Affordable, sustainable, investable: Is this Europe’s next real estate hotspot?

03
Jun
2025
News Article Bucharest Business Forum development event financing investment report Romania

by Property Forum | Report

The Romanian real estate market stands at a critical juncture, balancing significant potential with complex regulatory challenges, according to leading industry experts who recently gathered to discuss the sector's future at our Bucharest Business Forum 2025.


Romania's attractiveness for international investors remains strong, driven by compelling economic fundamentals. Anca Merdescu from M Core emphasised this point, stating, "Romania is the market to grow in. It offers a 200 basis points yield premium compared to markets like Poland, creating significant real value that can be hardly matched in more mature western markets."

Sustainability and community-centric development emerged as key themes. Alex Skouras of Alesonor highlighted the importance of holistic approaches, noting, "Sustainability is a must. By 2030, developers who don't follow sustainability criteria will likely be out of business. Our vision is to create a 360-degree ecosystem understanding people's actual needs."

The panel acknowledged ongoing challenges in urban planning and permitting processes. Tyler Topolinski from InteRo Property Development expressed concerns about long-term implications, saying, "My greatest fear is what happens if development is not prioritised in the city. People cannot afford apartments long-term, which isn't good for any society." Infrastructure and legislative reforms were identified as critical growth drivers. Cristina Nuță from Goldbach Group emphasised the potential of EU funding, explaining, "The National Recovery and Resilience Plan provides access to €30 billion for development. We're focusing on creating resilient projects that support local communities and decrease unemployment."

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