Panattoni is launching one of the largest investments in the market - a strategic project for its long-standing partner, Media Expert. A complex of two warehouses totalling over 207,000 sqm will be constructed in Łódź under a built-to-own (BTO) model. The total value of the investment amounts to PLN 500 million (ca. €116 million).

Redkom Development has acquired the existing Glinki shopping centre from Carrefour Polska and, in partnership with Newgate Investment, has commenced the development of a new retail park. The facility, to be built on the site of the former shopping centre, will become the largest retail park in Bydgoszcz.

Cushman & Wakefield has summarised the performance of Poland’s largest office markets in the first quarter of 2025. In the first three months of 2025, office leasing volumes rose year-on-year by 16% in Warsaw and 27% in regional cities. Meanwhile, new supply remained low, with a rebound in development unlikely before 2027.

Panattoni has secured a new tenant for its expanding Panattoni Park Zgierz II. Bielenda, a Polish cosmetics manufacturer, will launch a new central warehouse from which it will distribute products to customers throughout the country and abroad.

In the first quarter of 2025, Poland’s retail leasing market stabilized and the retail sector saw a notable rebound in investment transactions, with the best first-quarter performance in three years. According to Cushman & Wakefield, growing investor appetite is leading to a gradual improvement in financing availability, signalling a further increase in investment market activity.

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 2024 results signalled a return to stability in Poland’s real estate market, accompanied by a renewed sense of optimism. Total transaction volume more than doubled compared to 2023, reflecting a strong resurgence in market activity. This positive momentum is expected to continue into 2025, supported by anticipated interest rate cuts, improved liquidity, and the emergence of numerous new opportunities across all real estate segments, says Avison Young. 

CTP has signed a lease with discount chain Aldi for a 43,000 sqm central warehouse at CTPark Warsaw Emilianów, near Warsaw. Currently under construction, this will become Aldi's third Polish distribution centre and is scheduled to open in Q1 2026.

The joint venture between Partners Group and Peakside Capital Advisors has entered into a new financing partnership with mBank to support its City Point Okęcie project in Warsaw. Under the newly signed agreement, the bank has extended property development, investment and VAT credit facilities totalling over €15 million. 

Erste Group Bank AG and Banco Santander S.A. announced that they have entered into an agreement for Erste Group to acquire a 49% stake in Santander Bank Polska Group S.A. for PLN 584 per share (approximately €6.8 billion) and a 50% stake in Santander Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych S.A. for approximately €0.2 billion from Santander Group. Together, this amounts to a total cash consideration of €7.0 billion.