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The European real estate industry has shifted from cautious optimism to pragmatism as geopolitical and economic uncertainty continues to temper investment activity, according to the latest report by PwC and the Urban Land Institute.

Solida Capital Group has secured project financing from Santander Bank Polska for the conversion of a centrally located Warsaw office building, the company announced on LinkedIn. The project involves refurbishing and transforming the existing building into a modern 268-room aparthotel, which will be the first Staycity Group-operated property in Poland.

Poland has established itself as a major destination for business services investments, ranking as the sixth largest economy in the European Union. The country's appeal stems from strong economic fundamentals, skilled workforce availability, and attractive financial incentives, according to the "Delivered from Poland" report by JLL Poland, Hays Poland, ALTO and the Polish Investment and Trade Agency.

Aparthotel operator Staycity Group and investment firm Solida Capital announced a partnership for the development of a new Staycity Aparthotel in Warsaw, marking Staycity's entry into the Polish market.

Poland's property investment market demonstrated stability in the first three quarters of 2025, with total transaction volume reaching €2.6 billion across 105 deals, closely matching 2024 results. Polish capital gained momentum, representing 23% of total investment volume compared to 10% in the same period last year, capitalising on pricing opportunities while core capital remained cautious with only two transactions exceeding €100 million, Avison Young reports.

At the recent CEE Property Financing Update 2025, with Agata Jurek-Zbrojska, Partner and Head of Real Estate and Construction at CMS Poland, moderating the discussion, Renata McCabe Kudla (Grupo Lar Poland), Bartłomiej Oset (NDI Development), and Waldemar Wasiluk (Victoria Dom) explored the evolving landscape of residential real estate investment in Poland. The conversation revealed a landscape shaped by sharp increases in development costs, shifting demand, and regulatory complexity.

Warsaw's office market is entering a mature phase, characterised by concentration of new supply in central zones and historically low vacancy rates in the city centre. According to Savills Poland's latest report, 88,700 sqm of new space was delivered from the beginning of the year to the end of the third quarter, while the volume of projects under construction dropped by 50%.

The Polish Commercial Real Estate Chamber (PINK) published data on Warsaw's office rental market for Q3 2025. By the end of September 2025, modern office space resources in Warsaw exceeded 6.245 million sqm, with the capital's market adding one office project during the third quarter.

UDI Group has announced the completion of the second stage of the Ursus Classic residential project in the western part of the Polish metropolis.

HB Reavis has completed a €510 million refinancing of Varso Place, its flagship Warsaw development, with two new banks joining the credit consortium. The financing increased by €35 million from the previous €475 million loan on improved terms.