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The Eastern Growth Corridor can turn strategic importance into investment
Business Forum   |   16 September, 2026 at 8:27 AM

The Eastern Growth Corridor can turn strategic importance into investment

Property Forum's first EastGate Investment Showcase, held on 15 September, brought together investors, business leaders, financial institutions, public authorities and regional decision-makers at the Palace of Culture in Iași to explore how Northeast Romania and the wider Romania-Moldova-Ukraine corridor can translate its strategic position into investable opportunities. The event created a new meeting point between international capital and regional stakeholders, with discussions ranging from infrastructure and energy to real estate, logistics and Ukraine's reconstruction. EastGate's objective extends beyond the event itself: the initiative will continue with the development of the EastGate Investment Pipeline 2027, aimed at identifying and preparing concrete opportunities for investors.

Smart infrastructure can turn efficiency into a competitive advantage
Business Forum   |   14 September, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Smart infrastructure can turn efficiency into a competitive advantage

Industrial and logistics facilities across CEE are under growing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce energy consumption and adapt to workforce and sustainability challenges. Silviu Bulzan, Sales Leader Office & Industry SEE at Signify, discusses how connected infrastructure, data and AI are changing facility management, and why lighting is evolving from a basic utility into a tool for improving productivity, safety and ESG performance.

Speedwell appoints new Development Director in Romania
Business Forum   |   11 September, 2026 at 2:58 PM

Speedwell appoints new Development Director in Romania

Speedwell has appointed Răzvan Enache as Executive Director of Development in Romania. In his new role, he will coordinate development strategy, planning and stakeholder engagement, and contribute to identifying new opportunities in the Romanian market. The appointment coincides with the company advancing several complex projects in key Romanian cities, including TINO in Brașov, the regeneration of the former 1 IUNIE textile factory site in Timișoara, and the large-scale mixed-use project CityZen in Bucharest.

Bucharest yields remain well above Western European levels
Business Forum   |   9 September, 2026 at 11:02 AM

Bucharest yields remain well above Western European levels

Bucharest is consolidating its position within the Central and Eastern European (CEE) real estate market, combining rental growth across major asset classes with investment yields that remain well above Western European levels, according to the DNA of Real Estate Europe Q2 2026 report published by Cushman & Wakefield. Across Europe in Q2 2026, prime office rents rose 4.5% year-on-year, retail rents increased 3.0%, and logistics rents grew 2.4%, while investors remained selective as yield movements pointed to a more balanced market following the repricing cycle of recent years.

Romanias residential market slows down
Attila Bacsa   |   8 September, 2026 at 8:30 AM

Romania's residential market slows down

Romania's residential market slowed in the first half of 2026 following several years of strong growth, though data does not indicate a major correction, according to Colliers' half-year report. Nationwide, apartment sales declined by approximately 9%, while Bucharest ended the period with around 2% fewer transactions than in the same period of 2025, recovering much of the ground lost after a weak start to the year. The market remains above pre-pandemic levels, but high inflation, expensive borrowing and pressure on household budgets are making buyers more attentive to prices, the total cost of home ownership and development quality.

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