Hungary is withdrawing its Otthon Start subsidised mortgage programme, with two firm deadlines for prospective borrowers. A government decree has confirmed that the Wekerle Plusz scheme is now active, while Otthon Start is being phased out on a shorter timeline than many had anticipated.

Lisala sp. z o.o., a vehicle fully owned by the WING Group and the majority shareholder of Echo Investment S.A., has announced a voluntary tender offer for all remaining shares of the Polish developer. The offer price is set at PLN 5.20 per share, representing a premium of 0.58% over the six-month volume-weighted average price calculated prior to the notice of intention on 2 October 2026. Subscriptions will be accepted from 30 October to 30 November 2026, with settlement expected on 7 December 2026.

Hungary's Wekerle Plusz home purchase and construction loan programme launched on 28 October 2026, earlier than the 2027 start many had anticipated. The upper age limit was also revised upward to 45 years from the previously announced 41. Separately, the Otthon Start scheme will remain available only until 15 November for buyers who have already signed purchase agreements. An analysis by property portal zenga.hu examined the likely market impact of the earlier-than-expected launch.

Skanska has published its 2026 "Shaping Sustainable Places" report, which examines how urban developments can retain their appeal, adaptability and economic viability long after construction is complete. The report argues that performance at the point of handover is no longer sufficient on its own; a project's ability to adapt to changing needs throughout its full lifecycle is equally important.

The total stock of modern industrial space for lease in the Czech Republic reached 14.03 million sqm at the end of Q3 2026, according to figures published by the Industrial Research Forum. Some 269,900 sqm of new warehousing space was delivered across nine industrial parks during the quarter, representing a 77% increase on the previous quarter and a 95% increase year-on-year. The largest completed project was the BMW distribution centre at Ostrava Airport Multimodal Park (125,700 sqm), followed by Garbe Park Klášterec and Ohří II (35,000 sqm) and CTPark Prague North (31,100 sqm), with the latter two fully leased upon completion.

Futureal has completed the acquisition of Premier Outlet Budapest, an outlet centre located in Biatorbágy, near the junction of the M1 and M0 motorways. The transaction, which closed in October, marks a strategic shift for the group towards direct investment in income-producing commercial assets in Hungary, complementing its existing retail portfolio that includes Etele Plaza in Budapest's 11th district. FREY will continue to operate the outlet centre, while Futureal takes over asset management.

CBRE has appointed Dana Bordei as Head of Industrial and Logistics for Romania and Head of Industrial and Logistics Strategic Client Development for CEE South. Bordei brings experience spanning both consultancy and real estate development, and will lead CBRE's industrial and logistics operations in Romania while overseeing client development across Central and Eastern Europe South.

Hungary is replacing its Otthon Start subsidised mortgage programme with a new scheme called Wekerle Plusz, following an announcement by the prime minister. The new programme restricts eligibility to first-time buyers aged 18 to 41, introduces a fixed 3% interest rate for new-build purchases and a fixed 5% rate for used properties, and requires a minimum five-year residency obligation. The applicant and spouse must also hold less than a 50% ownership share in any existing property. Existing Otthon Start contracts remain valid, though the exact transition date has not yet been confirmed.

A real estate investment fund linked to Futureal is set to acquire Premier Outlet Budapest in Biatorbágy, according to a filing published by the Hungarian Competition Authority (GVH).

Residential property prices fell in Budapest during the third quarter of 2026, according to the Duna House Barometer. The price index for panel flats dropped from 525 to 514 points, while the index for brick-built flats fell from 415 to 406 points, representing a 2% decline in both categories. The brick-built flat index is now 1% below its level from the same period last year. Nationally, the residential price index edged down from 464 to 462 points, with the annual growth rate slowing sharply from 19% in the second quarter to 6%. Western Hungary saw the steepest quarterly drop, with brick-built flat prices falling 4%, while only brick-built flats in eastern Hungary recorded a meaningful rise, of 3%.