Net take-up generated 73% of Bucharest’s office demand in H1, while vacancy rate fell to a five-year low
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Bucharest, August 2026: Bucharest’s office market continues to strengthen its fundamentals, supported by a recovery in occupier demand driven by new lease transactions and expansions, against a backdrop of limited new supply. Net take-up accounted for 73% of the total leasing activity in H1 2026, up from 53% during the same period of 2025, highlighting … Continued
Developers resume speculative projects as industrial and logistics demand in Romania increased by 11% in H1 2026
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Bucharest, August 2026: Romania’s industrial and logistics market maintained its positive momentum in the first half of 2026, supported by a visible acceleration in leasing activity during the second quarter, despite a challenging macroeconomic environment marked by economic contraction, persistent inflation and pressure on consumer spending, according to the Romania Marketbeat Industrial Q2 2026 report … Continued
Romania’s real estate investment market returns to growth despite a slower start to the year
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Bucharest, July 2026: The first half of 2026 recorded a total investment activity of €211.1 million, marking a 46% decrease compared to the same period last year. However, following the completion of AFI Europe’s acquisition of a portfolio of six retail parks from MAS Real Estate and several smaller transactions, during the first seven months … Continued
Commercial real estate financing increased by 15%, with the sector accounting for 54% of the loans granted to non-financial companies
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Bucharest, July 2026: Romania’s commercial real estate sector accounts for 54% of the loans granted to non-financial companies and recorded a 15% annual increase in financing, while the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio, which stands at 6.2%, remains below the levels reported for certain segments considered more exposed to risk, according to an analysis performed by the … Continued
Bucharest among Europe’s most cost-competitive logistics markets, with an average rent of €4.8 /sq. m/ month
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Bucharest, July 2026: Romania’s logistics and industrial market remains one of the most competitive in Europe in terms of occupancy costs. With an average prime industrial rent of €4.8/ sq. m/ month, Bucharest ranks as the fourth most affordable market among the European locations analyzed, at a time when companies worldwide are restructuring their supply … Continued
Cushman & Wakefield Echinox advised Foundever on the expansion of its office space in Bucharest to 3,500 sq m, doubling its footprint
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Bucharest, June 2026: Foundever, a global leader in customer experience (CX) solutions, has expanded its office space in Bucharest to 3,500 sq m, doubling its footprint within the Campus 6.3 office building, as part of its continued growth in the Romanian market. Cushman & Wakefield Echinox advised the company on the expansion transaction, having also … Continued
Romanians spent a record EUR 63 million in cinemas in 2025, with 11.2 million admissions
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Bucharest, June 2026: Romanians spent approximately EUR 63 million in cinemas last year, a record level for the local market, reflecting an almost 7% increase compared with 2024, while the number of admissions remained relatively stable at 11.2 million, according to data from the Romanian Film Center analyzed by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. As a … Continued
Cushman & Wakefield Echinox advised Equans on its entry into the Romanian market through the lease of 1,600 sq m of office space in One Cotroceni Park
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Bucharest, 2026: The Cushman & Wakefield Echinox real estate consultancy company advised Equans, an international group within Bouygues Group, on the lease of 1,600 sq m of office space in One Cotroceni Park, one of Bucharest’s most important mixed-use developments. The transaction marks Equans’ official entry into the Romanian market, alongside the launch of an … Continued
Price no longer enough: new guide reshapes how companies choose coworking spaces
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Bucharest, June 2026: Companies looking to lease coworking spaces in Romania can now assess the best options available on the market based on a broader set of criteria, including economic efficiency, workplace quality, and technical specifications, as outlined in ”The Executive Guide to Choosing a Coworking Space, developed by Beyond Space in partnership with Cushman … Continued
Cushman & Wakefield Echinox, consultant for the sale of the Joyson Safety plant in Ribița, Hunedoara, production is consolidating at the hub in Arad
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Bucharest, June 2026: The real estate consulting company Cushman & Wakefield Echinox announces the expansion of its client portfolio by signing an agreement with Joyson Safety Systems, a global leader in manufacturing safety components and systems for the automotive industry. The partnership aims to sell the industrial property owned by the manufacturer in Ribița, Hunedoara … Continued
Pre – lease transactions gain momentum on the Bucharest office market, supporting the absorption of record pipeline
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Bucharest, May 2026: The Bucharest office market is showing early signs of recovery, driven by a visible increase in pre – lease transactions, highlighting a renewed occupier appetite for future office spaces. As tenants secure their leases well in advance, the current development pipeline exceeding 215,600 sq. m, the highest level in recent years, is … Continued
Industrial & logistics demand slightly down in Q1 2026; nationwide stock set to reach 8.5 million sq. m by the end of the year
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Bucharest, May 2026: The total stock of industrial & logistics spaces surpassed 8 million sq. m across Romania at the end of Q1, confirming the rapid consolidation of this market segment. Approximately 115,000 sq. m of new spaces were delivered in the same quarter, while ~500,000 sq. m are currently under construction, supporting a positive … Continued
Bucharest leads CEE in hotel revenue growth, up 12% in 2025
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Bucharest, April 2026: Bucharest’s hotel market recorded the strongest performances in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) in 2025, with revenue per available room (RevPAR) increasing by 12% year-on-year, outperforming the CEE-6 average, according to a market analysis conducted by Cushman & Wakefield. The region recorded an 8.9% year-on-year increase in RevPAR in 2025, supported by … Continued
Global AI company enters Romania market
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Bucharest, April 2026: Cushman & Wakefield Echinox has advised Global AI, a leading provider of enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) and next-generation agentic platforms, on the lease of approximately 600 sq m of office space in Tower Center International, marking the company’s entering the Romanian market. The new Bucharest office will support Global AI’s growing European … Continued
Frudisiac opens a restaurant in the Floreasca area in Bucharest, in a transaction brokered by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox
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Bucharest, April 2026: Frudisiac, a Romanian brand active in the food and convenience retail segment, has leased the space previously occupied by the Gemini supermarket in Floreasca (one of most dynamic residential and office areas in Bucharest), where it opened a new restaurant. The transaction was brokered by the Retail Agency team of the Cushman … Continued
Companies in Bucharest spend on average more than €10,000/ employee for the office fit-out, 15-18% less than in Warsaw and Prague
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Bucharest, April 2026: The average total office fit-out costs in Bucharest slightly increased in 2025 to €1,077/ sq. m, according to data from the Cushman & Wakefield Echinox real estate consultancy company, based on the EMEA Fit-Out Cost Guide 2026. However, Bucharest remains one of the most affordable markets in Central and Eastern Europe, with … Continued
CW Echinox advised Lagardère Travel Retail in the renegotiation of its lease for the 2,300 sq. m headquarters in Globalworth Campus
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Bucharest, April 2026: Lagardère Travel Retail, Romania’s travel retail market leader, has extended its lease for the 2,300 sq. m headquarters in Globalworth Campus within the Dimitrie Pompeiu office submarket in Bucharest. Cushman & Wakefield Echinox advised the tenant in the renegotiation process, through its Office Agency team led by Monica Vasile, Director, Office Agency, … Continued
Luxury brands in Bucharest generate over €150 million in sales, double compared to 2019; European market enters a recalibration phase
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Bucharest, March 2026: Europe’s luxury retail market is going through a period of recalibration, marked by moderate sales growth but continued strong interest from brands in expanding their physical store networks. In this context, Bucharest is increasingly emerging as a key luxury retail destination in Central and Eastern Europe, supported by rising purchasing power, growing … Continued
The office stock in Romania’s regional cities has doubled over the past decade, yet still lags considerably behind Poland
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Bucharest, March 2026: The modern office stock in Romania’s main regional cities – Cluj – Napoca, Timisoara, Iasi and Brasov – currently stands at approximately 1.08 million sq. m, while no office project has been delivered in these markets over the past two years, according to “Romania Office Report” released by the Cushman & Wakefield … Continued
AI is redefining how buildings and cities are perceived, with direct implications for Romania’s real estate market
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Bucharest, March 2026: Artificial intelligence is starting to have a visible impact on the real estate market, influencing not only how buildings are operated, but also the criteria by which they are valued, leased and transacted. From offices and retail spaces to logistics and urban development, AI is accelerating a structural transition in which flexibility, … Continued
Investments in defence, green energy and critical materials to boost the logistics and industrial market
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Bucharest, October 2025: Demand for industrial and logistics spaces in Europe, including Romania, is set to increase significantly in the coming years, driven by strategic investments in defence, green energy, critical materials for the technology sector, as well as life sciences, according to the report “Opportunities for Industrial Real Estate in Europe – Strategic Sector … Continued
OFFICE FIT-OUT COSTS INCREASED BY UP TO 30% IN 2022, BUT THEY STILL REMAIN THE LOWEST IN THE REGION
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Bucharest, March 2023: The average office fit-out costs increased by around 20-30% in 2022, due to rising prices, supply chain disruptions, higher commodities and materials’ costs, but also as a result of the increased labor costs. Therefore, companies incurred average expenses of €820 per sq. m of office space, according to data from the Cushman … Continued
BUCHAREST METRO TRAFFIC DOUBLED IN MARCH AFTER THE PANDEMIC RELATED RESTRICTIONS WERE LIFTED; EMPLOYEES ARE GRADUALLY RETURNING TO THE OFFICE
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Bucharest, May 2022: The number of metro passengers increased by 53% in Q1 2022 compared with the same period of 2021, a record for the last two years being registered in March, once the pandemic related restrictions were lifted, which indicates a gradual resumption of activity in the Bucharest office buildings, according to an analysis … Continued
Ce impact va avea tehnologia 5G asupra birourilor în viitor, când lucrul de acasă a devenit o obișnuință?
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Tehnologia inteligentă este prezentă peste tot în jurul nostru – de la ceasuri și telefoane smart, până la transmisiuni live sau drone. Pe măsură ce companiile se pregătesc de revenirea angajaţilor înapoi în “birourile viitorului”, adaptate condiţiilor impuse de pandemia Covid-19, tehnologia 5G incepe să devină un subiect din ce în mai discutat și implementat … Continued
