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PBSA overtakes rental housing as Europe's top OpRE target

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News PBSA overtakes rental housing as Europe's top OpRE target
22
Oct
2025

PBSA overtakes rental housing as Europe's top OpRE target

by Forum Property
European investors are shifting capital from traditional commercial real estate to operational sectors, with purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) emerging as the most sought-after segment for the first time, according to Savills' investor sentiment survey.
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Industrial

News Distribution Centre E-Commerce Lodz Logistics Media Expert Omnichannel Panattoni Poland Warehouse
22
Oct
2025

Panattoni starts €120 million project in Łódź

by Forum Property
Panattoni has begun construction of a new distribution centre in Łódź for Media Expert, Poland's largest retailer of consumer electronics and household appliances. The 208,000 sqm investment, valued at €120 million, will be one of the largest warehouse facilities in the country.
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Romania's industrial demand boosted by military infrastucture, green energy iLogistic expands to 15,500 sqm in CTPark Budapest West REINO IO Logistics secures green loan

Career

News Austria career iO Partners Optin Slovakia
22
Oct
2025

iO appoints new project & development leader in Austria

by Forum Property
iO Partners has strengthened its Austrian operations with the launch of Project & Development Services led by Aleksandra Dorninger-Potkonjak.
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Czech AmCham appoints new president CTP names new MD for Bulgaria Nrep and Velo Capital to operate as Urban Partners

Report

News Czech Republic office Prague report Savills
22
Oct
2025

Prime office vacancy reaches its very bottom in Prague

by Forum Property
Finding a vacant space in the highest-quality office buildings in central Prague has proven to be a mission impossible. According to Savills’ analysis, vacancy in AAA properties has consistently remained at zero.
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Bratislava residential market: supply grows, so does demand Poland emerges as Europe's business services powerhouse

Office

News Czech Republic NEMO office Prague Scott.Weber
22
Oct
2025

Nemo welcomes new tenants in Smíchov

by Forum Property
The Idea Office Building in the Smíchov quarter of Prague, part of the NEMO real estate fund, has undergone a significant transformation, welcoming new commercial and diplomatic tenants.
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Leasing volume in Polish regional cities declines Office building in Prague sells at auction Skanska leases entire second phase of Budapest office project

Investment

News Colliers Conseq Czech Republic Fio realitní fond hotel investment Knight Frank office PPF Prague Reico report retail
21
Oct
2025

Domestic capital dominates Czech market

by Forum Property
Czech lucrative properties such as hotels, offices, and shopping centres are now heading into the hands of domestic investors. On the other side, foreign investors are gradually leaving the market, reports seznamzpravy.cz.
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Czech market newcomer to bring €60 million investment opportunities CBRE advises Siemens on Sofia headquarters sale Principal enters Poland with first logistics acquisition

Hotel

News Aparthotel Hospitality Hotel Investment Partnership Poland Redevelopment Solida Capital Staycity Group Warsaw
21
Oct
2025

Staycity enters Poland with 268-key Warsaw aparthotel

by Forum Property
Aparthotel operator Staycity Group and investment firm Solida Capital announced a partnership for the development of a new Staycity Aparthotel in Warsaw, marking Staycity's entry into the Polish market.
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Wing and Accent form strategic hotel partnership in Hungary Romania's hotel industry posts third-highest EU growth Wing's Budapest hotels obtain green certifications

Residential

News Arsenal Residence Automotive Compa Dan Băiașu Residential Romania Sibiu The Concept
20
Oct
2025

Compa launches second phase of resi project in Sibiu

by Forum Property
Compa, one of Romania's largest automotive component manufacturers, announced the second phase of Arsenal Residence, a residential project in central Sibiu next to Sub Arini park. The total investment will exceed €30 million, confirming the company's strategy to diversify its portfolio and actively participate in urban development.
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YIT sells building in Prague to housing cooperative Hungarian housing market cools after summer surge YIT finalises residence in Prague 5

Interview

News CEE CFO CTP industrial interview logistics rental growth
16
Oct
2025

Ambition backed by discipline: Inside CTP’s path to 30 million sqm

by Budai Ákos
Richard Wilkinson, Chief Financial Officer of CTP, discussed the company’s newly expanded growth target and its strategic path toward 30 million sqm of gross lettable area by the end of the decade. In this interview with Property Forum, he explains what’s driving the company’s confidence in development-led expansion, how financing and ESG strategies are evolving, and where CTP sees the strongest potential across its CEE markets.
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What’s next for Poland’s residential sector? Falling rates, rising rents: Poland’s PRS market enters new growth phase From compliance to cash flow: How accessibility boosts property value

Retail

News Budapest Hungary Retail Shopping
16
Oct
2025

New shopping centre to open in Budapest today

by Forum Property
Zenit Corso, a new community center in Budapest's Zuglo district, is scheduled to open its doors on October 16. Located behind Bosnyak Square, the development functions not only as a shopping centre but also as a modern urban promenade, featuring stores from numerous well-known brands.
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Nepi Rockcastle opens its first solar park in Romania Redstone acquires shopping centre in Olomouc

Economy

News Bosnia economy SEE Serbia tariffs Trump
09
Jul
2025

Trump imposes tariffs on Serbia and Bosnia

by Forum Property
The Trump administration has imposed 100% tariffs on a range of imports from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, accusing both countries of deepening ties with China. This marks the first time a U.S. president has taken such a step against a European nation over relations with Beijing.
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Commercial and resi real estate brace for higher taxes in Romania Financial pressure on CPI may lead to buyout EBRD downgrades 2025 growth forecast for most CEE countries

New leases

  • The Polish branch of Lufthansa Technik AG, a global provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services for civil aviation, has joined the group of tenants at the Infinity office building in Wrocław. The company has leased over 860 sqm of office space in the building, in the heart of the city on ul. Legnicka. Lufthansa Technik AG will move into its new headquarters in April 2026. The lease was signed for seven years.
  • Fortress Logistics Real Estate, part of South African global investment platform, has set up office in the third floor of the Metropolitan building on Piłsudski Square. The Warsaw office will overlook the Ministry of Culture and the Raffles Europejski Hotel.
  • Promenada Mall, owned by Nepi Rockcastle, has completed the first stage of its food court modernisation, spanning 1,000 sqm, with the opening of eight new restaurants.

New appointments

  • Romanian developer Redport has appointed Sorin Ioan Blaga as COO. In recent years, Blaga has served as CEO of Liebrecht & wooD Romania, managing real estate developments with a combined value of several hundred million euros, and as COO & Co-CEO of The Concept Group.
  • From mid-October, László Csapó will take up the position of Director of Business Development at Danubius Hotels Zrt. He succeeds Andrea Róna, who had held the position since 2022.
  • Cushman & Wakefield Echinox has named Gabriel Vințe as Business Development Manager within the Project & Development Services (PDS) department. He will also oversee the business line dedicated to sustainability services. Vințe has over 21 years of experience gained in renowned companies across sectors such as financial services, retail, residential, and consultancy.

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