RSS Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:30:30 +0200 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:30:30 +0200 https://www.officerentinfo.ro/article/officemarket-news/top-commercial-real-estate-agencies-in-romania-a-guide-for-businesses 21311 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:03:43 +0200 Discover the leading real estate consulting firms in Romania based on their 2024 performance, according to a market study by Profit.ro. Learn who is shaping the market and how partnering with a top broker can help your business find the perfect office or warehouse space. https://www.officerentinfo.ro/article/officemarket-news/major-mixed-use-development-with-offices-and-retail-approved-behind-afi-cotroceni-bucharest 21310 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 06:58:42 +0200 AFI Europe, an Israeli-based developer, has received local planning approval for a significant mixed-use project located strategically behind the popular AFI Cotroceni mall in Bucharest. The ambitious development is set to include modern office spaces, retail units, and residential components. https://www.officerentinfo.ro/article/officemarket-news/the-construction-sector-started-2025-with-its-engines-revving-but-faces-the-risk-of-a-significant-slowdown-in-the-second-half-of-the-year 21309 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 06:51:01 +0200 The construction sector began the year on a strong note, with an 8.5% increase in the first four months compared to the same period in 2024, according to data analysed by Colliers. Infrastructure works led the way with a 15.5% jump, while the residential segment recorded a modest recovery of around 4%. In contrast, non-residential construction, including office, industrial and commercial spaces, declined by nearly 2%, reflecting subdued demand and increased caution among private investors. Optimism among construction companies, as measured by Eurostat surveys, is currently at a 3-year low, but the level itself is quite far from the pessimism seen during the initial phase of the pandemic or during past recessions seen in Romania. This suggests that based on the intel that they have, market participants only see a slight slowdown on the horizon, not a significant crash. https://www.officerentinfo.ro/article/officemarket-news/iulius-properties-achieve-leed-platinum-certification 21307 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 06:18:45 +0200 IULIUS, a leading Romanian developer, has secured LEED Platinum certification for five of its prime retail and office properties across four major cities. This top-tier achievement underscores a commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency, and healthy indoor environments, offering significant benefits for businesses seeking high-quality, responsible spaces. This high-level certification, coordinated by Colliers Romania, covers retail and office spaces in Suceava, Iași, Cluj-Napoca, and Timișoara. https://www.officerentinfo.ro/article/officemarket-news/why-flexible-office-space-is-booming-across-emea 21303 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 06:16:37 +0200 The flexible office market in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) has reached record heights, driven by increasing business demand for agile, premium, and managed workspace solutions. Discover the latest trends and what this means for companies seeking office space, according to a recent Colliers report. https://www.officerentinfo.ro/article/officemarket-news/major-land-opportunity-in-bucharests-sector-4-signals-future-office-and-warehouse-development 21262 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:10:55 +0200 A significant 10-hectare plot in Sector 4, Bucharest, strategically located near the Vitantis complex and Văcărești Delta, is set for online auction. This prime location, deemed ideal for developers, holds vast potential for future commercial, office, and logistics projects, offering promising prospects for businesses seeking rental space in a semi-central hub. https://www.officerentinfo.ro/article/officemarket-news/worlds-largest-jewellery-brand-moves-its-romanian-office-to-business-garden-bucharest 21254 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:25:41 +0200 Vastint Romania, part of the VASTINT Group, an international company with over 35 years of experience in the real estate field, has concluded a new lease agreement with Pandora, world's largest jewellery brand, who is relocating its office to Business Garden Bucharest. The rental transaction was facilitated by CBRE Romania. https://www.officerentinfo.ro/article/officemarket-news/cee-emerges-as-a-key-hub-in-the-global-race-for-ai-talent 21243 Sun, 29 Jun 2025 23:56:57 +0200 Discover why Central and Eastern Europe, particularly Romania, is increasingly attracting international investors looking for competitive tech capabilities, a conducive AI ecosystem, and skilled talent for their business expansion. https://www.officerentinfo.ro/article/officemarket-news/bucharest-real-estate-market-sees-significant-activity-as-cpi-europe-divests-assets 21242 Sun, 29 Jun 2025 23:56:42 +0200 Recent strategic moves by major property owners like CPI Europe signal dynamic shifts in the European real estate market. The company has completed asset disposals exceeding €165 million, including the significant partial sale of the IRIDE Business Park and adjacent land plots in Bucharest, a transaction valued at over €50 million. https://www.officerentinfo.ro/article/officemarket-news/decoding-the-2027-construction-forecast-what-it-means-for-commercial-real-estate-in-eastern-southeast-europe 21241 Sun, 29 Jun 2025 23:56:33 +0200 Understand the projected construction trends in Eastern and Southeast Europe through 2027 and how they might impact the availability and development of office and warehouse space for businesses across the region. https://www.officerentinfo.ro/article/officemarket-news/romania-property-tax-reform-brace-for-potential-rent-increases-for-your-business 21240 Sun, 29 Jun 2025 23:56:18 +0200 Romania is set to overhaul its property tax system by 2026, shifting assessment towards market values. This reform is likely to increase costs for property owners, with implications for businesses renting office or warehouse space as landlords may pass on the higher tax burden through increased rents. https://www.officerentinfo.ro/article/officemarket-news/skanskas-equilibrium-2-sets-new-connectivity-standard-in-bucharest 21239 Sun, 29 Jun 2025 23:55:54 +0200 Skanska's Equilibrium 2 in Northern Bucharest, the first building in Romania to achieve WiredScore Platinum certification for both development and occupied phases https://www.officerentinfo.ro/article/officemarket-news/artificial-intelligence-promises-to-radically-transform-the-real-estate-industry-but-it-cannot-replace-decisions-based-on-human-relationships 21231 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:58:35 +0200 Artificial intelligence promises to radically transform the real estate industry, but it cannot replace trust, empathy, and human-driven decision-making, according to a survey conducted by Colliers at the 2024 - 2025 CoreNet Summits. The survey included 422 professionals from the EMEA, North America, and APAC regions. While over 70% of companies expect AI to have a major impact on operational processes, only 2% believe it will lead to significant headcount reductions. https://www.officerentinfo.ro/article/officemarket-news/constantas-eur9-billion-investment-boom-prime-opportunities-for-business-space 21230 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 08:08:54 +0200 Constanța is consolidating its position as a regional hub with over €9 billion in planned investments across key sectors like energy, infrastructure, logistics, real estate, and tourism, presenting significant opportunities for businesses seeking office or warehouse space. https://www.officerentinfo.ro/article/officemarket-news/globalworth-eyes-new-office-developments-in-bucharest 21229 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:05:40 +0200 Leading real estate investor Globalworth is in the final stages of planning significant new office construction in Bucharest, signaling confidence in the market and addressing the growing demand for modern, flexible workspace in the city. https://www.officerentinfo.ro/article/officemarket-news/aspace-continues-its-expansion-and-sets-up-the-first-coworking-space-on-calea-victoriei 21228 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:50:29 +0200 aSpace, one of the leading providers of coworking spaces and all-inclusive offices in Romania, is inaugurating a new location of almost 1,000 square meters in the center of Bucharest, in the Victoriei 222 building. This is the first coworking destination on Calea Victoriei and is aimed primarily at small businesses, with 6 to 20 employees, but also freelancers. aSpace has already signed pre-lease contracts with the first four tenants. https://www.officerentinfo.ro/article/officemarket-news/major-deal-reshapes-bucharests-iride-park-new-opportunities-for-tenants 21212 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:12:03 +0200 A significant real estate transaction has just reshaped the landscape of Bucharest's Iride Park, with Alfa Group acquiring a majority stake from CPI Romania. This deal signals potential shifts in the availability and management of prime office spaces, relevant news for businesses seeking a strategic location. The transaction was brokered by the real estate consulting company Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. https://www.officerentinfo.ro/article/officemarket-news/finding-your-ideal-office-opportunities-in-romanias-evolving-market 21211 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:11:49 +0200 The Romanian office market, particularly in Bucharest, is entering a dynamic new phase. Experts highlight a clear trend towards high-quality, sustainable (ESG-ready) office buildings as companies prioritize finding the best spaces in a stabilizing market. This presents significant opportunities for businesses seeking new or improved premises. https://www.officerentinfo.ro/article/officemarket-news/polona-68-business-center-achieves-leed-gold-certification 21195 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:42:58 +0200 Polona 68 Business Center, a boutique Class A office building, located in the historical, ultra-central area of the Bucharest, has officially earned LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement. https://www.officerentinfo.ro/article/officemarket-news/boosting-employee-retention-how-psychological-safety-and-your-workspace-impact-staff-loyalty 21166 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:28:52 +0200 A recent study reveals that a significant portion of Romanian employees consider changing jobs, primarily due to a lack of psychological safety and low resilience. For businesses looking to attract and retain top talent, understanding these factors – and how your physical work environment plays a role – is crucial.