Bucharest joins Europe’s top emerging real estate markets for the first time, ranking 30th in PwC and Urban Land Institute’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate Europe 2026 report. The Romanian capital achieved the highest score for projected population growth (2.53) among all 30 cities analyzed.
However, Bucharest’s position was weighed down by weak short-term economic growth expectations (0.4) and low market liquidity, reflected in the limited volume of real estate transactions in recent years.
The report highlights a favorable context for Central and Eastern Europe, as manufacturing and logistics companies increasingly turn to the region for its competitive utility costs and skilled labor. Romania thus gains visibility and positive investment prospects within the sector.
Across Europe, London, Madrid, and Paris remain the top destinations for real estate investment, followed by Berlin and Amsterdam. In Central and Eastern Europe, Warsaw (No. 12) and Prague (No. 23) lead the regional rankings. Budapest ranks 29, just one position ahead of Bucharest.
Key factors for international investors include market size and liquidity (56%), economic performance (48%), and availability of assets and new opportunities (34%), according to the report.
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