Yitzhak Hagag, Co-founder & Chairman of Hagag Development Europe, spoke to Property Forum about the firm's strategic focus on diversifying into hospitality and energy while maintaining strong growth in its core office and residential segments. He noted that rental income rose by 32% as the company prepares for major luxury retail and hotel project deliveries.

The Czech rental housing market is undergoing fundamental change, with apartment downsizing becoming a key trend. While this is often viewed negatively as a sign of housing affordability crisis, institutional rental housing tells a different story.

Cordia Romania has marked a milestone with the cornerstone ceremony of Centropolitan, its residential project in central Bucharest near Bucharest Mall and Alba Iulia Square. The event, attended by Tibor Földi, Chairman of Cordia Group, and Mauricio Mesa Gomez, Chairman of Cordia Romania and Spain, signals the official launch of construction for the 274-apartment development.

Faedra Group is expanding its presence in the Budapest residential market with three new projects. Nova City, Yara Residence, and Luna Residence will deliver nearly 250 new homes, bringing the company's total residential development pipeline above 400 units.

Răzvan Brasla, CEO of Cloud9, spoke to Property Forum about the 2026 residential outlook, where limited supply and administrative hurdles will keep prices stable. He also detailed progress on Cloud9 Evolution, a 15-minute city development featuring an integrated €3 million school.

In May 2026, 8,892 residential property sales were completed nationwide in Hungary, while mortgage contracts for housing purposes reached €253 million, according to Duna House's monthly transaction estimate and mortgage forecast.

One United Properties has signed a €80.5 million term facility agreement with UniCredit Bank, with an option to increase the amount to €140 million.

The Czech commercial real estate market demonstrated calm and stability in the first quarter of 2026, with total investment volume reaching €431.5 million, according to Colliers. The share of individual asset classes was relatively balanced, and yields on premium properties remained unchanged.

At Prague Property Forum 2026, the residential panel, chaired by Radek Kučera, brought together leading public and private-sector players to dissect why Prague’s housing remains so expensive and what it will take to change course. The discussion revolved around sluggish permitting, structural undersupply, land policy, the role of institutional capital, and the capacity of the construction industry to scale up.

Falling mortgage rates in Romania have pushed monthly loan payments below average rent for the first time in recent years, according to analysis by online mortgage broker Ipotecare.ro.