CZECH REPUBLIC Ford happy in Nile House

Office & mixed-use development
Ford Motor Company has renewed its lease of almost 1,300 sqm in the Nile House building in Prague’s Karlín district.
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CBRE assisted Ford in its lease renewal.

The 19,000 sqm Nile House forms part of the River City Prague development, which covers 4 ha along the Vltava riverbank in the Rohanský Island area (Prague 8). Along with this building, it currently comprises Amazon Court, and Danube House, with Mississippi House and Missouri Park to complete the complex this summer. Altogether, the buildings will comprise 82,750 sqm of leasable space.

The developer of River City Prague is Austrian real estate investor CA Immo.

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Poland Varitex launches sales at Osiedle Zastawna OdNova

schedule 01 September 2026
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Varitex has launched apartment sales for the third stage of Osiedle Zastawna OdNova in southern Łódź. The stage will comprise 16 terraced buildings with single-family and two-unit homes, most with private gardens.

Construction

Poland Polish construction sector faces growing labour shortage

schedule 01 September 2026
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Poland’s construction sector is facing increasing labour shortages, with the industry short of around 150,000 workers. Turnover among engineers has reached 42 pct, according to Randstad’s latest report, 'Labour Market in the Construction Sector: Trends, Challenges and Recruitment Strategies for 2026'. Demographic changes, rising employee expectations and the sector’s shift towards Construction 4.0 are adding to the pressure.

Warehouse & industrial

Poland ATC Cargo launches 70,000 sqm logistics centre near Gdańsk

schedule 01 September 2026
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ATC Cargo has started operations at a new 70,000 sqm logistics centre in Barniewice near Gdańsk. The facility will handle fulfilment and e-commerce operations.

Residential

Poland Yareal completes apartment sales at SOHO by Yareal in Warsaw

schedule 01 September 2026
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Yareal has sold the final apartment in its SOHO by Yareal project in Warsaw’s Kamionek district, completing seven years of residential development on the former industrial site.

Retail & leisure

Poland Vistula, Wólczanka and Bytom open joint store in Focus Mall

schedule 01 September 2026
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A new 157 sqm men’s fashion store featuring Vistula, Wólczanka and Bytom has opened at Focus Mall Piotrków Trybunalski.

Office & mixed-use development

Poland Cavatina transforms public space around Quorum Tower in Wrocław

schedule 01 September 2026

Cavatina Holding, the developer of Quorum Tower on ul. gen. Sikorskiego, is redeveloping approximately 3.8 ha of public space around the project at its own expense. The works include new riverside boulevards, public squares, cycle paths and upgraded streets, with parts of the area already open to residents.

Investment & finance

Poland W. P. Carey completes EUR 52 mln sale-leaseback with Purmo

schedule 01 September 2026
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W. P. Carey has completed a EUR 52 mln sale-leaseback of two industrial properties in Wałcz and Rybnik, Poland, used by Purmo Group. Totalling approximately 83,400 sqm, the properties have been leased back to Purmo under a 20-year triple-net agreement with annual CPI-linked rent increases.

Residential

Romania Corallis Apartments enters final construction stage in northern Bucharest

schedule 01 September 2026
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Corallis Apartments, the residential project developed by Kész Group on the shores of Lake Grivița, has entered the final stage of construction. Exterior works and interior finishes are now underway, bringing the 221-home development in Bucharest’s Sector 1 closer to completion.

Office & mixed-use development

Poland Kraków offices split between centre and outskirts

schedule 31 August 2026
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Kraków’s office market saw a sharp drop in tenant activity in the first half of 2026, while the gap between central and non-central locations continued to widen. Gross take-up fell 58 pct year on year to 73,000 sqm, while net take-up dropped 27 pct to 36,000 sqm, according to Axi Immo’s latest report.

Construction

Poland Carbon Counts in Construction

schedule 31 August 2026
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Cost remains a decisive factor in construction tenders, but investors are increasingly looking beyond the upfront price. For production facilities and warehouses, factors such as delivery time and technical specifications are now being considered alongside a building’s carbon footprint over its entire life cycle.

Residential

Poland Archicom secures occupancy permit for second stage of Flow in Łódź

schedule 31 August 2026
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Archicom, a developer within the Echo Group, has secured an occupancy permit for the second stage of its Flow residential project in Łódź’s New Centre. More than 80% of the apartments in this stage have already been sold, with mainly one- and two-bedroom units still available.

Residential

Poland Developer sentiment improves as apartment sales strengthen

schedule 31 August 2026
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Developers are becoming more confident about the residential market after a strong July, according to the latest Developer Sentiment Index from housing portal Tabelaofert. The Sales Momentum Change Index rose to 0.53 in August, its highest level this year, while 57.5 pct of developers surveyed now expect sales to increase over the coming months.

Hotels

Croatia Mövenpick opens first Croatian hotel on Adriatic coast

schedule 31 August 2026
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Mövenpick has opened its first hotel on Croatia’s Adriatic coast in Novi Vinodolski. The resort includes 198 hotel rooms and suites, as well as 304 privately owned residences, with the first phase already on sale at prices starting from EUR 345,000.

Warehouse & industrial

Poland Bestsecret leases 108,000 sqm in Poznań

schedule 31 August 2026
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Bestsecret has leased 108,000 sqm at EQT Park Poznań Żerniki. The agreement was signed by EQT Exeter Europe Logistics Value Fund IV, managed by EQT Real Estate. It is one of the largest warehouse leasing transactions in Poland in 2026.

Retail & leisure

POLAND Ruda Śląska retail park fully leased before opening

schedule 31 August 2026
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A retail park in Ruda Śląska in Silesia is 100 pct leased prior to its completion by PKB Inwest Budowa.

Office & mixed-use development

Germany BaFin Signs 15-Year Lease for 23,000 sqm at Frankfurt’s RAW

schedule 31 August 2026
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Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has signed a 15-year lease for approximately 23,000 sqm at RAW Frankfurt. The authority is expected to move in in 2028, following the completion of the landmark property’s redevelopment.

Hotels

Poland Poland’s hotel investment market slows as Warsaw leads CEE-6 supply growth

schedule 28 August 2026
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Hotel investment transactions in Poland were worth EUR 59 mln in the first half of 2026, down 24 pct year on year. At the same time, Warsaw is expected to be the fastest-growing hotel market among the CEE-6 capitals in terms of room supply in 2026, with a forecast increase of 7.2 pct.

Retail & leisure

Poland Sinsay opens in BIG Włocławek

schedule 28 August 2026
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BIG Włocławek is strengthening its retail offer. On August 26, a new Sinsay store of nearly 900 sqm opened at the retail park. It is another well-known brand to join the property’s tenant mix.

Construction

Poland Polish construction sector under pressure

schedule 28 August 2026
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Construction material prices are rising significantly more slowly than inflation, with prices in some categories even falling. Despite this, the situation for construction companies remains challenging. The number of corporate insolvencies in the sector rose by 31.3 pct year on year, while the number of restructuring proceedings almost doubled. Weaker demand, high labour costs and pressure on liquidity are among the main challenges facing the industry.

Warehouse & industrial

Poland Polish warehouse market rebounds as tenant demand rises by more than 21 pct

schedule 28 August 2026
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The first six months of 2026 brought a clear recovery in tenant activity, while developers maintained a cautious approach. Demand for warehouse and industrial space increased by 21.3 pct year on year, while the vacancy rate fell to 6.6 pct, according to the latest Warehouse and Industrial Market in Poland report by advisory firm Newmark Polska.

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schedule 01 September 2026

Cavatina transforms public space around Quorum Tower in Wrocław

Cavatina Holding, the developer of Quorum Tower on ul. gen. Sikorskiego, is redeveloping approximately 3.8 ha of public space around the project at its own expense. The works include new riverside boulevards, public squares, cycle paths and upgraded streets, with parts of the area already open to residents.

schedule 31 August 2026

Kraków offices split between centre and outskirts

Kraków’s office market saw a sharp drop in tenant activity in the first half of 2026, while the gap between central and non-central locations continued to widen. Gross take-up fell 58 pct year on year to 73,000 sqm, while net take-up dropped 27 pct to 36,000 sqm, according to Axi Immo’s latest report.

schedule 31 August 2026

BaFin Signs 15-Year Lease for 23,000 sqm at Frankfurt’s RAW

Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has signed a 15-year lease for approximately 23,000 sqm at RAW Frankfurt. The authority is expected to move in in 2028, following the completion of the landmark property’s redevelopment.

schedule 27 August 2026

National Heritage Board relocates to HOP in Warsaw

The National Heritage Board of Poland (NID) has relocated its headquarters to HOP at ul. Chmielna 132/134 in Warsaw. The institute has leased nearly 3,800 sqm across five floors. Following the deal, the building owned by Syrena Real Estate is 98 pct leased.

schedule 27 August 2026

Adgar PDT Wola receives LEED Gold certification

Adgar PDT Wola, a former department store at 8/12 Młynarska Street in Warsaw, has received LEED Gold certification with a score of 79 out of 100. The 1950s building was converted into an office and commercial property and now offers 8,512 sqm of total space.

schedule 26 August 2026

Tricity office take-up rises by more than 32 pct in first half

Tenants leased almost 70,600 sqm of office space in the Tricity in the first half of 2026, an increase of more than 32 pct year on year. At the same time, the vacancy rate fell to 10.4 pct, one of the lowest levels among Poland’s main regional office markets.

schedule 26 August 2026

Philips Polska expands office at Symetris Business Park

Philips Polska, which has been a tenant at Łódź’s Symetris Business Park for several years, has expanded its office in the complex to almost 9,700 sqm.

schedule 26 August 2026

Kraków office take-up falls 52 pct despite Q2 rebound

Around 73,000 sqm of office space was leased in Kraków in the first half of 2026, 52 pct less than in the same period last year. Leasing activity nevertheless picked up sharply in the second quarter, with take-up three times higher than in the first three months of the year.

schedule 25 August 2026

Hyundai Motor Poland expands in Wołoska 24

Hyundai Motor Poland has renewed its lease at Wołoska 24 in Warsaw and expanded its office space by around 30 pct. The company will now occupy nearly 1,700 sqm, up from around 1,300 sqm.

schedule 24 August 2026

Wrocław office market sees weaker tenant activity in H1 2026

Tenant activity slowed in Wrocław in the first half of 2026. Two office projects were completed in the first quarter, leaving no buildings under construction. The vacancy rate also edged down. However, with around 295,000 sqm of space available for immediate occupation, it will take time for the market to rebalance, according to Newmark Polska’s 'Office Occupier – Wrocław Office Market' report.

schedule 21 August 2026

Drutex to invest PLN 30 mln in headquarters expansion

Drutex has begun the second phase of an expansion of its headquarters in Bytów, northern Poland. The PLN 30 mln project will refurbish its existing office building and connect it to the rest of the complex, which was completed last year. Allcon has been appointed as the general contractor.

schedule 19 August 2026

WSP takes 1,100 sqm at Skyliner II

WSP Polska, a global engineering and consulting firm, has signed a lease with Karimpol Polska for 1,100 sqm of office space on the 12th floor of Skyliner II. The office will house WSP’s engineers and consultants specialising in building services, infrastructure, environmental services and sustainability.

schedule 19 August 2026

Warsaw and Regional Office Markets Diverge

Warsaw and Poland’s regional office markets are increasingly moving in different directions. In the capital, strong demand and limited availability of prime space are leaving tenants with fewer options, while greater availability in the regional cities gives companies more freedom to relocate.

schedule 19 August 2026

Signum Work Station Earns ActiveScore Platinum

Signum Work Station office building on ul. Domaniewska in Warsaw’s Mokotów district has received ActiveScore Platinum certification. The certification recognises the building’s comprehensive facilities and amenities for cycling and other forms of active mobility.

schedule 18 August 2026

Tenants still active but few new buildings

Office take-up across Poland’s regional markets totalled 310,000 sqm in the first half of 2026, down 21 pct year on year. At the same time, net demand increased, new supply remained limited and tenants increasingly focused on the highest-quality office space. These are the key findings of Axi Immo’s latest report, 'Regional Office Market: H1 2026', covering the country’s major office markets outside Warsaw.

schedule 18 August 2026

FutureMeds expands in infinity

FutureMeds, a company specialising in clinical trials for new drugs and therapies, is expanding its presence at the Infinity office building in Wrocław. Under a long-term lease agreement, the company has taken an additional 592 sqm on the building’s fourth floor. Following the expansion, FutureMeds’ headquarters and clinic will occupy more than 1,700 sqm at Infinity.

schedule 17 August 2026

Basler moves to Lubicz Park

Machine vision technology company Basler has leased 330 sqm of office space at Lubicz Park in Kraków, from Globalworth. The tenant was represented by Knight Frank.

schedule 14 August 2026

Spot rises above the ground

Construction work om Moderna Holding’s Spot development in Sopot has now reached ground level, marking the completion of the main underground works. The project is also bringing changes to the surrounding area, with the road layout on Aleja Niepodległości already having been altered and further improvements planned around the site.

schedule 14 August 2026

Penta to lead redevelopment of Bubny

Penta Real Estate has acquired a 50 pct stake in HoldCo Bubny, a company with land holdings int the Bubny–Zátory development area in Prague, which is to be redeveloped into a vibrant new mixed-use district in Prague. A total of 27 residential blocks with 10,000 new homes are planned in a projected investment of around EUR 3.7 bln.

schedule 13 August 2026

Warsaw now a landlord’s market

The era of comfortable office leasing conditions in Warsaw has come to an end, according to Walter Herz. Record-high demand, combined with the lowest level of developer activity in more than a decade, has led to a sharp decline in the availability of modern office space, particularly in the city's central business districts. As a result, landlords have gained significant leverage in lease negotiations, prompting a fundamental shift in the leasing strategies of the market's largest occupiers.

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