Property Financing Update 2025, organised by Property Forum and CMS Poland, an expert panel convened to dissect the dynamics shaping real estate lending in CEE. Moderated by Csanád Csürös, CEO of Property Forum, and featuring insights from Beata Latoszek (Deutsche Hypo), Dieter Lobnig (Bank Pekao S.A.), Tomasz Niewola (mBank), and Hannes Wimmer (Erste Group Bank AG), the discussion illuminated the strategic responses of top lenders to evolving macroeconomic and market conditions.

Romania is positioning itself as a key retail market in Central and Eastern Europe, with developers shifting focus from large cities to smaller communities, according to a Colliers report. While large cities previously concentrated three quarters of modern retail stock, rising incomes and demand for modern formats are making communities of around 50,000 inhabitants attractive for new investment, with retail parks driving development.

Nominations are still open for the CEE Property Forum Awards 2025! This is your chance to showcase your team’s outstanding projects, deals and personalities, and gain recognition among industry leaders. To submit a nomination, please fill out the nomination form. Nominations will be accepted until October 24th.

Nepi Rockcastle successfully issued a €500 million green bond that was eightfold oversubscribed, with an orderbook exceeding €4 billion from over 200 international investors.

BuildGreen and Zorile SA announce the achievement of LEED v4.1 Existing Buildings Platinum certification for Zity Office in Chișinău. This marks the first such certification on the Moldovan office market and aligns the project with international sustainability standards.

Property Forum is proud to announce that its flagship event, CEE Property Forum 2025, will open with a keynote fireside chat featuring former Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová, one of the most respected political leaders of recent years. She will sit down with Csanád Csürös, founder of Property Forum, to reflect on the key challenges and future scenarios for Central and Eastern Europe.

Property Forum is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the CEE Property Forum Awards 2025! This is your chance to showcase your team’s outstanding projects, deals and personalities, and gain recognition among industry leaders. To submit a nomination, please fill out the nomination form. Nominations will be accepted until October 24th.

The first half of 2025 has confirmed a strong return of investor activity in Central and Eastern Europe. The Czech Republic, with the most remarkable performance, is emerging as the regional leader, ahead of even Poland, according to the latest iO Partners report.