Hebe hits the net

Czech Republic PEI-Genesis enters CTPark Louny II

CTP has signed a long-term lease agreement with PEI-Genesis Group – a global leader in the design and assembly of custom-engineered connectors and cable solutions for harsh environments. PEI-Genesis will occupy nearly 5,000 sqm of distribution space in a newly built warehouse at CTPark Louny II to support the European deliveries of cables, connectors, and interconnect solutions to customers in the datacentre and telecommunications, defence, energy, and healthcare industries.

Infrastructure

Poland Budimex builds over the Ruda

The road bridge on ul. Dworcowa over a railway line and the river Ruda has been opened, representing one of the most important stages in the modernisation of railway line No. 148 on the Pszczyna – Żory section carried out by Budimex. The project was commissioned by PKP PLK.

Residential

Poland Still too few student beds

The number of beds in Poland's purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector grew by 24 pct year on year in the first half of 2026, reaching 17,900 beds. According to the latest report from property consultancy Knight Frank, despite this rapid growth, occupancy remains above 97 pct with supply still struggling to keep pace with rising student demand.

Poland Regional office market growing fast

According to the latest report from property consultancy Newmark Polska, Poland's major regional office markets saw a marked increase in occupier demand in the second quarter of 2026, while development activity remained subdued. Total modern office stock across the country's eight largest regional cities, excluding Warsaw, reached 6.76 mln sqm.

Poland Warehouses set to further expand

More than half of Europe's warehouse and logistics tenants are planning to expand the amount of space they lease over the next three years. According to the latest 'European Logistics Occupier Survey 2026' published by CBRE and Analytiqa, 50.5 pct of occupiers expect to increase their warehouse footprint, up 4.3 pp compared with last year.

Czech Republic VGP signs up Direct Auto

VGP has handed over the last available space in hall B at the VGP Park České Budějovice complex to Direct Auto, which has secured a custom-designed space of 4,200 sqm. Building B is now fully occupied.

Investment & finance

Hungary WING completes acquisition of Olympia

WING has completed the acquisition of the Olympia project from Atenor. The 7.4 ha site comprises a fully operational office building, a shell-and-core building, and additional development plots in a well-connected location. Reflecting changing market demand, Wing is preparing to reposition the project as a mixed-use development, combining the existing office building with more than 500 new homes, alongside retail and service amenities.

Poland White Owl expands in Warsaw's Life Building

Law firm White Owl has renewed its lease and expanded its office space at Life Building in Warsaw. The firm will now occupy more than 580 sqm on the building's eighth floor. JLL represented the owner, VIG Fund, for this transaction.

Retail & leisure

Poland Intermarché opens new-format supermarket in Radlin

Intermarché has returned to the town of Radlin in southern Poland with the opening of a new-format supermarket. The store comprises 1,000 sqm of retail space.

Poland NASA Capital acquires Jerozolimskie Business Park in Warsaw

Investment group NASA Capital has completed its first real estate acquisition in Poland, purchasing the Jerozolimskie Business Park office complex in Warsaw for approximately EUR 30 mln. The acquisition was made through a FIZAN investment fund managed by IPOPEMA TFI.

Poland CTP launches industrial and logistics park in Bydgoszcz

CTP has announced plans for a new industrial and logistics development, CTPark Bydgoszcz, which will provide more than 51,000 sqm of space within the Pomeranian Special Economic Zone (PSSE). Construction is scheduled to begin in the coming months.

CEVA Logistics extends Zalando partnership through to 2030

Third-party logistics provider CEVA Logistics has extended its partnership with online fashion platform Zalando to support its European operations. The new agreements, which will run until at least 2030, cover fulfilment centres, returns processing facilities and inbound logistics operations across Germany, the Netherlands and Poland.

Poland IT firms continue to drive demand across Poland’s regional office markets

IT companies remained the biggest force behind Poland’s regional office market in the second quarter of 2026, accounting for a quarter of all office space leased, according to the latest figures from CBRE.

Investment & finance

CEE region Investment activity regains momentum across the region

Commercial real estate investment across the CEE-6 markets reached EUR 5.8 bln in the first half of 2026, marking a significant improvement on recent years and confirming that investor confidence is returning to the region. However, this is not a broad-based recovery. Capital is flowing selectively towards assets offering resilient income, strong ESG performance and long-term relevance in a changing economic environment.

ESG

Croatia Outstanding in VGP Park Split

Building A (31,984 sqm) in VGP Park Split in Dugopolje has been awarded a BREEAM v6 Outstanding rating. The certification was carried out by BuildGreen.

Residential

Poland Mercator ready to begin flagship Kraków project

Mercator Estates, part of the Mercator Medical Group, has secured the final building permit for a residential redevelopment project in the centre of Kraków. The project will see two historic tenement buildings at the junction of ul. Lubicz and ul. Westerplatte restored and converted into a high-end residential development.

Retail & leisure

Poland Bricomarché opens two new stores

Bricomarché has expanded with the opening of two new DIY stores, in Częstochowa and Bielsk Podlaski, bringing its total number of outlets in the country to 228.

Residential

Poland CeMat sets to work on Moje Bielany 3

CeMat has appointed FineTech Construction as the general contractor for Moje Bielany 3, the latest stage of its mixed-use development in Warsaw's Bielany district. Construction is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Poland DHL signs two leases with Hillwood

DHL eCommerce Polska has signed two new lease agreements with Hillwood Polska, securing more than 20,000 sqm of warehouse and office space across the Hillwood Zgierz I and Industrial Park Tychy logistics parks.

Poland Logisteed expands its lease with Panattoni to 50,000 sqm