In an exclusive interview with Property Forum, Rüdiger Dany, CEO of NEPI Rockcastle, reflects on the company’s record-breaking year, key investments in retail and green energy and explains why consumer resilience in CEE continues to drive growth. Looking ahead to 2025, he discusses market expectations, omnichannel retail trends, and NEPI Rockcastle’s unwavering commitment to sustainability.

Romanian DIY retailer Dedeman, is set to further extend its national presence with the acquisition of approximately 6 ha of land near Vama Giurgiu, on the border with Bulgaria. 

European Green Logistics Space (EGLS), the new investment and development company headed by logistics real estate veteran Ian Worboys, has hired Marta Gorońska-Wiercioch to lead its activity in Poland.

Romanian developer Iulius will start this month a remodelling of its mixed-use project Palas Iași, based on a concept by architecture firm Foster + Partners.

Office fit-out costs in Prague are still competitive despite rising construction costs and higher demand for modern work environments. According to the latest report from Cushman & Wakefield EMEA Fit Out Cost Guide Prague's offer of high-quality office spaces is at more favourable prices compared to other European cities.

Martley Capital has completed the sale of Mazovia Plaza, an office building located in the Praga Północ district of Warsaw. The buyer and the price have not been revealed.

Currently, data centres are one of the most attractive real estate asset classes for investors, according to an analysis by Savills. Investment volumes in this segment have been soaring to new heights, driven by the rapid adoption of AI, cloud computing, and digitalisation across industries. 

Focus Estate Fund has acquired three shopping centers in Poland. The assets' total Gross Leasable Area (GLA) is approximately 46,000 sqm. The value of the transaction has not been disclosed. 

Shares in real estate company GTC were down 8% to PLN 3.99 on the Warsaw Stock Exchange since March 19, while the yield on its euro-denominated bond rose to 13% following financial issues related to its parent company, Optima Befektetesi Zrt.

Construction labour cost and availability have become the primary concerns for real estate developers in Central Europe, according to a new survey by Deloitte. This shift sees it surpassing project financing, which has been the dominant issue in recent years.