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News - Funding conditions in CEE set to improve as more Western lenders enter
04
Feb
2026

Funding conditions in CEE set to improve as more Western lenders enter

by Property Forum
In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum 2025 in Vienna, Marius Persenea, COO of Iulius Group, shares his outlook on financing conditions, lender appetite, ESG priorities and the next big themes shaping real estate development across CEE.
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News - Bucharest office market faces polarisation in 2026
03
Feb
2026

Bucharest office market faces polarisation in 2026

by Property Forum
Adinel Tudor, CEO of EVO Properties, talked to Property Forum about the evolution of the Bucharest office market, noting that by 2026, the sector will become increasingly polarised. At the same time, he added that tenants are choosing better spaces even if they opt for smaller office surfaces.
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News - Serbia’s real estate boom gathers pace ahead of Expo 2027
02
Feb
2026

Serbia’s real estate boom gathers pace ahead of Expo 2027

by Property Forum
In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum in Vienna, Angelina Nekić, CEO of Delta Real Estate, shares her outlook for Serbia’s property market, the impact of Expo 2027, financing conditions and the company’s long-term investment and expansion strategy across the Balkans.
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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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Latest news


New leases

  • A new KIKO MILANO store has opened at the Nový Smíchov shopping centre in Prague, as part of a lease transaction brokered by Cushman & Wakefield.
  • Kenneth Cole New York has launched its European debut with a 200 sqm store in Prague’s Westfield Chodov shopping centre.
  • Galeria Askana in Gorzów Wielkopolski has significantly bolstered its retail mix by signing a lease agreement with HalfPrice for a unit exceeding 2,000 sqm. The off-price retailer, part of Grupa Modivo, is scheduled to open its doors at the end of August 2026. The project features a large-format layout with the potential to expand the footprint to nearly 2,700 sqm.

New appointments

  • Romanian office developer Genesis Property has appointed Cătălin Niculiță as Leasing Manager. With nearly 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, he has held leadership roles at real estate companies such as Atenor, collaborating with major office tenants in the banking, telecom, and IT sectors.
  • Krzysztof Wróblewski (MRICS) has been named Head of Portfolio Management CEE at Peakside Capital Advisors, responsible for overseeing investments and managing the real estate portfolio. He succeeds Christopher Smith in this role.
  • Garbe Industrial is reorganising its senior leadership team. CEO Christopher Garbe will now focus on strategic orientation and international activities. Jan Philipp Daun assumes leadership of the Development division alongside his existing Investment and Joint Venture responsibilities. Andrea Agrusow expands her remit to include Portfolio Management while retaining control of Commercial and Real Estate Management. Additionally, Michael Marcinek and Maik Zeranski will now jointly head the restructured Development unit as Management Board Members, succeeding Adrian Zellner.

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