Retail developers maintain intense activity nationwide, focusing both on developing retail parks and on standalone stores operated by major retailers.
Romanian law firm PeliPartners has assisted Immofinanz in the sale of myhive Victoriei to AFI Europe, in a deal worth an estimated €27 million.
Known as the first modern office building in Bucharest, myhive Victoriei was acquired by Immofinanz AG in 2021, with PeliPartners also acting as legal advisor for the buyer.
Sales of homes funded by bank loans rose by 40% during H1 2024 compared to the same period of last year over the reduction of interest rates and the increase in transaction prices, according to transactions brokered by RE/MAX Romania.
The construction of the Bellemonde project will benefit from a total investment of over €40 million.
The current workforce landscape has been significantly influenced by recent challenges, leading to a shift in how employees perceive their well-being. This highlights the importance for employers to prioritize their employees' health and happiness, actively supporting them and fostering a workplace culture that values holistic well-being, writes Cătălin Năstăsoiu of Genesis Property.
Reduced bank interest rates and banks' offers for this product are among the drivers of this trend.
AFI Europe has purchased the myhive Victoriei building in central Bucharest from Immofinanz for around €27 million. The new owner plans to turn the existing office building into a mixed-use project, with the conversion permit already secured.
Romanian developer Bellemonde Developement has obtained €21 million in funding from Libra Internet Bank for a residential project in Pipera, near Bucharest.
Adrian Pop, General Manager of ADP Green Building, spoke with Property Forum about the role of financial institutions in increasing the sustainability of real estate projects and the growing demand for certifications from international real estate investors.
Copeland plans to hire across several areas including Application Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Oracle and IT Support, Business Analysis, Sales & Operations and Logistics.
Bogdan Nicoară, CEO of Bright Spaces, talked to Property Forum about the startup's plan to operate in eight markets by year-end and the diversification of its digitalisation platform for real estate companies. He also mentions some of the main trends shaping the proptech industry.
Romanian developer HILS Development has announced a 28% increase in residential sales during H1 2024 compared to the same period of last year, while revenue was up 25% year-on-year.
Lagoon Park Bucharest is the first artificial urban beach in Romania, built on an area of 40,000 square meters in the northern part of the capital.
Bucharest's Mayor Nicușor Dan has announced that he will be tasked with issuing traffic permits for new Urban Zoning Plans (PUZ), Urban Developing Plans (PUD) and construction authorizations.
Lavinia Ioniță Rasmussen, Partner at NNDKP's Real Estate practice, spoke with Property Forum about the acceleration of commercial and residential development in regional cities and the potential of the local market to offer higher returns for property investors compared to other countries in the region.
Bucharest's short-term rental market had a booming post-pandemic evolution. In 2023 alone, the industry generated revenues of €41.3 million, nearly double compared to 2019.
The first stage of the share capital increase will start on August 19th and will last for 32 calendar days, until September 19th.
Romania's commercial property sector recorded investment transactions of €418 million in H1 2024, up 131% year-on-year, marking the biggest volume growth across CEE, according to Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.
KÉSZ Romania obtained the building permit for the Corallis residential complex, the first project in the capital, in which it is investing over €51 million.
TriGranit is one of the largest privately-owned real estate development platforms in CE, with over two decades of operations and has completed nearly 50 landmark projects.
The average price of new homes in Romania amounted to €1,504 per sqm in 2023, which was the third lowest price in Europe, behind Bosnia and Herzegovina and Greece, according to a Deloitte report.
The opening of the new center at Timpuri Noi Square marks a significant step in the expansion of Atelierul de Slăbit, solidifying its position in Tineretului-Timpuri Noi area.
Designed with sustainability and visitor well-being in mind, MIRO has earned the esteemed BREEAM “Excellent” and WELL “Certified Platinum” certifications.
The total balance mortgage balance in payment increased almost fourfold in the last 16 years, from €5.7 billions in 2008 to €21.7 billion today.
Beyond those already listed, a major challenge is that 54% of IT executives expect budget cuts, while 10% of respondents anticipate an increase in spending on innovation.
New data shows Primark's decarbonisation programme is beginning to decouple from its growth, with a 1.9% reduction in carbon emissions since 2019.
EY Global Climate Action Barometer shows just 41% of businesses have plans in place to manage climate risks; world's biggest emitters are the worst offenders.
Fitch has also upgraded GBR's Viability Rating (VR) to 'bb' from 'bb-' and Shareholder Support Rating (SSR) to 'bb-' from 'b-'.