After a record-breaking year in 2023, when nearly 2.96 million sqm of industrial space had been in demand, the Czech industrial market has experienced a significant slowdown over the last year. Nevertheless, the first months of 2025 are suggesting a possible recovery, reports Cusman & Wakefield.

In a recent panel discussion during Future of Real Estate 2025 in Warsaw, exploring the transformative potential of the 15-minute city concept, leading real estate professionals in Poland delved into the intricate challenges and opportunities of creating more integrated, accessible urban environments.

According to Savills' global network research, almost 90% of respondents are anticipating an increase in daily office attendance requirements from companies this year. One of the main drivers of this change is Generation Z.

The industrial real estate market in CEE has entered 2025 with strong momentum. According to new market data released by iO Partners, the total stock of industrial space has reached 34.4 million sqm in Q1 2025, marking a 1.1% quarter-on-quarter increase. 

Although many companies have announced the return of employees to corporate office spaces and are striving to achieve full occupancy, findings from Colliers’ latest survey have shown the ideal occupancy for working environments.

Focus Estate Fund has released its latest Quarterly Litmus Paper for Q1 2025, offering a detailed snapshot of retail real estate investment trends across selected EU countries and the UK. Drawing on aggregated data from industry leaders such as Cushman & Wakefield, JLL, CBRE, Savills, BNP Paribas Real Estate, and Eurostat, the report highlights both yield stability and growing caution among investors.  

While interest in housing and residential projects has remained high, the office segment in Bratislava is in a certain slump. The Slovak Spectator's compiled ranking of the largest office developers in Slovakia has been brought by SME.sk.

The Polish real estate finance landscape is undergoing significant transformation, driven by new regulatory frameworks, sustainability requirements, and evolving market dynamics. A recent panel discussion at Property Forum's Future of Real Estate 2025 conference in Warsaw featuring top banking and real estate experts revealed the complex challenges and opportunities facing the sector.

The high street concept is enjoying great success in cities such as Vienna, Prague and Budapest, but this format has long been a failure in Bratislava. The city is experiencing a massive expansion of retail parks, shopping centres and discount chains, according to Colliers' latest report.

According to local real estate agency Cordon, the Belgrade residential market recorded a total transaction volume of €650 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. This represents a 32.6% increase compared to €490 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, when the market was still affected by a two-year stagnation period. While the volume is objectively high, Cordon notes that the year-on-year comparison should be viewed with caution, as the 2023 figure reflected an exceptionally weak period.