Real estate

Business Forum   |   2 July, 2026 at 2:47 PM

Green finance becomes the new rule for Romanian real estate

Sustainability criteria are playing an increasing role when banks finance real estate projects in Romania, while buildings that meet green finance standards can obtain better terms. These are the findings of a study carried out by Colliers on the local market, based on responses from four commercial banks, which together hold more than half of the Romanian banking system's assets, and two multilateral development banks active in the real estate sector. The clearest rule identified for new buildings is the NZEB-10% standard, applied by all institutions analysed. All six require the primary energy demand of a new building to be at least 10% below the national NZEB threshold, and a project that does not meet this standard may still be financed, but the loan will generally not be classified as green finance.

Business Forum   |   2 July, 2026 at 2:05 AM

This overlooked region could shape Europe's next growth story

When international investors discuss Romania, the conversation often begins with Bucharest and increasingly includes cities such as Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara and Brașov. Yet one of the country's most compelling growth stories is unfolding further east.

Business Forum   |   1 July, 2026 at 7:16 PM

REDPORT and Mobexpert bundle furniture into new home deals

REDPORT and Mobexpert are launching REDPORT Living, a residential concept through which buyers benefit from integrated furnishing and interior design solutions, adapted to each project in the REDPORT portfolio. The program is designed to simplify the stage that follows the purchase of a home, when buyers usually need to allocate additional time, budget and resources for furnishing and coordinating suppliers.

Business Forum   |   1 July, 2026 at 10:53 AM

Cerberus and Revetas secure €123 million refinancing in Bucharest

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG (pbb) has underwritten a €123 million investment facility on behalf of funds and accounts managed by Cerberus Capital Management and Revetas Capital to refinance th Radisson Blu Hotel Complex in central Bucharest. pbb acted as arranger and sole lender under the facility.

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