AI has become increasingly embedded in employees' day-to-day work over the past year. More than 48% of employees see AI as a tool that simplifies their work; however, many remain concerned about the broader implications of its growing integration, according to a survey conducted by Genesis Property early this year, on a sample of 1,146 employees.
Romanian awareness of sustainable construction concepts reaches 86%, significantly above the European average of 69%, according to the barometer published by Saint-Gobain's Observatory for Sustainable Construction.
Commercial real estate companies remain optimistic about 2026, with 83% expecting revenue growth, according to a Deloitte report. This represents a slight decline from 88% last year, while 68% plan to increase expenses in 2026.
First, a new digital real estate listing platform developed in Romania, launched locally this autumn with a modern approach to property exploration and selection. The platform integrates technology, smart filters and a lifestyle-oriented presentation system that helps buyers and renters understand the full context of a property, from travel times to key city landmarks and technical characteristics.
Romanian developer One United Properties has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire a 34,800 sqm plot in Constanța, at the entrance to Mamaia resort, from local developer Alezzi Group.
Romania's construction work volume increased by 9.3% in the first nine months compared to the same period in 2024, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
Prima Development Group has acquired a two-hectare plot adjacent to its new residential project Prima Solis, launched this summer. The transaction worth nearly €4 million will allow the expansion of the complex with approximately 700 apartments.
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.
Romanian real estate holding Meta Estate Trust has recorded a 15% year-on-year increase in net profit, reaching RON 10.8 million (€2.2 million) in 2024, while its total revenues rose 22% to RON 34.5 million (around €7 million).
Construction labour cost and availability have become the primary concerns for real estate developers in Central Europe, according to a new survey by Deloitte. This shift sees it surpassing project financing, which has been the dominant issue in recent years.
Bucharest-based Verita International School, the private school enrolling over 650 students, has announced a partnership with Dukes Education.
The real estate and construction sector was the most active in terms of the number of M&A transactions in Romania during 2024, accounting for 28% of the total market, which reached an estimated value of between €5.7 and €6.1 billion.
Investments in the retail sector will continue in 2025 on the local market, while housing prices could increase in the coming period, according to Colliers Romania forecasting.
Colliers consultants forecast economic growth of just over 2% in 2025, but caution that there are significant risks we could result in a softer outcome.
foreign direct investments in construction and real estate transactions have more than tripled in absolute value, increasing by €14.4 billion euros during the 2013 - 2023 period.
Romanian investors have bought office buildings, hotels in smaller towns or mountain resorts, two small shopping centers and portfolios of shops on the street.
Retail developers maintain intense activity nationwide, focusing both on developing retail parks and on standalone stores operated by major retailers.
Reduced bank interest rates and banks' offers for this product are among the drivers of this trend.
he new offices, located in Bucharest, Brașov, Sibiu, Constanța and Baia Mare, are led by leaders with ambitious visions.
The value of realized transactions reached approximately €63 million, an increase of 35% on the total amount for the same period in 2023.
OMV Petrom and Romgaz have started construction of the offshore pipeline for the Neptun Deep project, marking progress in Romania's largest natural gas development.
DHL Supply Chain and Pepco have extended their collaboration to strengthen distribution operations across Europe. The expanded partnership aims to ensure product availability, reduce delivery lead times, and enhance network performance for Pepco's growing store footprint.
The Romanian Wind Energy Association (RWEA) and the Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association (RPIA) warn that proposed changes to the Grid Connection Regulation could increase energy prices.
The Romanian leu depreciated on Monday against the euro, which was calculated by the National Bank of Romania (BNR) at RON 5.1998 lei, up 1.1% from the previous rate, recording a new historic high.
The Romanian leu depreciated on Thursday against the euro, which was calculated by the National Bank of Romania (BNR) at RON 5.1417, up 0.8% from the previous rate, recording a new historic low for the local currency.