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

  • Astellas Pharma has renegotiated its lease for offices at One Floreasca Bucharest in a deal brokered by Fortim Trusted Advisors, an alliance member of BNP Paribas Real Estate.
  • Czech furniture industry supplier Hranipex, a provider of edge banding, adhesives, cleaning products, and accessories, has leased nearly 3,000 sqm of warehouse space at CTPark Bucharest South. The company has relocated its operations to the new facility and is currently fully operational within the park.
  • Oracle has renewed its lease for 600 sqm of office space in Belgrade, in a deal brokered by iO Partners.

New appointments

  • PSN has expanded its acquisitions team with the arrival of Martin Šrytr as Business Development Manager. Most recently, he served as Real Estate Expansion Manager at Twistcafe Group, supporting the company’s EMEA growth. His previous experience includes consulting at Cushman & Wakefield, advisory roles at Prochazka & Partners, and management positions within IWG.
  • iO Partners has announced key leadership changes within its Czech Republic operations as part of its ongoing business evolution. Milan Kilik has been appointed as the new Head of Office Leasing, with a particular focus on client advisory and team collaboration. Concurrently, Petr Kareš has transitioned into the role of Occupier Business Development Director. In this new capacity, he will be responsible for identifying new market opportunities and integrating services across Tenant Representation, Project Management, and Industrial Leasing.
  • Romanian office developer Genesis Property has appointed Cătălin Niculiță as Leasing Manager. With nearly 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, he has held leadership roles at real estate companies such as Atenor, collaborating with major office tenants in the banking, telecom, and IT sectors.


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