About the Report 

The real estate sector in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) continues to assert its position as a crucial driver of economic growth, typically accounting for 5%–7% of GDP in most markets. Over the last few years, gross value added (GVA) from real estate has frequently outpaced or matched overall economic expansion,underscoring the sector’s resilience amid shifting global and regional conditions. This robust performance has been fuelled by sustained infrastructure investment, residential demand, and, in certain markets,tourism-related projects that bolster development in both coastal and urban centres.
Housing remains a focal point, with prices rising considerably between 2018 and 2024, often at double-digit rates year-on-year in countries like Hungary and the Czech Republic. A combination of favourable borrowing conditions, urbanisation, and strong wage growth contributed to this rapid price escalation. Nonetheless, more recent data suggest a moderating trend, as interest


Report Content


  • Regional Overview: The role of the real estate sector in Central and Eastern Europe’s economies, including its contribution to Gross Value Added, links to housing investment, and recent performance trends. Comparative review of real estate GVA growth versus overall economic output across Poland, Romania, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, and Croatia. Assessment of housing price and rental dynamics, and insights into cross-country investment activity and FDI inflows into the sector.
  • Regulatory Environment: Overview of the EU policy framework shaping real estate, including the Green Deal, energy efficiency standards for buildings, NextGenerationEU Recovery Plan, and EU financing mechanisms relevant to residential development.
  • Country Profiles:  In-depth analysis of the real estate markets in Poland, Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Croatia, covering sector performance, financing conditions, housing prices, FDI flows, and the competitive landscape.

  • Outlook: Evaluation of the factors driving and restraining sector growth in each market, including demand-side fundamentals, supply constraints, and the impact of monetary policy.

  • Competitive Landscape: Ranking of major real estate companies by total operating revenue, with a closer look at the top players’ investment strategies, expansion plans, M&A activity, and ongoing development projects.


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