This year will end with over 1,000 premium and luxury dwellings delivered in new residential projects from Bucharest and its surroundings, a record for the recent history of Romania's residential market, according to a market report by SVN Romania.

Founded in Kraków in 2004, Hamilton May has grown from a boutique agency into a fully integrated residential services platform with operations in Warsaw, Wrocław, and beyond. In this interview, Robert Watkins, CEO & Founder of Hamilton May, reflects on two decades of growth, the company's unique one-stop model, and the opportunities shaping Poland’s residential market.

Prague maintains its position among Europe's most expensive shopping destinations, ranking 16th with monthly rents of €220 per sqm, according to Colliers' latest survey on rental trends in prime shopping streets across the EMEA region.

Corinthia has announced the appointment of Todd Cilano as General Manager of Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest during the property's official inauguration party. 

Bellemonde has announced the launch of Bellemonde Privée, a new residential project in Pipera adding 52 villas to the growing community. The total investment amounts to €25 million, with approximately 65% secured through a financing partnership with Vista Bank.

BNP Paribas Bank Polska, mBank, and Santander Bank Polska have awarded a PLN 760 million (ca. €181.8 million) loan to finance the Noho One residential complex in Warsaw. Dentons law firm advised the banks.

The European luxury retail market experienced more moderate growth in 2024, following the significant advances in the post-pandemic period. Within this context, Romania stands out as a market with significant development potential in this segment, although the availability of suitable retail spaces presents a challenge, according to a Cushman & Wakefield report.

Marriott International has announced the signing of an agreement with J.W. Construction, one of the leading property developers in Poland, to bring the JW Marriott luxury brand to the country.The hotel will be located in the heart of Kraków’s city centre, housed in one of the city’s historical buildings.

The Polish luxury real estate market is relatively young, with its assets constituting only a small percentage of the overall housing market, while the value of this niche stands at around PLN 3.5 billion (€840 million), according to a Walter Hertz report. 

Romania’s hotel market has recorded transactions with an average value under €5 million over the past 18 months, according to a Crosspoint Real Estate report.