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Story of the week

10
Dec
2025

Why CEE logistics isn’t slowing down: Martin Polák on demand and growth

by Forum Property

In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum in Vienna, Martin Polák, Managing Director CEE at GARBE Industrial Real Estate, shares his outlook for the year ahead. He reflects on market conditions, leasing dynamics, financing availability and the company’s priorities across Central and Eastern Europe. His perspective offers a grounded view on how occupiers are behaving and why the logistics sector may be entering a more active phase than many expect.

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Residential

10
Dec
2025

EBRD, EU back €100 million Ukraine affordable housing platform

by Forum Property

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Commission are supporting Ukraine's housing recovery with a €100 million loan facility to develop a scalable affordable housing platform. The financing will help deliver safe and sustainable housing for internally displaced persons and other vulnerable groups, addressing one of the country's most pressing social needs.

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Ceaușescu's ex-hunting lodge in Romania listed for €995,000 YIT completes resi project in Prague Helaba provides €25 million loan for Prague resi complex

Industrial

10
Dec
2025

Panattoni sells logistics park in Rzeszów for second time

by Forum Property

Industrial developer Panattoni has sold the 33,000 sqm Panattoni Park Rzeszów Airport III logistics park to an international group focused on industrial infrastructure and an investment fund. This marks the developer's second disposal in Rzeszów this quarter.

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Toyota Material Handling opens new facility in Panattoni Business Park Zdice ELI starts new phase of Warsaw Airport Kinetyczna project CTP signs 26,000 sqm lease deal with electronics manufacturer in Hungary

Office

10
Dec
2025

Romanian office tenants spend less than 5% of revenue on rent

by Forum Property

Romania's largest office tenants pay more than €260 million annually for modern office spaces, representing less than 1% of their combined 2024 turnover, according to analysis by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.

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CPIPG expands serviced offices concept in Warsaw SPM acquires Campus Science Park in Brno for €90 million Allianz-Țiriac sells two former HQ buildings in Bucharest

Report

10
Dec
2025

First launches digital real estate platform in Romania

by Forum Property

First, a new digital real estate listing platform developed in Romania, launched locally this autumn with a modern approach to property exploration and selection. The platform integrates technology, smart filters and a lifestyle-oriented presentation system that helps buyers and renters understand the full context of a property, from travel times to key city landmarks and technical characteristics.

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CEE shoppers demand speed and trust this Christmas, says DHL Investors are quietly shifting strategies across CEE Romanian mortgage rates set to drop in early 2026

Investment

09
Dec
2025

One United Properties makes large land purchase in Constanța

by Forum Property

Romanian developer One United Properties has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire a 34,800 sqm plot in Constanța, at the entrance to Mamaia resort, from local developer Alezzi Group.

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W. P. Carey closes €88 million sale-leaseback with Valeo Foods CPI Europe buys Czech residential portfolio Reico acquires Prague's iconic Palladium for €400 million

Retail

09
Dec
2025

UDI Group starts construction of Shopping Park Líbeznice

by Forum Property

UDI Group has obtained a building permit for the Shopping Park Líbeznice project, with construction planned to begin in Q1 2026, with completion expected in the third quarter of the same year. All retail spaces in the future facility are already leased.

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Global Vision secures €4.5 million refinancing for Oradea retail project Romania's retail space hits 5 million sqm milestone Generali closes first Slovenian real estate fund with shopping centre sale

Career

09
Dec
2025

CBRE names new Country Head in Croatia

by Forum Property

CBRE has appointed Martina Tomašević as Country Head Croatia within its South Eastern Europe operations, effective as of the start of 2026. In her new role, Tomašević will be responsible for leading and developing CBRE's business in Croatia across all services and sectors.

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Andrei Văcaru named Managing Director of iO Partners Romania Indotek Group opens Vienna office for private equity expansion Atenor appoints new Country Director for Hungary

Interview

07
Dec
2025

Optimism is the only way to go

by Forum Property

In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum in Vienna, Andrei Văcaru, Head of Capital Markets CEE at iO Partners, shares his perspective on the year ahead, discussing market optimism, investor activity across the region and the company’s ongoing expansion. While the environment is changing quickly, the firm sees solid fundamentals, growing regional capital and strong momentum for a focused regional player.

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Inside the deal: How CEE’s real estate transactions are really changing How are AI and digitalisation transforming CEE real estate

Hotel

26
Nov
2025

Radisson opens resort on Poland's Baltic coast

by Forum Property

Radisson Hotel Group has opened Baltic View Resort & Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals, in Międzyzdroje on Poland's Baltic coast. Located along the seaside promenade near the town's pier, the resort features 60 rooms, a swimming pool, sauna and kids club.

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Legend Hotels takes over Gdynia Marriott management Novotel opens first Croatian hotel in Zagreb Solida Capital secures financing for Warsaw aparthotel project

Economy

31
Oct
2025

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

by Forum Property

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

Engineering company Sanborn will relocate its production capacities to the new Aventin Business Park industrial complex as of August 2026. The company will lease nearly 8,000 sqm of premium space at the site. The long-term lease was brokered by Savills.
Scandinavian retailer JYSK has leased 1,000 sqm in Lemon Retail Park. In this transaction, Colliers represented the Synergy group, the developer and owner of Lemon Retail Park.
Romanian InSpace Engineering (RISE) has leased a 1,000 sqm space in the Bucharest-based Central Business Park building, in a deal brokered by Esop Consulting.

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.

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Story of the week

Why CEE logistics isn’t slowing down: Martin Polák on demand and growth

Residential

EBRD, EU back €100 million Ukraine affordable housing platform

Industrial

Panattoni sells logistics park in Rzeszów for second time

Office

Romanian office tenants spend less than 5% of revenue on rent

Report

First launches digital real estate platform in Romania

Investment

One United Properties makes large land purchase in Constanța

Retail

UDI Group starts construction of Shopping Park Líbeznice

Career

CBRE names new Country Head in Croatia

Interview

Optimism is the only way to go

Hotel

Radisson opens resort on Poland's Baltic coast

Economy

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

New leases

New appointments

Latest news

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

Dentons advises OX2 on 235 MW Romanian wind acquisition

Reckitt signs major lease at Garbe Park Klášterec nad Ohří

M Core opens new retail park in Orăștie

Crestpoint launches new project management platform in Prague

Smarter operations for older buildings: Unlocking fast energy savings with AI control

Premier Capital opens 200th McDonald's restaurant in regional network

MedLife reaches €1 billion market cap at BVB

Romania's trade deficit rises to €27.5 billion on ten months

Romanian office tenants spend less than 5% of revenue on rent

First launches digital real estate platform in Romania

Nuclearelectrica subsidiary explores rare metals venture

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