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

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, July 2026: Grand Arena continues to strengthen its position as the leading retail destination in southern Bucharest by expanding its tenant mix with IKEA, one of the world’s most recognized and appreciated home furnishing brands. The Swedish retailer will open two complementary concepts within the shopping center, a Plan & Order Point and a … Continued

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bucharest, May 2026: Malaysian value retail chain MR.DIY has opened its first store in Bucharest, marking a new milestone in its expansion in Romania. The transaction was brokered by the Retail Agency team of Cushman & Wakefield Echinox, which advised the landlord on the lease agreement in GRAND ARENA Shopping Mall, a retail scheme currently … Continued

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

Bucharest, May 2026: Romania’s retail market went through a contrasting first quarter in 2026, according to the Romanian Retail Marketbeat Q1 2026 report published by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. While macroeconomic indicators reflect a period of adjustment, the high street segment and the medium-term development pipeline remain extremely robust. At the beginning of 2026, inflation … Continued

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, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bucharest, March 2026: German group IREKS, an international producer of baking ingredients for bread and for confectionery baked goods, has acquired a land plot of approximately 13,000 sq m in Chitila, near Bucharest. The company plans to develop a new administrative headquarters including a customer centre, as well as a logistics warehouse on the site. The … Continued

Bucharest, March 2026: The valuation department of the Cushman & Wakefield Echinox real estate consultancy company reported solid activity levels in 2025, by assesing properties with a total leasable area of approximately 7.8 million sq. m and a cumulative value of more than €7.7 billion. The year was characterized by structural market adjustments and an … Continued

Bucharest, February 2026: Shopping centers located outside Romania’s capital city were the most attractive real estate asset class for investors in 2025, accounting for almost 40% of the total transaction volume, according to the Romania Marketbeat Investment H2 2025 report. Bucharest office buildings came second, with a 30% share in the total investment volume. The … Continued