Europe Offices and logistics most shielded from energy shocks

Property and Facility Management
According to Savills latest research, European offices and logistics are the two commercial real estate sectors most shielded from energy shocks as utility costs account for a relatively small share of total business spending.
The international real estate advisor estimates that the share of energy costs reflects 2 to 4 pct. of the total expenses for occupiers in the two sectors. Staffing is responsible for more than 50 pct. of the total costs for office occupiers and the combined outlays for transport and labour accounts for more than 75 pct. of the total costs for warehouse occupiers. Retailers generally consume larger amounts of energy and are not always able to pass the costs on to customers while data centres and
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Warehouse & industrial

Poland Łódż still an important hub

schedule 27 March 2026
Opr./edited by AH

The Łódź region remains one of Poland's key logistics hubs. According to Axi Immo, demand for warehouse space in the region reached 1.17 mln sqm in 2025 (+17 pct year-on-year), the second-highest figure in the country.

Office & mixed-use development

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schedule 27 March 2026
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Modern office stock in Romania’s main regional cities – Cluj - Napoca, Timișoara, Iași and Brașov - currently stands at approximately 1.08 mln sqm, while no office project has been delivered in these markets over the past two years, according to 'Romania Office Report' released by the Cushman & Wakefield Echinox real estate consultancy company.

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Poland Bieg Na Szczyt this weekend

schedule 27 March 2026
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This Saturday, stair-running enthusiasts will gather for the fourteenth time at the Rondo 1 office building in Warsaw. Entrants will have 38 flights to climb, and the event will raise funds for the SOS Children's Village in Kraśnik.

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Poland Panattoni signs up 4M Pro&Invest

schedule 27 March 2026
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4M Pro&Invest has leased nearly 4,100 sqm of warehouse space in Panattoni Park Poznań XIV. WIth the signing of this agreement, the two completed stages of the development are now fully leased.

Office & mixed-use development

Poland Iaso to redefine the centre of Katowice

schedule 27 March 2026
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Iaso, a new mixed-use complex combining offices, a hotel, and services, is being built in the centre of Katowice. The investor behind the project is the Epione Group.

Warehouse & industrial

Poland Upper Silesia grows stronger

schedule 27 March 2026
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Upper Silesia remains one of the key industrial and logistics markets in Poland. According to the Savills 'Market in Minutes - Upper Silesia' report, modern warehouse space in the region reached 6.19 mln sqm, representing an 8 pct increase year-on-year.

Office & mixed-use development

Czech Republic Limited new supply

schedule 27 March 2026
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Poland Setting out the direction for the real estate industry

schedule 27 March 2026
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schedule 25 March 2026
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Poland Antczak builds for Dino

schedule 25 March 2026
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Poland TVM expands across Poland

schedule 25 March 2026
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The TVM Group has expanded its warehouse space in Poland by 10,000 sqm with newly leased space in the Warsaw and Poznań regions, as well as a warehouse in Gdańsk.

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Poland Arvato arrives in Prologis Park Poznań III

schedule 25 March 2026
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Retail & leisure

Poland Shopping centres adapt to the times

schedule 25 March 2026
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Shopping centre owners are focusing on modernising existing facilities, optimising space, and expanding their offerings through retail entertainment to meet changing customer expectations, according to the '2026 Poland Real Estate Market Outlook' report by CBRE.

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Germany Garbe tops out in Kupferzell

schedule 25 March 2026
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Warehouse & industrial

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schedule 25 March 2026
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Poland Last chance to register for Eurobuild Investment Conference

schedule 25 March 2026
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Tomorrow's the day. The Eurobuild Real Estate Investment conference is to be held at the NYX Hotel Warsaw in Warsaw. Investors, developers, financial institutions, and advisors will gather together to share their knowledge and examine the market in light of the latest data.

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schedule 24 March 2026
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Retail & leisure

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schedule 24 March 2026
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Office & mixed-use development

Poland Sun & Fun in Adgar Park West

schedule 24 March 2026
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schedule 24 March 2026
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schedule 16 March 2026

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schedule 10 March 2026

Savills takes on two Warsaw buildings

The Savills' landlord representation team has been appointed as the exclusive leasing agent for two office buildings in Warsaw: Greenwings Offices and Grójecka 208. Both buildings were developed by Okre Development Group and are owned by Belgian investors.

schedule 10 March 2026

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schedule 09 March 2026

Sicore stays with MVGM

MVGM Polska has extended its property management agreement with SICORE Real Assets. Under the renewed agreement, MVGM Polska will continue to provide comprehensive property management services for three class A office buildings in Warsaw and logistics properties in Poznań and Wrocław, with a total gla of 133,000 sqm.

schedule 30 July 2025

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schedule 08 July 2025

Savills to manage for Yareal

Savills has taken over the comprehensive management of a portfolio of properties in Warsaw owned by Yareal Polska. The portfolio includes buildings C, D and E of the Lixa complex, the Wspólna 47/49 office building and the service section of the Soho by Yareal development.

schedule 30 October 2024

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schedule 28 August 2024

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schedule 24 June 2024

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Karimpol Polska is expanding its cooperation with CBRE. Starting in June 2024, the consultancy will be acting as the exclusive letting agent of Skyliner II office project.

schedule 19 June 2024

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schedule 24 April 2024

EPP takes over the management of the M1 and Power Parks

EPP is taking over the management of nine M1 shopping centres and three Power Parks from Metro Properties Polska. Some of Metro Properties Polska's employees, including local property management teams will join EPP.

schedule 26 March 2024

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M Core announces the launch of ‘Square 7 part of M Core’, a strategic joint venture between M Core and Square 7 Properties, to establish a new management platform for the M Core portfolio of 25 retail parks across Romania.

schedule 25 March 2024

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The Cushman & Wakefield Echinox has been appointed to manage the Expo Business Park office project, located in the Expozitiei area of Bucharest. As a result, the portfolio managed by the company’s asset services department reached almost 500,000 sqm.

schedule 03 January 2024

CBRE to manage Stop Shops in Serbia

CPI Property Group has appointed CBRE as manager of its Serbian Stop Shop retail park portfolio. It comprises 14 retail parks in 14 cities and more than 120,000 sqm of leasable area.

schedule 14 December 2023

Savills to look after Lakeside 

Savills will become the manager of the Lakeside office building. The complex is currently the largest development being built outside the central part of the capital. Atenor is responsible for its development.

schedule 13 September 2023

Savills to manage Okam City

Savills is to manage Okam's F.S.O Park development in Warsaw's Żerań district, covering the operation of the existing warehouse and office space.

schedule 24 July 2023

Tattersall Lorenz chosen by Schroder

Tattersall Lorenz has been appointed property manager of Schroder portfolio with a lettable area of over 230,000 sqm. The firm will also provide support for letting management and an ESG service contract for the properties.

schedule 02 May 2023

Offices and logistics most shielded from energy shocks

According to Savills latest research, European offices and logistics are the two commercial real estate sectors most shielded from energy shocks as utility costs account for a relatively small share of total business spending.

schedule 15 March 2023

Tattersall Lorenz to manage the Sony Center

Tattersall Lorenz has been chosen by Oxford Properties and Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) to undertake the technical and commercial property management as well as accounting of the Sony Center at Potsdamer Platz in Berlin.

schedule 02 March 2023

200 residential units under Talyo’s management

Talyo Property Services commenced the property management of the 'roomments.apartmenthouse' in Stuttgart. The cooperation started last month and covers commercial and technical property management as well as letting and warranty management of the property completed in 2019.

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