At CEE Property Forum 2025, the conversation around Southeast Europe shifted decisively from potential to performance. Chaired by Maja Šubic, Partner at Andersen Slovenia | Senica & Partners, the panel brought together investors, bankers and advisors to examine why capital is flowing more confidently into the Balkans and Adriatic markets — and what separates sustainable opportunities from short-term plays. Rather than broad optimism, the discussion focused on concrete drivers such as sector-specific demand, evolving financing structures and the growing importance of local partnerships in unlocking long-term value across the region.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Jared Kushner has abandoned plans to develop a Trump-branded hotel complex on the former Yugoslav army headquarters site in central Belgrade, following mounting political, legal and public opposition in Serbia. The project, which had become highly controversial due to its location on a NATO-bombed heritage site and the government’s efforts to strip it of protected status, ultimately stalled amid investigations, protests and growing scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest.

Ciprian Ciucu, the Sector 6 mayor, has been elected as the new mayor of Bucharest with 36.16% of the votes secured in Sunday's elections. Based on his recent statements, one of his priorities will be the completion of the Urban General Plan (PUG), which should unlock new real estate developments based on the needs of the city.

Fetters management, a Czech specialist in development and project management, has started the main construction phase of the residential project Panorama Braník in Prague. The multifunctional building with 14 above-ground floors contains 77 apartments and seven commercial units.

Polish developer Atal has expanded its Kraków portfolio with 188 apartments in the new Atal Bronowice development on Starego Dębu Street. The project offers 2-4 room apartments ranging from 40 to 80 sqm, with completion planned for Q3 2027.

Scallier has signed a contract to commercialise a retail park in Świętochłowice, Poland. The facility, scheduled to open in autumn 2027, will offer approximately 7,000 sqm of leasable space on a 2.5-hectare plot previously occupied by a building materials warehouse. The investor is an entity of Kenpol Holding.

Cloud9, part of Alfa Group's real estate division, has begun construction on the second phase of its Cloud9 Evolution residential project in northern Bucharest. The company is investing €80 million in this phase, part of a total €170 million budget for the entire development.

Atenor has appointed János Martin as Country Director for Hungary as of November 4, the company announced on LinkedIn.

Penta Real Estate has attracted Alto Real Estate as a minority partner in its Chalupkova project in Bratislava through a joint venture arrangement. Alto will hold a 49% stake while Penta retains management control over the development and construction.

Grupo Lar Polska has entered into a strategic joint venture with Lithuania’s Galio Group, marking a new phase in its expansion in the Polish residential market, the company announced on LinkedIn. The partnership combines Grupo Lar’s strong local presence with Galio’s large-scale development expertise, with the goal of delivering around 1,000 modern apartments across prime locations in Poland. Grupo Lar Polska will serve as the managing partner.