General Trends:
Romanians are looking for larger dwellings, with the majority of searches on Storia.ro concentrated on apartments with 2 and 3 bedrooms, either for purchase or rent.
Properties built between 1977 and 1990 are the most sought-after in the sales sector, while apartments from the 2001-2020 period dominate the rental market.
Search filters are becoming increasingly specific, with buyers and renters interested in details such as listing age, number of bedrooms, year of construction, floor level, parking, garden, size, price, type of property, and amenities.
The year of construction is a more important factor for purchases (10% of searches) than for rentals (2%).
Air conditioning is a particularly important criterion during the hot season.
There is a trend towards seeking furnished and renovated apartments for rent.
Preferred Apartment Types:
Sale:
2 bedrooms (40%)
3 bedrooms (38%)
4 bedrooms (14%)
Studio (5%)
4 bedrooms (3%)
Rent:
2 bedrooms (53%)
3 bedrooms (27%)
Studio (13%)
4 bedrooms (6%)
4 bedrooms (1%)
Significant Increases in Searches:
Sale:
4 bedrooms (+76%)
3 bedrooms (+66%)
4 bedrooms (+65%)
2 bedrooms (+61%)
Studio (+37%)
Rent:
4 bedrooms (+57%)
Significant Decreases in Searches:
Rent:
2 bedrooms (-3%)
3 bedrooms (-3%)
4 bedrooms (-3%)
Studio (-21%)
Conclusions:
The Romanian real estate market is experiencing a growing demand for spacious and modern housing, both for purchase and rent. Buyers and renters are becoming increasingly selective, paying close attention to the details and amenities of properties.
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