Chapter 2: CEE Real Estate Outlook 2025 – Michal Soták (Cushman & Wakefield) on Capital Markets & Trends

In this episode of DT Vector, we dive into the real estate capital markets across Central and Eastern Europe with Michal Soták, Partner and Head of Capital Markets at Cushman & Wakefield, Czech Republic and Slovakia. From investor sentiment in 2025 to the return of offices, strategic fund flows, and the role of tech in asset management, Michal breaks down what’s driving investment activity and what’s ahead for PropTech and ConTech players.In this deep-dive conversation, Michal: - Unveils the layers of how the Czech capital is shaping pricing and liquidity across four countries. - Decodes the complexity of the investor psychology behind the return of the office market in 2025. - Builds clarity around the mismatch between PropTech ambition and adoption on the ground.3 reasons to tune in: - Understand the silent but massive influence Czech retail funds now have in Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia - Learn how yields are compressing and which "cool urban" submarkets are outperforming post-COVID - Hear why AI may succeed where earlier PropTech platforms failed — and what it means for construction techWhether you’re an investor, tech builder, or asset manager, this episode is your real-world guide to CEE's transformation.Chapters00:00 - 01:24 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:25 - 05:07 Real Estate Market Outlook in Central and Eastern Europe05:08 - 07:16 Investor Behavior and Market Dynamics07:17 - 16:04 Sector-Specific Insights: Offices, Retail, and Industrial16:05 - 22:06 The Role of Technology in Real Estate22:07 - 24:49 Fund Strategies and Capital Raising24:50 - 30:58 Market Risks and Personal Insights30:59 - 40:49 Future Trends and Advice for Young Professionals40:50 - 43:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts