What happened in CEE real estate this week?

20
Mar
2026
News - What happened in CEE real estate this week? #CEE #report #weekly report

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

  • BearingPoint has relocated its Bucharest office to Vastint’s Timpuri Noi Square, in a deal brokered by Griffes.
  • Lagardère Travel Retail has renewed its 2,300 sqm office lease for its HQ at the Bucharest-based Globalworth Campus, in a deal brokered by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.
  • Jack & Jones has leased 310 sqm for a new store at Promenada Sibiu, owned by NEPI Rockcastle.

New appointments

  • 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.
  • Colliers Hungary has appointed Balint Laszlo as Director and Head of Design & Build. Laszlo brings over a decade of expertise in technical project management and fit-out execution, with a specific focus on the office and industrial sectors. He previously served as Head of Fit Out at Futureal Group, where he managed project execution, technical delivery, and cross-functional collaboration. His professional background also includes site management and commercial leadership roles.
  • NEPI Rockcastle has nominated Zelda Roscherr as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Roscherr will stand for election at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in May 2026. André van der Veer, currently an Independent Non-Executive Director, will retire at the conclusion of the AGM and will not seek re-election.


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