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News SEE construction markets set to record further expansion until 2023
08
Jul
2021

SEE construction markets set to record further expansion until 2023

by Property Forum
In the first year of the pandemic, the construction market of the SEE region as a whole remained in the positive, and further expansion is expected until 2023. The only exception is Bulgaria where a harsh transition is foreseen for 2023 when the 2014-2020 EU programming period ends financially. The massive growth experienced in the years before 2020 is not anticipated to return. around 3% growth is projected for 2021 and 2022, and a 3% drop for 2023. The countries with the largest cumulated growth on the forecast horizon are Croatia and Serbia, according to the Eastern European Construction Forecasting Association’s 2021 Summer Construction Forecast Report.
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News Rise of construction material costs impacts property values
07
Jul
2021

Rise of construction material costs impacts property values

by Property Forum
The retail, industrial and logistics sectors have been affected by the recent price increase of crucial construction commodities mostly steel, plastic and wood, according to a report by 108 Agency.
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News Construction disputes last over 2 years in the Czech Republic
17
Jun
2021

Construction disputes last over 2 years in the Czech Republic

by Property Forum
Arcadis published its Global Construction Disputes Report 2021 comparing the length, value, and ways of solving construction disputes in particular regions of Europe, Asia and North America.
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News Strong rebound in European construction in 2021, but not in Hungary
15
Jun
2021

Strong rebound in European construction in 2021, but not in Hungary

by Property Forum
According to the new forecast presented by WIFO, the Austrian partner of the Euroconstruct network, construction in the Euroconstruct area is set to register a 3.8% growth this year. Yet, Hungary still awaits negative growth rates this year, although the drop in 2021 is foreseen to be lower than last year.
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News How could the new Czech building law impact the real estate market?
08
Jun
2021

How could the new Czech building law impact the real estate market?

by Property Forum
At the end of May, the Chamber of Deputies, the lower house of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, has approved an amendment to the building law that aims to accelerate approvals on large construction projects. If approved by the Senate and signed by the President, it should come into force on July 1, 2023. Property Forum asked two renowned market experts for their comments on the possible changes.
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News Futureal tops out final phases of Budapest office project
27
May
2021

Futureal tops out final phases of Budapest office project

by Property Forum
Futureal’s Budapest One office park has achieved another major milestone in its development, as the second and third phases of the complex have reached their highest point. Budapest One will house both Vodafone's new headquarters and BT's regional service centre.
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News Lower house of Czech parliament approves new building law
27
May
2021

Lower house of Czech parliament approves new building law

by Property Forum
The Chamber of Deputies, the lower house of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, has approved an amendment to the building law drafted by Regional Development Minister Klára Dostálová that aims to accelerate approvals on large construction projects. Now the law will be submitted to the Senate for consideration. If approved, it should come into force on July 1, 2023.
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News Construction costs in Bucharest are higher than in Prague or Warsaw
18
May
2021

Construction costs in Bucharest are higher than in Prague or Warsaw

by Property Forum
Arcadis has published the annual results of the International Comparison of Construction Costs which demonstrates that the building industry has shown its resistance worldwide during the pandemic. Many governments took advantage of fiscal stimuli to support their economies, which has reflected an increase in infrastructure investment of the public sector. Within CEE, Vienna (#30) has by far the highest construction costs, followed by Zagreb (#64), Bucharest (#65), Sofia (#66), Prague (#66), Warsaw (#70), Belgrade (#72) and Krakow (#75).
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News Hungary's construction industry picks up in March
13
May
2021

Hungary's construction industry picks up in March

by Property Forum
Hungary's construction output in March was 11.5% higher than in the previous month, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said on Thursday. Hungary’s construction industry has corrected the February slump and the rising trend remained unbroken, but the pre-crisis peaks are still some way off.
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News No improvement visible in Hungary’s construction industry
12
May
2021

No improvement visible in Hungary’s construction industry

by Property Forum
The latest EBI Construction Activity Report has found that the stagnation of the total value of started construction works has not stopped. Between January and March 2021, construction works in the sector started on HUF 421 billion. This, although not greatly different from the values seen in the previous three quarters, is still the lowest Activity Start indicator of the last two years. Compared to the January-March periods of the previous two years, 2021 started clearly weaker: against the positive Q1 2020, the decline was about 35%, but even over the same period in 2019, there is a 15% decrease.
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New leases

  • Croda Poland, a company that supplies specialty chemicals for the production of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, household chemicals and crop protection products, will lease more than 510 sqm in the Unity Square One building. JLL was responsible for both tenant and landlord representation in the transaction process.
  • Angelini Pharma Polska, one of the leaders of the pharmaceutical market in Poland, has once again extended its lease agreement for warehouse and office space in MLP Pruszków I. The tenant has been using approximately 1,5000 sqm of space in this logistics centre for 21 years. This makes Angelini Pharma Polska one of the longest-cooperating tenants of MLP Group.
  • Kärcher, a supplier of professional cleaning equipment, has chosen the second phase of LogiCube Park for its new 1,000 sqm service and logistics center in Hungary. Additionally, MedRes, a company operating in the healthcare sector, has begun moving in and will soon commence production in the same project. The leasing was overseen by 108 Real Estate, the strategic partner of the park’s investor.

New appointments

  • Elżbieta Majdan is joining the Property & Asset Management team at Savills Poland as an Associate Director. Elżbieta brings 15 years of experience in managing and commercialising retail properties, gained while implementing key projects on the Polish market.
  • Savills Czech Republic announces new hires and promotions within its valuation team. Daniel Duchek has joined as a Senior Valuer, Alena Arnoldová has strengthened the team as a Junior Valuer, and Ivana Horáková has been promoted Valuer. Under the leadership of Marek Pohl, the team now consists of seven consultants specialising in the valuation of a wide range of assets – from commercial, residential, and hospitality properties to leisure, healthcare facilities, and land.
  • Ewa Nowak, a commercial property valuer, has joined the Valuation Department of international real estate advisory firm Newmark Polska as Senior Associate.

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