Romanian construction activity increased by over 6% in the first two months of 2026, following a record 2025, and remained the country's only major economic sector showing growth in April, according to Colliers analysis based on Eurostat data.

Cluj Business Campus (CBC), an urban real estate and workplace experience project in Cluj-Napoca, is entering a new development phase with investments of almost €500,000 allocated in 2026. 

The European defence sector is undergoing a significant transformation, becoming increasingly diversified, innovation-oriented, and technologically advanced. Supported by defence investments totalling up to €800 billion, this development is directly influencing the geographic distribution of industrial activities and altering the structure of real estate demand across the region, finds a Colliers study.

Forestay Group has acquired the Corner6 Business Center, an A-category office building located in downtown Budapest, for an undisclosed sum. 

After a period of adjustments, Romania's property market enters 2026 with increased confidence from Romanian investors. These have become a key factor in supporting market liquidity and stability, showing growing interest in income-generating assets, according to a report by CBRE Romania.

European investors continue to lead commercial real estate investment across the continent, accounting for 48% of activity in Q1 2026, according to BNP Paribas Real Estate data. American investors follow with 31%, while Asia Pacific investors represent just 7% and Middle Eastern investors 2%.

CBRE Slovakia data shows that in Q1 2026, 742 apartments were sold in new Bratislava projects, representing a 17% quarter-on-quarter increase compared to Q4 2025 when 634 apartments were sold. The supply of available apartments rose slightly quarter-on-quarter to 3,922 units across 96 projects, marking a 21% year-on-year increase.

Property Forum is proud to present the second edition of its annual list recognising the 50 most influential people in Czech and Slovak real estate. Following the successful launch of the inaugural ranking last year, the publication once again highlights the individuals shaping the future of these two dynamic markets. The ranking, together with all other regional editions, is now available on the Property Forum website.

Crestyl Group has secured a €185 million medium-term refinancing package for its Dock In Office Park in Prague, jointly underwritten by Deutsche Pfandbriefbank (pbb) and Helaba. The transaction capitalises on the lenders' long-term involvement with the Prague 8 commercial development. Prior to this agreement, both pbb and Helaba successfully provided the financing for all five individual phases of the waterfront office park.

Panattoni is to build a warehouse facility spannign around 26,000 sqm for Bidfood in Łódź. The project will be developed on a build-to-own (BTO) basis and will serve as a central distribution warehouse for the HoReCa operator.