Investors in CEE are entering 2026 with higher activity than their Western European counterparts, according to a new survey conducted by CBRE.

Forestay Group continues its growth strategy with the appointment of András Kovács as Asset Management and Transactions Director. 

Kraków's modern office space reached 1.84 million sqm by the end of 2025, confirming the city's position as Poland's most important regional market, according to a report by Savills. The city centre remains the largest area with nearly 437,000 sqm, representing almost a quarter of total supply. The south-eastern (22%) and south-western (21%) zones also hold significant market shares.

Commercial real estate companies remain optimistic about 2026, with 83% expecting revenue growth, according to a Deloitte report. This represents a slight decline from 88% last year, while 68% plan to increase expenses in 2026.

Investment group Natland has bought the Bajkalská office project in Bratislava from Prvá stavebná sporiteľňa (PSS) for an undisclosed price.

Belgrade's residential market recorded a transaction volume of €577.6 million in the third quarter of 2025, representing a 10% increase compared to €525.9 million in the same period of 2024, real estate agency Cordon reports.

The total value of completed transactions in Poland's commercial real estate market reached €4.3 billion, down 12.9% year-on-year, although the office and industrial sectors returned to growth, finds a report by Savills.

Martley Capital has completed the sale of Terra Next A, an office building located on the Terra Park Next office park in Budaörs, the western gateway of Budapest.

Geosan Development has launched the construction of its largest residential project Re.Start Petynka with 283 apartments and commercial ground floor, while it also kicked off the Benkova Rezidence on Chodov, comprising two boutique "villa-houses" with 40 apartments. The company also completed another phase of building plot development for individual family house construction in Choťánky near Poděbrady and delivered the Rezidence Radimova Břevnov complex in Prague, featuring 101 homes. 

First, a new digital real estate listing platform developed in Romania, launched locally this autumn with a modern approach to property exploration and selection. The platform integrates technology, smart filters and a lifestyle-oriented presentation system that helps buyers and renters understand the full context of a property, from travel times to key city landmarks and technical characteristics.