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Story of the week

05
Jan
2026

Data quality now decides who gets capital and who doesn’t

by Property Forum

At CEE Property Forum 2025, one message cut through the discussion on technology and investment: data quality is no longer a technical concern, but a decisive factor in risk, returns and access to capital. Moderated by James Garner, Global Head of AI & Data at Gleeds, the panel brought together experts from real estate, finance, technology and law to examine how fragmented systems, regulatory pressure and rising investor expectations are forcing the industry to rethink how decisions are made—and what happens when data can no longer be trusted.

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Residential

05
Jan
2026

YIT Slovakia secures permit for large resi project in Bratislava

by Property Forum

YIT Slovakia has reached a significant regulatory milestone in the development of its Mlynárka project in Bratislava. Following the building placement decision issued by the district in November 2025, the developer obtained legal planning permission on 18 December 2025 for the first phase of the development, comprising blocks B, C, and E. This approval allows the company to transition the project into the next phase of the formal authorisation process.

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Geosan Development starts two resi projects in Prague Czech Republic launches €76 million affordable housing fund Strabag gets building permit for Bratislava resi project

Retail

05
Jan
2026

Era Park buys Ferio Wawer shopping centre in Warsaw

by Property Forum

Era Park has completed the takeover of the Ferio Wawer retail project in Warsaw from Strabag Real Estate Poland at the end of 2025. Savills Poland acted as the exclusive transaction advisor, securing the buyer and coordinating the entirety of the disposal process.

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Generali and SCF close retail deal in Czech Republic Meta Estate Trust opens its first retail park near Bucharest Lululemon plans expansion in Eastern Europe

Investment

31
Dec
2026

Shopper Park Plus acquires eight retail parks in Poland

by Property Forum

Shopper Park Plus has entered into an agreement to acquire eight retail parks in Poland from Auchan Polska and Ceetrus Polska. The transaction is expected to complete in the first quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

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SCF launches retail park fund targeting 10% annual returns One United Properties makes large land purchase in Constanța W. P. Carey closes €88 million sale-leaseback with Valeo Foods

Report

29
Dec
2026

Bucharest secures €29.7 million loan for historical buildings upgrades

by Property Forum

Bucharest Mayor Ciprian Ciucu signed in late December a €29.7 million loan agreement with the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) to finance the consolidation of six buildings at seismic risk.

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ESG under scrutiny as investors, banks and tenants raise the stakes Asian capital drives Central Europe property boom Where capital is returning and why resilience matters more than ever

Office

29
Dec
2026

Mindspace Romania posts average occupancy rate of 80% in 2025

by Property Forum

Flexible workspace provider Mindspace Romania has maintained a stable average occupancy of approximately 80% throughout 2025, counting nearly 100 member companies, with locations in Piața Victoriei and Pipera.

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Report: 85% of flex operators plan expansion in the coming years Warsaw office market grapples with low pipeline at end-2025 Czech market hits investment record of €4.1 billion in 2025

Industrial

22
Dec
2026

Panattoni starts new BTS project in Małopolska region

by Property Forum

Industrial developer Panattoni has acquired a 9-hectare plot in Zakrzów and will build the Panattoni Park Kraków East VI project, which will include two facilities: an 11,000 sqm BTS building for a logistics operator and a 16,000 sqm speculative warehouse.

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Panattoni sells distribution centre in Koluszki to DL Invest Group Fiege expands to 51,000 sqm at Panattoni Park Moson Elhurt Plus sells Bochnia logistics park to DL Invest

Career

17
Dec
2026

Nepi Rockcastle names Marius Barbu as new COO

by Property Forum

Nepi Rockcastle has appointed Marius Barbu as COO, effective from April 2026, to succeed Marek Noetzel, current COO and CEO-designate. He has also been nominated as a Board Director and will stand for election at the next AGM in May 2026.

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CBRE names new Country Head in Croatia Andrei Văcaru named Managing Director of iO Partners Romania Indotek Group opens Vienna office for private equity expansion

Interview

17
Dec
2026

What the surge in technical services demand means for property investments in 2026

by Ovidiu Nicolae

Andrei Ianculescu, Head of Project & Development Services at Cushman & Wakefield Echinox, talked to Property Forum about the expansion of design and ESG advisory services, the industrial and logistics sector's growth post-Schengen, and the importance of independent project management for tenant fit-outs. Ianculescu also emphasised the potential in secondary cities and the increasing relevance of aligning projects with sustainability standards.

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What needs to change for PRS to take off in Hungary Why international schools attract premium homebuyers in northern Bucharest Why CEE logistics isn’t slowing down: Martin Polák on demand and growth

Hotel

16
Dec
2026

RC2, Antares Management sell 4-star hotel in Mamaia

by Property Forum

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox has completed the sale of the Zenith Conference & Spa hotel in Mamaia to the owners of Steaua de Mare Hotels & Resorts from Eforie Nord. The property was previously controlled by the RC2 investment fund and Antares Management, owned by Dumitru Becșenescu.

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Jared Kushner abandons plans for Trump-branded hotel in Serbia Radisson opens resort on Poland's Baltic coast Legend Hotels takes over Gdynia Marriott management

Economy

31
Oct
2026

Romanian developer joins Europe’s top-10 fast growing companies

by Property Forum

Romanian developer One United Properties has been ranked among Europe’s top 10 long-term growth champions, according to the Financial Times’ FT1000 Long-Term Growth Champions 2025 list, which highlights companies that have achieved exceptional and sustained revenue growth over the past decade.

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Trump imposes tariffs on Serbia and Bosnia Commercial and resi real estate brace for higher taxes in Romania Financial pressure on CPI may lead to buyout

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New leases

Griffes has announced the leasing of 6,000 sqm of office space in Bucharest-based Unirii View. Out of the total volume, 2,000 sqm represent new tenants joining the tenant roster, while three tenants expanded operations and grew their space take-up in the building.
The first Gorąco Polecam store in Lubin has opened at BIG Lubin retail park. The new 151 sqm unit is in a newly designed development building featuring a large 160 sqm patio.
Worldbox has entered the Romanian market with its first store at Scallier's Funshop Park in Vaslui. The multi-brand store covers more than 660 sqm and offers clothing, footwear and accessories in the casual and sportswear segment.

New appointments

CBRE Investment Management announced the firm is evolving the leadership model in its EMEA Direct Real Estate business. Under the enhanced structure, Rik Eertink will assume the role of President and CIO of EMEA Direct Real Estate, after serving as President of EMEA Direct Real Estate for the past five years.
Nhood has appointed Mihaela Petruescu as the new Country Director for Property Services Romania & Poland as of October. She previously held leadership positions at large real estate firms, such as Cushman & Wakefield Echinox and CBRE Romania.
Daniel Orczyk has been named Senior Project Manager at the technical advisory department of Avison Young in Poland. He is a licensed structural engineer and building site manager with over 20 years of experience.

Latest news

ESG under scrutiny as investors, banks and tenants raise the stakes

Story of the week

Data quality now decides who gets capital and who doesn’t

Residential

YIT Slovakia secures permit for large resi project in Bratislava

Retail

Era Park buys Ferio Wawer shopping centre in Warsaw

Investment

Shopper Park Plus acquires eight retail parks in Poland

Report

Bucharest secures €29.7 million loan for historical buildings upgrades

Office

Mindspace Romania posts average occupancy rate of 80% in 2025

Industrial

Panattoni starts new BTS project in Małopolska region

Career

Nepi Rockcastle names Marius Barbu as new COO

Interview

What the surge in technical services demand means for property investments in 2026

Hotel

RC2, Antares Management sell 4-star hotel in Mamaia

Economy

Romanian developer joins Europe’s top-10 fast growing companies

New leases

New appointments

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Lidl Romania exceeds 2030 sustainability targets early

EU scales back corporate sustainability laws — Investors warn transparency will suffer

Freedom24 to open office in Bucharest

MidEuropa acquires majority stake in Romanian IT firm RBC

Romania cuts budget deficit to 6.40% in first 11 months

Customs controls intensify as Romanian firms face rising risks

PPC Romania to build 100 MW gas plant in Reșița

Bucharest secures €29.7 million loan for historical buildings upgrades

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