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Office

04
Aug

PwC signs 20,000 sqm deal at AFI Tower in Warsaw

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AFI and Echo Investment have signed a lease for approximately 20,000 sqm across 11 floors of AFI Tower in Warsaw with PwC Polska, described as the largest office leasing transaction in Poland so far this year. PwC will become the anchor tenant of the 150-metre, 40-storey tower and plans to relocate its Warsaw office there in early 2029. The building is the tallest element of the Towarowa22 mixed-use development, which is being delivered by AFI, Echo Investment and Archicom and combines office, residential, retail and leisure uses.

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GTC renews and expands office lease in Sofia Colliers launches AI office optimisation platform in Prague Bratislava office market records steady vacancy in Q2 2026

Residential

04
Aug

Develia acquires land for over 1,600 homes across Poland

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Polish residential developer Develia spent close to 174 million złoty on land acquisitions in the first half of 2026, securing plots for more than 1,600 homes in the Warsaw Metropolitan Area and Katowice. The seven purchases included sites in Białołęka for over 370 units, Bemowo for around 120 units, Pruszków for over 360 units, and a student residence of 360 rooms on Bielany. A plot in Katowice carries capacity for nearly 450 homes. Despite the pace of new project launches, the company's land bank stands at approximately 16,000 units.

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RS Group completes residential project in Hradec Králové CeMat appoints FineTech Construction for Warsaw residential project UDI Group secures permit for Brno project

Report

04
Aug

Czech Republic leads CEE investment in H1 2026

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Commercial real estate investment across six Central and Eastern European markets reached €5.8 billion in the first half of 2026, according to Colliers, with the Czech Republic accounting for roughly a quarter of that total at over €1.4 billion. Although this represents a nominal decline from the record €2.2 billion recorded in the same period last year, analysts at Colliers view the result as a stabilisation following an period of exceptional activity.

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Summer slowdown seen in Hungary's housing market Survey reveals Romania job security shift CTP reports record leasing activity in H1 2026

Investment

04
Aug

Apsys acquires shopping centre in Katowice

by Property Forum

Apsys has completed the acquisition of 3 Stawy Shopping Centre in Katowice from a fund managed by Union Investment. The retail property offers 38,600 sqm of gross leasable area and recorded an occupancy rate of 97.1% at the end of May 2026. Dentons acted as legal counsel and PwC as financial adviser to Apsys throughout the transaction.

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Appeninn acquires Dekada retail portfolio in Poland EREF acquires first office property in Wrocław WING acquires Olympia project in Budapest

Economy

03
Aug

Beyond manufacturing: What's putting North East Romania on investors' radar

by Property Forum

North East Romania has long been recognised as one of the country's manufacturing centres, but reducing the region's investment story to factories and production lines no longer tells the full picture. Over the past decade, a broader economic ecosystem has begun to emerge, one that combines advanced manufacturing with technology, research, healthcare, logistics and a rapidly evolving business services sector. It is this diversification that is increasingly attracting the attention of investors and will be one of the key themes explored at the inaugural edition of EastGate this September.

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Why North East Romania is Europe's next investment frontier This overlooked region could shape Europe's next growth story Romania emerges as potential location for Nvidia AI data centre

Retail

03
Aug

BIG Poland acquires retail park in Grodzisk Mazowiecki

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BIG Poland has acquired Grodzisk Sfera Park, an 11,000 sqm GLA retail park in Grodzisk Mazowiecki, located approximately 30 km west of Warsaw. The property becomes the company's 13th retail park in Poland and its second in the Mazowieckie voivodeship, alongside BIG Łubna. The acquisition brings BIG Poland's total portfolio to nearly 258,000 sqm GLA. Rebranding and reopening under the BIG brand are planned for late summer.

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CPI Europe and CPIPG explore retail asset combination European outlet centres see record investments CH Korona in Wrocław updates tenant mix

Industrial

30
Jul

VGP Park Split earns first BREEAM Outstanding rating in Croatia

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VGP and BuildGreen have secured a BREEAM New Construction V6 Outstanding rating for VGP Park Split - Building A, a 31,984 sqm logistics facility in Dugopolje, near Split, Croatia. The certification is the first of its kind awarded to a building in Croatia and marks BuildGreen's entry into the Croatian market.

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CTP signs 16,700 sqm of leases in Bulgaria GARBE breaks ground on logistics park near Senec P3 signs Iarge lease at Mszczonów park

Career

29
Jul

New CEO takes over at Hungary's HIPA

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Bence Buday has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the HIPA Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency, effective 28 July 2026. His appointment marks the beginning of a new chapter for the agency, with a strong focus on further strengthening HIPA's strategic role, enhancing its operational excellence, and reinforcing Hungary's competitiveness as an investment destination.

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GTC reshuffles Polish leadership under new sector-based structure BNP Paribas Real Estate Poland names new CEO Penta Real Estate names new CEO amid international expansion

Interview

24
Jul

Amera Grup looks to scale local industrial and hospitality investments

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Ádám Ambrus, Manager of Amera Grup, talked to Property Forum about the firm’s strategic expansion, including the Ibis Styles Cluj-Napoca hotel development. He discussed new industrial parks in Oradea and Arad, the rapid growth of their self-storage business, and the importance of aligning investments with infrastructure progress.

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Lion’s Head Romania targets 2026 for first logistics delivery There’s rising interest in PPP-driven urban regeneration For tech and business services tenants, the return-to-office challenge is real

Hotel

08
Jul

Danubius brings Radisson Individuals brand to Hungary

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Danubius Hotels Zrt. is expanding its hotel portfolio through a new international franchise partnership. As a result of the agreement between Danubius and the Radisson Hotel Group, the Radisson Individuals brand will make its debut in Hungary. With this addition, Danubius now operates five international hotel brands.

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Radisson launches AI-powered real-time price matching technology Cerberus and Revetas secure €123 million refinancing in Bucharest Griffin and Primestar launch JV for Polish hotel investments

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New leases

UDH, one of Poland’s largest distributors of premium imported beers, has leased approximately 1,400 sq m of modern warehouse and office space at the Park Rysy Kraków distribution centre. The tenant, which has chosen to expand its operations in southern Poland, was once again represented by AXI IMMO.
Golden Star Estate has secured a long-term lease agreement with global technology solutions and consulting provider C&F for nearly 1,900 sqm of office space at the Konstruktorska Business Center. Following the transaction, the property, located in Warsaw’s Mokotów business district, is now almost fully leased. The Polish branch of C&F will officially relocate to the facility at the beginning of 2027.
Natland Group has committed to its long-term presence at Prague-based Rohan Business Center through a lease extension covering 2,004 sqm of office space, together with storage facilities and dedicated parking spaces, in a deal brokered by iO Partners.

New appointments

Indotek Group has announced the appointment of Diederik Bakker as Group Chief Investment Officer and Group Head of Asset Management. In his new role, the Dutch real estate investment professional will gradually assume responsibility for the company's ITAM (investment, transaction, and asset management) activities across 12 European countries, supporting the next phase of Indotek Group’s growth. His focus includes facilitating sound investment decisions across Europe and developing a group-level portfolio management strategy that combines local market knowledge with international asset management know-how.
Peakside Capital Advisors has appointed Bogi Gabrovic to advise the board and support its investment and acquisition activities in Poland. Gabrovic brings more than 25 years of CEE real estate experience to the role, having previously held senior executive positions at CTP, Golub & Company, and White Star Real Estate, where she managed transactions exceeding €2 billion.
Katarína Brydone, Jana Vlková and Vendula Maršová have been appointed as the first Equity Partners of Colliers’ Czech business. Brydone brings more than 20 years of experience in international real estate. Vlková has more than 25 years of experience in commercial real estate. Maršová, Partner and Head of Valuation and Advisory Services, brings more than 16 years of experience in real estate valuation and advisory.

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