Artificial intelligence companies are emerging as a distinct category of office tenant in Europe, concentrating primarily in London, Paris and Berlin, while Warsaw and Prague develop as secondary ecosystems, according to a new analysis by Colliers. The report finds that AI firms grow faster than most traditional occupiers, outgrow their premises quickly and prioritise proximity to universities, research institutions and skilled talent over rent levels.

Estonian hotel network Legend Hotels will take over management of the Courtyard by Marriott Gdynia Waterfront in November 2025, becoming the new operator of the property. The hotel will continue to be owned by Vastint, while Legend Hotels will be responsible for its daily operations.

Panattoni is extending its operations to the Baltic States, namely Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. This new initiative is a response to the growing needs of customers for modern industrial solutions such as BTS.

Bidrento is an Estonian-based developer of software for landlords and property management companies to easily manage residential rentals, co-living, student housing and commercial real estate portfolios. Taavo Annus, CEO of the company talked to Property Forum about the latest trends in proptech development, war-related challenges and plans for the new year.

Estonia-based Bidrento, a start-up company that automates the management of rental properties, has secured €800,000 in a follow-up funding round to speed up the expansion to Poland.

Savills has extended its Central and Eastern European (CEE) network by forming an association with ESTON International, Hungary’s leading independent property advisor within the real estate industry. The announcement follows Savills opening of an office in Prague in January 2017 and the mutual co-operation agreed with Crosspoint in Romania in July 2017.