Romania's hospitality industry recorded a 19% increase in turnover in the first half of 2025, the third largest advance in the European Union after Greece (35%) and Hungary (22%), according to Eurostat data cited by Colliers. Rising room rates have pushed local pricing into line with established CEE markets such as Poland and the Czech Republic, even though the number of overnight stays in hotels almost stagnated, with an increase of less than 4%.

GTC has priced €455 million senior secured notes due 2030 with a coupon of 6.50% per annum. The transaction was oversubscribed and attracted international institutional investors and Polish funds, including both existing noteholders and new investors.

Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust (SERT) has completed the sale of Arkońska Business Park in Gdańsk for €7.8 million. The 11,000 sqm modern office complex was marketed with Savills Poland and JLL as co-exclusive sales agents.

First Property Group has completed the sale of the Dr. Felix 87 office building in Bucharest's Piata Victoriei area to Bucur, a company listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange. Colliers acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor in the transaction.

At the European Property Investment Update 2025, organised by Property Forum and RICS, the opening panel convened to discuss the latest trends shaping the continent’s real estate investment landscape. Moderated by Susanne Eickermann-Riepe FRICS, Chair of the RICS European World Regional Board, the session brought together leading voices from across the sector to share their insights on shifting investor appetite, regional dynamics, sustainability, and the evolving strategies required to navigate a complex market.

DRFG Investment Group has completed its first commercial property acquisition in Hungary by purchasing the Bartók Ház office building from CA Immo. Located in central Budapest, the property offers more than 17,600 sqm of leasable space. The transaction is part of the group's strategy to expand its real estate portfolio across Central and Eastern Europe.

Nepi Rockcastle successfully issued a €500 million green bond that was eightfold oversubscribed, with an orderbook exceeding €4 billion from over 200 international investors.

ZDR Investments has completed an acquisition in Logatec, Slovenia, marking the ZDR Industrial fund's entry into a new market and pushing its portfolio value beyond €40 million. The newly completed LOGspot Logatec logistics park meets modern sustainability standards and sits 25 kilometres from Ljubljana and 75 kilometres from the port city of Koper, with direct highway access.

Student accommodation in the Czech Republic faces a critical capacity shortage, with nearly three students competing for every available bed in Prague, according to analysis by real estate consultancy Cushman & Wakefield.

P3 Group has released its condensed consolidated interim financial results for H1 2025, reporting resilient operational and financial performance with an increased net operating income.