Real estate

Green Forum   |   14 August, 2025 at 1:52 PM

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.   

Green Forum   |   5 August, 2025 at 8:00 AM

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.

Green Forum   |   21 July, 2025 at 7:24 PM

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.

Green Forum   |   17 July, 2025 at 11:16 AM

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.

Green Forum   |   15 July, 2025 at 8:00 AM

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.

Green Forum   |   8 July, 2025 at 8:00 AM

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. 

Green Forum   |   3 July, 2025 at 8:00 AM

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.

Green Forum   |   27 June, 2025 at 11:50 AM

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.

Green Forum   |   24 June, 2025 at 8:38 PM

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. 

Green Forum   |   18 June, 2025 at 3:54 PM

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.

Green Forum   |   17 June, 2025 at 4:00 PM

CEE industrial market becomes more selective and data-driven

The industrial real estate market in CEE has entered 2025 with strong momentum. According to new market data released by iO Partners, the total stock of industrial space has reached 34.4 million sqm in Q1 2025, marking a 1.1% quarter-on-quarter increase. 

Green Forum   |   2 June, 2025 at 7:39 PM

Polenergia to supply 13,500 MWh of green Energy to Invesco

Colliers has successfully supported Invesco Real Estate in negotiating and signing four Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (cPPAs) with Polenergia Sprzedaż, a leading player in the Polish renewable energy sector.

Green Forum   |   19 May, 2025 at 7:45 PM

EBRD and BNP Paribas back green homes in Poland

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) extended an €80 million portfolio risk-sharing guarantee to BNP Paribas Bank Polska (BNPPBP),
to help increase access to green finance in Poland.

Green Forum   |   16 April, 2025 at 4:23 PM

Controversies remain for Slovenian rail project worth over €1 billion

A major railway project in Slovenia, aimed at enhancing the capacity of Port Koper, is nearing completion amidst ongoing controversies and skyrocketing costs, according to an analysis by Dr Aleš Pustovrh, Slovenian researcher at the Eastern European Construction Forecasting Association (EECFA).

Green Forum   |   16 April, 2025 at 2:37 PM

Prague to host GBCI Circle Europe 2025

The GBCI Europe Circle conference was established to provide the LEED community in Europe with a space for professional and social exchange. The next edition is scheduled to take place in Prague from May 14-16 and Property Forum is proud to be joining the event as Media Partner. More about the event's significance and program has been shared by Kay Killman, Managing Director of GBCI Europe, Vessela Valtcheva-McGee, Director Market Development EE and Simona Kalvoda, Executive Director of the Czech Green Building Council (CZGBC).

Green Forum   |   3 April, 2025 at 1:00 PM

EBRD backs retail growth in Balkans

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing an additional loan of up to €72 million to BIG CEE as part of a €100 million envelope of loans to support its expansion in Serbia and the Western Balkans.

Green Forum   |   7 March, 2025 at 6:30 PM

EU and EIB Group to boost affordable housing

The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group are collaborating with national promotional banks (NPBs) and international financial institutions (IFIs) to create new financing opportunities for affordable and sustainable housing across Europe.

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