Daniel State, Managing Partner of Rustler Romania, talked to Property Forum about the company's strategic focus on critical infrastructure and high-risk environments. He discussed bridging the gap between data, execution, and business continuity, as well as the growing demand for integrated consultancy. He also emphasized the importance of mindset and the ability to operate under pressure in critical environments.  

Nicolae Ciobanu, Managing Partner - Head of Advisory at Fortim Trusted Advisors, talked to Property Forum about the resilience of the Romanian real estate market. He highlighted that domestic capital now provides a vital stabilisation anchor, representing over a third of the investment volume while international players add essential liquidity.

Sorin Preda, Founder & CEO of Global Vision, talked to Property Forum about the firm's strategic evolution into a multi-sector commercial real estate investment platform. With a 2026 pipeline exceeding €150 million, he details the growth of the Global Vision Investment Fund and the integration of Al technology into modern asset management. 

Lavinia Ioniță Rasmussen, NNDKP Real Estate Partner, tells Property Forum that institutional investors have constructive outlook on Bucharest's real estate market. At the same time, she expects retail, logistics and renewable energy to drive mandates for NNDKP's real estate practice this year.

Yitzhak Hagag, Co-founder & Chairman of Hagag Development Europe, spoke to Property Forum about the firm's strategic focus on diversifying into hospitality and energy while maintaining strong growth in its core office and residential segments. He noted that rental income rose by 32% as the company prepares for major luxury retail and hotel project deliveries.

Răzvan Brasla, CEO of Cloud9, spoke to Property Forum about the 2026 residential outlook, where limited supply and administrative hurdles will keep prices stable. He also detailed progress on Cloud9 Evolution, a 15-minute city development featuring an integrated €3 million school.

Gijs Klomp, Head of Business Development at WDP Romania, talked to Property Forum about the company's strategic focus on long-term tenant partnerships and built-to-suit developments. He detailed how infrastructure improvements and the defence sector are creating new industrial growth.

The real estate market across CEE is undergoing a profound transformation, adapting to new economic realities, technological progress, and shifting investor priorities. While traditional sectors continue to face pressure from financing costs, inflation, and geopolitical uncertainty, new opportunities are emerging in segments strongly linked to digital transformation and energy transition. Among these, data centres have rapidly become one of the most attractive asset classes for investors seeking long-term growth and resilient returns, writes Vlad Bălan, Director, Advisory, Deloitte Romania.

Răzvan Brasla, CEO of Cloud9 Residence, talked to Property Forum about the company’s €90 million investment in a new residential complex in northern Bucharest and the trend of homebuyers who want to be close to the main business hub of the city that comprises a wide range of facilities.

Alina Necula, Country Manager Romania at Lion’s Head, talked to Property Forum about the company’s expansion in the industrial field and the secret behind the high occupancy rate of Oregon Park boosted by work space flexibility and ESG credentials.