Daniel Tudor, Founding Partner and CEO The Concept Group, spoke to Property Forum about the maturing residential market and the firm's strategic goal to exceed the threshold of €500 million in portfolio under management. He also mentioned the expansion plans for the company and role of energy efficiency in making residential projects competitive.

As traditional real estate sectors mature, investors are increasingly looking to residential rental housing, co-living, student accommodation and data centres for growth. While demand drivers remain strong, these sectors are still evolving, with questions around regulation, financing, market liquidity and operational models shaping investment decisions. At Future of Real Estate 2026, industry leaders discussed where the biggest opportunities lie and what needs to happen for these asset classes to scale further in Poland and across CEE.

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.