Ghelamco has secured bank financing for its key project in Poland – The Bridge office complex in downtown Warsaw. The construction and investment loan was provided to the developer by Santander Bank Polska, which will also be an anchor tenant of the skyscraper.

Cushman & Wakefield has summarised the situation on the Polish retail market for the third quarter of 2024, which saw a continuation of strong development activity, with new openings dominated by retail parks. The three months leading up to September marked the first quarter in the history of the Polish market in which one retail format accounted for the entire new supply. Retail market sentiment remained robust amid a growing number of brand debuts and strong retail sales, shopping centre footfall and turnover growth.

Polish convenience store chain Żabka made its highly anticipated debut on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, offering 448 million shares and raising PLN 6.99 billion (€1.6 billion), with the potential to increase to PLN 7.42 billion (€1.7 billion) The debut was marked by a 7% stock price rise.

Ozimska Park, a 17,000 sqm GLA facility built in Opole by Redkom Development and delivered in November 2023, has been sold. The new owner is Newgate Investment, which is successively expanding its portfolio of retail properties. It currently includes 33 projects located in various Polish cities. The price has not been disclosed.

Panattoni has completed a production plant for the Fortaco Group in Knurów, Silesia. The newly opened factory has an area of over 34,000 sqm.

PropertyTalents, a European built environment advisory specializing in career and company development, is organising the BE Mixer Warsaw Edition 2024 – EXPO(hang)OVER. The event offers real estate professionals a valuable opportunity to connect, exchange insights, and support a meaningful cause. Focused on bringing together leaders, investors, and key players from the sector, the event is designed for those looking to strengthen their network and stay informed about current trends. Property Forum is a Media Partner of the event.

JLL's forecast for Q3 2024 new flat sales in major markets in Poland has proven accurate, with most cities experiencing a downturn compared to Q2 2024. The number of transactions across the six main markets reached approximately 9,200 units, marking a 6.9% quarter-over-quarter decline. This slowdown was mirrored in new supply, with only 12,600 units launched for sale across these markets. JLL experts provide a comprehensive overview of the residential market conditions in Q3 2024.

Krzysztof Trembowski, Senior Project Director at cmT Group has talked to Property Forum about the demand for BTS projects, the rapid development of energy-saving technologies and rising reliance on the prefabricated elements.

Panattoni has launched the development of a new BTS centre in Żary for Valmet Automotive. Construction work on the project began in September 2024 to extend an existing production plant by an additional 8,800 sqm.

Panattoni has finalized the sale of City Logistics Warsaw IV, a 39,000-square-meter logistics complex located in Warsaw. The buyer is an international entity specializing in real estate investments. The transaction is valued at €53.5 million.