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News Struggling permitting process damages Czech economy
11
Aug
2025

Struggling permitting process damages Czech economy

by Property Forum
Digitalisation of the construction permitting process has proven to be a significant obstacle to the development of cities and municipalities, according to the recent CEEC Research survey. In practice, it is still not working as expected. On a scale from 0 (completely non-functional) to 10 (fully functional), city representatives have given the system an average score of 3.40.
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News Trump imposes tariffs on Serbia and Bosnia
09
Jul
2025

Trump imposes tariffs on Serbia and Bosnia

by Property Forum
The Trump administration has imposed 100% tariffs on a range of imports from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, accusing both countries of deepening ties with China. This marks the first time a U.S. president has taken such a step against a European nation over relations with Beijing.
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News European hospitality sector braces for change
27
Jun
2025

European hospitality sector braces for change

by Property Forum
The European hospitality industry is bracing for shifts in transatlantic travel dynamics, as declining U.S. visitor flows threaten key tourism markets, according to Colliers’ latest EMEA Hospitality report.
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News Financial pressure on CPI may lead to buyout
20
Jun
2025

Financial pressure on CPI may lead to buyout

by Property Forum
Despite major divestments, the CPI Property Group has not managed to reduce its debt to the extent that rating agencies would return it to the investment grade, making its debts enormously more expensive. Due to increasing financial pressure, the owner is willing to consider buyout offers, according to six independent sources, reports e15.cz.
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News Talent is the new infrastructure: The rise of a CEE powerhouse
23
May
2025

Talent is the new infrastructure: The rise of a CEE powerhouse

by Property Forum
A recent panel discussion financing new investments in Romania, organised at our Bucharest Business Forum 2025 event, provided a nuanced and comprehensive overview of the country's economic landscape, bringing together key experts from international financial institutions and the real estate sector to explore the current market dynamics, challenges, and emerging opportunities.
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News Pro-EU shift in CEE: Bucharest mayor wins, Warsaw next?
19
May
2025

Pro-EU shift in CEE: Bucharest mayor wins, Warsaw next?

by Property Forum
In a significant political shift for CEE, Romania elected Nicușor Dan as president on May 18, 2025, while Poland's pro-European candidate Rafał Trzaskowski narrowly led the first round of its presidential election. These outcomes suggest a regional move toward centrist, pro-EU leadership.
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News EBRD downgrades 2025 growth forecast for most CEE countries
13
May
2025

EBRD downgrades 2025 growth forecast for most CEE countries

by Property Forum
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has cut its 2025 growth forecast for its regions by 0.2 percentage points to 3.0%, with a moderate rebound to 3.4% expected in 2026. This follows a similar downgrade in February and reflects mounting global headwinds, including rising trade policy uncertainty, softening external demand, and newly imposed tariffs.
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News Investment market sentiment survey: Results published
25
Nov
2024

Investment market sentiment survey: Results published

by Property Forum
Property Forum is excited to publish the results of its CEE investment market sentiment survey ahead of CEE Property Forum 2024 in Vienna. The results, providing an overview of market expectations across the region, are now available online.
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News Trump is back: What this means for CEE real estate
06
Nov
2024

Trump is back: What this means for CEE real estate

by Csanád Csürös
Donald Trump has secured the necessary electoral votes to secure a second term, raising questions about how his presidency will influence real estate markets in Europe and CEE.
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News Trump presidency: A nightmare for CEE economies
29
Oct
2024

Trump presidency: A nightmare for CEE economies

by Property Forum
CEE economies would suffer under a potential Trump presidency, primarily due to anticipated new trade tariffs, according to new research by Erste Group. The trade conflicts would impact the region indirectly through its economic reliance on Germany, says the bank’s CEE research team.
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Latest news


New leases

  • M Hospital is inaugurating a new imaging centre at Bucharest-based AFI Cotroceni Mall. The company also operates a similar centre in Veranda Mall.
  • Impact Developer & Contractor has announced the opening of a new Pepco store at Greenfield Plaza, the commercial centre of the Greenfield Băneasa residential district in Bucharest.
  • Iulius Mall Suceava has attracted a raft of new tenants. LPP will inaugurate a 2,000 sqm Reserved store in October. German retailer New Yorker will open a 1,400 sqm unit, while TEDi discounter will open a 900 sqm store in the project owned by Iulius.

New appointments

  • At the beginning of September, Ewa Ciołek and Piotr Meleszko were promoted to Senior Leasing Manager. MLP Group, recognising the internal competencies and achievements of its team, emphasises the importance of further improving the efficiency of its leasing operations, which are key to the company's dynamic growth.
  • Avison Young's Investment Advisory team in Poland has welcomed a new member, Katarzyna Sielewicz, who takes the role of Senior Consultant. Katarzyna holds a master’s degree in Finance from the Stockholm University School of Business and completed an exchange semester at Cass Business School in London. She gained international real estate experience working with the global Research and Strategic Advisory team at Cushman & Wakefield (formerly DTZ) in London.
  • Activ Property Services has announced the appointment of Ionuț Grigoraș as Partner in the industrial department. With more than 14 years of experience in the real estate sector, Grigoraș has worked with leading companies such as CTP, WDP, VLParks România, Logicor, P3, MDO, and MLP Group.

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