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Mar
2026

Echo Group sells 2,800 apartments in Poland during 2025

by Property Forum

Echo Group reported strong performance in 2025, focusing on expanding its living business, selling mature commercial assets and developing new projects in Poland's largest cities.

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Report

25
Mar
2026

CEE firms increasingly redesign offices over hybrid work

by Property Forum

Around 96% of Central European companies operate in a hybrid model, and nearly 90% have redesigned or rethought their office layout, according to a report by ThinkCo and Skanska. The research shows that concentration-supporting environments, flexible space usage and sustainability considerations increasingly influence employee decisions.

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Manova Partners tops €500 million in deal volumes during 2025 Inflation and rising costs squeeze resi margins in Romania Construction costs top developer concerns in Central Europe

Industrial

25
Mar
2026

Gridarch delivers industrial facility in Ostrava

by Property Forum

Development company Gridarch has completed Phase II of the Ostrava Airport Multimodal Park (OAMP). This phase includes Hall D, offering 11,300 sqm of industrial space including offices, which was handed over to international manufacturing company Brose.

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TVM Group expands warehouse network in Poland Sarantis Polska opens new distribution centre in MLP Pruszków CityOne Group acquires logistics project in Budapest from Woco Group

Retail

25
Mar
2026

Iulius and Atterbury start work on €550 million mixed-use scheme in Cluj

by Property Forum

Iulius and Atterbury Europe have begun construction on Rivus Cluj-Napoca, Romania's largest urban reconversion real estate development.

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Mitiska Reim acquires Quick Park Mysłowice retail park BIG Poland advances with retail park in central Dzierżoniów Lidl to invest €285 million in Romanian expansion

Residential

24
Mar
2026

Belgrade apartment sales hit €770 million in Q4 2025

by Property Forum

Belgrade's apartment market recorded €768.5 million in sales during the fourth quarter of 2025, marking an 18% increase compared to €651.9 million in the same period the previous year, according to data from the Republic Geodetic Authority, analysed by real estate consultancy Cordon.

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AFI starts construction of 519-unit rental project in Prague Polish housing market faces M&A wave Apsys starts two resi projects in central Wrocław

Interview

24
Mar
2026

Full speed ahead: Inside CTP’s drive to double its portfolio

by Ákos Budai

CTP is pushing ahead with an ambitious growth strategy, targeting a near doubling of its portfolio by 2030 while expanding across CEE and beyond. In an interview with Property Forum, Rob Jones, Head of Investor Relations, explains how strong tenant demand, a vast land bank and a disciplined development approach continue to support one of Europe’s most active logistics platforms.

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Bids for Polish commercial assets already higher in 2026 than in 2025 Hotels move closer to the mainstream of real estate investment Hybrid living models gain ground in CEE: Inside Zeitgeist’s strategy for urban revitalisation

Investment

23
Mar
2026

ECE sells Árkád Szeged shopping centre to Hungarian fund

by Property Forum

ECE Real Estate Partners and Bonitas Investment Fund Management have completed the sale of Árkád Szeged shopping centre in Hungary from ECE European Prime Shopping Centre Fund II to HOME Ingatlanfejlesztő Alap, a Hungarian real estate fund. The transaction closed on March 19, 2026, with both parties keeping the purchase price confidential.

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IGD sells building in Turda to municipality Hungarian investor expands hotel portfolio in Spain and Portugal Shopper Park Plus acquires eight retail parks in Poland

Office

19
Mar
2026

CA Immo inks 14,500 sqm lease for Prague-based Danube House

by Property Forum

CA Immo has achieved full occupancy of the Danube House office building in Prague's Riverside Karlín district, following a lease agreement with data management company Everpure for approximately 14,500 sqm of office space.

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Passerinvest starts construction of 33,000 sqm office building in Prague Globalworth reaches 60% pre-lease for new office in Bucharest Nearly half of Romanian companies expect 3-4 office days this year

Hotel

05
Mar
2026

Accor to open new Mercure hotel in Craiova

by Property Forum

Accor has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Romanian investor MKS PROD to open a new Mercure hotel in Craiova, the second largest city in southern Romania.

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Romanian hotel industry hits record stays in 2025 Wing and Accent to manage Hotel Yacht Wellness in Siófok Swissôtel opens first Czech Republic hotel in spa town

Economy

05
Mar
2026

Świecie unveils masterplan for Teutonic Castle revival

by Property Forum

The city of Świecie, a town in northern Poland's Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, has unveiled a comprehensive masterplan for the revitalisation of its 14th-century Teutonic Castle, viewing the historic fortress as the foundation for a new cultural and educational identity rather than merely a medieval relic.

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Romanian developer joins Europe’s top-10 fast growing companies Trump imposes tariffs on Serbia and Bosnia Commercial and resi real estate brace for higher taxes in Romania

Career

24
Feb
2026

Indotek Investments appoints new CEO

by Property Forum

Bence Nádasdy will take over as CEO of Indotek Investments Alapkezelő Zrt. from 19 February 2026. Alongside his new appointment, he will continue as capital markets director and management board member, remaining responsible for directing Indotek Group's capital and bank financing.

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Forestay Group appoints Asset Management Director Milica Nikolić named Managing Director of iO Partners Serbia EGLS names new Managing Director in Poland

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New leases

Panattoni has commenced construction on the latest phase of Panattoni Park Gorzów II, developing a bespoke BTS warehouse for DPD Polska. The facility will encompass 5,300 sqm tailored to the courier company’s operational requirements. DPD Polska is scheduled to begin operations at the new site in August 2026.
Romanian strategic advisory firm Infinexa Restructuring has relocated its HQ to GTC’s City Gate South Tower in Bucharest. The move supports their integrated approach to delivering complex debt restructuring, insolvency mandates, and preventive procedures for distressed companies.
Sports Direct has leased 1,700 sqm in XOPark Sofia for its first Bulgarian store, in a deal brokered by CBRE.

New appointments

Panattoni has promoted Nick Cripps to the position of Head of International Capital Markets for Europe, the UK, the Middle East, and India. Based in London, Cripps is tasked with leading the firm’s global capital markets strategy across 18 diverse markets. He joined Panattoni five years ago as Head of UK Capital Markets.
PSN has expanded its acquisitions team with the arrival of Martin Šrytr as Business Development Manager. Most recently, he served as Real Estate Expansion Manager at Twistcafe Group, supporting the company’s EMEA growth. His previous experience includes consulting at Cushman & Wakefield, advisory roles at Prochazka & Partners, and management positions within IWG.
iO Partners has announced key leadership changes within its Czech Republic operations as part of its ongoing business evolution. Milan Kilik has been appointed as the new Head of Office Leasing, with a particular focus on client advisory and team collaboration. Concurrently, Petr Kareš has transitioned into the role of Occupier Business Development Director. In this new capacity, he will be responsible for identifying new market opportunities and integrating services across Tenant Representation, Project Management, and Industrial Leasing.

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Story of the week

Echo Group sells 2,800 apartments in Poland during 2025

Report

CEE firms increasingly redesign offices over hybrid work

Industrial

Gridarch delivers industrial facility in Ostrava

Retail

Iulius and Atterbury start work on €550 million mixed-use scheme in Cluj

Residential

Belgrade apartment sales hit €770 million in Q4 2025

Interview

Full speed ahead: Inside CTP’s drive to double its portfolio

Investment

ECE sells Árkád Szeged shopping centre to Hungarian fund

Office

CA Immo inks 14,500 sqm lease for Prague-based Danube House

Hotel

Accor to open new Mercure hotel in Craiova

Economy

Świecie unveils masterplan for Teutonic Castle revival

Career

Indotek Investments appoints new CEO

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