Romanian investors have significantly increased their presence in the commercial real estate market, allocating nearly €1.8 billion to local acquisitions between 2015 and 2025. 

InterCapital Real Estate Fund, Croatia’s first open-end investment fund focused on commercial real estate, acquired a strategic ownership stake in City Center one Split from CC Real for an undisclosed sum.

Pavăl Holding, the investment vehicle of the Pavăl family and Romania's largest local entrepreneurial group, announced its strategic acquisition of Praktiker Hellas, Greece's leading DIY retail chain owned by Farifax Financial Holdings, for an undisclosed sum.

Investika Real Estate Fund has entered the Austrian real estate market by acquiring a light industrial and office asset with an interesting sustainability profile near Vienna Airport. 

Romania's commercial real estate market recorded investment deals worth €391 million during H1 2025, down 6.5% compared to H1 2024, with offices gaining a bigger share of the total volumes. This was the second best-performing first half in the last 12 years, surpassing the average for the period by 30%, according to Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. 

Local developer Ansi has purchased a land plot in northern Bucharest from GTC, where it plans to kick off the construction of a new premium residential project.

DL Invest Group has completed its first public Eurobond issuance, raising €350 million with investor demand exceeding the offering volume by over 60%. This marks one of the largest international debt market debuts by a Polish developer, highlighting growing confidence in Poland’s commercial real estate sector. The five-year bonds will be listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, with Citi acting as Sole Global Coordinator, Sole Bookrunner, and Sole Ratings Advisor.

Develia has finalised the acquisition of 100% of shares in Bouygues Immobilier Polska, the Polish branch of French developer Bouygues Immobilier, for €65.9 million (approx. PLN 279.4 million). The deal expands Develia’s residential project portfolio, particularly in Warsaw, Poznań, and Wrocław, and supports the company’s strategic growth plan focused on Poland’s largest housing markets.

Romania's commercial real estate market recorded a total transaction volume of €386 million in H1 2025, down 7.4% compared to the same period last year, according to iO Partners.

BIG Poland has acquired OTO Park Koszalin, its 10th retail park in the country, further strengthening its position in the Polish retail market. In just over two and a half years, BIG Poland has built a portfolio of 10 fully commercialised retail parks with a total leasing area of nearly 200,000 sqm. Including three ongoing development projects, the company’s portfolio now covers 13 locations, creating a solid foundation for continued dynamic growth.