Only 73% of urban Romanians own their home, significantly below the official 95% statistic, according to a survey of 1,000 respondents conducted earlier this year by Unlock Market Research for Colliers. Interest in homeownership has dropped from around 44% in previous years to 35% in 2025, driven by rising property prices and stricter lending conditions. Meanwhile, only 6% of non-renters plan to move into rented housing, down from approximately 10% in past years. The limited supply of new