Andreea Dumitru will be part of the speakers formula this year at CEDER Real Estate Conference & Exhibition, to take part on 13th of May, at Radisson Blu Hotel, in Bucharest.

With about 15 years’ worth of professional experience in the MARCOMM industry, Andreea Dumitru brings to the table a solid track record of building and executing competitive, data-driven marketing strategies that generate leads, boost brand visibility, build trust, and drive sales.

Throughout her career she has been navigating all the complexities of the real estate market, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the local real estate landscape, including characteristics, demographics, and trends, across all segments.

Andreea leads Hagag Development Europe’s Marketing & Communications Department, her role being pivotal in driving brand success while ensuring that all activities are effective, efficient, and demonstrate ROI.

CEDER Conference & Exhibition will take place on 13th of May, at Radisson Blu Hotel, in Bucharest. With key property professionals gathered in a single venue, CEDER is a very powerful networking and marketing opportunity. For tickets reservations, please check our website: https://lnkd.in/dTRWhMB7

This year Romania will be honorary country to host the 10th edition of the prestigious Best of the Best Hall of Fame Awards (HOF Awards) which is the climax of the CIJ Awards series, putting the winning projects and companies from around Central & Eastern Europe against each other to determine who the Best of the Best really are. The HOF Awards will take place in the afternoon during CEDER Conference and Exhibition.

CEDER 2025 confirmed partners are: WDP, CPI Property Group, AFI Europe, Revetas, Speedwell, Hagag Development Europe, Paval Holding, NEPI Rockcastle, IULIUS Group, Filip & Company, Bellemonde, WIREN, EVO Properties, NHOOD, Anchor Grup, NNDKP, VASTINT, RRG Real Estate Group, Popovici, Nitu, Stoica & Asociatii, Crosspoint Real Estate, Stratulat Albulescu Attorney at Law, KUZIINI, Lion’s Head, Alesonor, Coral Construct, COS, Carbon Tool, Theta Furniture & More, The Concept Group, RENOMIA Gallagher, Optim Project Management, WEMAT, Tiriac Imobiliare, Cushman & Wakefield Echinox, Brisk Group, Safety Approach, Prima Development Group, ALUKÖNIGSTAHL, Imobiliare.ro, DRS Architects, Notarial Office EQUITY, Miss Green.

The growing demand for spacious apartments, increasing confidence in projects under development, the rising appetite for green-certified residential complexes, and the heightened interest in purchasing completed projects for investment purposes are the key trends of the first quarter in Bucharest’s residential market, according to a report by North Bucharest Investments.

The report highlights several favorable factors for the real estate market in 2025, including a 7.2% increase in salaries (compared to Q1 2024), fixed mortgage interest rates below 6% for new loans, accelerated demand from relocated Romanians and remote workers, a preference for larger apartments or green-certified developments.

The NBI team identified several key trends characterizing the first quarter of this year, such as the focus on projects still under construction — due to the possibility of customization and more attractive prices —, interest in completed projects for long-term or short-term (hotel-style) rental, and preferences for large apartments — with 3 or 4 rooms — or even penthouses. Moreover, the first quarter also shows that international investors still consider Romania an undervalued market, betting on attractive yields of 6–7%.

“The results from the first part of the year demonstrate that the local residential market continues its maturation process, now reaching a much more settled and stable phase. At the same time, in a global market that is constantly shifting and evolving, developers are keeping pace with the rapid adaptation to new customer demands. Buyers are not only better informed but also more focused on energy efficiency, green spaces, and a sense of community — all of which are significantly contributing to the market’s maturity. As a result, the share of investors in real estate is directly proportional to the current market stage,” stated Vlad Musteață, CEO of NBI.

Bucharest’s residential market is constantly evolving — both in terms of project quality and increasingly complex facilities and benefits, new technologies, dedicated green spaces, efficient living, and so on. The only downside it currently faces is the steadily decreasing inventory. As a result, the decision-making time for purchases has significantly shortened, while confidence in under-construction projects has grown considerably. The premium segment in the northern area — Floreasca, Aviației, Pipera, Domenii — remains the most attractive, both for end-users and investors.

One of the key trends highlighted in the report shows that the Romanian market is becoming increasingly prepared for real estate investments, a trend also confirmed by NBI’s performance in the first quarter of this year.
Thus, North Bucharest Investments, a leader in premium real estate consulting, facilitated 291 transactions in Q1 2025, totaling a value of €38.2 million. Compared to last year, these figures represent a 55.3% increase in volume and a 61.5% increase in value.

The outlook for the second half of 2025 anticipates a price increase of between 3% and 6% in the North and North-East areas, sustained development of green-certified and mixed-use projects, and continued strong demand in the premium segment.

The premium residential segment continues to perform in the northern part of the Capital, reflecting clients’ interest in comfort, generous space, and an exclusive urban lifestyle with immediate access to multiple facilities and green areas. This is also expected to remain one of the defining trends in the second half of this year.

General market data shows that a total of 161,842 real estate transactions were completed in Romania in Q1 2025, up 4.5% compared to the same period in 2024. While Bucharest recorded a slight decrease in total transaction volume (-5.4%), housing sales in Ilfov County rose by 2.4%, confirming the expansion of the metropolitan residential area.

Nusco is integrating the concept of a mini urban forest into the urban regeneration project Nusco City, over an area of 20,000 square meters, with more than 1,000 trees and green spaces.

The urban forest will begin to take shape as early as the current development stage of the project, namely phase two. The second phase of the Nusco City project includes seven buildings with a total of 828 apartments and 1,033 underground parking spaces (featuring double studios, two-, three-, and four-room apartments, as well as exclusive duplexes), and will cover an area of 23,662 square meters. The first three buildings of this phase are scheduled to be delivered this year, while the remaining four buildings – which are currently under development – are expected to be completed in the first half of 2026. The total investment for this project’s second phase exceeds EUR 130 million.

The concept of “tiny forests” or urban “micro-forests” was incorporated into the plant compositions of the residential complex, as it perfectly fits the need for rapid, sustainable, and resilient urban greening. There is a growing necessity to restore the ecosystem qualities affected by development construction sites. This concept was initiated and popularized by Japanese ecologist Akira Miyawaki. He developed a rapid and efficient reforestation method known as the Miyawaki Method, which involves planting a wide variety of native species in a small area to create a forest that mimics a natural ecosystem, with high tree density. Miyawaki demonstrated that this type of forest can grow significantly faster than forests planted using traditional methods.

“With every stage we develop in Nusco City, our excitement grows proportionally, and with every partnership, we get closer to realizing our vision for this project — which has already become a destination in itself, a standalone address and a landmark of the Capital. We couldn’t be prouder of the involvement of the University of Agronomic Sciences and the Faculty of Horticulture, specifically the Department of Landscape Architecture, Biodiversity and Ornamental Horticulture, in this spectacular urban forest concept that will enhance the project in every way,” stated Michele Nusco – CEO of Nusco.