Zagreb Property Forum 2026 takes place on 17th September at the Hilton Garden Inn Zagreb, bringing together investors, developers, hoteliers and technology innovators for a full day of discussion on the state of Southeast European real estate. The event opens with a look at the region's macroeconomic backdrop, followed by a series of panels examining capital markets, hospitality investment and the growing role of technology in the sector.

Czech buyers are increasingly purchasing villas and apartments along the Croatian Adriatic coast, with interest in the high-end segment growing notably in recent years, according to Prague-based agency Luxent - Exclusive Properties. The country's accession to the Schengen area and adoption of the euro have simplified both travel and property ownership, broadening its appeal beyond a seasonal holiday destination.

VGP and BuildGreen have secured a BREEAM New Construction V6 Outstanding rating for VGP Park Split - Building A, a 31,984 sqm logistics facility in Dugopolje, near Split, Croatia. The certification is the first of its kind awarded to a building in Croatia and marks BuildGreen's entry into the Croatian market.

Logis Helena d.o.o. and Tokić d.d., Croatia's distributor of automotive parts and tyres, have signed a long-term lease agreement for an automated logistics and distribution centre in the Sveta Helena Business Zone, near Zagreb.

Croatia's first investment fund dedicated to commercial real estate has made one of the country's larger property transactions, a further sign that domestic capital is moving into a prime segment previously dominated by foreign owners.

NEPI Rockcastle said its Q1 net rental and related income (NOI) reached €157.7 million, up 3.4% versus Q1 2025. Property NOI increased 3.2% to €155.4 million, while net revenue from energy activities rose to €2.3 million, reflecting the scaling of the group's renewable energy platform.

Croatia's construction sector is threatened with damage this summer due to the ongoing US-Israeli-Iran conflict. While the pain has not been intense so far, the situation could worsen significantly by mid-June or even late May, according to an analysis by the Eastern European Construction Forecasting Association (EECFA).

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.

CPI Europe has sold two retail parks, Stop Shop San Fior and Stop Shop Terminal Nord Udine, completing its exit from the Italian retail park market. The transaction was finalised under market conditions following portfolio management.

LCN Capital Partners has completed the sale of three Konzum stores in Croatia back to the tenant, successfully exiting the investment with returns exceeding those underwritten at initial acquisition.