Real estate
Moldova to introduce new mechanism for accounting of short-term rental housing
Moldova will introduce a new mechanism for collecting and exchanging data on short-term rental housing
Another plot of land will be expropriated to expand the Giurgiulești Port
To expand the port of Giurgiulești, authorities are preparing a decision to include another plot of land—which had not previously been included in the list—in the expropriation process. The document is intended to finalize the designation of the area for projects of national importance and to initiate the appraisal, compensation payments, and subsequent registration of the state's ownership rights.
Moldova Is Developing Rules for the Certification of Real Estate Agents
Moldova has begun drafting regulations that will establish the procedure for mandatory certification of real estate agents and set forth requirements for their work in the market. The new regulations are intended to establish a unified mechanism for granting professionals access to brokerage activities and to define the grounds for issuing, suspending, and revoking certificates.
In Moldova, the luxury tax will be calculated using a new method, and the maximum property tax rates will be capped
Moldova is preparing a significant overhaul of its real estate taxation rules: a uniform range of tax rates may be established for local authorities, and the approach to the luxury tax may be revised and expanded. The changes will affect both standard residential properties and land, as well as high-end real estate, with significant changes to the calculation methods and tax thresholds.
Moldova calls for economic restart and unblocking of investment projects
"Moldova needs to reignite its economic engines, create conditions for economic development, attract new investment, and unblock investment projects that are at an advanced stage but are facing certain obstacles," said Vasile Tofan
Moldova is drafting a law on home loans to protect consumers
A draft law has been put up for discussion in Moldova that is intended to change the rules for granting home loans and strengthen protections for borrowers. The bill sets forth new requirements regarding disclosure, creditworthiness assessment, and contract terms, and could have a significant impact on the operations of banks and nonbank lenders.
Real estate prices in Chisinau remained unchanged in July
In July, the housing market in Chisinau remained stable in terms of prices: according to data from the real estate exchange, apartment prices remained unchanged both compared to the previous month and year-over-year. At the same time, there remains a noticeable variation in prices across different districts and market segments; the full version of this article provides a detailed overview of new construction and the resale market.
InfoMarket Morning Brief | 31.07.2026
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