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Ukraine's newest property type: The human-centred shelter
Four and a half years into the full-scale invasion, Ukraine has developed a real estate category no market study anticipated: the civilian shelter as a designed, engineered and increasingly branded space. What began as bare concrete basements is evolving into a distinct segment shaping how schools, universities and residential communities plan, budget and build. The URE Club (Ukrainian Real Estate Club) has summarised the situation in an article for Property Forum.
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Latest news
- Ukraine's newest property type: The human-centred shelter
- Scallier launches retail park in Ruda Śląska-Kochlowice
- Hungary's Bayer Construct fights for survival
- EQT Real Estate signs 108,000 sqm lease in Poznań
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- AXI IMMO reports growing divide in Kraków office market
- Prague rental market growth expected
- BIG Poland opens retail park in Grodzisk Mazowiecki
- GTC reports revenue and margin gains in H1 2026
New leases
- 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.
