Real estate

Green Forum | 20 November, 2025 at 5:01 PM

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.

Green Forum | 14 November, 2025 at 8:00 AM

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.

Green Forum | 5 November, 2025 at 4:48 PM

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.

Green Forum | 5 November, 2025 at 9:00 AM

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.

Green Forum | 4 November, 2025 at 3:46 PM

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.

Green Forum | 31 October, 2025 at 7:50 AM

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.  

Green Forum | 15 October, 2025 at 12:54 PM

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.

Green Forum | 23 September, 2025 at 1:44 PM

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.

Green Forum | 10 September, 2025 at 5:47 PM

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.

Green Forum | 9 September, 2025 at 7:37 PM

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.

Elzbieta Tomasik | 28 August, 2025 at 8:24 AM

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.

Green Forum | 20 August, 2025 at 4:13 PM

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. 

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 | 12 August, 2025 at 5:47 PM

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.

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. 