The Romanian residential real estate market experienced a slowdown in Q1 2025, with sales decreasing both in Bucharest and nationwide, according to a recent analysis by SVN Romania.

The Ukrainian housing sector continues to face significant challenges due to the ongoing conflict. However, the Government of Ukraine is actively implementing various initiatives to support citizens affected by the war. As of early April, over 100,000 homes have been restored, as announced by Oleksiy Kuleba, Vice Prime Minister for Recovery and Minister of Community and Territorial Development, during a meeting of the Ukrainian Donor Platform in Kyiv. The Ukrainian Real Estate Club has summarised the situation for Property Forum.

Passerinvest Group has announced strategic investments worth over CZK 20 billion (€796 million) with an ambition to transform the Prague real estate market over the next 20 years. 

The residential market remains a solid pillar of the real estate development business in Slovakia. However, as the discussion at Bratislava Property Forum 2025 revealed, it is rather sensitive to inflation, changes in interest rates, and government policies impacting affordability and the potential of alternative residential models.

PSN is expanding its portfolio with new residential projects in Břevnov and Nusle in Prague offering modern living with a private sauna, fitness and investment opportunities.

The REICO NEMOVITOSTNÍ Fund is adding another project to its residential rental housing portfolio – Stodůlky Residential in Prague. The fund has reached an agreement with the FINEP development group to purchase it. 

Romanian developer Redport is teaming up with local businessman Dan Șucu, the Founder and Shareholder of Mobexpert Group, for a new residential development worth €50 million in Bucharest.  

JTRE has announced the successful signing of senior financing for its flagship green project, Downtown Yards in Bratislava.

ITB has launched a pre-sale of apartments in the fifth stage of the project Čerešne Plaza, bringing 423 new apartments to the Dúbravka district in Bratislava.

The Luxent Group, whose main pillar is the real estate agency Luxent – Exclusive Properties, has established a qualified investor fund, Luxent Fund SICAV registered by the Czech National Bank, with a real estate sub-fund.