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2023
Sofia’s industrial market thrives in H1 2023
Sofia has experienced steady growth in its industrial space market during the first half of 2023. With a total stock of over 4.0 million sqm of ready-to-use space and an additional 252,000 sqm under construction, the city is witnessing an upward trend. These findings are part of the latest industrial report, issued by the real estate company MBL.
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Jul
2023
Jul
2023
Sofia's office market shows steady growth in Q2 2023
Sofia's office market faces shifting demand and moderating construction, according to a report by the real estate company MBL for the second quarter of 2023. Changing work patterns and preferences for hybrid models have raised concerns about the future demand for office space. The capital's vacancy rates decreased slightly, while rental rates remained stable. Investors are approaching the market with caution due to inflation and remote work practices. Despite the moderate activity, there is a potential for modern, well-located office spaces to attract higher occupancy and investment interest.
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Latest news
- CTP reports record Q1 leasing activity up 83%
- Czech investors shift focus to rental housing and hotels
- Kuehne+Nagel occupies 10,500 sqm facility at Business Park Prague Airport II
- Prize by Radisson opens first Polish hotel in Gdańsk
- Cross-sector collaboration drives urban planning at Tilia Summit in Iași
- Warsaw-based Mennica Towers secures €160 million refinancing deal
- Riverside International School acquires Olympus HQ in Prague
- Ares Management to sell logistics parks in Czechia and Hungary
- Prime Kapital exceeds 1,000 resi units in Iași mixed-use project
- Bratislava office vacancy drops in Q1 2026
New leases
- IAG GBS Poland, the shared services arm of the International Airlines Group (IAG), has finalised a lease renewal for 2,246 sqm of office space within the O3 Business Campus in Krakow. The decision to remain in the current location followed a comprehensive market analysis and workplace audit conducted by Savills.
- Golden Star Estate has secured two ground-floor tenants at its Warsaw-based Konstruktorska Business Center. 5 SENSES has signed as the new canteen operator, occupying 560 sqm of ground-floor retail space. Concurrently, CONTRACT Meble Biurowe has extended its commitment to the property. The firm, which has operated a publicly accessible showroom at the site since 2021, renewed its lease for 350 sqm on the ground floor.
- American retailer GAP entered the Romanian market at Fashion House Militari, followed by the launch of an Italian Stefanel store at Fashion House Pallady, with a further Stefanel location scheduled to open shortly in Militari.
New appointments
- Avison Young has strengthened its Polish leadership with three senior promotions. Patryk Błach ascends to Associate Director within the Investment Advisory Department. Kamil Głowienka has been named Senior Project Manager. Furthermore, Katarzyna Uzar becomes a Valuation and Innovation Specialist, tasked with integrating technological solutions and coordinating global departmental projects.
- Katarzyna Myjak has joined Axi Immo as Senior Business Advisory Manager, tasked with strengthening the company’s Industrial & Logistics business line.
- Czech investment group SCF has expanded its team by appointing Jan Simandl as Senior Leasing Team Leader. In this role, Simandl will oversee leasing activities across the company’s commercial property portfolio. He previously worked for CPI Property Group and CBRE.
