PRS Leader of the Year, CEE

AFI is a forward-thinking leader in the CEE real estate market, renowned for its innovative approach to both residential and commercial developments. By successfully balancing modern design with sustainability, AFI consistently delivers high-quality properties that prioritize tenant satisfaction, environmental responsibility, and community enrichment. With a portfolio spanning over 3,300 PRS units across four countries, AFI demonstrates a clear commitment to revitalizing urban areas while enhancing the local economy. Its long-term vision and dedication to revitalization projects, like the historic properties in Poland, set a benchmark in the industry for quality and impact.

LifeSpot’s portfolio includes 15 projects across Poland’s largest cities: Gdynia, Gdańsk, Warsaw, Łódź, Wrocław, Katowice, and Cracow. With 2,450 operational units and 5,500+ in development, the company ensures strong market coverage and high occupancy rates, with many leases being renewed. Between July 2024 and June 2025, three new properties were delivered. LifeSpot stands out through exceptional tenant services, tech innovation, and environmental leadership. Residents benefit from 24/7 technical support, online lease signing, QR code repair reporting, and regular community events. Pet-friendly policies, transparent rules, and preferential renewal terms support tenant satisfaction, measured through regular surveys. All locations use green energy, feature PV panels and water retention tanks, and hold BREEAM In Use certificates. LifeSpot plants one tree per lease and operates paperlessly, proving that quality, service, and sustainability can coexist profitably.

Urban Partners puts innovation and ESG at the heart of its strategy. Through its Lett (PRS) and Noli Studios (co-living) platforms, it introduces a new standard of flexible, sustainable urban living in Poland. In just six months, it has doubled its portfolio, delivering three landmark projects in Gdańsk—including Noli Gdansk Old Town, Poland’s most sustainable PRS development, BREEAM-certified and powered by geothermal energy, solar PV, and smart BMS. In Warsaw, it manages 1,500+ units, blending heritage revitalization with modern tech. Urban Partners’ integrated approach fosters social inclusion, flexible housing, and sustainable construction, with backing from institutions like the EBRD. It proves that responsible investment in Poland can drive long-term value and meaningful social and environmental impact.

ZEITGEIST has built up the first residential rental portfolio owned by an institutional investor in Central and Eastern Europe, comprising around 1,000 apartments and still growing. Over the past 12 months, we have completed two PRS projects located in historic buildings: Św. Barbary 6/8 and Wrzesińska 2 in Warsaw and Karoliny Svetle 12–14 in Prague. These projects have further developed the HOME by Zeitgeist offering, which operates long-term apartment rentals. This autumn, our subsidiary ZEITRAUM reached an important milestone with the opening of ZEITRAUM Racławicka in Krakow. This flagship mixed-use development, located in a prime part of the city, offers 289 beds for students and 182 fully equipped serviced apartments. In total, ZEITRAUM now operates seven student dormitories in Prague, Warsaw and Krakow, providing over 1,200 beds for students, as well as a network of 300 serviced short-term rental apartments across Prague, Pilsen and Krakow.