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.

Echo Investment marks 30 years since its debut on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, a milestone in the company’s transformation from a local newspaper publisher in Kielce into one of Poland’s largest real estate developers. Today, it is the only Poland-based company with such extensive experience across three demanding property sectors: office, retail and residential. It is also the core development brand of the Echo Group, established in 2025, reflecting the organisation’s ability to respond to changing market conditions. Entering its fourth decade, the company is focusing on diversification, sustainable growth and large-scale urban projects.

Poland's commercial real estate investment market exceeded €1 billion in Q1 2026, marking the best year opening in four years, according to a JLL report.

CPI Europe has sold two retail parks, Stop Shop San Fior and Stop Shop Terminal Nord Udine, completing its exit from the Italian retail park market. The transaction was finalised under market conditions following portfolio management.

In one of the most consequential political shifts in Central Europe in decades, Hungary's opposition Tisza Party led by Péter Magyar delivered a landslide victory over Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in parliamentary elections held on April 12, ending a 16-year grip on power and sending immediate shockwaves through financial markets. For real estate professionals and foreign investors, the result may represent the most significant opportunity reset in Hungary's post-communist history.