# Bucharest expansion checklist

> Plan 4–8 months end-to-end: 4 weeks scoping, 6–10 weeks shortlist and tours, 6–10 weeks LOI and lease negotiation, then 12–20 weeks fit-out before first occupancy.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- End-to-end timeline: 4–8 months for a 5,000–25,000 sqft requirement.
- Engage tenant rep first — never the landlord's listing agent as your only adviser.
- Lock the spec and budget before tours, not after.
- Negotiate expansion options early in the LOI — they're cheap when nobody is asking.

## Key facts
- **city**: Bucharest
- **country**: Romania
- **region**: EMEA
- **classARentLocal**: €240/sqm/yr · ≈ $24.1 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $24/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 13.4%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 5
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 10
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 7%

## FAQ
### How long does opening a Bucharest office take?
4–8 months from kickoff to lease execution for a 5,000–25,000 sqft requirement, plus 12–20 weeks of fit-out.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/bucharest/expansion-checklist), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.