October 2026 Results: Over 26% of Romania’s Real Estate Transactions Concentrated in Bucharest and Ilfov | NBI: The Northern Capital Remains the Leading Residential Activity Hub
Bucharest and Ilfov County accounted for 26.1% of all real estate transactions recorded nationwide in October 2026, according to data from the National Agency for Cadastre and Real Estate Publicity (ANCPI). The Bucharest–Ilfov region continues to hold its position as the country’s primary real estate activity hub, in a context where the national market saw a 4.8% decline in the number of properties sold compared to October 2025.
In this environment, North Bucharest Investments (NBI) closed October 2026 with a transaction volume of €21.63 million, corresponding to 124 deals. Compared to September, the company recorded a 4.2% increase in the number of transactions, maintaining a transaction value exceeding €21 million for the second consecutive month. In the first six months of the year, NBI reported a total transaction volume surpassing €100 million.
According to ANCPI data published in November, Bucharest registered the highest number of real estate transactions in the country, with 11,086 properties sold, followed by Ilfov County with 3,462 transactions. Together, these two markets accounted for 14,548 transactions, representing 26.1% of the national total.
These developments underscore the central role of the Bucharest–Ilfov region in Romania’s real estate market, amid growing buyer focus on location, infrastructure, project quality, and long-term investment value. For North Bucharest Investments, this trend confirms the importance of a sales strategy tailored to actual demand and a diversified portfolio capable of meeting both end-buyers’ needs and investors’ interest in residential properties.
Andreea Nicolae:
“The market is becoming more selective, and projects that meet real demand will hold a competitive edge.”
“Bucharest and Ilfov reaffirm their central role in Romania’s real estate market, with the northern part of the capital remaining, from our perspective, the primary focus for the residential segment. The market is becoming more discerning, with buyers placing increasing emphasis on location, infrastructure, and long-term investment value. For 2027, we are betting on portfolio diversification and the integration of technology to respond more effectively to real demand,” says Andreea Nicolae, Investors Relations Manager at NBI.
North Bucharest Investments continues its growth strategy by diversifying its residential portfolio and expanding its commercial presence in Bucharest and the metropolitan area. The company currently manages approximately 5,000 residential units, nearly 60% of which are two- and three-bedroom apartments—categories that meet a significant portion of current demand. About 70% of the portfolio is concentrated in the northern part of the capital, while 30% covers other areas of Bucharest and the metropolitan region.
This diversification reflects NBI’s focus on a broader residential market, where end-buyers represent a key segment alongside investors interested in properties with long-term value appreciation potential. Simultaneously, the company continues to develop North Bucharest APP, its proprietary digital platform featuring AI-assisted search, personalized recommendations, and tools for property identification and evaluation.
Looking ahead to the end of 2026 and early 2027, North Bucharest Investments aims to strengthen relationships with developers, expand its portfolio, and enhance its consulting and brokerage capabilities. The company believes that the residential market’s evolution will increasingly depend on project differentiation, financial accessibility, infrastructure quality, and developers’ ability to tailor offerings to buyers’ needs. In this context, NBI remains committed to a strategic direction focused on sustainable growth, diversification, and the integration of technology into the sales process.
About North Bucharest Investments
North Bucharest Investments is a real estate consultancy and brokerage firm specializing in the residential segment of northern Bucharest and the metropolitan area. The company partners with over 80 developers and manages a portfolio of more than 100 residential projects, offering commercial and investment consulting services, brokerage, and digital solutions tailored to the real estate market.
