Nearly two-thirds of Romanians (64%) report that their housing costs increased in the past year, although in Romania, homeownership is markedly high, with 85% of respondents owning at least one property, which is well above the European average, according to Re/Max Europe's European Housing Trend Report 2024.Additionally, 30% of Romanian homeowners own a second property, but only 35% of respondents feel comfortable with housing costs. Nearly two-thirdsof Romanians (64%) report that theirhousing costs increased in the past year.Romanians place a high value on energy efficiency and newbuild properties, they are less concerned with being close to friends and family, with only 12% prioritising that. This is notably lower than in many other European countries, indicating that Romanians may be more focused on the practical aspects of their housing choices rather than social proximity.As many as 44% of Romanians think affordability is more important than location. Almost one third of potential home buyers would like their apartment or house to have access to nature/green spaces, while 37% of them would like to own some sort of outdoor space - balcony, terrace or garden.About a quarter of them (22%) would move abroad for a more affordable life.As many as 69% of Europeans own the home they live in - and a quarter of these homeowners own a secondary residence.These secondary properties are primarily used for holidaying or retirement.Increased government support could have substantial influence on the uptake of sustainability measures; 48% of adults report that government incentives would motivate them to install energy-efficient measures.In Romania, Re/Max is the largest network of franchised real estate offices, with the largest number of real estate agents, currently having over 60 franchises and over 700 members.Worldwide, the company founded in 1973 in Denver currently has more than 140,000 affiliated agencies in 8,300 offices in 110 countries. In Europe, Re/Max operates in 40 countries, with over 2,200 offices and 30,000 agencies.
I am a bit late to the party, but I have thoughts (and concerns) on Radu Jude’s much talked-about Dracula, and even more thoughts (and compliments) on other films that I fear might have gone under the radar a bit. Let’s go! There is no more recognizable marketing asset for the local tourism (and no […]
Waterdrop®, brandul european care a redefinit experiența de hidratare prin soluții sustenabile și design minimalist, lansează în România colecția AO26 în Ediție Limitată, inspirată de dinamica și ritmul inconfundabil al Australian Open. Noua colecție aduce în prim-plan produse create pentru cei care își doresc hidratare de nivel profesionist în viața de zi cu zi, de […]
The 33rd edition of Concerto di Natale, held on December 13, 2025, at the Auditorium Conciliazione in Rome, will feature Romanian artists Stephanie Radu and Alin Stoica. The concert, a Christmas emblem, brings artists from all over the world before the international public. Soprano Stephanie Radu will perform two special moments, namely “Regalo di Natale,” her […]
North Bucharest Investments has been honored at the CIJ Awards 2025 with the Best Residential Real Estate Agency of the Year distinction — a recognition of the company’s performance, dedication, and strong positioning within Romania’s high-end residential market. “This award is about people. About those who choose, every single day, to believe in this company, […]
Romania ranks 11th in the world in the EF English Proficiency Index 2025, with a “very high” level of English language skills. According to the index, which represents one of the most extensive global studies on language competence, adults in Romania show a high level of English knowledge. English remains the main international language of communication, […]
Over EUR 1 million was raised at the 25th Christmas Tree Festival, which took place on Thursday, December 4, at the National Museum of Art in Bucharest. Funds will be used by Save the Children Romania, the organizer of the auction, for access to quality education. The tree that raised the most money in the […]
