The office vacancy rate in Budapest increased to 11.3%, representing a 0.3 pps increase quarter-on-quarter and a 2.1 pps increase year-on-year. Net absorption has remained positive by the end of the fourth quarter, amounting to 53,480 sqm and reaching 158,510 sqm year-to-date, the Budapest Research Forum (BRF) reports.

The development firm has invested in the technical modernization of its buildings and reassured "BREEAM in Use" accreditation for the Váci Greens D complex.

The asset management company closed the sale of its 51% share in Solum-Invest Ltd. That was the last unit in its tourism-related portfolio.

Real estate investment volumes in CEE reached almost €10.7 billion during 2022, up 6.6% compared to the previous year, with Poland accounting for 54% of all transactions, trailed by the Czech Republic and Romania with shares of 14% and 12%, respectively, according to a report by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. 

In 2022, a total of 333,210 sqm of new industrial/logistics space was added to the Greater Budapest stock, the Budapest Research Forum reports.

The Hungarian property company is bolstering its sustainability efforts by entering an agreement with the fast-growing Norwegian Proptech company Varig Technologies.

This is the first luxurious residential real estate project of the Hungarian developer in Spain. At the same time, the company announced a second project on the Costa del Sol.

The last month of 2022 brought a 0.7% decrease in rents compared to the previous month with prices in Budapest sinking by 0.9%, ingatlan.com reports.

Construction has just started in the second phase at East Gate Business Park. A total area of 9100 sqm will be available in the hall which offers space for production, assembly, fulfilment and storage purposes.

Primark's first Hungarian store which will be opened in NEPI Rockcastle's Arena Mall shopping centre in Budapest is part of the ongoing expansion of the global retail chain.