Expanding into the EU?Know before you sign.
We analyze the location, the contract, and the risk across EU markets — with deepest expertise in Romania — before you commit to years and hundreds of thousands of euros.
Est. Romania · Commercial Real Estate Diligence
The problem
Most lease mistakes are made before the ink dries.
An indexation clause that compounds a few percent each year. A catchment area read on assumptions rather than data. A landlord whose leverage was misjudged from the first meeting. These are not exotic problems — they are the ordinary mistakes that quietly cost retailers hundreds of thousands of euros over the life of a contract.
The decisive work happens earlier — before signature, before commitment, before the leverage shifts. Our role is to ensure that nothing material is left unread, unmodelled, or assumed.
Who this is for
Built for businesses expanding across the EU.
International retailers, franchise operators, F&B groups, and service businesses entering EU markets, with Romania often as a primary expansion priority.
What we do
One engagement.
Complete clarity.
LD Advisory provides a single, structured due diligence engagement covering the elements that determine whether a lease in an EU market will support the business case it was signed for, with deepest market expertise in Romania.
We surface the risks that matter, quantify them where possible, and translate them into a negotiation position you can actually use. The output is a single report — concise, evidence-based, and written for a decision-maker.
Why LD Advisory
Local expertise.
International standards.
Deep expertise in Romanian commercial real estate, with advisory coverage across EU markets — delivered entirely in English. The team behind LD Advisory has spent years inside expansion functions of major Romanian and international retailers — selecting sites, signing leases, and managing the consequences.
That combination matters. Market conventions and landlord negotiation dynamics differ across Europe. Romanian depth provides a strong anchor, while cross-border advisory helps businesses compare risk, lease terms, and leverage across the EU markets that matter to them.
Frequently asked questions
- What is commercial lease due diligence in Romania?
- Commercial lease due diligence is an independent analysis of a proposed retail or commercial space before signing the lease. It covers location viability, contract clause risks, landlord leverage, and negotiation recommendations specific to the Romanian market.
- How long does a due diligence report take?
- LD Advisory delivers reports within 5 to 7 business days from receiving the lease document and location details.
- Do I need to be physically present in Romania?
- No. LD Advisory works fully remotely with international clients. All communication is in English and all deliverables are sent digitally.
- What cities in Romania does LD Advisory cover?
- LD Advisory covers all major Romanian retail markets including Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Timisoara, Iasi, Brasov, and Constanta.
- Who is LD Advisory?
- LD Advisory is a boutique commercial real estate advisory firm helping international businesses expand across the EU. The firm is built on expansion management experience from major Romanian and international retailers, with primary market expertise in Romania.
Ready to move forward with confidence?
Begin with an independent reading of what you are about to sign.