Asking prices for apartments in and around the city center and in northern Bucharest increased 2.61% in the first six months compared to the same period last year. The average asking price stood at EUR68,750 in the first half, EUR1,750 higher than in the same period in 2014.

However, asking prices declined by 4.38% on average for apartments located farther from the city center, where the average price stood at EUR50,342 in the first half of this year from EUR52,650 in the same period last year.

The first half of the year saw a considerable increase in supply, as the number of apartments up for sale in and near the city center and the northern area increased 14.51%.

HomeFinders was founded in 2011 and provides real estate consultancy services to buyers. The firm has assisted transactions totaling over EUR30 million since it started operations.