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roomies purchase PBSA portfolio from 6B47 in Poland
Private student housing (PBSA) investor roomies have announced the closing of a transaction with 6B47 Real Estate Investors AG for two projects in Poland.
Nikolas Löbel, CEO of roomies studentliving Poland, said the transaction includes projects with building permits in Warsaw and Wroclaw. “The locations are excellent. We are now revising the design according to our guidelines and will start construction in Warsaw later this year to be able to open in summer 2026,” says Löbel.
“Our initial focus is on the cities of Warsaw, Wrocław, Kraków, Poznań and Gdańsk. We buy, develop and operate our locations from a single source. We want to grow sustainably and quickly and we are constantly on research for good locations to invest in. These two properties fit very well into our portfolio,” he adds.
roomies is an investment by Lagerbox Group, an investor and operator in self-storage in Germany and the Netherlands.
Panattoni hands over the final stage of a BTS development to K-FLEX
Panattoni has completed the construction of the seventh and final stage of a BTS project in Uniejów for K-FLEX. With this, an industrial complex operated by one of the global leaders in the production of flexible insulation and acoustic materials has thus been expanded by a further 20,000 sqm to an area of 120,000 sqm.
The industrial complex in Uniejów lies at the heart of K-FLEX’s international operations and forms a key distribution point from which clients from all around the world can be served. The latest building is to undergo BREEAM certification for a rating of Excellent.
“The entire project is a superb example of how to develop an investment project on such a scale by working closely with the client to meet specific business needs and thereby help the region to develop,” says Foryński, BTS Managing Director at Panattoni.
Adventum Group Launches New Retail Brand “Shopland” in Czech Republic
Adventum Group, through its Hungarian REIT, Shopper Park Plus Plc., is introducing a new retail brand, “Shopland,” to the Czech market. This rebranding effort covers four shopping centres and retail parks.
The transformation, managed by Cushman & Wakefield, aims to create a unified brand identity across its 18 shopping centres in Hungary and the Czech Republic, totalling 326,000 sqm. The new brand emphasizes simplicity, affordability, sustainability, and a customer-friendly shopping experience.
Kristóf Bárány, Founding Partner of Adventum Group, expressed confidence in Shopland’s potential to enhance customer and tenant engagement, aligning with the group’s strategic focus on green investments and hybrid shopping opportunities.
Hili Properties buys remaining stake in Bucharest office building
Hili Properties, the real estate arm of Hili Ventures, has successfully secured the remaining 25% shareholding of the company which owns the MIRO office building in northern Bucharest. It had initially purchased 75% of the project from Speedwell in 2022.
“This achievement is in line with our long-term strategy to enhance and diversify our portfolio and deliver value to our stakeholders, while positively impacting the communities we serve,” says Pier Luca Demajo, Chairman of Hili Properties.
Hili Properties Managing Director George Kakouras added that the project reflects the company’s vision to invest in sustainable buildings. The office project has a leasable area of 23,000 sqm and has received BREEAM and WELL certifications.
