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As part of its strategic growth plan, Newmark VLK Hungary is strengthening its tenant advisory business line. Edina Fodor joins the company as Head of Occupier Services, bringing more than ten years of experience in commercial real estate and business development.
“We are delighted to welcome Edina to our team,” said Valter Kalaus, Managing Partner of the company. “Her professional experience and strategic mindset add significant value to our Occupier business line. Our goal is to support our clients with increasingly complex, business-focused advisory services — from location and portfolio strategy through negotiation processes to long-term value creation.
Edina’s arrival marks an important milestone in our development and aligns well with Newmark’s European growth strategy, while further strengthening our presence and service offerings in Budapest. Welcome aboard!”
Edina Fodor added: “I am very pleased to continue my career at Newmark VLK Hungary. The company stands on strong professional foundations and is supported by numerous long-term client relationships. In line with Newmark’s European growth strategy, my goal is to actively contribute to the further development of the Budapest office and to strengthening its market position.
I firmly believe that in today’s complex economic environment, strategically focused real estate advisory creates tangible business value and provides meaningful support in achieving corporate objectives.”
Market Outlook: Stronger Fundamentals, More Conscious Decision-Making
The domestic commercial real estate market is showing signs of gradual stabilization by 2026. Demand is increasing in both the office and industrial segments for high-quality, energy-efficient, and flexibly adaptable spaces. Corporate decision-making is increasingly driven by the alignment of value preservation, cost efficiency, and business performance.
A strategic turning point can be observed in Budapest’s office market: tenants are optimizing through more conscious space utilization, smaller yet more efficient footprints, and modern workplace solutions. At the same time, demand for logistics and industrial properties remains strong, supported by e-commerce growth, supply chain transformation, and the strengthening of regional manufacturing capacities.
In this environment, high-level, data-driven tenant advisory services and tailored workplace strategies play a key role in enhancing corporate competitiveness — areas where Newmark VLK Hungary plans further development and team expansion.
