The construction sector began the year on a strong note, with an 8.5% increase in the first four months compared to the same period in 2024, according to data analysed by Colliers. Infrastructure works led the way with a 15.5% jump, while the residential segment recorded a modest recovery of around 4%. In contrast, non-residential construction, including office, industrial and commercial spaces, declined by nearly 2%, reflecting subdued demand and increased caution among private investors. Optimism among construction companies, as measured by Eurostat surveys, is currently at a 3-year low, but the level itself is quite far from the pessimism seen during the initial phase of the pandemic or during past recessions seen in Romania. This suggests that based on the intel that they have, market participants only see a slight slowdown on the horizon, not a significant crash.
CBRE Romania consolidates its leading position in real estate advisory, ranking first among brokers in the investment sector for the fourth consecutive year. The exceptional performance is supported by both the annual results and the average of the last four years, reflecting the constant commitment of the Investment Properties team to deliver the best solutions for clients. Since the beginning of 2021, CBRE has advised investors on transactions with a cumulative value of 1.27 billion euros, holding a market share of 40% of all agent-mediated transactions in Romania.
Experts from Colliers suggest Romania's real estate investment market could see a rebound in the second half of 2025. This potential shift, driven by key transactions and price adjustments, holds implications for businesses seeking office or warehouse space.
iO Partners has announced the launch of its new Asset & Portfolio Sustainability Services, developed through an exclusive cooperation with Walvius Partners, a leading energy and sustainability consultancy. This strategic alliance enhances iO Partners’ commercial real estate advisory capabilities across the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region by fully integrating sustainability expertise into its service offering.
Romania is attracting increasing attention from investors considering Central and Eastern Europe for industrial or office developments, thanks in part to generous government incentives that can cover up to 70% of eligible project costs, according to Colliers' latest report, "How Government Incentives Shape Industrial & Office Real Estate in CEE".
The exposure of the Romanian banking sector to the commercial real estate market (excluding the residential segment) exceeded RON 100 in September 2024, representing half of the total exposure to non-financial companies, according to Cushman & Wakefield Echinox data, based on NBR reports.
Romania’s land market remained stable in 2024, with transaction volumes close to the 450 million euro recorded in 2023, despite an economic and political climate marked by uncertainty, according to Colliers' annual report. Bucharest and its metropolitan area continued to be the main hub for transactions, accounting for 80% of the total, while residential projects made up 70% of these deals.
Investors from Western Europe, particularly from Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, and the United Kingdom, have been the most active buyers of real estate assets in Romania over the past five years (2019–2024), making investments totaling €1.75 billion, according to data from real estate consultancy Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. Their market share accounted for approximately 39% of the total transaction volume of €4.5 billion during the analyzed period.
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