Romania's Real Estate Premier League: Market Overview 2025

 

According to the latest Real Estate Premier League report, a collaboration between Bucharest Real Estate Club (BREC) and Romania Property Club (RPC) based on data from Cushman & Wakefield Echinox, the total value of portfolios managed by the most active real estate investors in Romania reached an impressive 16.3 billion euros in 2025. This highlights a robust and growing market with substantial capital investment. The report reveals that the top 10 investors alone command portfolios valued at a minimum of 1 billion euros each, demonstrating significant market influence.

 

Who Are Romania's Biggest Real Estate Players?

 

The list of leading real estate investors in Romania showcases a mix of international and local powerhouses:

- NEPI Rockcastle: Leads the pack with a portfolio valued at 2.7 billion euros.

- CTP Invest: A major player, holding 2.4 billion euros.

- IULIUS: A significant Romanian developer with 1.8 billion euros.

- CPI Property Group: Manages assets worth 1.6 billion euros.

- AFI Romania and One United Properties: Each holds substantial portfolios valued at 1.5 billion euros.

- WDP: A key player in logistics with 1.4 billion euros.

- Globalworth and MAS Real Estate & Prime Kapital: Each manages portfolios worth 1.2 billion euros.

- Pavăl Holding: Rounds out the top tier with 1 billion euros.

 

Investor Strategies: Modernization and New Development

The strategies of these top investors are primarily focused on two key areas: consolidating and modernizing existing office buildings to meet contemporary standards and developing new, often large-scale, mixed-use projects. This ensures a continuous supply of high-quality commercial spaces, including modern office buildings and integrated developments that cater to evolving business needs.

 

Key Projects Under Development in 2025

 

Major Office Projects in Bucharest

 

Bucharest continues to be a hub for significant office development, with several major projects underway that will add substantial modern space to the market:

- Timpuri Noi Square (Vastint)

- ARC (PPF)

- AFI Central Tower (AFI Europe)

- Promenada extension (NEPI Rockcastle)

- One Technology District (One United Properties)

 

Regional Development Hotspots

 

Growth is strong beyond Bucharest, with significant projects transforming regional cityscapes:

- Brașov: Seeing development in office spaces with projects like Coresi Business Campus and AFI Park.

- Timișoara and Iași: Experiencing major mixed-use developments such as Paltim (Timișoara) and Silk District (Iași). These projects often combine office, residential, and retail components, creating vibrant urban centers and new opportunities for businesses and their employees.

 

The active development across major cities underscores the availability of new, modern commercial spaces tailored to a variety of business needs, from traditional offices to integrated mixed-use environments.

For businesses seeking new office or warehouse space, understanding the portfolios and ongoing projects of these leading investors is crucial for identifying potential locations and capitalizing on the dynamic opportunities within the Romanian real estate market.