Most of the prospective clients operate in the healthcare, IT and services sectors, and are interested in office buildings exceeding 4,000 square meters, according to Esop.

“We are in advanced talks with two companies in the healthcare sector which seek to buy space for EUR3-5 million,” said Alexandru Petrescu, manager of ESOP Consulting.

Some 100 office buildings and 124 villas offering office space are currently up for sale in Bucharest, according to ESOP Consulting’s database. Their prices range between EUR70,000 (63 square meters) and EUR24 million (17,610 sqm)

Selling prices vary between EUR829/sqm (an office building in southern Bucharest) and EUR5,000/sqm (a central villa).