Romanian investors have significantly increased their presence in the commercial real estate market, allocating nearly €1.8 billion to local acquisitions between 2015 and 2025.
Răzvan Brasla, CEO of Cloud9 Residence, talked to Property Forum about the company's €90 million investment in a new residential complex in northern Bucharest and the trend of homebuyers who want to be close to the main business hub of the city that comprises a wide range of facilities.
Hubix has announced a strategic partnership with Fimaro Development for the development of 600 residential units in Cluj-Napoca, near the Tetarom I business park.
Koramic Real Estate Romania, the local division of the Belgian family office Koramic Investments, has announced a total investment of €30 million for two new residential projects in Romania.
3DinBox, the first 3D printing technology hub in Romania, has invested €500,000 in a new HQ, allowing the company to expand its product and service offering.
Attila Beer, CEO of Alukönigstahl Romania & Republic of Moldova, talked to Property Forum about the demand engines that will drive the market this year and the growing investment in durable envelope solutions for buildings.
Local developer Zacaria has kicked off the development of the second phase of the Valletta Park residential complex in Sibiu.
Romania's inflation rate, already among the highest in CEE at 5.8% as of June 2025, is projected to rise sharply, could potentially reach close to 9% in the coming months.
Rustler Romania has appointed Cristian Marinoiu as Head of Brokerage & Real Estate Consultancy, in a move that strengthens the services it provides in the Romanian real estate market.
Romania's retail market has consolidated its position as a strategic hub for international brands, attracting over 40 new retailers between 2020 and 2025, according to an analysis by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.
Actis-backed Rezolv Energy, through its project subsidiary First Look Solutions, has secured incremental project finance facilities of up to €331 million.
Square 7, part of M Core, is developing M Park Titan, a new proximity retail project that is slated to open in December 2025.
After a period dominated by the tech sector, H1 2025 saw a notable surge in interest from the financial-banking sector in the Bucharest office leasing market, according to data by Crosspoint Real Estate.
Bucharest-based office project Victoria Center has integrated workcloud24's intelligent building optimization platform, as part of Solida Capital's strategy to enhance its portfolio.
Romanian developer Forte Partners has begun construction on the office component of U•Center 3, with a planned investment of €100 million.
Romanian developer Scala Development, part of Ax Perpetuum group, has secured RON 119 million (€24 million) from Libra Internet Bank for the development of the Scala Sopor residential complex in Cluj-Napoca.
Elena Oancea, Co-CEO of Goldbach Group, talked to Property Forum about the group's ongoing developments in the retail parks niche, the focus on sustainability in its construction and interior design divisions and its pipeline of photovoltaic projects in Romania.
Timișoara emerged as the sole Romanian city to experience growth in the office leasing market during H1 2025, defying a national downturn, according to a report by Fortim Trusted Advisors.
The Ministry of Finance raised RON 1.65 billion (€326 million) in July through its sixth offering of Fidelis government bonds this year on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB).
Square 7, part of M Core, is expanding its retail footprint in Romania with the development of M Park Orăștie.
Hidroelectrica has signed a contract for €8.7 million in non-reimbursable financing from the Modernisation Fund to implement a battery storage facility at the Porțile de Fier II hydroelectric plant.
Romania's annual inflation rate will increase and remain at higher levels than previously forecast during March-June 2026, according to the minutes from the National Bank of Romania's monetary policy meeting held in early April.
The Vega Ploiești Refinery, operated by Rompetrol Rafinare, has started producing hexane with a minimum purity of 60%, supporting polypropylene production and the food industry.
Energy producer OMV Petrom and RNV Infrastructure have announced that three wind projects in Romania, with a total installed capacity of approximately 300 MW, are entering the execution phase following the final investment decision. The projects hold the necessary permits, with production expected to begin in stages from H1 2027.
Romania's budget deficit calculated according to the European ESA methodology has dropped from 9.3% of GDP in 2024 to 7.9% of GDP in 2025, representing a correction of 1.4 percentage points of GDP.