From macro trends and investment strategy to housing affordability, operational efficiency and lender appetite, Prague Property Forum 2026 will bring together many of the market’s most active investors, developers, lenders and advisers on May 18th at the Cubex Centre Prague.

Leasing transactions for modern office space in Bucharest increased by 14% in Q1 2026 compared to the same period last year, while new demand rose by 24%. However, the market remains below pre-pandemic levels, according to Colliers data.

As Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine enters its fourth year, the scale of destruction to the country's residential stock remains staggering. The international community, led by the World Bank Group, the European Commission, the United Nations, and the Council of Europe Development Bank, has mobilised substantial grant and loan financing for Ukraine's recovery. A meaningful portion of these funds flows directly into state-run housing programmes, offering a rare, data-rich window into how international support translates into real outcomes for families on the ground. The URE Club (Ukrainian Real Estate Club) has produced a brief analysis of the main government programmes and their outcomes for Property Forum

From macro trends and investment strategy to housing affordability, operational efficiency and lender appetite, Prague Property Forum 2026 will bring together many of the market’s most active investors, developers, lenders and advisers on May 18th at the Cubex Centre Prague.

Property Forum's latest webinar assessed how Hungary's landmark April 2026 elections may reshape the country's investment landscape. Three focused presentations on the macro outlook, real estate market fundamentals, and the regulatory environment were followed by a panel discussion featuring developers, lenders, and institutional investors offering a candid view on why international capital stepped back, what has changed, and when a real re-entry could unfold.

Industrial developer CTP recorded gross rental income of €205.1 million in Q1-2026, up 12.3% year-on-year with like-for-like rental growth of 4.6%. The company's annualised rental income increased to €849.3 million by the end of March 2026.

Recent elections sparked international attention on Hungary, leading many to expect a surge in property searches from Hungarians living abroad. However, analysis by Zenga.hu reveals a more nuanced picture of foreign interest in the Hungarian property market.

Hungary's recent parliamentary elections have placed the country back in the conversation for international real estate investors. The end of the Orbán era — and the prospect of renewed EU relations, unlocked cohesion funds, and a more stable regulatory environment — makes this a moment worth examining closely. Join Property Forum for a free, expert-led webinar today at 14:00 CEST to assess what the new political landscape means for real estate investors, occupiers, and developers active in or considering Hungary.

Prague’s office market saw a significant injection of activity in Q1 2026, with the commencement of three major projects pushing the total volume of space under construction to nearly 313,000 sqm. According to the Prague Research Forum, this shift marks a notable transition in developer sentiment, moving away from a strictly pre-let model toward speculative development.

Demand is rising in the Czech historic property market, with castles, fortresses and historic estates increasingly becoming prestigious locations not only for living but also for business, according to Luxent – Exclusive Properties.