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July 2026 · Plaza · Brăila Plaza · Financing
NestPlus Plaza has signed a €10 million investment loan with Exim Banca Românească for the construction of Brăila Plaza — a €17 million investment and the largest street mall in Brăila, scheduled for handover to tenants in 2026.
July 2026 · Plaza · Vitan Plaza · Retail
NestPlus Plaza and h4l introduce a national first: eight premium padel courts and a social terrace on the roof of the Vitan Plaza retail gallery, bringing sport, fitness and everyday retail together under one address in one of Bucharest's densest districts.
July 2026 · Plaza · Vitan Plaza · Retail
The Romanian fitness operator secures a full-floor club above the gallery — anchoring the scheme's health-and-fitness level and bringing a proven daily-traffic engine to the Vitan catchment.
July 2026 · Plaza · Vitan Plaza · Retail
Two of Europe's fastest-growing retail brands commit to the gallery on long-term leases, joining PEPCO, TEDi and Dr. Max — a fully convenience-led ground floor for the 4,720 m² scheme.
July 2026 · Plaza · Brăila Plaza · Retail
With Kaufland and Lidl already trading, the ~16,900 m² retail park and commercial gallery moves towards full opening. Twelve national and international brands will serve a catchment of over 150,000 people across Brăila and Galați — everyday retail, built and operated by NestPlus.
July 2026 · Plaza · Brăila Plaza · Retail
The fast-growing Dutch discounter — past 3,300 stores across Europe and expanding rapidly in Romania — brings its first Brăila unit to the retail-park line-up at Brăila Plaza.
July 2026 · Plaza · Brăila Plaza · Retail
Burger King joins the food line-up at Brăila Plaza as the brand accelerates its Romanian expansion towards 50 restaurants nationwide — bringing the flame-grilled experience to the Brăila–Galați catchment.
June 2026 · AG · Public works
Oradea City Hall is turning two-thirds of the historic Ioșia lido into a modern thermal garden — an 8,850 m² spa with indoor pools, five outdoor pools, a swim-up bar and a pontoon on the Crișul Repede. NestPlus AG is bidding the works alongside Concelex.
June 2026 · AG · Public works
One of the largest aquaparks tendered in Romania: four buildings, eight outdoor pools fed by thermal water, 600 loungers and 200 parking places on a ~49,000 m² site. NestPlus AG is bidding the works alongside Concelex.
May 2026 · AG
Quality and environmental management certifications (PROCERT & UNICERT, RENAR-accredited), valid through 2029.
April 2026 · Fund
A €35M equity raise to acquire supermarket-anchored retail parks worth ~€80M in market value; the fund is currently being established.
February 2026 · Plaza · Brăila Plaza · Retail
Lidl inaugurated its new store on Strada Industriei 17M on 5 February — over 1,400 m² of sales area and 164 parking places, replacing its former Calea Galați unit with a modern, energy-efficient store at the heart of the scheme.
February 2021 · Living · Hotel Basarab · Hospitality
Born in Perth and rolled out across Europe's capitals, Tribe packs sharp design into smart, compact rooms. Its first Romanian address — 85 rooms — was signed at NestPlus's Basarab site, announced by Accor as part of a double market premiere.
February 2021 · Living · Hotel Basarab · Hospitality
The Accor–Pierre & Vacances joint venture leads Europe's extended-stay market with apartments designed for a night, a month or a season. Its Romanian premiere — 115 units with full kitchenettes — was signed at NestPlus Basarab.
November 2024 · Plaza · Brăila Plaza · Retail
Kaufland opened on Strada Industriei 17P on 28 November — a store of over 5,700 m² with almost 2,900 m² of sales area, creating ~80 jobs and anchoring the scheme from day one.
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Andrei Perianu
Investor Relations · NestPlus network
“Financial planning for retirement is an essential step toward a comfortable, secure life.”
“The quickest way to build an investment portfolio is simply to start — with small amounts.”
Wealth-management and investments specialist, co-founder of Bankata.ro; writes in New Money, Profit.ro and Ziarul Financiar.
Daniel Tudor
The Concept Group (CEO) · Hubix Investment (CIO)
“Romania is the next big investment opportunity in Central and Eastern Europe.”
“The market's cyclical evolution suggests prices will not fall in the coming years, absent a strong shock.”
“2021 was the first year since 2008 with double-digit price growth for homes.”
15+ years in residential sales advisory — strategy on 130+ developments, €700M+ in projects and 6,000+ homes sold. Host of The Concept Podcast.
Silviu Pop
Research Director Romania · Colliers
“If the domestic economy continues to improve in 2026, we may see favourable price developments for local real estate assets in H2 2026.”
“2026 will be a year of adjustment for real estate, with the stakes on infrastructure, interest rates and fiscal discipline.”
“Predictability and coherence of fiscal measures are essential to maintaining investor confidence.”
Leads Colliers' Romania research; a widely-cited voice on investment volumes and pricing across asset classes.