CBRE advises CA Immo on the sale of its Romanian office platform

CBRE advises CA Immo on the sale of its Romanian office platform

CBRE advises CA Immo on the sale of its Romanian office platform 801 600 BUCHAREST REAL ESTATE CLUB

Global real estate advisor, CBRE, has advised CA Immo on the sale of its Romanian office platform to Pavăl Holding. The portfolio is comprised of seven high-quality office properties located in Bucharest, as well as the highly experienced Romanian management team. Its acquisition makes Pavăl Holding the city’s second-largest office landlord. 

“We are very happy to see that the Romanian investors’ growing interest in the office segment. We are proud to have worked on more than 50% of the most important office transactions in Romania this year. Our investment team is cohesive, experienced, and has proven its capabilities,” said Mihai Pătrulescu, Head of Investment Properties, CBRE Romania.

CBRE acted as the exclusive financial and real estate advisor to CA Immo. CBRE was selected by the seller based on its ability to adapt its approach to investor needs and to find solutions to the most vexing challenges. 

“This is the largest real estate transaction ever in Romania as well as the largest investment ever made by a 100% Romanian company. The CA Immo portfolio, which we represented with complete services, is an extremely solid one, assembled over 20 years. It has an impeccable mix of international and national tenants, buildings with a strategic location and an exceptional retention rate. This is more than a record transaction, it is a defining moment for the Romanian real estate market.” added Laura Dumea-Bencze, Director Investment Properties, CBRE Romania.

Despite the many macro challenges facing real estate investors around the world, the Romanian market remains very solid, and international, regional, and local investors remain highly interested in acquiring assets in the country.

CA Immo’s Romanian portfolio is comprising seven office buildings with excellent occupancy rates, all located in prime areas of Bucharest, with a total leasable area (GLA) of approximately 165,000 sqm.: 

  • Bucharest Business Park (26,700 sq m)
  • Campus 6.1 (22,700 sq m)
  • Europe House (16,400 sq m)
  • Opera Center I (11,900 sq m)
  • Opera Center II (3.500 sq m) 
  • Orhideea Towers (37,000 sq m) – pictured in the article 
  • Riverplace (47,000 sq m)