Administrative costs for modern office buildings in Romania are set to rise by approximately 10% in 2026 compared to last year, according to Colliers. The increases stem from higher property taxes, inflation and rising wages, with utility costs excluded as these are typically billed separately.

Commercial real estate investment in CEE is on track for another record year, with Prague maintaining its position as the region's safest market, according to Colliers.

Danubius Hotels Zrt. has spent HUF 50 billion (€125 million) from its own funds on refurbishing its hotels over the past five years, with renovations continuing. The British-owned company employs more than 2,000 people in Hungary and operates 16 hotels with 4,046 rooms.

Innovinia has announced its acquisition of a 17,500 sqm industrial hall in eastern Kecskemét, increasing its total assets under management to over 270,000 sqm.

CEE real estate investment rebounded strongly in 2025, with volumes reaching €11.6 billion across six core markets, representing a 31% year-on-year increase according to Colliers. 

Skanska has announced that the second phase of the H2Offices complex in Budapest has reached structural completion. With more than 22,000 sqm of office space, the development is moving into the next stage of construction and remains on track for completion in Q1 2027.

The Proptech Hungary conference will return to Budapest on 14 May 2026, bringing together leading industry players to explore how technology is reshaping the real estate and construction sectors. Hosted at the Budapest Music Center, the event is expected to attract more than 250 professionals and feature over 50 speakers from across the region and beyond.

Property Forum's latest webinar assessed how Hungary's landmark April 2026 elections may reshape the country's investment landscape. Three focused presentations on the macro outlook, real estate market fundamentals, and the regulatory environment were followed by a panel discussion featuring developers, lenders, and institutional investors offering a candid view on why international capital stepped back, what has changed, and when a real re-entry could unfold.

Industrial developer CTP recorded gross rental income of €205.1 million in Q1-2026, up 12.3% year-on-year with like-for-like rental growth of 4.6%. The company's annualised rental income increased to €849.3 million by the end of March 2026.

Investment giant Ares Management is selling two logistics parks in Czechia and one in Budapest, Czech daily Seznam Zprávy reports.