Tag: CEE (108 articles)

Real estate | 23 June, 2026 at 8:00 AM

EECFA: Eastern European construction growth desynchronises from Southeast

The Eastern European construction market is facing a cooling period of "little less optimism", while Southeast Europe shows signs of stabilizing with a "little less pessimism", according to the Eastern European Construction Forecasting Association (EECFA) 2026 Summer Construction Forecast released on 22 June 2026. Despite the shifting sentiment, both regions are projected to sustain the record-high output levels achieved in 2025 through to 2028.

Real estate | 22 June, 2026 at 9:42 AM

CEE office market hits record low on new construction

Office markets across the six largest CEE capital cities, Prague, Warsaw, Budapest, Bucharest, Bratislava, and Sofia, have entered a new phase characterized by a severe supply crunch.

Real estate | 12 June, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Logistics continues to lead the market

Lavinia Ioniță Rasmussen, NNDKP Real Estate Partner, tells Property Forum that institutional investors have constructive outlook on Bucharest's real estate market. At the same time, she expects retail, logistics and renewable energy to drive mandates for NNDKP's real estate practice this year.

Finance | 11 June, 2026 at 3:05 PM

TechAngels names new President

The TechAngels Board has appointed Ana Maria Andronic as President for a mandate lasting until next year's internal elections.

Real estate | 10 June, 2026 at 4:45 PM

Solida Capital enters Romanian resi market

Solida Capital has announced its first residential development in Romania, a boutique project in Sector 1, Bucharest, as part of a joint venture with Radox.

Real estate | 29 May, 2026 at 8:45 AM

Leading logistics developer sees growing demand from defence sector

Gijs Klomp, Head of Business Development at WDP Romania, talked to Property Forum about the company's strategic focus on long-term tenant partnerships and built-to-suit developments. He detailed how infrastructure improvements and the defence sector are creating new industrial growth.

Real estate | 19 May, 2026 at 2:00 PM

American property investors have yet to arrive in Romania

European investors continue to lead commercial real estate investment across the continent, accounting for 48% of activity in Q1 2026, according to BNP Paribas Real Estate data. American investors follow with 31%, while Asia Pacific investors represent just 7% and Middle Eastern investors 2%.

Real estate | 14 May, 2026 at 10:27 AM

NEPI Rockcastle posts slight net rental income growth in Q1 2026

NEPI Rockcastle said its Q1 net rental and related income (NOI) reached €157.7 million, up 3.4% versus Q1 2025. Property NOI increased 3.2% to €155.4 million, while net revenue from energy activities rose to €2.3 million, reflecting the scaling of the group's renewable energy platform.

Real estate | 7 May, 2026 at 4:05 PM

CEE real estate investment posts strong recovery in 2025

CEE real estate investment rebounded strongly in 2025, with volumes reaching €11.6 billion across six core markets, representing a 31% year-on-year increase according to Colliers. 

Real estate | 16 April, 2026 at 8:46 AM

Bucharest office fit-out, among the most affordable in CEE

The average total office fit-out costs in Bucharest increased slightly in 2025 to around €1,000 per sqm, according to data from Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. However, Bucharest remains one of the most affordable markets in CEE, with fit-out costs 18% and 15% lower than in Warsaw and Prague, respectively.

Real estate | 31 March, 2026 at 4:55 PM

GTC leases over 150,000 sqm of commercial space across CEE in 2025

Real estate investor GTC has leased over 150,000 sqm of commercial space in 2025 across 30 office complexes and six shopping centres in CEE.

Economy | 12 March, 2026 at 3:00 PM

World Bank: How can AI and software help CEE markets raise productivity

Bulgaria, Croatia, Poland, and Romania could raise labour productivity by up to 10 to 15% through wider adoption of digital technologies, particularly software and AI-enabled tools, according to a report by World Bank Group.

Real estate | 10 March, 2026 at 1:30 PM

CEE property investment climbs 24% above 5-year average in 2025

Commercial property investment in CEE rebounded strongly in 2025, with a combined volume of €11.3 billion across Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia. This represents a 34% year-on-year increase and stands 24% above the five-year average, according to data by Knight Frank.

Real estate | 26 February, 2026 at 8:33 AM

CTP leases record 2.33 million sqm last year

Industrial developer CTP recorded gross rental income of €759.8 million in 2025, up 14.4% year-on-year with like-for-like rental growth of 4.5%.

Real estate | 25 February, 2026 at 9:51 AM

Nepi Rockcastle posts net operating income hike of 11% in 2025

NEPI Rockcastle, the largest owner of shopping centres in CEE, said its net operating income rose 11.2% year-on-year to a record €618 million in 2025, while the distributable earnings increased 6.7% to €441 million.

Real estate | 25 February, 2026 at 8:00 AM

NEPI Rockcastle expects strong retail growth and plans further expansion in 2026

In a video interview recorded at CEE Property Forum 2025 in Vienna, Marek Noetzel, COO of NEPI Rockcastle and incoming CEO from April 2026, shares his outlook on retail trade across the region, the company's growth strategy and his priorities for the next phase of leadership.

Real estate | 19 February, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Romania's retail stock second largest in CEE despite low density

Retail developers continue to accelerate expansion plans across Romania, with projects totalling more than 750,000 sqm currently in construction and planning stages for delivery until 2029, according to a report by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.

Real estate | 18 February, 2026 at 12:15 PM

Romania's average property deal under €60 million in 2025

Romania's commercial real estate investment market recorded approximately €500 million in 2025, down 31% from the previous year, due to the absence of large transactions.

Real estate | 17 February, 2026 at 2:30 PM

Romanian investors drive 30% of property deals in 2025

Romanian investors became the most important source of capital on the local real estate market, generating approximately 30% of transaction volume in 2025 and accumulating nearly €1.8 billion in investments over the past decade, according to Colliers' annual report.

Real estate | 10 February, 2026 at 8:37 AM

CEE property investment surges 31% in 2025

CEE property investment reached a turning point in 2025, with transaction volumes across the region's six main markets totalling €11.6 billion, representing 31% annual growth according to Colliers' latest analysis.

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