Romania's real estate investment highlights in H1 2025
The first half of 2025 saw Romania's real estate sector attract approximately EUR 391 million in investments. While this represents a slight 6.5% decrease compared to the EUR 418 million recorded in H1 2024, it stands as the second-best performing first semester in the past 12 years, remarkably 30% above the long-term average.
This consistent strength underlines the market's stability and appeal for both domestic and international investors.
Strong rebound in office & diverse investment landscape
Retail assets led the investment landscape with EUR 163 million (42% of the total), showcasing continued demand for consumer-facing properties. However, the office segment experienced a significant rebound, attracting EUR 126 million (32% of total investment). This is a stark improvement from H1 2024, when office properties accounted for only 5% of the total volume. The resurgence is attributed to improved space utilization and declining vacancy rates, making office spaces in Romania increasingly attractive for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence. Mixed-use projects also contributed significantly, accounting for 14% of the total investments.
Foreign investor confidence fuels growth
A significant driver of this market strength is the renewed interest from foreign investors, who contributed over 70% of the total transaction volume. This high percentage of international capital inflows underscores global confidence in Romania's economic stability and growth prospects. Investors from the United Kingdom were the most active, representing 38% of the market with EUR 148 million in deals, followed by Romanian investors at 27% (EUR 105 million) and Hungarian investors at 13% (EUR 52 million). This diverse investor base further solidifies the market's robust foundation.
Positive outlook for Romania's commercial property market
The outlook for the second half of 2025 remains positive, supported by ongoing transactions and a historical trend of stronger activity in H2. Experts anticipate a total investment volume between EUR 800 million and EUR 1 billion for the full year. This optimistic forecast, combined with the strong performance in the office sector, suggests a healthy and expanding commercial real estate market, offering ample opportunities for businesses seeking quality office or warehouse space in key Romanian cities.
Finding your ideal office or warehouse space in Romania
The consistent investment, particularly in the office segment with its improving utilization and declining vacancy, points to a dynamic market ready to accommodate business growth. Whether your company is looking for prime office locations in Bucharest's burgeoning business parks like IRIDE (which saw significant transactions), or industrial and logistics solutions across various regions, Romania's commercial real estate market presents compelling opportunities for lease and expansion. The active involvement of major consultancies in large-scale transactions further ensures a professional and transparent market for prospective tenants.
Source: romania-insider.com
