Confidence is returning across CEE real estate markets, with investor sentiment shifting from cautious optimism to execution, according to Colliers. The region continues to demonstrate resilience, supported by moderating inflation, solid household consumption, and strong employment levels.

Panattoni has handed over a new logistics centre in Üllő, developed for one of Hungary's leading drugstore chains. The facility features advanced technological solutions and marks Panattoni Hungary's fourth completed development and second joint project with OTP Real Estate Investment Fund. The approximately 32,000 sqm logistics centre was delivered within a comprehensive development framework and is expected to begin operations in Q2 2026.

CEE recorded a 38% increase in real estate investments in the first three quarters of 2025, reaching over €7 billion across six major markets, according to Colliers' latest report.

Charles Boudet, CEO of iO Partners, described for Property Forum how AI and digitalisation are reshaping real estate in CEE. From innovative tools like iO4Land to strategic expansion in Austria and Serbia, the company is looking to drive efficiency, growth, and resilience across multiple sectors.

MBH Bank has announced another strategic acquisition, purchasing Otthon Centrum from Biggeorge Holding. Following the earlier acquisition of a majority stake in Fundamenta Lakáskassza, this move completes MBH Bank's housing finance ecosystem, enabling comprehensive customer service from savings through property purchase to lending.

The Duna Plaza shopping centre in Budapest will undergo a comprehensive renovation as part of an investment by Indotek Group. The redevelopment will expand the building beyond existing retail areas to include community meeting and experience centre functions, with construction expected to begin in early 2027 and the mall reopening in 2029.

CTP has secured a major international logistics firm as tenant for 80,000 sqm of build-to-suit space at its new CTPark Budapest-Érd in Hungary. The logistics operator signed a long-term lease for the distribution hub, which will be delivered in Q1 2027.

Indotek Group is expanding its Western European office network with a new Vienna office. The company has been expanding in Western and Southern Europe for over a decade, and the Austrian office will also serve as the first regional private equity investment centre for the Budapest-based group.

Indotek Group has announced plans to build thousands of new homes in Budapest at prices more favourable than panel flats, including projects in districts XI and XV. The company expects that the new targeted apartment supply will have a price-reducing rather than price-inflating effect, contrary to some market fears.

Atenor has appointed János Martin as Country Director for Hungary as of November 4, the company announced on LinkedIn.