Service charges for modern office buildings in Romania could increase by around 10% in 2026 compared to last year, according to a new analysis by Colliers. The increase is mainly driven by higher property taxes, wage growth, and inflation, while overall operating costs are now estimated to be 40%-50% higher than before the pandemic.  The estimates are based on operating budgets prepared together with building owners for the more than 650,000 square meters of office space managed by Colliers in Romania. Utility costs are not included in the calculations, as they are usually billed separately to tenants based on consumption.