The investment fund with Ukrainian roots, Focus Estate Fund, has acquired three shopping and entertainment centers (SEC) near the Polish city of Katowice, marking an important step in the implementation of their investment strategy aimed at properties with high development potential.
This is reported by Finway
According to information provided by the fund’s press service, the new shopping centers already host well-known brands, including Carrefour, Stokrotka, H&M, CCC, Sephora, Rossmann, and Reserved. Additionally, they feature restaurants and entertainment areas, making them attractive to visitors.
Details about the new SECs
The oldest of the acquired SECs, Ruda Śląska Plaza, was opened in 2001. The area of this property is 20,000 m², and the number of parking spaces reaches 520. The other two shopping centers, located in Rybnik and Sosnowiec, have been operational since 2007.
Prospects in the Polish market
Maxim Shkolnik, a partner at Focus Estate Fund, emphasized that the fund has high confidence in the potential of the Polish market and sees significant opportunities for development in Central and Eastern Europe.
Currently, the fund already manages properties in cities such as Płock, Nowy Sącz, Legnica, Sandomierz, and Bartoszyce.