Manova Partners is expanding its investment activities in CEE with a focus on Poland. The international real estate investment manager currently manages a property portfolio in the region worth more than €1.4 billion.

At Bucharest Business Forum 2026, the closing panel brought together senior executives from residential, logistics, and asset management to explore how Romania can unlock its next phase of growth. Moderated by Ana Dumitrache, CEO, Olympian Parks, the discussion ranged from unlearning old market reflexes and rethinking “location,” to the disruptive impact of AI and the structural gaps still holding Romania back versus peers like Poland. Despite working in different segments, the speakers converged on a few core themes: long‑term value over short‑term volume, community and quality over simple density, and disciplined governance as the missing ingredient for Romania’s full potential.

MAS has concluded binding agreements for the disposal of retail assets in Romania and Bulgaria worth €251.2 million, as part of its strategy to redeploy capital into opportunities with superior long-term returns.

Nhood Romania has supported the opening of Urbano Shopping & Living, developed by Urbano Group in Florești, Cluj County, with a €40 million investment in the first phase.

The Bucharest office market is showing early signs of recovery, driven by a visible increase in pre-lease transactions, highlighting renewed occupier appetite for future office spaces. As tenants secure their leases well in advance, the current development pipeline exceeding 215,600 sqm, the highest level in recent years, is expected to be gradually absorbed, according to data from Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.

Property Forum is proud to present the sixth edition of its annual publication recognising the 50 most influential people shaping Romania’s real estate market. Over the years, this ranking has become a reflection of an industry that continues to grow in scale, sophistication and international relevance. The publication, together with all other regional editions, is now available on the Property Forum website.

Falling mortgage rates in Romania have pushed monthly loan payments below average rent for the first time in recent years, according to analysis by online mortgage broker Ipotecare.ro.

CPI Property Group (CPIPG) announced that its subsidiary, CPI Europe, has secured €100 million financing for the Sun Plaza shopping mall based in Bucharest.

Romanian construction activity increased by over 6% in the first two months of 2026, following a record 2025, and remained the country's only major economic sector showing growth in April, according to Colliers analysis based on Eurostat data.

Cluj Business Campus (CBC), an urban real estate and workplace experience project in Cluj-Napoca, is entering a new development phase with investments of almost €500,000 allocated in 2026.