Warsaw's residential land market is undergoing a shift in how plots are valued. Alongside location and development potential, the ability to move efficiently through the investment process has become a key factor. Land with a clear planning status and a valid building permit is becoming increasingly valuable. The current market environment requires much greater selectivity and a thorough assessment of investment risk, says Damian Karkośiński, Investment and Acquisitions Specialist at Walter Herz.

The Matadorka Living residential project in Petržalka has secured project financing from Tatra banka, reaching a key milestone in its development.

Develia sold 1,752 flats under development and preliminary agreements in the first half of 2026, up 3% from 1,699 a year earlier. The figure includes 13 units in joint venture projects. The company handed over 2,572 flats, 116% more than the 1,193 delivered in the same period last year.

North Bucharest Investments (NBI) continues to develop one of Romania's residential ecosystems by integrating VIVO Residence into its portfolio of partner developments. The partnership strengthens NBI's position as a company specialising in residential and investment real estate, bringing together consultancy, technology, marketing, and access to residential opportunities in northern Bucharest within a single ecosystem.

YIT Czechia has completed the approval process for the first phase of its Portti Kladno residential project. Two buildings with 85 flats designated for cooperative housing and two retail units are planned to be handed over to the investor – the Portti Kladno Housing Cooperative – during the summer. YIT is continuing construction and sales of the second phase, offering 102 flats for private ownership, with completion planned for autumn.

Palladyo, a residential project located on Theodor Pallady Boulevard, has completed its structural framework, entering an advanced construction stage. The total investment is estimated at €20 million. The project is developed by Mulberry, a company founded by Oleksandr Sobko and active in markets including Lithuania, Romania, the United Kingdom and Cyprus. Palladyo includes 130 residential units, from studios to four-room duplexes, two ground-floor commercial spaces, shared terraces and 134 parking spaces, of which 75 are underground and 59 above ground.

Hungarian-owned real estate development group Faedra Group has opened its first office in Poland. In July 2026, the company established Faedra Group Polska, headquartered in Warsaw, marking the first chapter of its international expansion.

Bucharest's residential market is showing signs of recovery as the first half of 2026 drew to a close. After a start to the year marked by adjustment, with apartment transactions falling 16.6% in the first three months compared to the same period in 2025, the second quarter brought a rebound in demand, confirmed by ANCPI data.

Revetas Capital has acquired Reschgasse 20, a commercial building in Vienna's Meidling district permitted for conversion into 90 residential apartments for sale. The transaction is the first investment under Pearl, Revetas' newly launched DACH living platform, through which the firm intends to pursue residential opportunities across the region.

REDPORT and Mobexpert are launching REDPORT Living, a residential concept through which buyers benefit from integrated furnishing and interior design solutions, adapted to each project in the REDPORT portfolio. The program is designed to simplify the stage that follows the purchase of a home, when buyers usually need to allocate additional time, budget and resources for furnishing and coordinating suppliers.