After several years of record demand, Romania's residential market entered 2025 in a cooling phase, marked by cautious buyer sentiment. Consumer confidence recorded the steepest half-yearly decline since the 2009-2010 crisis, excluding the temporary pandemic shock when optimism quickly rebounded, according to Colliers consultants. They note the deterioration runs deeper and is expected to last longer, fueled by labor market slowdown, political instability and fiscal changes eroding purchasing power.

Bellemonde has announced the launch of Bellemonde Privée, a new residential project in Pipera adding 52 villas to the growing community. The total investment amounts to €25 million, with approximately 65% secured through a financing partnership with Vista Bank.

The members of the Bratislava City Council have approved amendments to the city master plan, paving the way for the transformation of the Palma brownfield into a new quarter developed by Corwin.

Xior Student Housing has completed the acquisition and opening of the Wenedów student residence in Warsaw, Poland. The company acquired the remaining shares in the development from joint venture partner Solida Capital, gaining full ownership after initially holding a 25% + 1 share interest.

Romania stands out in the European fiscal landscape with property taxation levels significantly lower than the EU average, according to an analysis by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox based on Eurostat data. This position has enhanced the attractiveness of the local real estate market and established a favorable tax framework for owners and investors.

Prima Development Group has acquired a two-hectare plot adjacent to its new residential project Prima Solis, launched this summer. The transaction worth nearly €4 million will allow the expansion of the complex with approximately 700 apartments.

Demand in Hungary's new-build housing market temporarily returned to normal following a boom at the end of last year and the beginning of this year. However, from August, purchases may pick up again due to the maturity of a government bond and the state-subsidised Home Start loan program. Instead of the 1,000 apartments initially announced at the beginning of the year, Cordia will launch sales of nearly 1,500 homes in 2025, amid high buyer interest.

Polish developer Develia achieved a net profit of €41.3 million in the first half of 2025, up 17% from €35.4 million in the same period last year. Revenue increased 15% to €178.4 million compared to €154.6 million in H1 2024.

Opus Land Development has launched Cosmopolis Evolia, a residential project spanning 270,000 sqm adjacent to Romania's largest private neighborhood, near Bucharest, with an estimated investment north of €200 million.

Penta Real Estate and Bureš & partners have established a joint venture called Flet, with an aspiration to change the standard for rental housing in the Czech Republic.