Romania is among the most stable residential markets in Europe, with 83% of homes owned by their occupants, respectively a satisfaction level of 81%, above the continental average, reveals the RE/MAX European Housing Trend Report 2025 analysis.
In contrast, Romanians face high housing expense pressure, with only 40% of respondents declaring themselves comfortable with these costs, below the European average, according to the same analysis.
Romania ranks among the top stable markets in Europe, with only 14% of residents planning to move in the next 12 months, below the European average of 17% and similar to mature markets such as the Czech Republic or Slovenia.
With 83% of respondents being homeowners - the highest level on the continent - the local market continues to be defined by stability, continuity and a strong attachment to the purchase. The level of housing satisfaction, at 81%, exceeds the European average of 77% and confirms that, despite financial pressures, Romanians remain largely satisfied with their homes.
On the other hand, the pressure of housing expenses is an increasingly visible factor in Romania: only 40% of households declare themselves comfortable with the current level of these costs, below the European average of 45%, and 18% have resorted to loans to cover them, a percentage higher than the continental average of 13%.
Added to this is the pressure of energy bills, where only 30% of Romanians say they feel comfortable paying them, 15 percentage points below the European average, while 22% say they are in difficulty, above the levels reported in other Central and Eastern European markets.
Despite this financial pressure, overall satisfaction remains high: only 19% of Romanians are dissatisfied with their housing situation, with the main reasons cited being lack of space (36%) and outdated facilities (28%). Housing price is mentioned much less frequently as a source of dissatisfaction than in Europe (20% in Romania vs. 34% at European level), reflecting a more favorable perception of value on the local market.
For Romanians considering a move, functional criteria weigh the most: 37% seek more spacious living space, 23% seek areas with better standards, and 16% aim to reduce housing costs. This focus on quality and comfort is also found at the European level, where housing better adapted to the needs of families remains the main motivation for relocation.
The report also highlights high optimism regarding access to property. 63% of Romanians who do not yet own a home believe that they will be able to buy - above the European average of 56%. Improving income (50%) and the possibility of purchasing with a partner (28%) are perceived as the main access routes in this regard, and the average repayment period of a mortgage loan, estimated at approximately 14 years, remains below the European average of 15 years. These elements outline a market in which confidence in future purchases remains solid, despite the current financial pressures.
"The study reconfirms the trends recorded by our offices on the local market: stability remains a defining element, and the interest in quality homes, adapted to current needs, continues to grow. Romanians are more attentive to how they manage their budgets and increasingly prioritize the comfort, efficiency and real value of the home. All these developments indicate a constant maturation of the market, which will continue to take shape in 2026 and in the following years," said Răzvan Cuc, president of RE/MAX Romania, quoted in the presentation of the analysis.
The European Housing Trend Report 2025 is based on a pan-European study conducted in August 2025 by Opinium Research, on a sample of over 21,000 adults (18+) from 23 countries: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, France, Germany and the United Kingdom. The sample is nationally representative in each market analyzed.
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