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Story of the week

13
May
2026

Slovakia's industrial demand falls by over 50% in Q1 2026

by Property Forum

Slovakia's industrial property market entered 2026 with subdued demand and rising vacancy rates, according to the latest Industrial Research Forum report.

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Office

13
May
2026

Polish regional office markets struggle with low development pipeline

by Property Forum

Poland's regional office markets recorded their weakest first-quarter demand since 2021, with tenant activity falling by almost one-third year-on-year, according to Savills' eport.

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Strabag becomes general contractor for Speedwell's mixed-use scheme in Bucharest Pinsent Masons opens Warsaw office Administrative costs for Romanian offices to grow by 10% this year, says Colliers

Industrial

13
May
2026

Leroy Merlin expands to 48,500 sqm at CTPark Bucharest West

by Property Forum

Industrial developer CTP has signed an agreement with Leroy Merlin Romania to expand its regional distribution centre at CTPark Bucharest West to 48,500 sqm.

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WLS extends lease at Prologis Park Bratislava Panattoni starts work on 42,000 sqm logistics park in Łódź Innovinia snaps 17,500 sqm industrial hall in Kecskemét

Retail

13
May
2026

Romanian retail deliveries slow down in Q1 2026

by Property Forum

Romania's retail market experienced a challenging Q1 2026, according to a report by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. While macroeconomic indicators reflect a period of adjustment, the high street segment and medium-term development pipeline remain robust.

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Czech investor enters Polish market with Pasaż Łódzki purchase Aupark Shopping Centre secures €270 million refinancing Czech retail parks hit 15-year expansion high as locals shop closer

Report

12
May
2026

Drees & Sommer acquires Polish ADC in CEE push

by Property Forum

Global consulting company Drees & Sommer has fully acquired Polish project management and construction planning company ADC sp. z o.o., with the deal becoming legally effective on May 6, 2026. The acquisition strengthens Drees & Sommer's ability to serve clients across Poland and the wider CEE.

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Ukraine's housing recovery: Donor support in action Find out who’s shaping Romanian real estate in 2026 CEE commercial property investment heads for €12 billion milestone in 2026

Hotel

12
May
2026

Mendota Invest attracts two hotel operators in Ljubljana

by Property Forum

Mendota Invest, the investor behind the Emonika project owned by OTP Group, has signed hotel lease agreements with Mogotel Hotel Group and Eurostars Hotel Company.

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Danubius Hotels invests €125 million in Hungarian portfolio renovation Bucharest hotels see strongest CEE revenue growth in 2025 Prize by Radisson opens first Polish hotel in Gdańsk

Residential

11
May
2026

UDI Group starts construction of resi complex in Prague

by Property Forum

UDI Group has obtained a building permit for building B of its key project in Prague's Smíchov district. The project, previously known as Vltava Meadows, now enters the construction phase under the official name Side Smíchov Living.

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Park Properties starts construction of a villa complex near Bucharest Hubix invests in Timișoara mixed-use project Prime Kapital exceeds 1,000 resi units in Iași mixed-use project

Investment

11
May
2026

Reico Long Lease fund buys Prague British International School campus building

by Property Forum

The Reico Long Lease open-ended fund, managed by Reico investment company Erste Asset Management, is expanding its portfolio of properties with a new segment. Alongside office buildings, logistics centres and rental housing, it will now include a school building.

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Riverside International School acquires Olympus HQ in Prague Ares Management to sell logistics parks in Czechia and Hungary Monopolis in Łódź gets new majority owner as Virako sells stake

Economy

27
Apr
2026

Belgrade metro project set to transform Serbia's economy

by Irina Gasson

The construction of the Belgrade Metro represents the largest civil engineering project in Serbia and is expected to be a primary driver of economic growth in the coming years. For decades, public transport in Belgrade relied solely on buses, trams, and the city railway (BG Voz). The development of a comprehensive underground system is expected to have a transformative effect on commuting patterns and travel times.

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Echo Investment marks 30 years on the Warsaw Stock Exchange Indotek CEO backs wealth tax in Hungary but warns of risks Hungary's political earthquake: What Orbán's defeat means for investments

Interview

27
Apr
2026

Data and energy performance are redefining real estate value

by Property Forum

In a video interview recorded at Bratislava Property Forum 2026, Hubert Abt FRICS, CEO of workcloud24, explains why energy performance is emerging as the most important operational metric, how investors are approaching sustainability and what it takes to create real value through data-driven asset management.

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City logistics and data centres emerge as strongest value drivers in Slovakia Selective capital, structural shifts and ESG pressure reshape investment strategies Supermarkets remain the strongest anchors as retail shifts

Career

07
Apr
2026

Colliers Slovakia names new Head

by Property Forum

Colliers has appointed Martin Varačka as the new leader of Colliers Slovakia, effective immediately.

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Property Forum appoints Irina Gasson as Chief Growth Officer to accelerate European expansion NEPI Rockcastle introduces new senior leadership team Wing appoints Katalin Walter as CEO in Hungary

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New leases

Echo Investment has signed a lease agreement with Auchan Polska for 1,200 sqm of retail space within Fuzja, a flagship multifunctional complex in Łódź. The retailer is scheduled to open the outlet during the summer of 2026.
Froo Romania, a subsidiary of the Żabka Group, has relocated its HQ to the Bucharest-based Hermes Business Campus. The retailer secured around 2,900 sqm of office space in a transaction facilitated by Colliers.
Court One has signed a lease for approximately 6,300 sqm of space at MLP Business Park Vienna. The tenant, a subsidiary of the Padeldome group, is currently Austria’s largest operator in the sector, managing 42 courts across four locations in the capital.

New appointments

iO Partners has appointed Constantin Banu as Business Development Director for its Industrial and Land segments. With over 25 years of experience in the Romanian real estate sector, Banu is widely credited with helping shape the local logistics market. In his new role, he will oversee expansion strategies for the two segments.
Avison Young has promoted Bartłomiej Krzyżak and Marcin Purgal to the roles of Co-Heads of the Investment Department in Poland. Krzyżak, previously Senior Director, brings 18 years of commercial real estate experience, having joined Avison Young in 2017. Purgal, also a former Senior Director and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), transitions into the co-head role with 23 years of experience in the CEE commercial markets.
Avison Young has strengthened its Polish leadership with three senior promotions. Patryk Błach ascends to Associate Director within the Investment Advisory Department. Kamil Głowienka has been named Senior Project Manager. Furthermore, Katarzyna Uzar becomes a Valuation and Innovation Specialist, tasked with integrating technological solutions and coordinating global departmental projects.

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Slovakia's industrial demand falls by over 50% in Q1 2026

Office

Polish regional office markets struggle with low development pipeline

Industrial

Leroy Merlin expands to 48,500 sqm at CTPark Bucharest West

Retail

Romanian retail deliveries slow down in Q1 2026

Report

Drees & Sommer acquires Polish ADC in CEE push

Hotel

Mendota Invest attracts two hotel operators in Ljubljana

Residential

UDI Group starts construction of resi complex in Prague

Investment

Reico Long Lease fund buys Prague British International School campus building

Economy

Belgrade metro project set to transform Serbia's economy

Interview

Data and energy performance are redefining real estate value

Career

Colliers Slovakia names new Head

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