Bratislava's total office stock stands at 1.75 million sqm, with A+ grade space accounting for 22%, grade A for 38% and grade B for the remaining 40%. No new office buildings were completed in the second quarter of 2026, though two projects are expected to be delivered in Q3: Dunaj (8,000 sqm) and Ganz House (9,400 sqm). The Bratislava Research Forum, whose members are CBRE, Colliers International, Cushman & Wakefield and iO Partners, also notes that a methodological change introduced in Q4 2025 now limits the definition of a green building to those whose certifications reflect actual operational performance, focusing on building management, resource efficiency and long-term sustainability.

CTP N.V. signed leases totalling 1,576,000 sqm in the first half of 2026, a 55% increase compared with the same period last year, including a new quarterly record of 813,000 sqm in Q2. Gross rental income rose 12.6% year-on-year to €413.3 million, while annualised rental income reached €858 million as at 30 June 2026. Like-for-like rental growth came in at 4.7%, supported by indexation and rent reversion. Occupancy remained stable at 93%, with a weighted average unexpired lease term of 6.1 years.

CeMat A/S has signed a contract with FineTech Construction as general contractor for Moje Bielany 3, a new building forming part of the mixed-use Moje Bielany development on ul. Wólczyńska in Warsaw's Bielany district. Construction work is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Bence Buday has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the HIPA Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency, effective 28 July 2026. His appointment marks the beginning of a new chapter for the agency, with a strong focus on further strengthening HIPA's strategic role, enhancing its operational excellence, and reinforcing Hungary's competitiveness as an investment destination.

CTP has signed two long-term leases totalling approximately 16,700 sqm at CTPark Sofia Ring Road in Bulgaria with existing customers BOX NOW and Amperel. The agreements were completed in June 2026 and form part of a strong first half for CTP in the country, with leasing activity across its Bulgarian portfolio increasing by 43% year-on-year during H1 2026. Year-to-date leasing volumes are 56.4% higher than the same period last year.

The number of passenger cars in Hungary has nearly doubled over the past 20 years, yet road networks and parking capacity have not kept pace. In Budapest, paid parking zones have continued to expand and fees rose sharply this summer, increasing the value of private parking spaces. According to an analysis by property portal zenga.hu, owning a garage or parking space has become a significant property asset rather than merely a convenience.

GARBE has commenced construction of a nearly 39,000 sqm building forming part of its new Green Park Senec logistics park in Slovakia, developed in partnership with Mitiska REIM and the MEREP LI fund. Austrian logistics company Lagermax has signed as the first tenant, leasing 9,000 sqm of industrial space, with occupation scheduled for the first quarter of 2027. Law firm Kinstellar and commercial real estate consultancy iO Partners provided advisory services on the transaction.

Romania's real estate investment market recorded €211.1 million in transactions during the first half of 2026, a 46% decline compared with the same period in 2025, according to the Marketbeat Investment H1 2026 report by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. However, following the completion of AFI Europe's acquisition of six retail parks from MAS Real Estate in early July, together with several smaller deals, the total volume for the first seven months of the year has already surpassed the level recorded throughout the whole of 2025.

GTC Group has published its 2025 ESG Report, covering sustainability performance across seven Central and Eastern European markets. The report, prepared in accordance with GRI standards, spans a commercial portfolio of 38 office buildings and 6 shopping centres in Poland, Hungary, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria and Croatia, alongside a residential portfolio. The company reports that 99% of its commercial buildings are now certified under LEED, BREEAM or DGNB standards, or are undergoing recertification.

P3 Logistic Parks has signed a lease agreement with HOPI for 22,790 sqm in the DC9 building at P3 Mszczonów, located approximately 50 km south-west of Warsaw along the S8 expressway. The building, which has received its occupancy permit and been handed over to the tenant, comprises 21,990 sqm of warehouse space and 800 sqm of offices. With this addition, HOPI's total footprint at the park, which also houses the company's headquarters and central warehouse, reaches nearly 57,000 sqm.