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Apartment prices in major Romanian cities have risen significantly over the past year, despite a sharp decline in transactions. In Bucharest, prices increased by 187 euros per square meter, totaling an additional 18,700 euros for a 100 square meter apartment. Timișoara saw a rise of 151 euros per square meter, adding 15,100 euros for the same size. Other cities like Sibiu and Constanța also experienced notable increases. The overall market is affected by a VAT hike on new homes, which has pressured buyers. Despite rising prices, the number of real estate transactions dropped by nearly 38%, indicating a disconnect between supply and demand in the housing market.