What happened in CEE real estate this week?

20
Mar
2026
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by Property Forum | Report

This week’s Property Forum news brings a mix of big-ticket developments and longer-term shifts shaping the market. From logistics expansion and new office projects to the growing role of data centres, the stories reflect a region that remains active while gradually adjusting to new demand patterns.


Amazon to develop massive robotic fulfilment centre in Poland

Amazon is planning a 200,000 sqm robotic fulfilment centre in Poland, signalling continued long-term commitment to the region’s logistics market. The move reinforces Poland’s position as a key European distribution hub driven by e-commerce growth.

Read more: https://www.property-forum.eu/news/amazon-to-develop-200000-sqm-robotic-fulfilment-centre-in-poland/21285

Data centre demand set to surge across Europe

New forecasts point to strong growth in data centre demand in 2026, driven by AI, cloud computing and digitalisation. This trend is increasingly relevant for real estate investors as data infrastructure becomes a core asset class.

Read more: https://www.property-forum.eu/news/data-centre-demand-in-europe-to-soar-in-2026/21290

Prague office pipeline moves forward with new developments

Passerinvest has launched construction of a 33,000 sqm office building in Prague, reflecting renewed development activity despite a more selective market environment. The project shows that well-located, high-quality offices continue to attract capital.

Read more: https://www.property-forum.eu/news/passerinvest-starts-construction-of-33000-sqm-office-building-in-prague/21286

Globalworth secures strong pre-leasing in Bucharest

A new office project in Bucharest has already reached around 60 per cent pre-lease, indicating solid occupier demand for modern, well-positioned space. Pre-leasing activity suggests cautious but improving confidence in the office sector.

Read more: https://www.property-forum.eu/news/globalworth-reaches-60-pre-lease-for-new-office-in-bucharest/21284

AFI launches large-scale rental residential project in Prague

AFI has started construction of a 519-unit rental housing project in Prague, underlining continued growth in institutional residential investment. Build-to-rent remains a key expansion segment in major CEE cities.

Read more: https://www.property-forum.eu/news/afi-starts-construction-of-519-unit-rental-project-in-prague/21282




Latest news


New leases

  • Vastint Romania secured its first tenant for Bucharest-based Timpuri Noi Square Phase 2, signing SCOR for 3,250 sqm. The transaction, brokered by CBRE, facilitates SCOR’s expansion within Vastint’s local portfolio. The company has previously leased 2,320 sqm in Business Garden Bucharest.
  • EVO Properties has named Alexandru Marin as the new Property Manager for the London and Oslo office buildings in Bucharest. He brings over 15 years of property management experience.
  • IF&B Mille Sapori, the importer and distributor of Italian food products in Poland, has leased 4,118 sqm in the MLP Pruszków II complex. The lease deal was brokered by Coldwell Banker Commercial.

New appointments

  • Katarzyna Myjak has joined Axi Immo as Senior Business Advisory Manager, tasked with strengthening the company’s Industrial & Logistics business line.
  • Czech investment group SCF has expanded its team by appointing Jan Simandl as Senior Leasing Team Leader. In this role, Simandl will oversee leasing activities across the company’s commercial property portfolio. He previously worked for CPI Property Group and CBRE.
  • Michał Kochanowski-Laren has joined Avison Young Poland’s Technical Advisory and Project Management team as Project Manager. In his new role, he is responsible for delivering a variety of consultancy projects across all segments of the commercial real estate market in Poland. Kochanowski-Laren is an electrical engineer and a graduate of the Warsaw University of Technology.


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