Warehouse & industrial
Poland's warehouse market recorded its strongest-ever demand for the first nine months of a year in 2026, with gross take-up reaching 5.3 mln sqm, up 20 pct year-on-year, according to Colliers' latest market analysis. At the same time, vacancy rates are falling, particularly for large warehouse units, while developers are stepping up construction activity and rental growth is becoming increasingly likely.
Warehouse & industrial
Ajax Systems Poland, a manufacturer of advanced security systems, has leased 4,706 sqm of warehouse and office space at MLP Business Park Łódź. The property was handed over to the tenant in early November 2026.
Retail & leisure
Park Handlowy Świderek, a nearly 24,000 sqm retail park developed by Redkom Development in Otwock, is scheduled to open on 3 December 2026. The development is almost fully leased and will accommodate approximately 35 retail, service and food outlets.
Investment & finance
Falcon Investment Management has secured EUR 52.1 mln in financing from mBank to refinance seven of its 11 retail parks operating under the OTO Park brand. All seven properties included in the transaction are fully let, reflecting the stability of the portfolio.
Residential
PSN is preparing to redevelop a historic residential building on Strossmayerovo Square in Prague. The Rezidence Strossmayer project will comprise 21 apartments ranging from 57 to 167 sqm, alongside two commercial units. Completion is scheduled for Q4 2029.
Residential
Residential transactions in Bucharest could reach approximately 14,200 in the final quarter of 2026, an increase of 23 pct year-on-year, according to Crosspoint Real Estate’s latest market estimates. The recovery in September and October, combined with the traditionally strong year-end season, could narrow the annual decline in sales to around 5 pct.
Investment & finance
GARBE Industrial has sold a fully leased logistics property in Nittendorf, near Regensburg, Germany, to a UK-based investor specialising in logistics real estate. The property comprises approximately 17,700 sqm of building space and benefits from direct access to the A3 motorway.
Office & mixed-use development
Prime headline office rents in Bucharest reached EUR 23 per sqm per month in Q3 2026, rising 9.5 pct year-on-year, according to the Bucharest Office Marketbeat Q3 2026 report by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. The increase was almost twice the European average of 5 pct, driven by limited availability of high-quality office space in the capital’s most sought-after locations.
Warehouse & industrial
Poland's warehouse market ended the third quarter of 2026 with stronger occupier demand, increased development activity and declining availability of vacant space. According to Cushman & Wakefield, the vacancy rate fell to 5.7 pct, while gross take-up reached 1.79 mln sqm.
Investment & finance
The European real estate market is awaiting a more sustained recovery, but Poland remains one of the region's most promising investment destinations. According to the report 'Emerging Trends in Real Estate Europe 2027', prepared by PwC and the Urban Land Institute (ULI), Warsaw has retained 12th place in the European investment and development prospects ranking for the third consecutive year.
Construction
Construction has officially started on Munich Arena, a new live entertainment complex scheduled to open in 2029. The development, valued at more than EUR 400 mln, will include a concert venue for approximately 20,000 spectators, a music-themed hotel, a mobility centre and recreational areas. Drees & Sommer is responsible for project management.
Investment & finance
The Czech Republic's commercial real estate market recorded EUR 2 bln in investment transactions in the first three quarters of 2026, with domestic investors accounting for more than 65 pct of the total. According to CBRE, annual investment volume could reach EUR 2.7–3 bln, supported by major deals involving the Riverside Karlín office complex and Centrum Stromovka shopping centre.
Investment & finance
Czech developer Ikonix has entered into a strategic partnership with investment group Avant, acquiring a stake in its Nemomax qualified investor real estate fund and taking over full management of its development projects. The partners plan to invest more than CZK 1 bln annually in new real estate ventures.
Warehouse & industrial
LemonTree has started construction of MATCH WARSAW, an 18,000 sqm mixed-use development combining warehouse, service and sports facilities. The project is located in southern Warsaw, near Chopin Airport, and is scheduled for completion in May 2027.
Investment & finance
Funds managed by Strategic Value Partners, together with 4 Friends Investment (4FI), have acquired Havelpark Dallgow, a shopping centre in Dallgow-Döberitz, Brandenburg, near Berlin, from European private real estate manager Redevco.
Investment & finance
KÉSZ Group has secured EUR 30 mln in financing from Raiffeisen Bank Romania for Corallis Apartments, its first own residential development in Bucharest. The loan complements the Group’s investment and customer prepayments, strengthening the project’s financial structure and supporting its continued development.
EurobuildCEE
The keynote speaker at Eurobuild’s 32nd Annual Polish Commercial Real Estate Conference will be one of Europe’s foremost real estate and capital markets experts: Franck Delage, the managing director, real estate sector lead (EMEA) and global coordinator of S&P Global.
Residential
Agrobex Deweloper has secured an occupancy permit for the second phase of its Nove Garby residential development in Garby, near Poznań. The completed phase comprises 145 apartments, while construction of the third phase, featuring a further 108 units, is underway.
Office & mixed-use development
International insurance brokerage group PIB Group has leased 1,300 sqm of office space at Warsaw Trade Tower (WTT), owned by Globalworth. The new headquarters occupies an entire floor of the landmark Warsaw skyscraper.
Residential
Half of the 283 apartments at Geosan Development’s Re.Start Petynka residential project in Prague’s Střešovice district have been sold. Two-bedroom units are proving particularly popular. The development will also feature a retail and service offering, including a Billa supermarket and additional ground-floor commercial premises.
Port Polska and the City of Kielce have signed a letter of intent covering plans for a cargo terminal in Obice, near Kielce. The centre would handle both rail and road freight. The project will also be assessed for possible civilian and defence uses.
Polish State Railways (PKP) has launched a tender to appoint a contractor to build a new railway station in Łapy, with bids due by 28 August. Construction is scheduled to get underway in the fourth quarter of this year, with the station expected to open by the end of 2027.
Contracts worth more than PLN 14 bln have already been awarded in announced tenders for the Port Polska air and transport hub development in central Poland, with another PLN 40 bln to be awarded by the end of the year.
Ocean Winds has selected Hydrobudowa Gdańsk as the general contractor for adapting part of the port infrastructure in Władysławowo on the Baltic coast to support the BC-Wind offshore wind farm project.
In the first quarter of 2026, Polish railways transported almost 790,000 TEUs in intermodal transport. This segment's share of total rail transport reached a record 19.2 pct. Further development of services depends on investments in linear and point infrastructure.
Orlen Group has finalised the purchase of a hybrid renewable energy farm project with a total capacity of 216 MW in Kazimierz Biskupi in Wielkopolska. The complex, combining solar and wind power, will generate around 315 Gwh of electricity, meeting the needs of almost 143,000 households.
Polish State Railways (PKP S.A.) is planning the comprehensive modernization of the railway station in Tomaszów Mazowiecki. Following the completion of the design phase, the PKP has announced a tender for the selection of a general contractor. Bids can be submitted until August 21st of this year.
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.
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.
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October 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
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Sales up, supply down
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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 ...