Real estate

Business Forum   |   11 April, 2025 at 8:06 AM

Romania resi sales down during Q1 2025

The Romanian residential real estate market experienced a slowdown in Q1 2025, with sales decreasing both in Bucharest and nationwide, according to a recent analysis by SVN Romania.

Business Forum   |   10 April, 2025 at 11:36 AM

Romania leads in shopping centre entertainment

Shopping centres in Romania are ahead of many European markets in providing entertainment options, establishing themselves as key leisure destinations, according to a recent analysis by Nhood Romania.  

Business Forum   |   10 April, 2025 at 11:01 AM

Romania hosts over 100 coworking spaces

The coworking market in Romania has over 100 projects in operation across Bucharest and regional cities, and the demand for flexible spaces is expected to grow over the continuation of the hybrid work arrangements.

Business Forum   |   8 April, 2025 at 4:31 PM

US tariffs to hit CEE growth at uneven rates

President Donald Trump announced new import tariffs on all goods entering the US effective as of April 2, hitting equities, long term yields and CEE-based currencies. In response to these global tariffs, growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026 are being revised in the CEE, according to a report by Erste Group. 

Business Forum   |   8 April, 2025 at 8:14 AM

AFI Europe to expand PRS segment with new EBRD loan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a regional loan of up to €120 million to AFI Europe to support its development pipeline in Serbia, Poland, Romania, and Czechia. 

Business Forum   |   4 April, 2025 at 9:42 AM

Key business sector becomes top logistics occupier in Romania

E-commerce companies are now among the top 5 occupiers of logistics spaces in Romania, utilising approximately 1 million sqm of industrial and logistics facilities, finds a report by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.

Business Forum   |   31 March, 2025 at 2:39 PM

Meta Estate Trust reports 15% profit gain in 2024

Romanian real estate holding Meta Estate Trust has recorded a 15% year-on-year increase in net profit, reaching RON 10.8 million (€2.2 million) in 2024, while its total revenues rose 22% to RON 34.5 million (around €7 million).

Business Forum   |   27 March, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Romania's luxury retail niche ripe for growth

The European luxury retail market experienced more moderate growth in 2024, following the significant advances in the post-pandemic period. Within this context, Romania stands out as a market with significant development potential in this segment, although the availability of suitable retail spaces presents a challenge, according to a Cushman & Wakefield report.

Business Forum   |   26 March, 2025 at 1:35 PM

Dedeman buys land on the border with Bulgaria

Romanian DIY retailer Dedeman, is set to further extend its national presence with the acquisition of approximately 6 ha of land near Vama Giurgiu, on the border with Bulgaria. 

Business Forum   |   25 March, 2025 at 9:35 AM

Central European developers shift focus to labour costs

Construction labour cost and availability have become the primary concerns for real estate developers in Central Europe, according to a new survey by Deloitte. This shift sees it surpassing project financing, which has been the dominant issue in recent years.   

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