The finalists for the 21st annual SEE Real Estate Awards have been announced, recognising the leading companies, projects and professionals shaping the commercial property market across Southeastern Europe.
Taking place on April 23, 2026, at the Intercontinental Athenee Palace Hotel in Bucharest, the awards will bring together the region’s most active developers, investors, advisors and industry leaders.
Following a highly competitive nomination process, with over 300 entries submitted, this year’s shortlist reflects the continued strength and evolution of the SEE real estate sector. Romania remains a key focal point, attracting sustained interest from both local and international investors, while major projects across the region highlight growing sophistication in design, sustainability and delivery.
Commenting on this year’s shortlist, Craig Smith, founder and publisher of EuropaProperty, noted the resilience of the market and the increasing role of sustainability and innovation in shaping investment decisions across the region.
This year’s awards recognise excellence across a broad range of categories, including Investor, Developer, ESG Leadership, and Sustainable Project of the Year, alongside core project categories covering office, residential, retail and industrial developments.
Among the shortlisted entries are a number of standout projects and companies driving activity in the region, including Timpuri Noi Square by Vastint Romania, Arc Offices by PPF Real Estate, and Mall Moldova by Prime Kapital and MAS. In the residential sector, major developments such as Nusco City and Avalon Estate underline the continued momentum of large-scale community-led schemes.
The shortlist also reflects the growing importance of lifestyle and placemaking within real estate, with projects such as Pescariu Sports & Spa and M Pipera Plaza recognised for enhancing user experience and community integration.
In addition to project awards, leading companies including AFI Romania, Vastint Romania, WDP Group and Paval Holding have been shortlisted across investor and developer categories, alongside top advisory and professional firms active across the region.
Winners will be selected by an independent panel of senior industry professionals, ensuring a transparent and rigorous judging process. The awards continue to serve as a benchmark for excellence, recognising both market-leading transactions and the projects shaping the future of real estate in SEE.
The shortlist for the Energy category will be announced separately in the coming days. A limited number of categories remain open for final submissions, with additional nominations currently under review.
As the countdown to the awards begins, attention now turns to the finalists leading the next phase of growth and transformation in Southeastern Europe’s real estate market.
Full list of nominations
