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Panattoni has sold a 37,000 sqm distribution centre in Teresin (Mazovia region) that it developed for the use of Orbico Supply – an FMCG company and a distributor of cosmetics in Europe. The name of the buyer and the value of the transaction were not disclosed.

Eika Real Estate Fund (EREF) has acquired the BIG office in Poland, in the central part of Kraków, which is let to State Street Bank. The fund plans to further expand its investments in logistics, offices and retail parks in Poland. The price has not been revealed.

GTC Group has announced a consolidated net profit of €21.2 million for the second quarter of 2024, marking a significant turnaround from the €23.2 million loss reported during the same period last year. The company’s net profit from operations reached €33.5 million -  a also a significant improvement compared to the €20.9 million loss recorded y-to-y.

Despite persistently high interest rates and geopolitical tensions, growing investor interest - particularly in retail assets - is a sign of stabilization and a forthcoming recovery later in the year, says BNP Paribas Real Estate Poland in its latest report.

Trademarc, a company co-owned and managed by Griffin Capital Partners, has sold a 37,590 sqm Built-to-Suit (BTS) warehouse located in Teresin, west of Warsaw. The buyer and transaction amount have not been disclosed.

Cushman & Wakefield estimates that the commercial real estate investment volume in Poland for the first half of 2024 was €1.76 billion, representing an almost 80% increase compared to the same period in 2023. The investment market is experiencing a revival in the activity of investment funds, including Polish investors, with this year’s total investment volume likely to hit €4 billion.

Emira Property Fund has announced a strategic investment in the Luxembourg-headquartered Polish property developer and investor DL Invest Group. With a €55.5 million investment, Emira has acquired an effective 25% initial stake in DL Invest Group, which has a gross asset value of approximately €730 million and a net asset value prior to Emira’s investment of approximately €278 million. Emira’s equity interest has a face value of €101.5 million.  Emira has also secured the option to acquire a further interest for €45.5 million. If exercised, this second tranche will result in Emira holding 45.0% of the issued shares of DL Invest Group.

Czech development group UDI Group has launched the sale of its residential project in Costa Rica. The group is planning the construction to start at the beginning of next year, investing almost CZK 500 million (€20 million) in the project.

Revetas Group has announced the sale of TriGranit to DRFG Investment Group for an undisclosed sum. TriGranit has over two decades of operations and has completed nearly 50 landmark projects, adding 1.7 million sqm of leasable area across seven countries in the region. 

The first half of 2024 has seen CEE investment volumes increase by ca. 29% YoY. According to preliminary results, this is contrary to European and Global results, where activity is still subdued. Given the current conditions, Colliers expect 2024 volumes could reach up to ca. €5.5 billion, around half of the 10-year average, as it has revealed in its latest “H1 2024 Investment Scene” report.