In recent years, the construction industry has become increasingly digitised and project management has become more efficient. But this progress has come hand in hand with cyber security challenges, where sensitive information such as contracts, financial data or project proposals are at risk of attack, warn specialists from PlanRadar.

According to the latest report published by Newmark Polska, in 2024, leasing activity in Poland’s key regional city office markets (Kraków, Wrocław, Tricity, Katowice, Poznań, Łódź, Lublin, Szczecin) showed stability, with annual take-up exceeding the average for the past five years. The strongest demand was recorded in Kraków, Wrocław and Tricity, which solidified their leading positions among regional cities. Additionally, lease renegotiations outnumbered relocations last year. While the overall vacancy rate edged up, developers remain cautious about starting new projects.

Speedwell Development has appointed Maria Jianu as its new Leasing Director, tasked with growing the tenant portfolio and strengthening strategic partnerships for projects such as Queens District, SpacePlus and Paltim.

PPF Real Estate Holding has diversified its footprint in the US property market with an investment in Gasworx, a mixed-use development in Tampa, Florida. The multi-phase project is designed to connect Tampa’s historical Ybor City with downtown districts and transform a currently underused area.

Romania's industrial and logistics sector saw a 27% rise in new supply in 2024, with 572,000 sqm of new spaces completed. The total stock now stands at almost 7.6 million sqm, and over 200,000 sqm are currently under development. according to research by Cushman & Wakefield Exhinox.

Belgrade's real estate market is showing signs of a mild recovery this year, though significant changes are not expected in the short term, according to a Cordon report.

The reconstruction of the Kotva department in Prague is starting today, one year after its closure, reports Archiweb.cz. This is symbolically happening on the 50th anniversary of its opening. The owner is Generali Real Estate.

The revitalisation of the surroundings of Masaryk station by Penta Real Estate is moving to the next stage. The focus of action is now directed to the south side, to Hybernská Street. 

Vlad Săftoiu, Head of Research Cushman & Wakefield Echinox, talked to Property Forum about the demand trends in the Romanian office market and the outlook for industrial and retail investments in 2025.

Donald Trump has secured the necessary electoral votes to secure a second term, raising questions about how his presidency will influence real estate markets in Europe and CEE.