Major real estate investors in Romania anticipate rental growth in 2026, particularly in the office segment, while occupier demand shows signs of consolidation rather than expansion, according to a new study by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.

Andrei Ianculescu, Head of Project & Development Services at Cushman & Wakefield Echinox, talked to Property Forum about the expansion of design and ESG advisory services, the industrial and logistics sector's growth post-Schengen, and the importance of independent project management for tenant fit-outs. Ianculescu also emphasised the potential in secondary cities and the increasing relevance of aligning projects with sustainability standards.

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox has completed the sale of the Zenith Conference & Spa hotel in Mamaia to the owners of Steaua de Mare Hotels & Resorts from Eforie Nord. The property was previously controlled by the RC2 investment fund and Antares Management, owned by Dumitru Becșenescu.

Granit Asset Management has acquired a portfolio of 12 retail parks with a combined leasable area of 45,000 sqm from international investment firm Revetas Capital.

Romania's largest office tenants pay more than €260 million annually for modern office spaces, representing less than 1% of their combined 2024 turnover, according to analysis by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.

Allianz-Țiriac Asigurări has completed the sale of its two former headquarters located in the Victoriei Square area of Bucharest, through transactions brokered by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox has been appointed as the exclusive advisor for the sale of a 37-hectare land plot from the former Electroputere industrial platform in central-eastern Craiova. The property presents development potential for residential, retail, logistics, or light industrial projects.

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.

Companies leased 197,200 sqm of office space in Bucharest in the first nine months of the year, with over half representing new demand. The total transacted volume during the period is 25% lower compared to the corresponding period last year, but in the context of a year without any new office deliveries, the vacancy rate dropped to 12.8%, the lowest level since Q4 2020, according to Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.

Companies leased approximately 750,000 sqm of logistics and industrial space in the first nine months of 2025, representing a 30% increase compared to the same period last year, according to a report published by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. If the current pace continues, the annual transacted area could reach one million sqm again, matching the five-year average.