Conducted in autumn 2025, the RICS Sustainable Real Estate Survey Europe gathered 112 responses from valuers, developers, investors and other professionals across 30 countries. The findings confirm that ESG has moved from a peripheral concern to a core driver of real estate value, risk and decision-making across Europe.

CEE's real estate market enters the second quarter of 2026 in a mood of measured confidence. According to Property Forum's survey of nearly 200 real estate professionals from across the region, the majority expect either stable but selective deal flow or a moderate recovery in transaction activity over the next 12 months. Regional CEE investors are seen as the primary engine of dealmaking, while foreign capital is expected to return only selectively. Residential and logistics assets lead on risk-adjusted appeal, and Poland remains the undisputed long-term growth leader. Yet beneath the cautious optimism, one concern towers above all others: geopolitical tensions, cited by nearly two-thirds of respondents as the greatest threat to the market.

Nearly half of companies in Romania expect employees to come to the office three to four days a week in 2026, as hybrid working becomes more structured, according to a survey conducted by Colliers among 101 companies.

Join Property Forum's exclusive investment survey to voice your thoughts on crucial topics impacting the investment landscape. By donating 60 seconds of your time and sharing your perspectives, you not only contribute to shaping the future of the industry but also stand a chance to secure a free ticket to the highly anticipated CEE Property Forum 2026 in Vienna on November 23-24.

The recent weakening of the CSRD may have some real estate developers cheering the compliance rollbacks, but the consequences could be complicated. A new research survey examines how EU real estate firms are navigating changes to the CSRD, and what that could mean for upcoming SFDR revisions.

Join Property Forum's exclusive investment survey to voice your thoughts on crucial topics impacting the investment landscape. By sharing your perspectives, you not only contribute to shaping the future of the industry but also stand a chance to secure a free ticket to the highly anticipated CEE Property Forum 2025 event in Vienna on November 24-25.

Miscommunication is a significant impediment to deal timelines in the real estate and M&A sectors, finds a recent study by Drooms and Statista.

Property Forum is excited to publish the results of its CEE investment market sentiment survey ahead of CEE Property Forum 2024 in Vienna. The results, providing an overview of market expectations across the region, are now available online.

Join Property Forum's exclusive investment trends survey to voice your thoughts on crucial topics impacting the investment landscape. From inflation concerns to market expectations, your input will contribute to identifying trends, guiding decisions and shaping the course of the CEE region's investment journey. By sharing your perspectives, you not only contribute to shaping the future of the industry but also stand a chance to secure a free ticket to the highly anticipated CEE Property Forum & Awards Gala 2024 event. 

Property Forum is excited to announce the results of its second annual investment market sentiment survey focusing on the Romanian market which was conducted ahead of SEE Property Forum 2024. The results, providing an overview of market expectations across sectors, are now available online.