Mortgage loans worth €5.5 billion were granted in total at a national level in the first eight months of 2024, up 49% compared with the same period of last year, according to data from the National Bank of Romania (NBR).
Investors are still on hold today. As Property Forum's recent survey showed, two-thirds of investors are expected to continue to take a ‘wait and see' stance and look for a better vision of the future in the coming period. But, as the speakers of the investor expectations panel of SEE Property Forum 2024 showed, there are opportunities available all over CEE, including Romania.
Real estate developer Park Properties has purchased a 15,000 sqm land plot on the shores of Lake Snagov, near Bucharest, for a luxury villa residential development.
Industrial developer Logicor has completed the first two buildings in Logicor Bucharest III Pallady Logistics Park, located near Bucharest.
Romania remains one of the most affordable countries in the EU for office fit-outs, with costs significantly lower than in Poland, the Czech Republic, or Western countries, according to research by iO Partners.
Hungarian investor Gránit Asset Management, with HUF 1,100 billion of assets under management, is reported to be nearing a deal for the purchase of the Equilibrium 1 building in northern Bucharest from Skanska, Romanian media reports.
SEE Property Forum 2024, Romania's leading international real estate event, brought together top economic minds to debate the effects of the economic convergence process in the region and also the current and future economic outlook of CEE.
Radisson Blu Hotel Bucharest has renovated its meeting and events facilities following an investment of €1.6 million.
Romania's construction market has reached historic highs over the past two years over increased public investment, financed by both national and European funds. At the same time, demand from the residential market has remained limited due to the slow permitting process for new developments in Bucharest.
Property Forum is excited to announce the winners of its annual SEE Property Forum Awards for 2024. The winners of each category were selected from our shortlist by the jury committee, comprising the leading players in the Romanian real estate industry. The awards, celebrating the best projects, most impactful transactions and most inspiring personalities of the Romanian market, were presented at our awards gala in Bucharest, part of the annual SEE Property Forum conference.
Industrial developer CTP says it has reached a deal with Romanian delivery firm Fan Courier by leasing an additional 4,500 sqm in CTPark Deva.
Pharmacy chain operator Dr.Max has leased 11,800 sqm in ELI Park Iași in a bid to accommodate growing operations.
Property Forum is excited to announce the results of its second annual investment market sentiment survey focusing on the Romanian market which was conducted ahead of SEE Property Forum 2024. The results, providing an overview of market expectations across sectors, are now available online.
Romanian construction group Bog'Art has published its first sustainability report that outlines the company's results and objectives under the ESG development framework.
Affan Yildirim, General Manager, member of the Board of Directors of Anchor Grup, and member of the Board of Directors of MallDova, talked to Property Forum about the trends shaping the Romanian retail market and the investments made in București Mall over the past 25 years to accommodate evolving demands of tenants and shoppers.
Romania's total stock of industrial and logistics spaces could reach the 8 million sqm threshold at the end of 2025, if the recent annual development pace of around 500,000 sqm is maintained, according to a report by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.
Prime Kapital has started the development of close to 600 apartments in Bucharest and Iași following the completion of 700 residential units in both cities.
Speedwell has started the construction of the last building of its Triama Residence project in Bucharest.
Total demand for office leasing in Bucharest dropped by 25% to 236,000 sqm in Q3 compared to the same period of 2023, while new demand fell 11% to 82,000 sqm in the same interval due to the slowdown of the IT&C sector, according to a Colliers report.
Hils Development, the real estate group owned by Romanian entrepreneur Ionuț Negoiță, has purchased two land plots spanning 12 ha in western Bucharest.
Although 60% of organizations in Romania are involved in AI utilization, either through testing or adoption planning.
Two financing contracts, totalling RON 233 million (€46.7 million), for local green energy production have been signed, announced the Minister of Energy, Sebastian Burduja.
The study reveals that 83% of Romanians have a plan for their upcoming vacation season. Only 6% do not intend to go on holiday, while 12% have yet to finalize their arrangements.
Vladimir Kalinov, Vice President of Retail at Raiffeisen Bank Romania, is concluding his mandate to pursue other professional opportunities.
Tech giant Microsoft announced the expansion of its European Digital Commitments with comprehensive Microsoft sovereign cloud solutions.