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.
The ECOTECA Association, in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Waters and Forests, is organizing the conference “Return & Recycle Insights – 2 Years of DRS in Romania”, which will take place on 26 November 2025, between 09:00 – 13:00, at the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE). The event will bring together representatives […]
Nine years after opening its doors, Veranda Mall enters its most exciting chapter yet. What began as a project to breathe new life into the Obor neighborhood has evolved into one of Bucharest’s most beloved destinations for shopping, leisure, and connection. As it marks this anniversary, Veranda unveils a winter events lineup rich in culture, […]
Purcari Wineries (BVB: WINE), CEE’s leading wine producer, announced its financial results for the first nine months of 2025 on Friday, November 14. The company saw a decline of 1.46% in pretax EBITDA earnings from the similar period last year. Specifically, earnings decreased to RON 84.66 million from RON 85.92 million last year. Meanwhile, group […]
With a solid 35-year uninterrupted presence on the Romanian market, Darian—one of the longest-standing consultancy groups with fully Romanian capital—reaffirms its role as a strategic partner for the business environment. Darian marks this anniversary not through grand promises, but by strengthening its core working philosophy: acting as a “co-pilot” for complex decision-making. The company emphasizes […]
The National Bank of Romania (BNR) revised its inflation forecast upward, from 8.8% to 9.6%, for the end of 2025. The institution anticipates that inflation will reach 3.7% at the end of 2026, compared to 3% in the previous forecast, according to data presented on Friday, November 14, by governor Mugur Isărescu. Compared to the […]
The state-owned company Transelectrica (BVB: TEL), the operator of the Romanian national energy system, recorded a net profit of RON 183 million in the first nine months of the year, down 56% compared to the same period last year. Operating revenues fell by 2%, to RON 1.716 billion, mainly due to the decrease in revenues […]
