Hassan Morad develops premium apartment block near Pădurea Băneasa

Businessman Hassan Morad, co-owner of Morad Group, is exploring the development of a premium apartment blocknear Pădurea Băneasa, across from Țiriac Auto. If approved, the new Pădurea Băneasa development would add to Moradduce a modern residential option in a sought-after area of Bucharest.

The proposed building would feature a basement, ground floor, four floors, and a secluded fifth floor, with an estimated 80 apartments. However, to proceed with construction, Morad must secure approval for a Zonal Urban Plan (PUZ) in accordance with the requirements of District 1 City Hall.

Morad Group has an extensive track record in residential developments across Romania, having delivered several large-scale projects. Its portfolio includes Onix Residence in Grozăvești (456 apartments), RubinStein in Străulești (141 apartments), SaphirStein in Cotroceni (188 apartments), Onix Blue in Mamaia Nord (420 apartments), and Onix Park in Pipera (1,925 apartments, with 564 completed in the first phase).

If approved, the new Pădurea Băneasa development would add to Morad Group’s expanding portfolio of premium residential projects, reinforcing its position as a key player in Bucharest’s high-end real estate market.

Source: Profit.ro

Croatia’s HGK to invest EUR 18 mln in hotel transformation

Croatia’s chamber of commerce, HGK, announed its subsidiary, tourism company HGK Hoteli will invest EUR 18 million to turn the former motel Sljeme near Rijeka into a four-star hotel. The hotel will have 57 rooms, including six suites.

Reconstruction works have already started and the future Rivia Arts & Culture Hotel will open at the end of 2026, creating some 40 jobs.

The project will aim to preserve the authenticity and the architectural value of the original facility that was built in 1965 and is listed as a cultural heritage by the ministry of culture.

HGK will finance the reconstruction project through commercial bank loans and own funds raised by sale of inactive property.

Altex expands with a new store in Bârlad, Romania

Altex Romania continues its expansion on the retail market, inaugurating a new store in Bârlad, Vaslui County. The new store is located on Bulevardul Republicii no. 320, next to Kaufland.

The expansion of the store network remains a priority for Altex, which aims to offer customers fast and convenient access to a wide range of products, maintaining the best quality-price ratio.

“By opening this store, we bring technology closer to the residents of Bârlad, offering them state-of-the-art products at the most competitive prices, along with flexible financial solutions through Credex. Altex remains committed to its mission of contributing to the progress of local communities through technology, innovation and accessibility,” said Raul Filip, Deputy CEO, Altex Romania.

Altex has over 130 stores across the country. In almost three decades of activity, Altex has evolved from a local TV import business to the market leader in electronic, home appliance, IT&C and multimedia products in Romania.

Uniprest Instal Leases 3,000 Sqm in ELI Park Iași

Uniprest Instal, a Târgu-Mureş-based company that distributes heating installations, controlled by the Dutch group Rensa, has signed a lease agreement for 3,000 square meters in ELI Park Iaşi, a project in the ELI Parks portfolio.

The company was assisted in the transaction by real estate consultancy firm Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.

“Our partnership reflects our commitment to providing top-notch logistics solutions that support renowned companies in developing and optimizing their regional operations,” said ELI Parks representatives.

From the perspective of Ştefan Surcel, Head of Industrial Agency Cushman & Wakefield Echinox, companies in the retail and distribution area have been very active on the industrial and logistics space rental market in Iaşi, and developers are very keen to build modern parks to meet this demand, which comes from both international and local players.

Knauf Insulation started production at the glass mineral wool factory in Târnăveni

Knauf Insulation, one of the largest manufacturers on the insulating materials market, part of the German Knauf group, started production at the glass mineral wool factory in Târnăveni, the company’s most modern production unit in Central and Eastern Europe. With an investment of approximately EUR 140 million, the new factory will have a production capacity of over 75,000 tons of glass mineral wool and will employ over 100 people.

The construction of the new Knauf Insulation production unit in Târnăveni was started in early 2023 through a project worth almost 140 million euros, for which it requested state aid of EUR 18.2 million.

Knauf Insulation is part of the Knauf Group which has over 42,000 employees in 90 countries, and 320 factories worldwide with sales of EUR 15.6 billion in 2023. The Knauf Group has been present in Romania since 2008 and was founded in 1932, being an independent family company.

Source: Profit.ro

Innovative consolidation plan for 523-apartment block in Bucharest avoids mass relocation

A block of 523 apartments located on 6-8 Garii de Nord Street is to be consolidated using an innovative solution, so that it is not necessary to relocate all residents, announces the mayor of the capital, Nicușor Dan. The building in sector 1 of the capital hosts approximately 900 people.

“The works will be supported by an innovative consolidation solution, without relocating all residents. The expertise has been carried out, and the feasibility study is almost completed. The project is financed with RON 130 million through the PNCCRS, the program of the Ministry of Development. The estimated duration for the completion of the works is 48 months,” mentions Nicușor Dan.

“The expertise will propose at least two intervention solutions (the minimum and the maximum variant) on the building in question, substantiated by detailed calculations. The entire expert assessment process will take 2 months. Based on the results of the investigations, the experts will try to identify intervention solutions for consolidating the building that would apply strictly to the lower levels of the building. In this way, there would be no need to relocate all the tenants in the 6 apartment buildings, and the consolidation works could be completed faster,” the AMCCRS website stated.

Source: Profit.ro

Eurobank exits Romanian real estate market with sale to APS Group

Eurobank Group, which divested Bancpost to Banca Transilvania five years ago, is now exiting the Romanian real estate market entirely. The group has agreed to sell IMO Property Investments Bucharest, the entity responsible for managing and selling its remaining real estate assets in Romania, to APS Group, a leading asset management firm in Central and Eastern Europe.

The transaction, signed in November 2024, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025, pending regulatory approvals. This sale marks the final step in Eurobank’s strategic withdrawal from Romania.

APS Group, a major player in alternative asset management across Central, Eastern, and South-Eastern Europe, brings extensive expertise to the table. The firm operates through 15 regional offices and manages over 100 portfolios with a nominal value exceeding €11 billion. Established in 2007, APS Romania is a key part of the group, employing 250 staff and managing a wide range of assets in the local market.

This move aligns with APS Group’s expansion strategy while allowing Eurobank to complete its exit from the Romanian market. The transaction highlights the continued interest in Romania’s real estate sector among major international asset management firms.

Source: Profit.ro

Belgian Group IDS acquires 4,000 sqm plot in Floreasca from Victoria Ventures

Belgian group International Development Solutions (IDS), which is developing a 900-apartment complex in Pipera, has bought a plot of land on Calea Floreasca, Bucharest, on which an office project is authorized, according to sources in the real estate market. The plot of almost 4,000 sqm was purchased from Victoria Ventures, a company owned by Ioan Paul Rafail and Ioannis Dragatakis.

On the plot of land, the construction of an office building with 4 basements and seven floors, with an area of 13,700 sqm, has been designed and authorized for several years. The authorization was extended and is still valid.

IDS is also developing a large residential complex in Pipera, called Victoria Homes, between the Bucharest ring road and the Oxford Gardens complex. The Belgians plan to build 20 four-story blocks of flats on a 4.5-hectare plot of land with 899 apartments, plus 273 underground and 847 above-ground parking spaces. The first 6 blocks of the first phase of the development were handed over in 2023, and work is now underway on the second phase.

Source: Profit.ro

Otilia Bordei, Roxana Ilie and Louis Juhel launched their own consulting company

Otilia Bordei, Roxana Ilie and Louis Juhel left Avison Young Romania and launched TREEE, their own consulting company specialized in identifying and intermediating office spaces.

The three experts in the field have mediated transactions of hundreds of thousands of square meters of commercial and office spaces, for companies such as Orange, Microsoft or IBM.

Among the services offered by the new consulting company are sale and re-lease, transaction management, owner and tenant representation.
“What differentiates us from other agencies in the field is our commitment to personalized solutions. We do not believe in standardizing services, each client has unique needs and enjoys a package adapted to their specific requirements. This approach allows us to explore the most innovative and sustainable options, thus maximizing the positive impact of our clients on the environment and their business,” says Roxana Ilie, TREEE Partner.

Source: economica.net

CBRE Romania assisted Rus Savitar in the sale of the furniture factory in Timiş

Real estate consultancy CBRE Romania assisted Rus Savitar, one of the largest furniture and chipboard companies in Romania, founded by the Rusu family, in the sale of the factory in Dudeştii Noi, Timiş County, to UE Furniture, a global leader in the production of chairs, armchairs and sofas.
The transferred property consists of 120,000 sqm of land and 60,000 sqm of buildings.

“The transaction between Rus Savitar and UE Furniture ensures both the continuity of the local tradition in furniture production and the creation of a significant economic impact in the region,” says Mădălin Aresmeriţoaie, Senior Consultant I&L, CBRE Romania.

The acquisition in Dudeştii Noi by UE Furniture represents the company’s second investment in Romania, after the opening of a factory in Orăştie, in May 2023.

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