Residential
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
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
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.
Warehouse & industrial
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.
Warehouse & industrial
Panattoni and Logisteed Poland are expanding their partnership in Warsaw. The logistics operator has extended its current lease and increased its area at Panattoni Park Warsaw North II to 50,000 sqm. The development is now fully leased.
Warehouse & industrial
CTP has signed two long-term leases totalling approximately 16,700 sqm at CTPark Sofia Ring Road in Bulgaria with existing customers Box Now and Amperel.
Investment & finance
Residential assets have overtaken offices as the largest recipient of real estate investment across EMEA, while record investment in data centres and senior living signals a broader shift towards operationally intensive sectors and platform-led strategies, according to the 'EMEA Capital Markets Snapshot | Q2 2026' report by Colliers.
Warehouse & industrial
MicroHarvest is to build a microbial protein plant in Leuna, the first such plant in Europe.
Investment & finance
Granit Pólus Group has completed the refinancing of the Westend mixed-use complex with a EUR 290 mln green loan, marking the largest real estate refinancing transaction in Hungary over the past five years and setting a new record for financing secured by a single property in the country.
Retail & leisure
The North Face has opened its first and only outlet store in Poland at Designer Outlet Warszawa. The new 171 sqm store offers a range of outdoor clothing, footwear and accessories for hiking, mountain sports and everyday wear.
Warehouse & industrial
CTP has delivered a new 56,000 sqm distribution centre for LPP Logistics at CTPark Bucharest West.
Warehouse & industrial
CTP has signed a ten-year lease agreement with InterPadel, which will open a new sports centre at CTPark Warsaw Janki. The development will comprise a standalone building of nearly 3,000 sqm, including nine padel courts.
Residential
Portico Marina Invest has appointed Alfa-Bet Polska as the general contractor for its Portico Marina residential development on the shores of Zegrze Lake. Construction is due to begin in August 2026, with completion scheduled for the third quarter of 2028.
Investment & finance
Syrena Real Estate has acquired the historic Renaissance Building in Warsaw's city centre, with financing from Bank Pekao.
Warehouse & industrial
The Industrial Research Forum presents an overview of Slovakia's warehouse and industrial real estate market in Q2 2026. Total supply of modern industrial space reached 4.89 mln sqm. The gross take-up totalled 93,400 sqm, representing a 9 pct y-o-y decrease. The net take-up (excluding lease renegotiations) amounted to 66,600 sqm. The Vacancy rate increased slightly q-o-q to 7.80 pct. A total of 25,800 sqm of new space was delivered to the market in Q2 2026, while 265,800 sqm of space was under construction, with 37 pct already pre-leased. Prime rents stayed flat at EUR 5.30 per sqm per month.
Office & mixed-use development
Warsaw’s office stock expanded by 45,210 sqm in H1 2026, driven by the completion of Studio A, Vena and the refurbishment of Przemysłowa 26-26a. While new office developments were completed in Q1, Q2 saw only the final phase of the refurbishment of Przemysłowa 26, according to the latest figures from Avison Young.
Hotels
Saltic, a Polish hotel developer and operator, has appointed Mirbud to construct its Saltic Zieleniec development in Duszniki-Zdrój with work to begin in early August 2026 and completion scheduled for July 2028.
Retail & leisure
Victoria's Secret has announced the opening of a new store in Gdańsk. The lingerie and beauty retailer will welcome its first customers on 21st August 2026 at Forum Gdańsk shopping centre.
Retail & leisure
Vision Express has moved to a larger store within the Galeria Jurajska shopping centre in Częstochowa, where it has introduced its latest 'Easy Vision' store concept.
Public buildings
Agrobex Budowa has been appointed as the general contractor for the restoration of the Dewin–Biberstein–Promnitz Castle in Żary. The 13th-century landmark in western Poland's Lubusz region will be transformed into a new Centre for Culture and Tradition.
Budimex has begun a full-scale refurbishment and modernisation of Grudziądz railway station on behalf of Polish State Railways (PKP). Delivered under a design-and-build contract, the project includes restoring the historic station building while preserving its modernist character, improving accessibility, and creating a safer, more comfortable environment for passengers.
Port Polska has obtained construction permits for two airport fire and rescue service watchtowers. The new facilities will ensure the safety of the future airport and enable even faster response to emergencies.
Wrocław Airport is to construct a terminal to serve passengers travelling outside the Schengen Area. The project. which is being developed in an investment of PLN 15.4 mln, will increase the airport's capacity, improve passenger traffic management, and maintain a high level of comfort until the expansion of the main terminal is completed. Strabag is the contractor for the project, and the work is to be completed by April 30, 2027.
Polish State Railways (PKP) has awarded a tender to build a new railway station in Mielec. The contract has already been signed and work will start this summer.
The city of Warsaw has begun preparations for the development of a new Strategic Noise Map. The city has announced a tender to draw up a document that will map the level of acoustic nuisance in various parts of Warsaw.
Pekabex BET won two tenders in Malbork for the design and construction of civil defence infrastructure. The two contracts are worth more than PLN 10 mln gross.
Polish State Railways (PKP) has announced tenders to prepare designs for the reconstruction of the Lubań Śląski and Kudowa-Zdrój railway stations.
The Masovian Region has issued a decision establishing the location for a railway junction on the eastern side of the new airport. The document, which comes into immediate effect, clears the way for the Central Communication Port (CPK) to apply for construction permits.
Budimex has handed over the motorway junction of the D1 and D4 roads in Slovakia, 90 days ahead of the deadline specified by the consgtruction contract.
The National Appeals Chamber (KIO) has dismissed the appeal lodged against the construction of foundations for the passenger terminal of the Port of Poland airport. This means that the winning bid filed by Budimex in the tender has been upheld and the general contractor contract may now be signed.
Strabag has been awarded a EUR 255 mln contract from PKP PLK (the Polish State Railways) to upgrade a 31 km section of railway between Maksymilianowo and Wierzchucin in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship (north-central Poland).
The Central Communication Port (CPK) has selected the general contract engineer for the new national airport as part of the Port Polska programme. The winning bid of PLN 1.59 bln was submitted by a consortium led by Hill International.
The latest report by Colliers charts the expansion of airport capacity in the region and its impact on commercial real estate, particularly hotels, restaurants, and retail properties.
Budimex has won the tender to construct the deep foundations for the CPK passenger terminal as part of the Port Polska project. Six constructors entered the tender, but Budimex submitted the lowest bid of PLN 146 million gross.
Expanding airport capacity in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa will play a key role in sustaining long-term tourism growth and supporting demand for hotel, retail, and leisure properties, according to Colliers' latest report, 'Expanding Airport Capacity & Tourism, EMEA.'
The Central Communication Port (CPK) and the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways (GDDKiA) have signed an agreement regulating the preparation, construction, and maintenance of key road developments that will serve the future airport.
Bechtel, the general contractor for the construction of Poland's first nuclear power plant, as part of the Bechtel-Westinghouse consortium, has signed a contract with Doraco for construction work and support services for the next two stages of geological and geotechnical surveys.
Intercor has obtained a permit for a road project for the Piaski-Dorohucza section of the S12 expressway. The design-build contract, worth PLN 357 mln gross, is for the construction of nearly 10 km of dual carriageway expressway with dual lanes in both directions and a hard shoulder.
A new 110/15 kV substation and power lines are under construction in Połaniec. The contractor for the project is Natipol Energy, part of the Olikol Group. Completion of all the work is scheduled for May 2026.
Budimex has obtained a permit to build the seventh section of the S10 expressway between Piecnik and Wałcz in the Western Pomerania region.
High-rise developments may be developed near the National Stadium metro station. The city's spatial policy clearly aims to break down the division bet ...
Budimex has been awarded a PLN 146 mln contract to construct the foundations of the passenger terminal of the new airport that forms part of the massi ...
The Globalworth Foundation has provided the authorities in Bucharest with office space for a Covid vaccination centre.
Panattoni BTS and Commercecon together support the establishment of the second Centaurus Foundation centre in Poland to help horses and other animals.
While just a few years ago, investment locations were primarily determined by demand, today access to electricity is becoming a key factor. According ...
Shopee is ending its operations in Poland. The Asian e-commerce platform, which debuted in Poland in 2021, intends to focus on operations in other reg ...
Galeria Jurajska has completed BREEAM In-Use recertification with a rating of Excellent for both Asset Performance and Management Performance. The cer ...
The 15th EurobuildCEE Awards Gala is now behind us and all the winners can be revealed! Special congratulations go to Kazimierz Kirejczyk, who was pre ...
We spoke with Zdena Noack, managing director of Zeitraum Student Housing, during the opening of Zeitraum Racławicka in Kraków.
The June issue of EurobuildCEE magazine has now hit the shelves! And one of its recurring themes is how best to operate in an increasingly mature and ...
On 6 August, the 15th JLL Charity Beach Volleyball Tournament for the Real Estate Industry will take place at Warsaw's Monta Beach Volley Club. Eurobu ...
At the beginning of this year, Erste Group, which was already very active in the real estate financing market in Poland and the CEE region, acquired a ...
After a long break, we invite you to hot episode of the "Eye to eye" podcast! Today we talk with Władysław Grochowski, the head and founder of Arche.
The UN Nansen Refugee Award award will go to Poland for the first time. According to the office of the UNHCR High Commissioner this year's regional wi ...
Czech developer CTP has been granted a EUR 200 mln loan from the European Investment Bank for the roll-out of its large-scale solar panel installation ...
Saltic, a Polish hotel developer and operator, has appointed Mirbud to construct its Saltic Zieleniec development in Duszniki-Zdrój with work to begin ...
Marek Noetzel has been appointed CEO of NEPI Rockcastle and announced a new management team, based entirely on internal promotions.
Budimex has begun a full-scale refurbishment and modernisation of Grudziądz railway station on behalf of Polish State Railways (PKP). Delivered under ...
The Wiedeńska Town House in the centre of Poznań, which dates back to the early 20th century, has been renovated and converted into a food hall with i ...
Residential assets have overtaken offices as the largest recipient of real estate investment across EMEA, while record investment in data centres and ...
Panattoni has acquired two properties near Gothenburg, Sweden. The brownfield sites will be replaced by a modern 43,000 sqm facility.
Contemporary cities are grappling with the challenge of fostering dynamic growth while alleviating environmental pressures. Traditional infrastructure ...
Warsaw’s office stock expanded by 45,210 sqm in H1 2026, driven by the completion of Studio A, Vena and the refurbishment of Przemysłowa 26-26a. While ...
JLL has been appointed the exclusive leasing agent responsible for the Equal Business Park office complex in Kraków, owned by Apollo Rida. JLL's other ...
Agrobex Budowa has been appointed as the general contractor for the restoration of the Dewin–Biberstein–Promnitz Castle in Żary. The 13th-century land ...
Mercator Estates, part of the Mercator Medical Group, has secured the final building permit for a residential redevelopment project in the centre of K ...
Bricomarché has expanded with the opening of two new DIY stores, in Częstochowa and Bielsk Podlaski, bringing its total number of outlets in the count ...
Singu, a European platform for managing commercial property, has today announced the acquisition of QRmaint, one of Europe's fastest-growing providers ...
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 ...
June 2026
Who will win and who will lose with changes to the land market
Who will win and who will lose with changes to the land market
Walter Herz
The biggest change to the land market in years is on the horizon. The spatial planning reform will mean that plots previously considered attractive may lose value, while land with ...
Sales up, supply down
Sales up, supply down
JLL Polska
In the first quarter of 2026, the Polish housing market recorded a significant increase in sales. A total of 12,900 apartments were sold across the country's seven largest cities ( ...
Rent isn't everything. The real costs of leasing warehouse space
Rent isn't everything. The real costs of leasing warehouse space
Newmark Polska
Choosing a new warehouse takes much more than simply comparing rental rates across a few or even a dozen centres. With rising energy costs and varying technical standards, the actu ...