British Polish Chamber of Commerce

SummaryA Thought Paper by Management Mentors

SummaryEmerging Europe is a high growth destination for UK business. In 2012, British exports to the CEE region grew by £2 billion compared to 2011; this growth exceeded that achieved by British exports to China and India. The near-shore markets of Emerging Europe are ideal places for small and mid-size businesses to expand their export activities.

SummarySince my arrival in Poland 30 years ago and through three tours of duty in Poland and one in Romania, I have watched with admiration the evolution of Central Europe from central planning and communism to market economies and democracy.

SummaryAccording to Marketbeat Poland – Spring 2013 report from Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm, last year’s office leasing volume shows the office market picking up momentum, gaining in importance relative to other property sectors. The retail market slowed compared with previous years. 2012 was the best year ever for the warehouse investment market.

SummaryThe first half of 2015 saw high levels of activity within the Polish commercial property market and the outlook for 2015 remains positive with annual figures likely to be better than in 2014 given the volume of transactions closing. More detailed information on the office, retail and industrial sectors is included in the latest report “Marketbeat Poland Autumn 2015” prepared by global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield. It also presents an overview of the commercial investment market in Poland and an outlook for the Polish commercial property market.

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