Ukraine’s retail and office real estate markets demonstrated stability and selective growth in the first half of 2025, adapting to wartime conditions and shifting consumer behaviour. The URE Club took a closer look at the changes that took place in H1 2025 in an article for Property Forum.

KGAL Investment Management has completed the repositioning of the former Charles Square Centre in the heart of Prague. Under its new name, Karlák, the inner-city office and retail complex is offering almost 20,000 sqm of leasable space. 

Echo Investment strengthened its market position in the first half of 2025, participating in Poland's largest PRS transaction - the sale of 18 Resi4Rent projects worth €2.4 billion - and selling its remaining Office House shares for over €160.5 million.

Choosing an office location today involves more than square metres and costs - it's about atmosphere and employee experience. According to a Colliers analysis, buildings featuring community spaces like cafés, relaxation areas, green spaces and informal meeting spots, combined with direct metro access, lease faster and attract tenants more easily.

International Workplace Group, the world's largest flexible workspace platform operating in over 120 countries through brands like Regus and Spaces, has announced strong half-year results for the six months ended 30 June 2025.

Construction of the second phase of the Skyliner office complex, owned by the Karimpol Group, has reached the halfway point. At 65 metres high, the 15th floor walls are currently being built, marking half of the target height. Each floor is constructed in five days, with completion scheduled for Q4 2026.

Futureal Investment Partners has finalised the revitalisation of Wratislawia Tower in Wrocław, handing over the reimagined space to its new tenant, Focus Hotels S.A. The transformation has turned the property into a modern, energy-efficient facility that combines hotel, office and cultural functions, the company announced on LinkedIn.

Bucharest is emerging as a primary destination for multinational corporations looking to establish Global Capability Centres (GCCs) due to lower office leasing rates and salary costs, finds a study conducted by Savills and CoreNet Global.

Vastint Romania has rolled out a new business solution offering autonomous, fully furnished office modules for short-term lease agreements in response to growing demand for flexibility in the office market.

The ex-HQ of Budapesti Elektromos Művek, spanning over 22,000 sqm, has been sold in a deal brokered by Eston.