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Sale-and-lease back deals remain attractive in a capital constrained market

16
Jun
2026

Sale-and-lease back deals remain attractive in a capital constrained market

by Property Forum

Monia Dobrescu, Head of Real Estate & Construction at Mușat & Asociații, talked to Property Forum regarding the legislative shifts defining the 2026 property landscape. She highlighted the impact of Law No. 207/2025 on transaction security, the evolution of ESG-linked project financing, and the legal hurdles facing expansion into Romania's secondary cities.

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Industrial

16
Jun
2026

Harden Construction starts logistics centre development for Raben in Sosnowiec

by Property Forum

General contractor Harden Construction has started building a logistics centre in Sosnowiec for the Raben Group, one of Europe's logistics companies, with completion scheduled for Q1 2027.

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7R develops 51,000 sqm logistics centre for Pepco near Gdańsk Wing Industrial completes Airport City Business Park in Budapest region CTP attracts first tenants in Plzeň redevelopment project

Office

16
Jun
2026

Passerinvest Group aims to deliver new Prague offices in H1 2028

by Property Forum

Passerinvest Group, in partnership with the GEMO group, has advanced construction on the Sequoia development in Prague, with final completion scheduled for H1 2028. Gemo is also serving as the general contractor for the project.

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Prague office market faces standstill over few relocations, low pipeline BBH leases 13,300 sqm in Kraków's Wita project New guide helps companies choose coworking spaces beyond price

Career

16
Jun
2026

Penta Real Estate names new CEO amid international expansion

by Property Forum

Central European developer Penta Real Estate has transitioned into an international platform following its expansion into the London market, prompting an update of its executive leadership.

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Savills strengthens Poland investment team with new hires Stefan de Goeij named Chair of RICS European board Colliers Slovakia names new Head

Retail

15
Jun
2026

Apsys sells stake in Posnania shopping centre to Trigea

by Property Forum

Apsys has sold part of its shares in the company owning Posnania, a 100,000 sqm retail and entertainment centre in Poznań, to Trigea, a Czech investment fund specialising in commercial real estate.

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SCF enters Romania with €40 million retail park deal Polish retail park 90% pre-leased before construction SCF expands Polish retail portfolio with Warsaw park purchase

Report

15
Jun
2026

Budapest offices face ESG polarization and AI evolution

by Property Forum

To understand the trajectory of the Hungarian office market, we must look at the wave of new completions, a pivoting government economic policy, and the mid-term disruptive potential of AI, according to an analysis by Gábor Regős, Chief Economist at Gránit Asset Management.

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Polish regional offices grapple with low supply in early 2026 Europe looks more attractive to investors compared to US Arcona Capital and Reino Group launch pan-European investment platform

Interview

15
Jun
2026

Offices are back and Poland’s growth engine is still running

by Property Forum

In a video interview recorded at Future of Real Estate 2026 in Warsaw, Bartosz Prytuła, Managing Partner Poland at White Star Real Estate, discusses where he sees the strongest growth opportunities across the Polish real estate market. He highlights the recovery of the office sector, continued momentum in living and logistics, growing interest in data centres, and the long-term fundamentals that continue to support Poland’s investment appeal.

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Logistics continues to lead the market Demand for energy-efficient homes is real and growing Bucharest sees the emergence of a new luxury ecosystem

Residential

12
Jun
2026

Matexi Polska raises €25 million through bond issue

by Property Forum

Matexi Polska Holding & Finance has completed its first corporate bond issue worth PLN 105 million (€25 million).

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Solida Capital enters Romanian resi market Cavatina reports record year with over 1,400 homes sold in Poland Smaller flats drive Prague rental market transformation

Investment

12
Jun
2026

Strabag acquires Romanian railway firm Bawi Construction

by Property Forum

Construction group Strabag SE has signed an agreement to fully acquire Bawi Construction, headquartered in Bucharest, in a bid to strengthen its position in the European railway infrastructure business.

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Argo Property Management sells 39,000 sqm plot near Mall Moldova Joyson Safety to sell Romanian plant as operations consolidate Hyprop snaps up Bulgarian shopping centre for €122 million

Hotel

03
Jun
2026

Radisson opens Timișoara's first lifestyle hotel

by Property Forum

Hotel Galaxy Timișoara, a member of Radisson Individuals, has opened as a 48-room lifestyle hotel at 18-20 Gheorghe Lazar Street in the old city of Timișoara, Romania. The property marks the brand's debut in western Romania and introduces the city's first internationally affiliated lifestyle hotel in the historic centre.

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Romania's hotels see higher earnings, fewer tourists in 2025 Moxy Budapest Downtown opens as first Hungarian location Realis WAM to develop 177-room Canopy by Hilton in Budapest

Economy

27
Apr
2026

Belgrade metro project set to transform Serbia's economy

by Irina Gasson

The construction of the Belgrade Metro represents the largest civil engineering project in Serbia and is expected to be a primary driver of economic growth in the coming years. For decades, public transport in Belgrade relied solely on buses, trams, and the city railway (BG Voz). The development of a comprehensive underground system is expected to have a transformative effect on commuting patterns and travel times.

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Echo Investment marks 30 years on the Warsaw Stock Exchange Indotek CEO backs wealth tax in Hungary but warns of risks Hungary's political earthquake: What Orbán's defeat means for investments

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New leases

International logistics operator Logfret has leased nearly 4,900 sqm of warehouse and office space at the Segro Logistics Park Warsaw, Nadarzyn. The transaction was advised by Axi Immo.
Prologis has leased 2,200 sqm at Prologis Park Prague-Rudná to BattSwap. The tenant will utilize the space for assembly, storage, and office operations.
Banca Transilvania has renewed its lease for 1,200 sqm in AFI Park Timișoara, in a deal brokered by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.

New appointments

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.
BNP Paribas Real Estate Poland has expanded its Industrial and Logistics Agency team with the appointments of Joanna Choromańska, formerly of JLL, and Bartosz Wilczyński, previously with CBRE. The new hires bring a combined 34 years of experience in sector sales, lease negotiations, and build-to-suit project delivery to support the division's ongoing growth.
Speedwell has expanded its industrial and logistics team with the appointment of Valentin Achim as Leasing and Property Manager for Industrial Developments. Achim brings extensive experience in coordinating commercial and operational activities within the logistics and industrial sectors. In his new role, he will oversee the development and expansion of the company's Spaceplus platform.

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