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Real estate investment - The Impact of the potential S&P Downgrade of Romania to Junk Status in 2025

February 4, 2025

At the beginning of 2025, Standard & Poor's (S&P) signaled the potential downgrade of Romania's credit rating to junk status, triggering significant repercussions for its real estate market and investment landscape. This potential downgrade could impact investor sentiment and spark a notable shift from institutional to informal investors.

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