Ideal Residence to build three 11-story high-rise buildings in Bucharest

Real estate developer Ideal Residence, a developer who has built several complexes in Bucharest, plans to build three 11-story high-rise buildings on Valea Largă Boulevard in the capital, opened to traffic at the end of October.

Ideal Residence Developer is equally owned by the companies Ideal Evoluțion (owned by Ion Sfetcu) and Ideal West Residence (owned by Cosmin-Alexandru Sztankovics).

Valea Largă Boulevard measures 1.5 km and connects Prelungirea Ghencea and the intersection of Bd. Timișoara – Valea Cascadelor. In recent years, several residential projects have been developed in the area.

Source: economica.net

BuildGreen Partners with CIJ Awards Romania 2024

CIJ EUROPE is proud to announce that BuildGreen will be a partner of the prestigious CIJ Awards Romania 2024, set to take place on December 4th at the Radisson Blu in Bucharest.

CIJ Awards Gala brigs back the Events Carbon Footprint Dashboard powered by the Carbon Tool platform. As part of an ongoing commitment to sustainability and carbon-neutral events, this edition’s carbon emissions are neutralized through a collaborative effort by Carbon Tool and Roberts Publishing, using Verified Carbon Offsets.

BuildGreen is a recognized leader in ESG and sustainability consulting in Central and Eastern Europe, specializing in sustainable design, carbon neutrality, decarbonization, audits, and green certifications. With over 10 million square meters of certified properties across the region and more than 350 certifications achieved, BuildGreen has built a strong reputation for guiding developers and asset managers toward more sustainable practices.

Expanding on this foundation, Carbon Tool, a BuildGreen initiative, enhances sustainability efforts by offering an all-in-one platform designed to assist businesses across all sectors in measuring, managing, and reducing their carbon footprint. By incorporating tools for emissions tracking, establishing carbon reduction targets, and facilitating ESG reporting, Carbon Tool enables companies to make informed, data-driven decisions, ensuring full traceability and providing real-time insights.

Together, BuildGreen and Carbon Tool offer a complete solution for sustainability, seamlessly combining expertise in green certifications with carbon management technology.

For more information, visit https://build-green.eu and www.carbontool.com.

The CIJ Awards Romania 2024 will recognize outstanding achievements across various categories, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. This high-profile event will bring together leading professionals and highlight the latest trends and successes in the Romanian real estate market. For more details about the event, please check out our website: https://awards.cijeurope.com/cij-awards-romania/#about

Apreutese family has ongoing real estate projects worth over EUR 120 million

The Simion and Loredana Apreutese family, owners of the International Alexander freight forwarder, are entering the real estate market through the ANSI Real Estate Holding platform, which already has projects worth a total of over 120 million euros in the works.

The investment platform is dedicated to both the residential and commercial segments of the real estate market. ANSI Real Estate is currently working on three residential projects: Britwood 144 in the Iancu Nicolae area, Averado Gardens in Balotești and Lauren House in Bucharest, in addition to the Crevedia Retail Park, developed in partnership with REPACO Capital.

The company has over 150,000 square meters of land already acquired for development and is interested in buying more.

To coordinate the business, the Apreutese family has partnered with Cătălin Gavrilă, who worked for almost 11 years at the real estate consultancy Crosspoint Real Estate.

Source: Profit.ro

U•Center 2 office building fully leased

Forte Partners announces a 100% occupancy rate for the U•Center 2 office building, which offers a GLA of 35,000 square meters.

“U•Center 2 represents the continuation of the success story of the project we have been developing in the Tineretului area since 2019. We managed to revitalize a degraded area of Bucharest and transform it into one of Romania’s main business hubs”, said Geo Mărgescu, co-founder and CEO of Forte Partners. “Through U•Center, we have created sustainable, healthy, and safe office spaces for the employees of tenant companies. Additionally, the retail areas on the ground floor of the buildings bring services and facilities that benefit the local community. Easy access to less polluting means of transportation, such as trams and the metro, which encourage car-free commuting, has also been high on our priority list”, added Geo Mărgescu.

Completed in September 2023 and certified LEED v4, WELL Health-Safety, and WELL Core at the Platinum level, the U•Center 2 building is fully leased. The majority of office spaces in the building are occupied by IT&C companies with a strong presence in the field, including Glovo, Brinel, Eurowag, Cognyte, as well as other major players in the energy and cosmetics industries.

The retail spaces on the ground floor of U•Center 2 are fully leased. In October 2023, Auchan inaugurated a large supermarket spanning 2,600 square meters. The retail area at U•Center 2 was further enhanced in November 2023 with the opening of the eighth location of the Manufaktura The Coffee Shop restaurant chain, which includes an outdoor terrace near Tineretului Park.

Global Vision appoints Daniela Lazea as General Legal Counsel

Global Vision announces the company’s appointment of Daniela Lazea as General Legal Counsel. Daniela Lazea will coordinate all legal activities within the Global Vision Group, playing a key role in ensuring compliance and supporting the company’s strategic development.

With extensive experience, Daniela Lazea is recognized as one of the leading voices in the legal field. Over the past 15 years, Daniela has coordinated the real estate practice at Biriș Goran and has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions. She has managed numerous M&A transactions, either with or without a real estate component. Daniela Lazea has the necessary skills to manage large and complex transactions locally and internationally. Daniela Lazea brings added value in managing complex real estate transactions locally, regionally and globally.

As General Legal Counsel of Global Vision, Daniela Lazea will assist and provide practical solutions and strategies for national or international transactions.
“I am delighted to join the Global Vision team and contributee to the group’s consolidation and strategic development. Through my legal experience, I will support all the company’s ambitious projects, confident that they will represent confirmation and continuity of the strategic vision already implemented by Global Vision. I believe in our potential to create innovative solutions that redefine locally and regionally standards”, said Daniela Lazea.

The new owner of Orizont Hotel in Predeal is Alexandrion Group

The 4-star Orizont Hotel in Predeal, considered a landmark of the mountain resort, presented as the “Pearl of the Prahova Valley”, has been sold for RON 52 million to the owner Alexandrion Group, a producer and distributor of spirits and sparkling wines, which also owns a number of hotel assets.

The buyer is the firm N.S.&Sons Gloal Investments, wholly owned by the Romanian businessman of Syrian origin Nawaf Salameh, owner of Alexandrion Group.

The 139-room Hotel Orizont was owned by FEPER SA, a company with two other hotels in Predeal and Ploiești, 85.8%, controlled by the investment fund Transilvania Investments with more than 85% of the shares, while the Authority for State Assets Administration owns almost 9.4% of the company’s shares.

Pavăl brothers buy land near Dedeman Lugoj

Entrepreneurs Dragoș and Adrian Pavăl, owners of Dedeman, are buying land from the former president of the Timiș County Council, Titu Bojin, located next to the property where the Dedeman store in Lugoj operates. The land has about 16,500 square meters and was purchased for a price of EUR 742,500.
“The purchased land will be used to expand the store’s retail and storage area,” said Dedeman representatives.

The Dedeman chain has 62 stores spread across all counties of the country, except Teleorman and Giurgiu. Last year, only two stores were inaugurated: one in Craiova near Promenada Mall and another in Petroșani. The DIY chain also benefits from 5 logistics centers, its own car park and has over 13,000 employees.

Source: Profit.ro

Redport co-opts new shareholders and prepares for IPO

Redport Capital has decided to increase its share capital by co-opting new shareholders alongside the company’s current investors. The private placement will bring in additional capital of up to EUR 5 million.

“The decision to expand the share capital reflects our commitment to strengthen Redport’s position on the market and to respond to opportunities that bring long-term value. The step taken is based on both the success of our current projects and the size and complexity of those we have in mind for the coming period. We are committed to accelerating the implementation of ongoing works and diversifying the portfolio. Our strategy is based on a medium and long-term vision that includes, in the next stages, including the company’s listing in 2027 on the main capital market,” says Oriol Casellas, CFO of Redport.

Redport owns land in the New North of the Capital, the Străulești – Petrom City area, where it will develop over 2,000 apartments and 15,000 square meters of commercial space in the next five years. The company has in its portfolio the residential complexes The Level Apartments and Infinity Nord, located in the North area of the Capital, with a total investment estimated at over EUR 240 million.

Source: Profit.ro

HILS Development properties surpass Theodor Pallady’s growth over the last 4 years

Over the past four years, HILS Development properties in Theodor Pallady have seen substantial value appreciation, exceeding the area average and similar projects in Bucharest. According to the “New Capital” analysis by HILS Development and based on Imobiliare.ro data, the value of a two-room apartment in the HILS Pallady complex increased by 42%, compared to the area average of 28%, surpassing projects in areas like Aviației, Berceni, or Titan.

“Over the past four years, Theodor Pallady has become increasingly attractive to both homebuyers and property investors. Infrastructure development, metro proximity, and a key commercial hub have significantly boosted demand for new apartments and raised both sales and rental prices. HILS Development has actively contributed to the area’s transformation, and with six completed or ongoing residential projects, we are proud to have played a key role in its growth,” said Bogdan Bălașa, General Manager of HILS Development.

“While Bucharest residents have shown general interest in new homes over recent years, today’s selection criteria are becoming more sophisticated. Living quality, developer reputation, and access to infrastructure weigh increasingly in the purchase decision. Theodor Pallady exemplifies this trend, as its residential developments and infrastructure investments continue to attract more buyers,” added Daniel Crainic, Marketing Director at Imobiliare.ro.

The demand for family-oriented homes in Bucharest has almost doubled in the last four years, with Theodor Pallady emerging as one of the most attractive new neighborhoods. Demand for apartments priced between EUR 100,000 and EUR 150,000 grew by 94%, while demand in the EUR 80,000–EUR 100,000 range rose by 63%, placing Theodor Pallady alongside neighborhoods like Drumul Taberei and Berceni.

Theodor Pallady ranks among the top three neighborhoods for real estate investment returns in Bucharest, with a gross yield of 7.2% for two-room apartments, outpaced only by Berceni (7.3%) and Militari (9.4%). Rental prices have also seen a significant increase:

Studios: EUR 380/month (+41% since 2020).
Two-room apartments: EUR 497/month (+35%).
Three-room apartments: EUR 555/month (+34%).

By comparison, the lowest investment returns for new two-room apartments were recorded in Regie (5%), Politehnica, and Muncii (5.1%).

A new apartment in Theodor Pallady sold in an average of 42 days this year, 17 days faster than the average for other Bucharest areas and seven days faster than four years ago. Theodor Pallady now ranks among the fastest-selling neighborhoods, alongside Regie (42 days) and Nicolae Grigorescu (33 days).

Rental Market Trends in Bucharest:
Rental prices in Bucharest have increased significantly over the past four years:

Studios: EUR 380/month (+41%). Comparable increases were seen in Aviației and Pipera.
Two-room apartments: EUR 497/month (+35%). Similar growth was noted in Militari and Crângași.
Three-room apartments: EUR 555/month (+34%), with higher increases in Drumul Taberei, Pipera, and Militari.

How Apartment Prices Have Evolved in Bucharest Over the Last Four Years:

Prices for new two-room apartments in Bucharest increased by 21% to 116% since 2020. The smallest increases, up to 25%, were in areas like Basarabia Boulevard (EUR 111,201), Obor (EUR 120,995), and Berceni (EUR 74,000). The highest increases were in Drumul Taberei (+116%), Gorjului (+65%), and Regie (+62%), where prices now average EUR 112,000 and EUR 145,000, respectively.

In Theodor Pallady, the average price of a two-room apartment reached EUR 83,096 in 2024, marking a 28% increase over four years. The most expensive neighborhoods for such apartments remain Muncii (EUR 157,808), Aviației (EUR 150,000), Regie (EUR 145,000), and Politehnica (EUR 141,200).

Redport announces record transactions in 2024

The real estate developer, Redport, has reported record financial results for the first 10 months of 2024. The company achieved pre-sales of residential units and pre-leases totaling over RON 200 million (approximately EUR 40 million), nearly double the total performance for the entire year of 2023.

“The results reflect the trust our clients place in our projects and the commitment of the Redport team to deliver homes and spaces that meet the highest quality standards. Achieving sales exceeding 40 million Euros by October demonstrates the strength of our vision and business model,” stated Cosmin Savu-Cristescu, CEO and founder of Redport.

Infinity Nord I – Pre-sales and pre-leases were valued at an estimated EUR 20.7 million. The project attracted interest for 106 apartments, with more than half being two-bedroom units, and one-quarter being three-bedroom units. Most of these purchases were made for investment purposes.

The Level Apartments III – A total of 75 units were sold, amounting to EUR 10.8 million. Two- and three-bedroom apartments were the most sought-after, followed by studios and four-bedroom units. The project attracted an equal share of investors and end-users.

The Level Apartments IV – Pre-sales totaled EUR 8.7 million for 62 apartments, with over 85% of buyers being investors. Half of the transactions involved studio apartments, followed by two-bedroom and three-bedroom units.

Redport owns land in Bucharest’s New North, in the Străulești – Petrom City area, where it plans to develop over 2,000 apartments and 15,000 square meters of commercial spaces in the next five years. To strengthen its position in Bucharest’s real estate market, the company aims to expand its portfolio with new projects in other areas of the city.

“Building on the success of our current developments, we are preparing to launch an ambitious new project with over 500 units in the city’s eastern area. This urban redevelopment project has already been approved and reflects our vision to redefine urban living in Bucharest by creating integrated communities,” added Cosmin Savu-Cristescu.

To accelerate ongoing projects and capitalize on new opportunities, Redport has decided to increase its share capital by bringing in new shareholders alongside its existing investors. A private placement, managed by financial investment services firm Goldring S.A., will secure additional capital of up to EUR 5 million.

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