Housing prices in Romania's major cities have increased by 60-90% over the past six years, making apartments increasingly unaffordable in central areas, according to a report by Colliers Romania. Bucharest saw a 60% rise, while Cluj leads with a 100% surge and Timișoara recorded 90% growth.

The premium residential market in Bucharest has experienced a price surge over the last few years, reaching record levels, particularly in sought-after areas such as Primăverii, Kiseleff, Aviatorilor, and Dorobanti. This trend results from a combination of factors influencing both supply and demand within this niche segment, according to an analysis by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.

Jtre has received a building permit for the next phase of River Park in Bratislava. The Danube waterfront development will feature 153 residences, 10,000 sqm of office space, and a new green square.

Romanian developer Hils Development has announced the launch of Hils Nord, the seventh project in the company's portfolio with a total investment value of €200 million. The new development marks Hils Development's expansion from eastern Bucharest towards the northern area and continues the strategic direction of portfolio diversification through middle premium developments.

Real estate consultant SVN Romania brokered the pre-sale of 100 apartments within Sema Home in just five weeks, representing a third of the project's first phase.

Polish developer Develia achieved net profit of €306.5 million in the first three quarters of 2025, up 42% from €215.6 million in the same period last year. Sales revenues reached €1.32 billion compared to €1.04 billion in the previous year, marking a 27% increase.

Polish developer Atal has expanded its Kraków portfolio with 188 apartments in the new Atal Bronowice development on Starego Dębu Street. The project offers 2-4 room apartments ranging from 40 to 80 sqm, with completion planned for Q3 2027.

Sekyra Group has advanced its Žižkov City project after selecting four architectural studios through a competitive workshop. The studios - Unit architekti, Klaska Ltd, edit! architects and majo architekti - will design the first two residential blocks of the development.

This year will end with over 1,000 premium and luxury dwellings delivered in new residential projects from Bucharest and its surroundings, a record for the recent history of Romania's residential market, according to a market report by SVN Romania.

Belgrade's rental market remains stable with no significant changes compared to previous years, according to an analysis by real estate agency Cordon based on 1,000 apartment listings from November 2025.