At Zagreb Property Forum 2025, organised by Property Forum in Zagreb last week, the closing panel brought together leading voices in the Croatian and regional hospitality sector to dissect the forces shaping the country’s hotel market. Chaired by Ivana Rajković Špes (DDG Group), the discussion delved into Croatia’s evolving tourism landscape, the challenges of seasonality, the impact of international brands, and the shifting expectations of guests and investors.

Property Forum is proud to announce that its flagship event, CEE Property Forum 2025, will open with a keynote fireside chat featuring former Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová, one of the most respected political leaders of recent years. She will sit down with Csanád Csürös, founder of Property Forum, to reflect on the key challenges and future scenarios for Central and Eastern Europe.

Poland's retail park sector has experienced remarkable growth, with over 290 large retail parks now operating across the country, totalling 3.2 million sqm of space. This represents a 21% share of modern retail stock, double the share recorded in 2010, Avison Young Poland reports.

Zagreb Property Forum 2025 brought together leading voices in the retail sector to discuss the evolving landscape of retail formats, flexibility, and the future of the industry.

Passerinvest Group has published its third Non-Financial Report, among others, with details about the occupancy of the buildings, the group's supply chain and sustainable measures. 

Ukraine’s retail and office real estate markets demonstrated stability and selective growth in the first half of 2025, adapting to wartime conditions and shifting consumer behaviour. The URE Club took a closer look at the changes that took place in H1 2025 in an article for Property Forum.

The first half of 2025 has confirmed a strong return of investor activity in Central and Eastern Europe. The Czech Republic, with the most remarkable performance, is emerging as the regional leader, ahead of even Poland, according to the latest iO Partners report.

Echo Investment strengthened its market position in the first half of 2025, participating in Poland's largest PRS transaction - the sale of 18 Resi4Rent projects worth €2.4 billion - and selling its remaining Office House shares for over €160.5 million.

Our annual Zagreb Property Forum 2025 brought together leading real estate professionals to dissect the evolving investment landscape in Croatia, revealing a market brimming with potential and complexity. Moderated by Property Forum's Csanád Csürös, the first panel explored the nuanced dynamics of investment, financing, and market transformation.

Choosing an office location today involves more than square metres and costs - it's about atmosphere and employee experience. According to a Colliers analysis, buildings featuring community spaces like cafés, relaxation areas, green spaces and informal meeting spots, combined with direct metro access, lease faster and attract tenants more easily.