Star Residence Invest, the first investment platform listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) dedicated to the real estate sector, has appointed Adrian Tănase as CFO.
Adinel Tudor, CEO of EVO Properties, talked to Property Forum about the evolution of the Bucharest office market, noting that by 2026, the sector will become increasingly polarised. At the same time, he added that tenants are choosing better spaces even if they opt for smaller office surfaces.
Commercial real estate companies remain optimistic about 2026, with 83% expecting revenue growth, according to a Deloitte report. This represents a slight decline from 88% last year, while 68% plan to increase expenses in 2026.
Property Forum is excited to publish the timeline for its flagship awards programmes in 2026, celebrating excellence and innovation across Central & Eastern Europe's real estate markets. These awards recognise outstanding organisations, projects and individuals whose contributions have shaped the region's real estate landscape over the past year. SEE Property Forum Awards and CEE Property Forum Awards reflect the momentum and dynamism of regional property sectors and provide a platform to honour industry leadership, sustainability, design excellence and strategic impact.
Office administration costs in Bucharest increased by approximately 17% in 2025, according to analysis by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. The rise was driven by inflation, increased personnel costs, and fiscal policy changes.
Energy company Electrica informs investors and the capital market that it has obtained the technical grid connection permits (ATR) for 17 new battery energy storage projects (BESS), with a total capacity of approximately 700 MWh.
The European Retail Banking Radar, Kearney's latest study now in its 18th edition, shows that Europe is entering a period of normalisation following the conditions of 2023–2025. For Romania, the challenge extends beyond the normalisation of interest rates.
Digi Spain has announced its intention to launch an initial public offering (IPO) on the Spanish stock exchanges, aiming to raise approximately €150 million.
Romania's national electricity transmission network operator, Transelectrica, has halted scheduled maintenance shutdowns to ensure the grid operates at maximum capacity during an ongoing extreme heatwave. The preventive measures aim to mitigate operational risks associated with severe weather conditions.
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Romanian measures for the national investment and development bank Banca de Investiții și Dezvoltare (BID).