17:33 10 January 2026
Retail industry appreciates leaseback agreements
Nearly 40% of respondents from Poland’s retail sector have encountered the concept of sale-and-leaseback, indicating growing awareness of this financing model, which was once associated mainly with industrial and office properties. A study by UCE Research shows that almost half of those familiar with the solution view it positively for retail use. Experts note that sale-and-leaseback allows companies to unlock capital tied up in real estate and redirect it toward expansion, modernization, digitalization, or operational investments.
While awareness remains limited — over 38% of respondents had not heard of it — the model is increasingly seen as a strategic financial tool rather than a loss of ownership. As understanding grows, sale-and-leaseback is expected to gain wider acceptance across retail, logistics, and office sectors in Poland.
