Real estate

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.   

Business Forum   |   24 March, 2025 at 5:32 PM

Niro Group opens first Corinthia hotel in Romania

Niro Investment Group has officially opened its luxury boutique hotel Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest, following a franchise agreement with the Corinthia hotel chain.

Business Forum   |   24 March, 2025 at 10:11 AM

Bucharest grapples with decline in resi permits and completions

Bucharest's residential real estate sector is experiencing a significant downturn, with a notable drop in both permits and completions, raising concerns about the market's trajectory, according to an opinion by Dr. Sebastian Sipos-Gug - Ebuild srl, Eastern European Construction Forecasting Association (EECFA) Romania.

Business Forum   |   21 March, 2025 at 2:10 PM

Banking sector holds low exposure in Romania's CRE

Romania's banking sector has a relatively low exposure to the commercial real estate (CRE) market, indicating stability and significant growth potential, according to an analysis by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. 

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