Real estate

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.

Green Forum   |   18 December, 2024 at 2:18 PM

Investors in Romania expect growth in logistics during 2025

Investors view the logistics sector with optimism and, to a lesser extent, retail over the next 12 months, according to a Cushman & Wakefield Echinox study conducted among the most important investors and developers in Romania.

Green Forum   |   17 December, 2024 at 7:41 AM

ABB and WorldGBC unite for green buildings in Europe

ABB's Smart Buildings Division has announced a strategic collaboration with the World Green Building Council's (WorldGBC) European Regional Network (ERN) to accelerate sustainable and energy-efficient building practices across Europe.

Green Forum   |   12 December, 2024 at 8:00 PM

NEPI Rockcastle targets green energy by 2026

NEPI Rockcastle plans to transform its shopping centers in Romania into local energy hubs and fully meet their energy needs with green energy by the end of 2026.

Green Forum   |   4 December, 2024 at 8:00 AM

CEE's investment market to see many newcomers

Real estate investment decisions in CEE are currently made considering various challenges, such as difficulty in predicting five-year exit strategies for investments, liquidity in the region, and concerns about the impact of ESG regulations on building compliance and financing, to name a few. CEE Property Forum 2024 in Vienna has taken a closer look at European investment trends in the panel chaired by Tim Wilkinson, MRICS, Head of European Acquisitions at Indotek Group.

Green Forum   |   26 November, 2024 at 7:08 AM

Monsson transfers 50MW solar park to NEPI Rockcastle

Monsson has completed the transfer of 100% ownership of a 50MW photovoltaic park in Chisinau-Cris, Arad County, to NEPI Rockcastle, which plans to begin construction in January 2025.

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