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News - New transport hub to turn Central Poland into investment magnet
28
Jan
2026

New transport hub to turn Central Poland into investment magnet

by Property Forum
In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum 2025 in Vienna, Adam Pustelnik, First Deputy Mayor of the City of Łódź, outlines the timeline and expected impact of Poland’s flagship airport and rail infrastructure project. He explains how the Central Communication Port (CPK) could reshape investment dynamics, industrial development and real estate markets across Central Poland.
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News - Liquidity is strong, but the real challenge is finding the right assets
26
Jan
2026

Liquidity is strong, but the real challenge is finding the right assets

by Property Forum
In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum 2025 in Vienna, Philipp Zschaler, Managing Partner and Head of the Real Estate Industry Group at Andersen Germany, shares his expectations for the CEE real estate market in 2026. He reflects on liquidity conditions, shifting investor profiles, key risks and the asset classes likely to benefit from ongoing transformation.
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News - Sale-and-leaseback activity set to accelerate
21
Jan
2026

Sale-and-leaseback activity set to accelerate

by Property Forum
In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum 2025 in Vienna, Christopher Mertlitz, Managing Director, Head of European Investments at W. P. Carey, talks about recent and upcoming deals and shares his expectations for the year ahead.
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News - Asset class diversification drives deal activity across CEE
15
Jan
2026

Asset class diversification drives deal activity across CEE

by Property Forum
In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum 2025 in Vienna, Dieter Knittel, Head of CEE at pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank, shares his outlook on asset classes, deal activity and investment priorities for the year ahead. He explains why diversification is back on the agenda, why CEE remains one of the bank’s core focus markets, and how deal sizes and structures are evolving.
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News - Office rents will continue to grow: Adrian Karczewicz on demand drivers
13
Jan
2026

Office rents will continue to grow: Adrian Karczewicz on demand drivers

by Property Forum
In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum 2025 in Vienna, Adrian Karczewicz, Head of Divestments CEE at Skanska, shares his outlook on the office market for the year ahead. He explains why investor focus is shifting from yield compression to rental growth, highlights where supply constraints are strongest, and outlines how exit dynamics are evolving across Central Europe.
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News - CEE logistics demand remains structurally strong
09
Jan
2026

CEE logistics demand remains structurally strong

by Property Forum
In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum 2025 in Vienna, Maarten Otte, Head of Investor Relations at CTP, shares his outlook for the year ahead. He explains why tenant demand remains strong, highlights the structural drivers behind logistics growth and reflects on market liquidity, investor activity and CTP’s expansion plans beyond Central and Eastern Europe.
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News - Next logistics cycle in CEE to reward patience
08
Jan
2026

Next logistics cycle in CEE to reward patience

by Ákos Budai
As logistics real estate continues to adjust to post-pandemic realities and shifting capital markets, developers are reassessing where growth, resilience and long-term value will come from. In this interview, Martin Polák, Managing Director CEE at Garbe Industrial Real Estate, shares his expectations for leasing demand, financing conditions and ESG priorities across CEE as the market looks ahead to 2026.
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News - Liquidity remains available for resilient retail assets
07
Jan
2026

Liquidity remains available for resilient retail assets

by Property Forum
In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum 2025 in Vienna, Dominik Uhe, Head of Investor Relationship Management at Kaufland, shares his outlook for retail trade in 2026. He discusses macroeconomic expectations, investor liquidity, expansion plans across CEE and why grocery-anchored assets continue to stand out for their resilience.
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News - What needs to change for PRS to take off in Hungary
15
Dec
2025

What needs to change for PRS to take off in Hungary

by Property Forum
In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum in Vienna, Dániel Ódor MRICS, Partner at Taylor Wessing Hungary, shares his expectations for real estate transactions in the year ahead, discusses the balance between international and regional investors in Hungary, and reflects on residential development, PRS, and the regulatory changes shaping the market.
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News - Why CEE logistics isn’t slowing down: Martin Polák on demand and growth
10
Dec
2025

Why CEE logistics isn’t slowing down: Martin Polák on demand and growth

by Property Forum
In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum in Vienna, Martin Polák, Managing Director CEE at GARBE Industrial Real Estate, shares his outlook for the year ahead. He reflects on market conditions, leasing dynamics, financing availability and the company’s priorities across Central and Eastern Europe. His perspective offers a grounded view on how occupiers are behaving and why the logistics sector may be entering a more active phase than many expect.
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New leases

  • Sygnity will take over new office space in Building B of the West Forum complex in Wrocław. The tenant, which has been present at the site for nearly 20 years, has opted to relocate within the development and sign a new long-term lease agreement. Sygnity was represented in the transaction by Patron Brokers, while BNM Real Estate serves as the exclusive agent for West Forum.
  • The M1 Zabrze shopping centre, managed by EPP, has signed new leases covering 2,500 sqm. This includes CentrumRowerowe.pl, which will occupy 2,150 sqm for a new stationary showroom. The tenant group at M1 has also been joined by Alpine Pro, Świat Książki, and Wakacje.pl.
  • Millennium Gardens has expanded its tenant portfolio by securing a major international logistics provider. The global firm will establish its Budapest office within the development. As a leading service provider, the company already operates nearly 80,000 sqm of logistics infrastructure in the region.

New appointments

  • iO Partners has announced the appointment of Róbert Cesnek as Head of Capital Markets in Slovakia, effective from January 2026. In his new role, he will focus on further strengthening market presence, advising clients on complex investment decisions and delivering high-impact transactions across asset classes.
  • Mateusz Sobczak has joined Scallier’s operations in Poland as Project Manager within the Development Department. Sobczak is an experienced engineer with 15 years of professional practice in project management within the commercial real estate sector. Throughout his career to date, he has collaborated with leading logistics developers, including the MLP Group and 7R.
  • CBRE Southeast Europe has strengthened its Zagreb operations with two strategic appointments in the Office Leasing department. Edmund Krznarić has taken over the role of Head of Office Leasing for the Croatian market. Additionally, Jan Pečnik has joined the team as Senior Consultant.

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