Cordia Analysis: Bucharest gaining attention of regional investors thanks to its affordability

Bucharest is increasingly standing out on the residential investment map of Central and Eastern Europe as its new-build home prices remain more affordable than in Budapest, while rental yields are comparable to those seen on the Polish market, according to an analysis by Cordia, one of Europe’s largest residential developers and investors.

More homebuyers and investors are looking beyond the simple price per square meter. Total investment cost, rental potential, and long-term market prospects are becoming increasingly important considerations. From this perspective, Bucharest is emerging as one of the region’s most attractive residential markets. While the average price of new-build homes in Budapest has exceeded EUR 5,200 per square meter and prices in Warsaw are approaching EUR 4,700 per square metre for unfinished units, the average price of new homes in Bucharest has remained below EUR 3,600 per square meter, even after significant growth over the past year.