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News Hungary's 'mall stop' amendment affects fewer retailers than expected
26
Aug
2025

Hungary's 'mall stop' amendment affects fewer retailers than expected

by Ákos Budai
The Hungarian government has adopted an amendment to the regulation known as the “mall stop,” narrowing its impact compared to the earlier draft. The new decree (274/2025. VIII.18.) will require new owners or tenants of commercial units larger than 400 sqm to obtain a change-of-use permit only if the premises are operated as stores selling daily consumer goods. The regulation takes effect on 17 September 2025.
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News Hungarian gov’t proposes much stricter regulations on large retail developments
12
Jun
2025

Hungarian gov’t proposes much stricter regulations on large retail developments

by Property Forum
The Hungarian government has submitted for public consultation a proposal to amend the regulation commonly referred to as the “mall stop” (Government Decree No. 143/2018 (VIII.13.)), which governs the operation of commercial units larger than 400 sqm. The consultation period closed on 10 June. Legal experts from international law firm Taylor Wessing have analysed the potential implications of the proposed changes.
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News Hungarian gov't considers tightening Airbnb regulation
17
Sep
2024

Hungarian gov't considers tightening Airbnb regulation

by Property Forum
"Airbnb is a housing issue, not a tourism issue, so that's not how we approach it," said Márton Nagy, Hungary's Economy Minister at a press conference on Tuesday. He stressed that they can agree with Alexandra Szentkirályi, president of Fidesz-KDNP in Budapest, who had said earlier that whatever the decision, she would propose to the government to introduce corresponding rules in Budapest and nationally.
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News EP adopts building sector decarbonization plan for energy efficiency
13
Mar
2024

EP adopts building sector decarbonization plan for energy efficiency

by Property Forum
Members of the European Parliament adopted plans agreed upon with the EU Council, which will contribute to reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in the buildings sector, according to a statement from the European Parliament.  
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News How can real estate SMEs prepare for ESG disclosure rules?
02
Feb
2024

How can real estate SMEs prepare for ESG disclosure rules?

by Property Forum
As the European Commission expands its Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives, most of the focus has been on how they affect large banks and corporations. However, the financial and corporate accountability rules are very relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially in the real estate sector. Strategic policy and research consultant Lisa Chase has summarised the policy framework for Property Forum.
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News How will real-time reporting impact real estate businesses?
17
Aug
2023

How will real-time reporting impact real estate businesses?

by Property Forum
Real estate practitioners, mark your calendars for July 2024. A new real-time invoice reporting regime will be introduced in Poland, marking both a revolution and evolution in tax digitalization reporting. While technology is driving the implementation of the new rules, the potential benefits for the real estate sector are extensive. Zbigniew Deptuła, Partner, Global Compliance & Reporting and Paulina Faryn, Manager, Global Compliance & Reporting at EY Poland explain how these changes could impact businesses.
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News 80% of decision-makers already take ESG considerations into account
09
Jun
2023

80% of decision-makers already take ESG considerations into account

by Property Forum
On the occasion of Property Forum’s Living Investment Forum 2023 and under the umbrella of the RICS CEE residential working group, an online survey was conducted among large residential developers and management companies from Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Romania with help from industry organisations and RICS professional network to get insight on what importance ESG considerations play in the residential sector in the CEE region. In the survey, 80% of respondents claimed that ESG is an important factor in their business decisions at the “strategy level”.
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New leases

  • Industrial developer CTP announced that Moemax, part of the XXXLutz Group, has signed a lease for a 5,300 sqm logistics unit at CTPark Bucharest South.
  • MAGNOR, a holding company with 100% Romanian ownership, has opened a new location in Iulius Mall, Cluj-Napoca. The launch of the new retail space is part of the company's strategy to expand its network of stores in key urban centres across Romania.
  • CA Immo has signed two lease agreements totaling around 4,400 sqm in the iconic Danube House in Riverside Karlín, Prague. Allegro will occupy two floors of the building, while Intersnack, an existing tenant, is expanding its office space within Danube House.

New appointments

  • At the beginning of September, Ewa Ciołek and Piotr Meleszko were promoted to Senior Leasing Manager. MLP Group, recognising the internal competencies and achievements of its team, emphasises the importance of further improving the efficiency of its leasing operations, which are key to the company's dynamic growth.
  • Avison Young's Investment Advisory team in Poland has welcomed a new member, Katarzyna Sielewicz, who takes the role of Senior Consultant. Katarzyna holds a master’s degree in Finance from the Stockholm University School of Business and completed an exchange semester at Cass Business School in London. She gained international real estate experience working with the global Research and Strategic Advisory team at Cushman & Wakefield (formerly DTZ) in London.
  • Activ Property Services has announced the appointment of Ionuț Grigoraș as Partner in the industrial department. With more than 14 years of experience in the real estate sector, Grigoraș has worked with leading companies such as CTP, WDP, VLParks România, Logicor, P3, MDO, and MLP Group.

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