In line with a survey conducted in early 2025 by Unlock Market Research for Colliers, 73% of Romanians in cities live in an owned house, a significant percentage below the official statistics of 95%.
Home-buying interest dropped to 35% in 2025, against around 44% in previous years amid rising prices and restrictive lending conditions.
At the same time, just 6% of people not living in rented homes plan to rent, down from around 10% in previous years. The limited supply of new houses and rising costs have turned renting from a temporary solution into a viable medium-term alternative.
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)