November 3, 2025

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Bayard Capital Invests in OOD

Sayenko Kharenko Secures Lifting of Freezing Order over Kyiv’s Gulliver Business Centre

Sayenko Kharenko has successfully represented JSC Oschadbank and has obtained court rulings lifting a criminal asset freezing order over the Gulliver Business Centre and overturning an earlier decision transferring the complex to Ukraine’s Asset Recovery and Management Agency.

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CSOB Real Estate Fund Acquires Forum Karlin and Ibis Praha Old Town in Prague

Patria investicni spolecnost has announced it successfully completed the acquisition for CSOB Real Estate Fund of two properties in the center of Prague from Amundi: the Forum Karlin building and the Ibis Praha Old Town property.

Echo Investment Sells Libero Shopping Center to Summus Capital

The deal, described by Echo Investment as the "largest single-asset retail transaction of the year in Poland," follows Summis Capital's acquisition of the React Office Building in Lodz from Echo

Changes Expected in the Conditions of the Home Start Program

The Government submitted a draft proposal for public consultation, modifying the conditions of the Home Start program. The draft takes into account both the experiences from the first month of the loan program as well as the feedback received.

Sayenko Kharenko Secures Lifting of Freezing Order over Kyiv’s Gulliver Business Centre

Sayenko Kharenko has successfully represented JSC Oschadbank and has obtained court rulings lifting a criminal asset freezing order over the Gulliver Business Centre and overturning an earlier decision transferring the complex to Ukraine’s Asset Recovery and Management Agency.

Plan B Group Opens Poznan Office

According to the company, this marks another milestone in its development, "as it continues to expand regionally in response to a growing number of projects and strong client trust."

CSOB Real Estate Fund Acquires Forum Karlin and Ibis Praha Old Town in Prague

Patria investicni spolecnost has announced it successfully completed the acquisition for CSOB Real Estate Fund of two properties in the center of Prague from Amundi: the Forum Karlin building and the Ibis Praha Old Town property.

WING and Accent Hotel Management Announce Strategic Partnership

The two companies are now establishing a joint venture to combine their knowledge and experience to provide professional hotel management and development services.

Botond Rencz Appointed President of GTC Management Board

Rencz has been with GTC since August this year, when he was appointed to the Management Board and assumed the role of Chief Business Sustainability Officer.

Echo Investment Sells Libero Shopping Center to Summus Capital

The deal, described by Echo Investment as the "largest single-asset retail transaction of the year in Poland," follows Summis Capital's acquisition of the React Office Building in Lodz from Echo

Changes Expected in the Conditions of the Home Start Program

The Government submitted a draft proposal for public consultation, modifying the conditions of the Home Start program. The draft takes into account both the experiences from the first month of the loan program as well as the feedback received.

Medicana International Signs Lease for Nusco City

Healthcare operator Medicana International has entered the Romanian market through a 20-year lease for a 22,000 square meter build-to-suit hospital facility in Bucharest’s Nusco City.

Analysis

Changes Expected in the Conditions of the Home Start Program

The Government submitted a draft proposal for public consultation, modifying the conditions of the Home Start program. The draft takes into account both the experiences from the first month of the loan program as well as the feedback received.

From Prohibition to Permission: Hungary’s New Approach to Front Yard Structures

In August 2025, an amendment to Hungary’s national construction code entered into force, easing long-standing restrictions on front yard development.

Reclassification Option of Garden Properties

Amendments to the Land Registry Act, in force since July 2025, bring long-anticipated relief for owners of ‘zártkert’ (garden or holiday plot) properties.

Jalsovszky: How Much Compensation Can I Expect if the State Takes My Property?

According to investment plans announced this summer, the government is preparing to implement large-scale road and railway construction projects over the next ten years.

Bosnia & Herzegovina: Are You Really Covered? Real Estate Due Diligence Pitfalls

Investors often assume that a clean land registry extract is sufficient to proceed – but in BH, this is just the tip of the iceberg.

From Weekend Cottage to Valuable Real Estate

At the beginning of the summer, the regulations governing the land registry in Hungary were amended, introducing significant changes affecting owners of so-called garden plots in the outskirts.

Strengthening the Hungarian “Mall Stop” Regulation – What Real Estate Market Players Can Expect

On 18 August 2025, Government Decree No. 274/2025 (VIII. 18.), amending Government Decree No. 143/2018 (VIII. 13.) on the detailed rules applicable during the change-of-use authorisation procedure, was published in the Hungarian Gazette.

From Weekend Cottage to Valuable Real Estate

At the beginning of the summer, the regulations governing the land registry in Hungary were amended, introducing significant changes affecting owners of so-called garden plots in the outskirts.

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Echo Investment Sells Libero Shopping Center to Summus Capital

The deal, described by Echo Investment as the "largest single-asset retail transaction of the year in Poland," follows Summis Capital's acquisition of the React Office Building in Lodz from Echo

CSOB Real Estate Fund Acquires Forum Karlin and Ibis Praha Old Town in Prague

Patria investicni spolecnost has announced it successfully completed the acquisition for CSOB Real Estate Fund of two properties in the center of Prague from Amundi: the Forum Karlin building and the Ibis Praha Old Town property.

Medicana International Signs Lease for Nusco City

Healthcare operator Medicana International has entered the Romanian market through a 20-year lease for a 22,000 square meter build-to-suit hospital facility in Bucharest’s Nusco City.

Develia and PFI Global Enter Joint Venture for Wroclaw Development

Develia and PFI Global have entered a joint venture for a multi-stage project to develop and commercialize residential and commercial units totaling approximately 29,191 square meters of usable area on Lotnicza Street in Wroclaw. 

Catalyst Capital Sells Olympia Olomouc to Redstone

When it opened in 2004, Olympia Olomouc was the largest shopping center in the Olomouc Region. Today, the center hosts around fifty shops, restaurants, and service providers.

Strengthening the Hungarian “Mall Stop” Regulation – What Real Estate Market Players Can Expect

On 18 August 2025, Government Decree No. 274/2025 (VIII. 18.), amending Government Decree No. 143/2018 (VIII. 13.) on the detailed rules applicable during the change-of-use authorisation procedure, was published in the Hungarian Gazette.

WING and Accent Hotel Management Announce Strategic Partnership

The two companies are now establishing a joint venture to combine their knowledge and experience to provide professional hotel management and development services.

CSOB Real Estate Fund Acquires Forum Karlin and Ibis Praha Old Town in Prague

Patria investicni spolecnost has announced it successfully completed the acquisition for CSOB Real Estate Fund of two properties in the center of Prague from Amundi: the Forum Karlin building and the Ibis Praha Old Town property.

PPF Real Estate Secures Merger Clearance for Diplomat Hotel Acquisition

PPF Real Estate Group has acquired Diplomat Prague RE, the owner of the four-star, full-service Diplomat Prague hotel, from Lombard Real Estate.

Hinitsa Bay Four Seasons Resort Secures Financing from CrediaBank

CrediaBank has provided financing for the reconstruction, development, and refurbishment of a luxury resort in Porto Heli, Argolida, to be operated by Four Seasons. 

Renters Acquires Irundo–Short Term Rentals

Irundo–Short Term Rentals is a Croatian short-term rentals company. The company was founded 15 years ago and manages over 300 apartments across top tourist destinations.

DNZ Neskovic Acquires IN Hotel in Belgrade

The hotel, opened in 2006 and located near the Belgrade Arena and the Sava Amphitheatre, is a four-star property that offers 187 rooms and suites, conference facilities, and a wellness center.

ZDR Investments Acquires LOGspot Logatec in Slovenia

The property with a leasable area of 27,820 square meters is the largest addition to the ZDR Industrial fund to date and boasts an internationally recognized BREEAM certificate at the 'Very Good' level.

Panattoni Announces Rohlig SUUS Logistics as New tenant at Panattoni Park Szczecin Trzebusz II

According to the developer, the logistics operator will move into the first building of the complex, with an area of 25,500 square meters, whose construction began in August this year.

Panattoni Sells Panattoni Park Rzeszow North to Arete Investment Group

The park is a fully leased logistics and distribution complex with an area of 90,000 square meters. The complex consists of two class A buildings, completed in early 2023.

Well Pack Expands Lease at CTPark Budapest West

According to the developer, Well Pack Hungaria is a long-term tenant, having been in CTPark Budapest West in Biatorbagy since 2018.

CTP Secures Lease with Rossmann for CTPark Prague North

CTP has announced it signed a new lease for Rossmann at CTPark Prague North for a new 30,000-square-meter logistics center. 

WDP to Develop Distribution Center for FAN Courier in WDP Park Bucharest – Stefanesti

Warehouses De Pauw has announced the launch of the development of a distribution center of around 32,000 square meters in WDP Park Bucharest – Stefanesti for FAN Courier Group.

Plan B Group Opens Poznan Office

According to the company, this marks another milestone in its development, "as it continues to expand regionally in response to a growing number of projects and strong client trust."

Sayenko Kharenko Secures Lifting of Freezing Order over Kyiv’s Gulliver Business Centre

Sayenko Kharenko has successfully represented JSC Oschadbank and has obtained court rulings lifting a criminal asset freezing order over the Gulliver Business Centre and overturning an earlier decision transferring the complex to Ukraine’s Asset Recovery and Management Agency.

CSOB Real Estate Fund Acquires Forum Karlin and Ibis Praha Old Town in Prague

Patria investicni spolecnost has announced it successfully completed the acquisition for CSOB Real Estate Fund of two properties in the center of Prague from Amundi: the Forum Karlin building and the Ibis Praha Old Town property.

GTC Boasts First LEED Gold v5 Building in CEE

According to the developer, this is only the fourth existing building in Europe to achieve this recognition, following projects in Italy, Spain, and Sweden.

JTRE Secured EUR 380 Million Financing for Eurovea 1 and Eurovea 2

JTRE has secured a syndicated loan of up to EUR 380 million to refinance the existing financing for the Eurovea 1 and Eurovea 2 real estate projects in Bratislava.

Teodors Welcomes Zabbix as New Tenant

Zabbix has established its new office across three floors, occupying more than 2,400 square meters, "making it a major tenant in the district and a significant addition to the business center’s community."

Bayard Capital Invests in OOD

The deal values OOD at EUR 23 million pre-money, EUR 2,028 per share, roughly 60% above its last trading price on Funderbeam.

Changes Expected in the Conditions of the Home Start Program

The Government submitted a draft proposal for public consultation, modifying the conditions of the Home Start program. The draft takes into account both the experiences from the first month of the loan program as well as the feedback received.

Develia and PFI Global Enter Joint Venture for Wroclaw Development

Develia and PFI Global have entered a joint venture for a multi-stage project to develop and commercialize residential and commercial units totaling approximately 29,191 square meters of usable area on Lotnicza Street in Wroclaw. 

From Prohibition to Permission: Hungary’s New Approach to Front Yard Structures

In August 2025, an amendment to Hungary’s national construction code entered into force, easing long-standing restrictions on front yard development.

Reclassification Option of Garden Properties

Amendments to the Land Registry Act, in force since July 2025, bring long-anticipated relief for owners of ‘zártkert’ (garden or holiday plot) properties.

From Weekend Cottage to Valuable Real Estate

At the beginning of the summer, the regulations governing the land registry in Hungary were amended, introducing significant changes affecting owners of so-called garden plots in the outskirts.

Research and Reports

BNP Paribas Real Estate Poland Report Shows Warsaw Office Supply at Three-Year High

The Warsaw office market recorded the highest volume of new office deliveries in three years in the second quarter of 2025

GTC Group Releases 2024 ESG Report

In 2024, the company reports, it reduced its CO2 emissions by approximately one fifth, and that 93% of its office and retail buildings now hold one of the internationally recognized environmental certifications.

WiredScore Announces New Industrial Certification Program in Poland

WiredScore, which has been Active in European market since 2015, reports that it has certified 50 million square meters of commercial and residential real estate.

Develia Announces Q1 Financial Results

The Develia Group is reporting that it achieved a net profit of PLN 65.2 million in the first quarter of 2025.

Develia Announces Q1 Apartment-Sales Results

Develia has announced that it sold 951 units based on development and preliminary agreements in the first quarter of this year, and delivered 523 apartments.

Busy Q1 at Riga’s Domina Shopping

Riga’s Domina Shopping is reporting that a total of 12 new, relocated, or, redesigned stores have opened their doors at the shopping center so far in 2025.