Nicolae Ciobanu, Managing Partner – Head of Advisory at Fortim Trusted Advisors, talked to Property Forum about the firm's growth in office leasing and land transactions, as well as the outlook on rents and the role of the defense sector in boosting industrial demand going forward.
Kaufland has opened its fourth store in Pitești, expanding its national presence and reaching a network of 193 hypermarkets
Office leasing in Bucharest reached its lowest point in four years during H1 2025, according to Colliers consultants. Total leasing transactions exceeded 100,000 sqm, representing a more than one-third decrease compared to the same period last year.
Lavinia Ioniță Rasmussen, Real Estate Partner at Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP), talked to Property Forum about the firm's growing portfolio in industrial and renewable energy, but also about the new EU rules that will boost investments in green buildings.
Power company Electrica has successfully priced its inaugural €500 million green bonds, with a five-year maturity, at a competitive 4.566% yield.
George Gardin, Country Manager for Romania at Yellow Tree Group, spoke with Property Forum about the group's first pilot development in Romania, Aria Shopping Center, and the investment vision for the local market going forward, with a focus on diversification into hospitality and in-city logistics.
Mihnea Cristescu, Project Manager & Sustainability Consultant at Cushman & Wakefield Echinox, talked to Property Forum about the shift from the traditional green certification system in the real estate industry and the growth in the segment of green loans over €100 million.
Eurowind Energy, the Danish developer and operator of renewable energy projects, is investing €174.8 million in a new solar park in Vișina, Dâmbovița County.
ELI Park Iași, the industrial project developed by Element Industrial, has achieved BREEAM certification, making it one of the most sustainable industrial developments in the Moldova region.
The industrial real estate market in CEE has entered 2025 with strong momentum. According to new market data released by iO Partners, the total stock of industrial space has reached 34.4 million sqm in Q1 2025, marking a 1.1% quarter-on-quarter increase.
CarbonTool, the platform for carbon footprint management, said it is expanding into Ukraine, Turkey, Cyprus, and the Middle East.
Oil and gas major OMV Petrom has announced that its wind and photovoltaic projects in Romania have a combined capacity of 2.4 GW.
Nhood Romania has recorded a turnover of more than €10 million in 2024, representing a 10% increase compared to the previous year.
Investors view the logistics sector with optimism and, to a lesser extent, retail over the next 12 months, according to a Cushman & Wakefield Echinox study conducted among the most important investors and developers in Romania.
Investors across Europe will continue to focus on sectors with strong structural tailwinds, such as living and logistics, according to a Knight Frank report.
Real estate investment decisions in CEE are currently made considering various challenges, such as difficulty in predicting five-year exit strategies for investments, liquidity in the region, and concerns about the impact of ESG regulations on building compliance and financing, to name a few. CEE Property Forum 2024 in Vienna has taken a closer look at European investment trends in the panel chaired by Tim Wilkinson, MRICS, Head of European Acquisitions at Indotek Group.
Romanian construction group Bog'Art has published its first sustainability report that outlines the company's results and objectives under the ESG development framework.
The platform, designed to enhance sustainability, operational efficiency, and responsible governance, was officially announced at a major business event in New York.
Monia Dobrescu, Partner at Mușat & Asociații, spoke to Property Forum about the growing role of ESG criteria in bank financing of real estate projects and the prospects for investment in the local market in 2024.
Latest EY Global Integrity Report shows 49% believe that integrity standards within their organizations have improved over the past two years.
The wholesale trade sector experienced an overall decline in H1 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
Delivery platform Bolt Food and financial infrastructure supplier finmid have launched a new financing program for thousands of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
While businesses are increasing their investment in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives, many are failing to integrate them into their long-term strategies.
Croissant manufacturer Derpan, part of the Golden Foods Snacks group, has successfully completed a private placement of corporate bonds.
Romania has successfully completed its second renewable energy auction under the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, awarding 2,751 MW of capacity and surpassing.