New retail projects continue to focus outside Bratislava, with most developments taking place in western Slovakia, according to the latest analysis by CBRE Slovakia.
Investika Real Estate Fund is entering the German real estate market through the acquisition of an 89.9% stake in the Höfe am Brühl shopping centre in Leipzig.
Pavăl Holding, the investment vehicle of the Pavăl family and majority shareholder of Dedeman, has signed an exclusive negotiation agreement with Carrefour Group to acquire its Romanian operations. This step marks the group's expansion into a new strategic segment: food retail.
Nepi Rockcastle has opened a 5,000 sqm extension to its 37,500 sqm Pogoria Shopping Centre in Dąbrowa Górnicza, attracting seven new retailers to the mall.
Romania's modern retail market exceeded 5 million sqm in 2025, following deliveries of approximately 190,000 sqm of new retail space, around 20% above the five-year average, according to Colliers' annual report.
Slovakia's property market delivered mixed results in Q4 2025, with residential sales reaching their highest levels since 2021 while industrial activity surged to record highs, according to Cushman & Wakefield's latest market reports.
Commercial real estate investment volume in Poland reached €4.5 billion in 2025, representing a 13% decrease year-on-year, but the past 12 months marked a period of structural change, finds a report by Cushman & Wakefield.
The Hungarian commercial real estate market showed signs of recovery in 2025 after a challenging period, with investment volumes rising 117.5% year-on-year to €881 million, according to Colliers' latest market analysis.
Nearly half of international retail brands are set to expand their physical store networks across CEE, signaling a robust confidence in brick-and-mortar locations despite broader economic shifts, according to the CEE Retail Occupier Survey recently released by CBRE.
UDH, one of Poland’s largest distributors of premium imported beers, has leased approximately 1,400 sq m of modern warehouse and office space at the Park Rysy Kraków distribution centre. The tenant, which has chosen to expand its operations in southern Poland, was once again represented by AXI IMMO.
Golden Star Estate has secured a long-term lease agreement with global technology solutions and consulting provider C&F for nearly 1,900 sqm of office space at the Konstruktorska Business Center. Following the transaction, the property, located in Warsaw’s Mokotów business district, is now almost fully leased. The Polish branch of C&F will officially relocate to the facility at the beginning of 2027.
Natland Group has committed to its long-term presence at Prague-based Rohan Business Center through a lease extension covering 2,004 sqm of office space, together with storage facilities and dedicated parking spaces, in a deal brokered by iO Partners.
New appointments
Indotek Group has announced the appointment of Diederik Bakker as Group Chief Investment Officer and Group Head of Asset Management. In his new role, the Dutch real estate investment professional will gradually assume responsibility for the company's ITAM (investment, transaction, and asset management) activities across 12 European countries, supporting the next phase of Indotek Group’s growth. His focus includes facilitating sound investment decisions across Europe and developing a group-level portfolio management strategy that combines local market knowledge with international asset management know-how.
Peakside Capital Advisors has appointed Bogi Gabrovic to advise the board and support its investment and acquisition activities in Poland. Gabrovic brings more than 25 years of CEE real estate experience to the role, having previously held senior executive positions at CTP, Golub & Company, and White Star Real Estate, where she managed transactions exceeding €2 billion.
Katarína Brydone, Jana Vlková and Vendula Maršová have been appointed as the first Equity Partners of Colliers’ Czech business. Brydone brings more than 20 years of experience in international real estate. Vlková has more than 25 years of experience in commercial real estate. Maršová, Partner and Head of Valuation and Advisory Services, brings more than 16 years of experience in real estate valuation and advisory.
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