Bucharest continues to lead Romania's transformation of former industrial platforms due to its market scale and high number of available sites. The capital generates the largest volume of land transactions within urban areas, primarily through industrial space conversion, according to Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. Investors increasingly target mixed-use developments integrating retail, office, and residential components.

Romania recorded the fastest growth in road freight transport in the European Union, with companies reporting almost 29 billion tonne-kilometres carried by road in 2023, representing a 69% increase over ten years. This growth rate was three times faster than the EU average, according to Eurostat data cited by Colliers.

Romanian developer Iulius has launched Europe's largest private bioremediation project, investing €29 million to clean 38 hectares of contaminated land in downtown Constanța. The project will transform the former Oil Terminal platform into an integrated urban regeneration complex worth over €800 million.

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.

Immocap, in cooperation with Slovenská sporiteľňa, have been selling bonds with a total issue value of €25 million since last week. Today, the developer and the bank have announced that the bonds have been completely sold out.

The real estate and energy group JRD is establishing a qualified investor fund, the JRD Eco Fund, and has also confirmed the creation of the JRD Eco Living sub-fund. Fund parameters are aimed at both larger and smaller conservative investors, reports E15.cz.

A newcomer to the Czech market, the real estate fund Aurelia, aiming for a net return for investors of at least 6% per year, has now acquired a set of two premium office buildings in Prague.

The first half of 2025 has confirmed a strong return of investor activity in Central and Eastern Europe. The Czech Republic, with the most remarkable performance, is emerging as the regional leader, ahead of even Poland, according to the latest iO Partners report.

Budapest-based real estate investor and asset manager Indotek Group announced it has acquired a Spanish portfolio of 524 residential and commercial properties worth €43.5 million. The deal was structured as a transaction involving both non-performing loans (NPL) and real estate assets.

Our annual Zagreb Property Forum 2025 brought together leading real estate professionals to dissect the evolving investment landscape in Croatia, revealing a market brimming with potential and complexity. Moderated by Property Forum's Csanád Csürös, the first panel explored the nuanced dynamics of investment, financing, and market transformation.