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Thursday, 11 December, 2025

13:33

Prologis signs Poland's first logistics PPA deal

Law firm CMS advised Prologis in Poland on its entry into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Engie. This agreement combines the long-term purchase of electric energy from renewable energy sources with flexible market mechanisms, setting a new benchmark for the commercial property market in Poland.

11:36

Lidl Romania exceeds 2030 sustainability targets early

Lidl Romania has published its eighth sustainability report for the 2024 financial year, announcing accelerated progress in reducing environmental impact. The retailer has achieved its international 2030 target for transitioning to natural refrigerants, with these now used in 100% of logistics centres and 81.7% of stores, compared to the original goal of 100% of logistics centres and 40% of stores. The company has also increased its green energy usage to 80% of total consumption.

Wednesday, 10 December, 2025

13:23

EU scales back corporate sustainability laws — Investors warn transparency will suffer

The European Union has reached a provisional agreement to reduce the scope and stringency of two major ESG regulatory frameworks: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

12:49

Dentons advises OX2 on 235 MW Romanian wind acquisition

Global law firm Dentons has advised OX2 on acquiring three wind power projects totaling 235 MW in Romania from Future Power. The projects, located in Vaslui and Vrancea counties, are expected to be commissioned between 2028 and 2030, subject to permitting.

Wednesday, 3 December, 2025

10:56

Reckitt signs major lease at Garbe Park Klášterec nad Ohří

Garbe has started construction of a new 55,000 sqm hall at Garbe Park Klášterec nad Ohří II, with global consumer goods company Reckitt becoming the anchor tenant. The British multinational has leased 35,000 sqm of industrial space under a ten-year agreement and will move in during the Q2 2026.

Thursday, 27 November, 2025

18:09

M Core opens new retail park in Orăștie

M Core has inaugurated M Park Orăștie, a retail park designed to strengthen the group's presence in regional markets and expand its national portfolio of convenience-led retail assets. Located on a 23,000 sqm land plot, the project delivers a built area of approximately 5,500 sqm.

Tuesday, 25 November, 2025

09:04

Crestpoint launches new project management platform in Prague

Crestpoint Project Partners has launched a new project management and advisory platform to support developers, investors and construction companies across the real estate sector.

Thursday, 20 November, 2025

17:01

Smarter operations for older buildings: Unlocking fast energy savings with AI control

Older buildings usually consume more energy in operation than new construction. That is not only a cost issue. It also affects how an asset performs against market standards like BREEAM, EU Taxonomy, and CRREM, as well as regulations such as the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and the rules for Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS). Many owners assume the only way to close the gap is a major refurbishment. Better insulation and new equipment certainly help, but they are expensive and disruptive. Investments in deep fabric and equipment upgrades can reach one to five percent of the asset value.

Friday, 14 November, 2025

08:00

Leading developer speaks out: Permitting gridlock pushes investments out of Bucharest

Property Forum recently spoke with a prominent player in the Romanian property market, who asked to remain anonymous, about the systemic challenges facing development in the capital, which risks seeing billions of euros in new investments lost due to prolonged administrative blockages.

Thursday, 13 November, 2025

13:30

Turkish investors pour millions into Romanian green energy

Romania is emerging as a key destination for Turkish renewable energy investments, attracting growing interest from industrial and financial groups. Real grid connection opportunities for projects, infrastructure modernisation potential, and investment framework stability make Romania strategic for Turkish capital as Europe accelerates its transition to sustainable sources and energy independence.

Wednesday, 5 November, 2025

16:48

Data centres, new energy infrastructure boost real estate investment sentiment

The European real estate industry has shifted from cautious optimism to pragmatism as geopolitical and economic uncertainty continues to temper investment activity, according to the latest report by PwC and the Urban Land Institute.

09:00

Small towns and rural communities: The next growth market for strip malls

Florentin Avădanei, Founder & Co-CEO at Goldbach Group, talked to Property Forum about the company's strategy of focusing on small urban and rural areas, their consolidation in 2024, and the future of physical retail in Romania.

Tuesday, 4 November, 2025

15:46

Globalworth renews Access4you certification for entire Romanian portfolio

Globalworth has renewed its Access4you certification for all 16 office buildings in its Romanian portfolio, totaling almost 500,000 sqm. The recertification, conducted with consultancy services from Colliers, marks the second three-year certification cycle for the leading office investor in CEE.

Friday, 31 October, 2025

07:50

Tenants are consolidating into fewer, better office buildings

Sorin Macoveiu, Commercial Manager at Vastint Romania, talked to Property Forum about the company's ongoing expansion of its Timpuri Noi Square complex in Bucharest and the trends shaping office demand going into 2026.  

Monday, 20 October, 2025

18:38

Cost remains main driver and biggest barrier in sustainability

51% of Romanian entrepreneurs see sustainability as a way to reduce operational costs, yet the same proportion say implementation is too expensive, according to a new study by BRD Groupe Société Générale. Conducted among micro and small-to-medium enterprises, the research outlines how Romanian entrepreneurs perceive the opportunities and challenges of transitioning to sustainable business models.

Wednesday, 15 October, 2025

12:54

Nepi Rockcastle opens its first solar park in Romania

Nepi Rockcastle has inaugurated its first photovoltaic park in Chișineu-Criș, Arad County, Romania, marking a milestone in the shopping centre developer's sustainability efforts.

Friday, 10 October, 2025

09:55

Nearly 772 million liters of water are lost annually due to leakages

The Annual Water Report, based on over 13.5 billion liters of monitored water usage across 5,370 properties in 36 countries, reveals that 67% of properties experience water leakage yearly. With rising water scarcity, increasing tariffs, aging infrastructure, and stricter regulations, property owners are under growing pressure to better understand their water consumption.

Tuesday, 23 September, 2025

13:44

Iulius invests €29 million in Europe's largest private soil cleanup

Romanian developer Iulius has launched Europe's largest private bioremediation project, investing €29 million to clean 38 hectares of contaminated land in downtown Constanța. The project will transform the former Oil Terminal platform into an integrated urban regeneration complex worth over €800 million.

Wednesday, 17 September, 2025

13:17

EU struggles to agree on climate targets, set to miss UN deadline

The European Union is at risk of missing a key United Nations deadline for submitting updated climate targets, as internal disagreements among member states delay a final decision on emissions goals for 2040.

Wednesday, 10 September, 2025

17:47

Garbe adds second phase to industrial park near Brno

Garbe has received a building permit for the second phase of its Garbe Park Brno South project. It is adding two modern buildings, bringing the park's total area to 111,000 sqm.

Tuesday, 9 September, 2025

19:37

From compliance to cash flow: How accessibility boosts property value

Once seen primarily as a regulatory requirement, accessibility is now increasingly recognised as a driver of value in the real estate market. Balázs Berecz, Founder and CEO of Access4you, who himself has been a wheelchair user since 2005, explains how accessibility is moving beyond compliance to become a competitive advantage, influencing ESG scores, boosting occupancy, and shaping investment decisions.

Thursday, 4 September, 2025

09:26

Solar overtakes gas as Hungary's second-largest electricity source

Solar power has rapidly risen to become Hungary's second-largest source of electricity, overtaking gas for the first time in 2024.

Thursday, 28 August, 2025

08:24

Climate risks take centre stage in Polish real estate strategies

Poland has moved up 49 places in the Climate Risk Index 2025, underscoring the increasing impact of climate change on the real estate sector. Heatwaves, heavy rainfall, droughts and floods are becoming a regular challenge for property owners and investors, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

Wednesday, 20 August, 2025

16:13

New energy certificates directive shifts from recommendations to sanctions

Only 14% of office buildings across the Prague market have achieved an Energy Performance Certificate in class A or B, with older properties having a higher probability of being classified in lower energy performance classes. An internal Savills survey, covering dozens of properties, has revealed that a significant proportion of Prague's office stock is facing the need for modernisation. 

Thursday, 14 August, 2025

13:52

CPI Europe aligns business strategy with parent group

CPI Europe has announced an adjustment to its business strategy to better align with its existing group structure, recent business developments, and the market environment.   

03:11

EU companies struggle with first round of CSRD sustainability reports

European companies are facing widespread challenges as they attempt to comply with the EU's new sustainability reporting standards, according to recent findings from the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG).

Tuesday, 12 August, 2025

17:47

Logistics tenants become more demanding when choosing property

96% of European logistics tenants are planning to expand their capacity in the next 12 months, to a greater or equal extent than in the past year, according to the latest CBRE survey.

Tuesday, 5 August, 2025

08:00

Defense sector emerges as industrial market stabilizer

Nicolae Ciobanu, Managing Partner – Head of Advisory at Fortim Trusted Advisors, talked to Property Forum about the firm's growth in office leasing and land transactions, as well as the outlook on rents and the role of the defense sector in boosting industrial demand going forward.

Monday, 21 July, 2025

20:03

Hidroelectrica awards contract for Europe's largest floating solar system on a hydroelectric dam

Hidroelectrica has selected Waldevar Energy to implement the Nufărul Project, a pioneering renewable energy initiative set to become the largest floating photovoltaic (FPV) system installed on a hydroelectric dam in Europe.

19:34

10 simple ways to reduce energy use at home

Improving energy efficiency in buildings plays a key role in building a sustainable future. It leads to lower costs, a healthier indoor environment, and a smaller environmental footprint. According to România Eficientă, efficient energy use is not about sacrificing comfort but about eliminating waste.

19:24

New ESG guide for commercial real estate goes live in Poland

The Polish Chamber of Commercial Real Estate (PINK), the Polish Council of Shopping Centers (PRCH), and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) have published the English-language version of their joint report “ESG for Commercial Real Estate 2.0. Selected Issues and Practices.” Originally released in March, the publication is now accessible to a wider international audience.

Thursday, 17 July, 2025

11:16

Bucharest office leasing reaches lowest point in four years

Office leasing in Bucharest reached its lowest point in four years during H1 2025, according to Colliers consultants. Total leasing transactions exceeded 100,000 sqm, representing a more than one-third decrease compared to the same period last year.

01:26

EU Ombudsman challenges fast-tracked rollback of sustainability rules

The European Ombudsman has formally questioned the European Commission's handling of recent proposals aimed at scaling back corporate sustainability requirements, raising concerns over transparency and procedural compliance.

Tuesday, 15 July, 2025

08:00

Market beat: How large office tenants gain leverage in Bucharest

Lavinia Ioniță Rasmussen, Real Estate Partner at Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP), talked to Property Forum about the firm's growing portfolio in industrial and renewable energy, but also about the new EU rules that will boost investments in green buildings.

Tuesday, 8 July, 2025

08:00

Why this investor is betting on hospitality and city logistics

George Gardin, Country Manager for Romania at Yellow Tree Group, spoke with Property Forum about the group's first pilot development in Romania, Aria Shopping Center, and the investment vision for the local market going forward, with a focus on diversification into hospitality and in-city logistics. 

Thursday, 3 July, 2025

08:00

There is still resistance to adopting circular economy principles

Mihnea Cristescu, Project Manager & Sustainability Consultant at Cushman & Wakefield Echinox, talked to Property Forum about the shift from the traditional green certification system in the real estate industry and the growth in the segment of green loans over €100 million.

Friday, 27 June, 2025

11:50

Futureal Energy launches international expansion under new brand

Futureal Group's energy division has entered international markets under the newly established brand Futureal Energy Partners. The move marks a significant step in the company's strategy to broaden its presence in renewable energy investment and electricity trading across Europe.

Tuesday, 24 June, 2025

20:38

ELI Park Iași secures BREEAM certification

ELI Park Iași, the industrial project developed by Element Industrial, has achieved BREEAM certification, making it one of the most sustainable industrial developments in the Moldova region. 

Thursday, 19 June, 2025

13:35

MET Group inaugurates largest battery energy storage facility in Hungary

Met Group has inaugurated Hungary's largest standalone battery energy storage system (BESS), a 40 MW / 80 MWh facility located at the Dunamenti Power Station in Százhalombatta.

Wednesday, 18 June, 2025

15:54

What does Gen Z expect from office environment?

According to Savills' global network research, almost 90% of respondents are anticipating an increase in daily office attendance requirements from companies this year. One of the main drivers of this change is Generation Z.

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