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Supermarkets remain the strongest anchors as retail shifts

20
Apr
2026

Supermarkets remain the strongest anchors as retail shifts

by Property Forum

In a video interview recorded at Bratislava Property Forum 2026, Felix Faehre, Director, Real Estate & Procurement at Kaufland Slovakia, explains why supermarkets continue to anchor retail schemes, how landlords should adapt to changing occupier needs and why flexibility and smaller formats will define expansion in 2026.

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Residential

17
Apr
2026

Bratislava housing costs surge 90% in past six years

by Property Forum

Housing prices in Central Europe have risen dramatically over the past six years, according a report by Cushman & Wakefield, based on data from Builtmind, comparing Bratislava, Prague, Warsaw and Budapest

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GTC secures €149 million refinancing for German resi assets Crestyl secures €165 million funding for Polish expansion PSN to reconvert Prague ex-telephone exchange into premium rental housing

Office

17
Apr
2026

Warsaw office market starts 2026 with limited construction

by Property Forum

The Warsaw office market faces an almost complete halt in new supply in the coming months, which will continue to drive rent increases, according to JLL Poland.

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Polish office market grapples with increasing fit-out costs New office deliveries in Warsaw top 40,000 sqm in Q1 2026 Bucharest office fit-out, among the most affordable in CEE

Industrial

17
Apr
2026

Development JV buys large land plot in Prague

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JSK Investments, Notino Limited and other partners have completed the sale of a full stake in Lusima AD Property, which owns development land on Spojovací Street in Prague's wider city center.

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CTP signs 25,000 sqm Metro lease at Sofia West park Czech industrial market hits demand-lease balance for first time in years Panattoni builds 11,000 sqm BTS facility for InPost in Sosnowiec

Report

16
Apr
2026

Hungary on the map again: Join our free webinar

by Property Forum

Hungary's parliamentary election on 12 April 2026 has placed the country firmly back in the conversation for international real estate investors. The end of the Orbán era — and the prospect of renewed EU relations, unlocked cohesion funds, and a more stable regulatory environment — makes this a moment worth examining closely. Join Property Forum for a free, expert-led webinar on April 29th to assess what the new political landscape means for real estate investors, occupiers, and developers active in or considering Hungary.

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Industrial leads Polish investment in Q1 2026 Polish investment market posts best Q1 in four years Romania secures victory in Casa Radio arbitration for mixed-use project

Economy

16
Apr
2026

Echo Investment marks 30 years on the Warsaw Stock Exchange

by Property Forum

Echo Investment marks 30 years since its debut on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, a milestone in the company’s transformation from a local newspaper publisher in Kielce into one of Poland’s largest real estate developers. Today, it is the only Poland-based company with such extensive experience across three demanding property sectors: office, retail and residential. It is also the core development brand of the Echo Group, established in 2025, reflecting the organisation’s ability to respond to changing market conditions. Entering its fourth decade, the company is focusing on diversification, sustainable growth and large-scale urban projects.

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Indotek CEO backs wealth tax in Hungary but warns of risks Hungary's political earthquake: What Orbán's defeat means for investments Świecie unveils masterplan for Teutonic Castle revival

Retail

15
Apr
2026

NEPI Rockcastle to add EV charging points across Polish retail portfolio

by Property Forum

Eleport has partnered with NEPI Rockcastle to install 114 ultra-fast charging points at shopping centres across 11 Polish cities. The charging hubs will deliver up to 400kW per plug and be deployed throughout 2026 and 2027.

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CPI Europe exits Italian retail market with two park sales EPP secures €324 million for Polish retail portfolio refinancing Luxury brands hit €150 million sales record in Bucharest

Interview

15
Apr
2026

We are at an inflexion point in the investment market

by Property Forum

Pricing adjustments and a more flexible approach from investors are beginning to unlock activity in the real estate investment market. In a video interview recorded at Bratislava Property Forum 2026, Rudolf Nemec MRICS, Partner & Head of Capital Markets at Cushman & Wakefield Slovakia, shared his expectations for the months ahead.

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Buildings must start thinking for themselves NEPI Rockcastle looks beyond CEE for next phase of growth Catella’s Head of Strategy: Europe holds its ground amidst global uncertainties

Career

07
Apr
2026

Colliers Slovakia names new Head

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Colliers has appointed Martin Varačka as the new leader of Colliers Slovakia, effective immediately.

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Property Forum appoints Irina Gasson as Chief Growth Officer to accelerate European expansion NEPI Rockcastle introduces new senior leadership team Wing appoints Katalin Walter as CEO in Hungary

Investment

23
Mar
2026

ECE sells Árkád Szeged shopping centre to Hungarian fund

by Property Forum

ECE Real Estate Partners and Bonitas Investment Fund Management have completed the sale of Árkád Szeged shopping centre in Hungary from ECE European Prime Shopping Centre Fund II to HOME Ingatlanfejlesztő Alap, a Hungarian real estate fund. The transaction closed on March 19, 2026, with both parties keeping the purchase price confidential.

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IGD sells building in Turda to municipality Hungarian investor expands hotel portfolio in Spain and Portugal Shopper Park Plus acquires eight retail parks in Poland

Hotel

05
Mar
2026

Accor to open new Mercure hotel in Craiova

by Property Forum

Accor has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Romanian investor MKS PROD to open a new Mercure hotel in Craiova, the second largest city in southern Romania.

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Romanian hotel industry hits record stays in 2025 Wing and Accent to manage Hotel Yacht Wellness in Siófok Swissôtel opens first Czech Republic hotel in spa town

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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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