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

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17
Dec
2025

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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Report

News - Why unified data models are becoming a strategic imperative for real estate leaders #CEE Property Forum #CEE Property Forum 2025 #data #data management #iREMS #report
17
Dec
2025

Why unified data models are becoming a strategic imperative for real estate leaders

by Property Forum
The executive data roundtable at the CEE Property Forum in Vienna marked a new format for senior real estate decision-makers in Central and Eastern Europe. Held under Chatham House rules, the session enabled an open and strategic exchange on the role of data in driving portfolio performance, risk management, and resilience.
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Construction outlook in Eastern Europe looks positive in 2026 CEE property markets set for growth in 2026 amid supply gaps and modernization Offices still dominate – What could challenge them next?

Office

News - Czech property market hits investment record of €4.1 billion in 2025 #Brno #Czech Republic #David Sajner #David Štrouf #Investment #Office #Prague #Savills
17
Dec
2025

Czech property market hits investment record of €4.1 billion in 2025

by Property Forum
The Czech commercial real estate investment market is experiencing a record-breaking year, set to reach €4.1 billion by the end of 2025, according to Savills research. To date, 69 transactions have been completed with a total volume of €4 billion, with additional deals worth tens of millions potentially closing by year-end.
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Trigea acquires Wola Center in major Warsaw office deal Indotek sells Cybernetyki Office Center in Warsaw Romanian office tenants spend less than 5% of revenue on rent

Career

News - Nepi Rockcastle names Marius Barbu as new COO #Coo Appointment #Marius Barbu #Nepi Rockcastle #Poland #Retail #Romania
17
Dec
2025

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

Industrial

News - ELI Parks expands industrial project in Iași #BREEAM #ELI Park Iași #Eli Parks #Iași #Industrial #Logistics #Romania #Sagex Construct #Sustainability
17
Dec
2025

ELI Parks expands industrial project in Iași

by Property Forum
Local developer ELI Parks has announced the launch of the second phase of the ELI Park Iași project, adding another 20,000 sqm of industrial and logistics spaces to the existing 20,000 sqm.
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Panattoni delivers 15,000 sqm factory for E.G.O. in Łódź P3 signs new Mexen deal for 41,000 sqm warehouse in Poland DL Invest Group buys Platan Park Warsaw

Hotel

News - RC2, Antares Management sell 4-star hotel in Mamaia #Antares Management #Cushman&Wakefield Echinox #Hotel #Mamaia #Mihaela Pană #RC2 #Romania #Steaua De Mare #Zenith
16
Dec
2025

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

Investment

News - SCF launches retail park fund targeting 10% annual returns #Czech Republic #Fund #Investment #Josef Malíř #Poland #Retail #Scf #SCF CROP #SCF Eagle
16
Dec
2025

SCF launches retail park fund targeting 10% annual returns

by Property Forum
Czech investment group Star Capital Finance (SCF) has launched a new subfund SCF Crop within its qualified investor fund SCF Investment Partners Sicav. The fund will focus on retail park investments across CEE, with properties valued at their actual purchase price and a target return exceeding 10% annually.
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One United Properties makes large land purchase in Constanța W. P. Carey closes €88 million sale-leaseback with Valeo Foods CPI Europe buys Czech residential portfolio

Residential

News - Hubix invests €20 million in resi project near Bucharest #Alex Tudor #Bucharest #Daniel Tudor #Hubix #Investment #Pipera #Residential #Romania
16
Dec
2025

Hubix invests €20 million in resi project near Bucharest

by Property Forum
Hubix, a Romanian real estate management and investment company, announces a €20 million investment in the development of the Abito Pipera residential project, a mixed-use complex designed for modern urban living and community.
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Real Management kicks off second phase of resi project in Warsaw Hungarian property market shifts as buyers seek different homes Cordia buys land in northern Bucharest

Retail

News - Granit buys 12 retail parks from Revetas in Hungary #Álmos Mikesy #CMS #Cushman & Wakefield Echinox #Grandum Real Estate #Gránit Asset Management #Hungary #Kinstellar #Retail #Revetas Capital #Sentient #Vlad Drăgoescu #Zone Retail Park
15
Dec
2025

Granit buys 12 retail parks from Revetas in Hungary

by Property Forum
Granit Asset Management has acquired a portfolio of 12 retail parks with a combined leasable area of 45,000 sqm from international investment firm Revetas Capital.
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Prague leads Europe's retail growth as luxury brands expand OPC Real Estate opens fourth retail park in Slovakia UDI Group starts construction of Shopping Park Líbeznice

Interview

News - What needs to change for PRS to take off in Hungary #CEE Property Forum #CEE Property Forum 2025 #Hungary #interview #legal #Taylor Wessing
15
Dec
2025

What needs to change for PRS to take off in Hungary

by Property Forum
In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum in Vienna, Dániel Ódor MRICS, Partner at Taylor Wessing Hungary, shares his expectations for real estate transactions in the year ahead, discusses the balance between international and regional investors in Hungary, and reflects on residential development, PRS, and the regulatory changes shaping the market.
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Why international schools attract premium homebuyers in northern Bucharest Why CEE logistics isn’t slowing down: Martin Polák on demand and growth Optimism is the only way to go

Economy

News - Romanian developer joins Europe’s top-10 fast growing companies #Europe #grwoth #One United Properties #report #Romania
31
Oct
2025

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

New leases

  • Olimpia Gallery in Bełchatów, managed by EPP, has signed new and extended lease agreements covering nearly 2,500 sqm. Bel-Pol will open a new store of approximately 1,200 sqm, while Rossmann and CCC will expand their stores to over 600 sqm each starting next year.
  • Eeze, the casino software and tech provider headquartered in Malta with offices in London, has leased 1,200 sqm of office space in Bucharest-based AFI Park Floreasca. The transaction was brokered by Crosspoint Real Estate.
  • Garmin, specializing in technology and GPS products for various markets, has leased 8,000 sqm across the UBC Tower and UBC Riviera buildings near Iulius Mall Cluj.

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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