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

Bucharest, February 2026: Retail developers continue to accelerate their expansion plans across Romania, as projects cumulating more than 750,000 sq. m GLA are currently in different construction and planning stages, being due for delivery until 2029, according to the Romania Retail Marketbeat Q4 2025 published by the Cushman & Wakefield Echinox real estate consultancy company. … Continued

Bucharest, February: The office development activity in Bucharest accelerated over the past year, with the volume of projects currently under construction exceeding 200,000 sq. m of gross leasable area, the highest level since 2021. At least eight new office buildings are expected to be delivered by the end of 2028, according to the Bucharest Office … Continued

Bucharest, February 2026: Demand for industrial and logistics space increased by 51% in 2025, reaching 1.275 million square meters, the second-highest level in the modern history of the local market, according to data from the real estate consultancy company Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. Most of the leased area – 60% (774,000 sqm) – represents new … Continued

Attractive Investment Opportunity in Sebeș-Alba Iulia Region Bucharest, February 2026: Cushman & Wakefield Echinox has been exclusively appointed to market and sell the agricultural portfolio owned by HempFlax Netherlands, a leading cultivator and processor of hemp marking a significant opportunity for investors seeking entry into Romania’s competitive agribusiness sector. This mandate underscores the growing interest … Continued

Bucharest, January 2026: The office operational costs in Bucharest have increased by approximately 17% over 2025, according to an analysis of the Cushman & Wakefield Echinox real estate consultancy company. The upward trend was driven by a combination of macroeconomic and operational factors, including high inflation, increased personnel costs, and changes in fiscal policy. Operational … Continued

Bucharest, January 2026: Cushman & Wakefield Echinox announces the successful completion of the sale process for Terranova Logistic Park, located on Soseaua Bucuresti -Targoviste in the northern part of Bucharest, at the intersection with the city’s ring road. The property was acquired by a group of investors already active on the local market through various … Continued

Bucharest, January 2026: The leading investors and property developers in Romania anticipate rental growth throughout 2026, particularly in the office segment, while occupier demand shows signs of consolidation rather than expansion, according to the 4th edition of the Cushman & Wakefield Echinox “Real Estate Investors Sentiment Barometer”. Cushman & Wakefield Echinox surveyed the top management … Continued

Bucharest, December 2025: Anna Maria Mazaraki, a renowned Greek jewelry designer, opens the first store in Romania within the ParkLake Shopping Center in Bucharest, developed by Sonae Sierra, through a transaction brokered by the Cushman & Wakefield Echinox real estate consultancy company. AMM entered Romania this year, with its first location being an island-type unit … Continued

Bucharest, December 2025: Cushman & Wakefield Echinox announces the successful completion of the sale of the Zenith Conference & Spa hotel in Mamaia, one of the most prominent hospitality units on the Romanian seaside, to the owners of Steaua de Mare Hotels & Resorts, based in Eforie Nord. The property was previously controlled by the … Continued