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Speedwell has secured its first loan in Poland — a PLN 100 million financing agreement with BNP Paribas Bank Polska for the development of Milestone Warsaw Mokotów. This project marks Speedwell’s first locally financed investment in Poland and the first purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in Warsaw under the Milestone brand.

On July 15, the Warsaw Trade Tower will host BE Mixer: Mid-Summer Night 2025, an exclusive evening networking event for real estate professionals who stay active while others vacation. Organised by PropertyTalents, the event will bring together 100–150 top developers, investors, PropTech leaders, and market decision-makers in a relaxed, high-level setting. Property Forum is a media partner of the event.

In a recent panel discussion during Future of Real Estate 2025 in Warsaw, exploring the transformative potential of the 15-minute city concept, leading real estate professionals in Poland delved into the intricate challenges and opportunities of creating more integrated, accessible urban environments.

The pharmaceutical industry has emerged as one of the most significant office occupiers in Warsaw, according to a new report from Cushman & Wakefield. With a footprint of approximately 172,000 sqm, the sector now ranks sixth in terms of total office take-up in the Polish capital, accounting for 5% of all leasing activity between 2020 and 2024.

At our Future of Real Estate 2025 conference in Warsaw, a panel of sustainability leaders delivered a compelling message: profitability and environmental responsibility are no longer at odds in real estate. The discussion explored how developers, retailers, and certification experts are navigating the practical realities of green building implementation, from setting decarbonisation targets to overcoming retrofit challenges and engaging tenants. The session highlighted that success hinges on scaling up data-driven interventions, fostering collaboration, and adapting to a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

Greykite European Real Estate Fund I, its affiliates, and White Star Real Estate have announced key milestones in the transformation of the Digital Ursus site in Warsaw, signalling the successful early repositioning of a former logistics property into a strategic digital infrastructure hub.

Danilo Djurović, CEO of Monting Development, talked to Property Forum about the current state of affairs in the Polish residential market, environmental responsibility and business partnership with football star Robert Lewandowski.

Avison Young and Colliers jointly advised Octava Property Trust on the sale of the Lighthouse office building in Warsaw. The buyer is an investor with Polish capital.

The Polish real estate finance landscape is undergoing significant transformation, driven by new regulatory frameworks, sustainability requirements, and evolving market dynamics. A recent panel discussion at Property Forum's Future of Real Estate 2025 conference in Warsaw featuring top banking and real estate experts revealed the complex challenges and opportunities facing the sector.

In the Warsaw office market, tenants remain active and continue to seek offices in central locations despite the decreasing volume of newly delivered space. According to the BNP Real Estate Poland latest report, the current situation is influenced by the low supply of completed projects at the beginning of this year and planned investments in the coming years. Additionally, the decline in the vacancy rate translates into limited availability of space for tenants.