Sorin Macoveiu, Commercial Manager at Vastint Romania, talked to Property Forum about the company’s ongoing expansion of its Timpuri Noi Square complex in Bucharest and the trends shaping office demand going into 2026.  

European investors are shifting capital from traditional commercial real estate to operational sectors, with purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) emerging as the most sought-after segment for the first time, according to Savills' investor sentiment survey.

Nepi Rockcastle has inaugurated its first photovoltaic park in Chișineu-Criș, Arad County, Romania, marking a milestone in the shopping centre developer's sustainability efforts.

By 2025, more than a third of the energy consumed by properties managed by Granit Asset Management will be sourced from renewable energy. The cooperation between Grandum Property Management and Parkl has resulted in the implementation of energy efficiency solutions alongside a smart parking and mobility system for tenants at the Alkotás Point office building.

Romanian developer Iulius has launched Europe's largest private bioremediation project, investing €29 million to clean 38 hectares of contaminated land in downtown Constanța. The project will transform the former Oil Terminal platform into an integrated urban regeneration complex worth over €800 million.

Garbe has received a building permit for the second phase of its Garbe Park Brno South project. It is adding two modern buildings, bringing the park’s total area to 111,000 sqm.

Once seen primarily as a regulatory requirement, accessibility is now increasingly recognised as a driver of value in the real estate market. Balázs Berecz, Founder and CEO of Access4you, who himself has been a wheelchair user since 2005, explains how accessibility is moving beyond compliance to become a competitive advantage, influencing ESG scores, boosting occupancy, and shaping investment decisions.

Poland has moved up 49 places in the Climate Risk Index 2025, underscoring the increasing impact of climate change on the real estate sector. Heatwaves, heavy rainfall, droughts and floods are becoming a regular challenge for property owners and investors, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

Only 14% of office buildings across the Prague market have achieved an Energy Performance Certificate in class A or B, with older properties having a higher probability of being classified in lower energy performance classes. An internal Savills survey, covering dozens of properties, has revealed that a significant proportion of Prague’s office stock is facing the need for modernisation. 

CPI Europe has announced an adjustment to its business strategy to better align with its existing group structure, recent business developments, and the market environment.