Welcome,

S.C. Globalcom SRL is an agency specialized in transactions of rural property, forests (woodlands) and agricultural land. If you wish to acquire a forest in Romania, whether it be in the context of timber harvest, of land investment, of a touristic or commercial project (ski resort, hotel, mining, etc.), of hunting grounds, of a private domain, of land speculation, or any combination of the above, don't hesitate to contact us.

Some important points;

- Currently, the surfaces of our offers range from 10 to 2000 hectares (26 to 5200 acres) in single plots. In certain cases, several plots are adjacent, allowing much larger surfaces.

- In general, prices varry from 2000€ to 4000€ /ha, according to essences, maturity, and other determining factors.

- In Romania, property rights are the same as in western Europe.

- In mosts cases, up to 5% of the serface of a forest can be converted into constructible land (for house, private acces road, sawmill, etc.), and up to 15% for commercial/touristic developments (ski resort, hotel, mining operation, etc.).

- Acquisition costs; Notary Fees + Taxes = +/- 1% of the transaction amount.

- Globalcom commission = 2% to 6% of the transaction amount.

- Annual tax on rural land (forests and farmland) is approximately 0.35€ /ha. (2006).

- The national forest authority (Romsilva) offers "guardian" services to private forest owners (to protect against theft, vandalism, etc.) for a fee of approx. 10€ per hectare per year. A very reliable service.

- Banca Nationala Romana (BCR) loans up to 50% of the value of a forest at interest rates between 7.5% and 8.5% for periods up to 20 years. You must own the forest to qualify.