StudentSpace, a student housing platform, has secured PLN 177.8 million in financing from Bank Pekao S.A. to support the development of three modern student dormitories in Kraków. Since its inception in 2024, the platform has actively acquired land for future developments. It is currently delivering three projects across two locations in Kraków, which will be ready to accommodate over 1,200 students starting from the upcoming academic year.

DL Invest Group has completed its first public Eurobond issuance, raising €350 million with investor demand exceeding the offering volume by over 60%. This marks one of the largest international debt market debuts by a Polish developer, highlighting growing confidence in Poland’s commercial real estate sector. The five-year bonds will be listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, with Citi acting as Sole Global Coordinator, Sole Bookrunner, and Sole Ratings Advisor.

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG (pbb) is accelerating the execution of its Strategy 2027 by withdrawing from the US market and focusing entirely on Europe. The move is intended to streamline operations and channel resources into more profitable, stable markets. The bank will wind down, securitise, or sell its €4.1 billion US portfolio, which has an average remaining maturity of 2.5 years.

Panattoni has secured financing for the construction of the third and final hall at Panattoni Park Warsaw West. The €10.2 million loan was granted by Erste Group Bank AG.

The Polish real estate finance landscape is undergoing significant transformation, driven by new regulatory frameworks, sustainability requirements, and evolving market dynamics. A recent panel discussion at Property Forum's Future of Real Estate 2025 conference in Warsaw featuring top banking and real estate experts revealed the complex challenges and opportunities facing the sector.

The Romanian real estate market stands at a critical juncture, balancing significant potential with complex regulatory challenges, according to leading industry experts who recently gathered to discuss the sector's future at our Bucharest Business Forum 2025.

BNP Paribas Bank Polska, mBank, and Santander Bank Polska have awarded a PLN 760 million (ca. €181.8 million) loan to finance the Noho One residential complex in Warsaw. Dentons law firm advised the banks.

Globalworth and the consortium of banks Helaba and pbb have announced the signing of an agreement extending the bank financing for the office real estate portfolio by an additional 5 years. The initial loan of €100 million was granted in 2018 to finance multiple properties. The financing continues to be secured on a number of assets in Poland: Centrum Biurowe Lubicz, Tryton Business Park and Spektrum Tower.

Panattoni has obtained a loan from Alior Bank to support the expansion of its latest investment in the Lublin Voivodeship. The €14 million will be allocated to developing an 11,190 sqm build-to-suit (BTS) facility for one of the logistics operators.

Jolanta Sarnowska, Director of Real Estate Finance at BNP Paribas Polska, talked to Property Forum about the asset classes considered safe by banks in Poland, the impact of the ESG issues on financing availability and the current stance of the western investment funds.