Forbes Global Properties, an international network of selected real estate brokerages that connects buyers and sellers to the world’s most exceptional properties, announces the addition of ANG Luxury Properties. With a deep commitment to excellence and a proven track record of successful transactions, ANG will exclusively represent the brand in Bucharest and other premier markets, including Cluj, Iași, Brașov, Timișoara, and Romania’s coveted Black Sea coast.
With €300 million in luxury sales and flagship branded developments, ANG will represent Forbes Global Properties across Romania’s premier real estate markets, becoming ANG Forbes Global Properties.
Led by real estate entrepreneurs Nicoleta and Alexandru Manea, ANG has established itself as Romania’s authority in high-end real estate, uniquely focusing on properties above €1 million. Backed by over 14 years of respected industry experience with more than €300 million in closed sales, the firm brings unrivaled expertise to the dynamic and evolving market.
ANG offers a full suite of tailored services for both sellers and buyers navigating Romania’s high-end real estate market. For sellers, the firm provides professional property valuations, strategic marketing campaigns, and expert guidance in property management consultancy—ensuring maximum visibility and value. Buyers benefit from access to exclusive residences, each selected for its architectural excellence, design quality, and distinctive character.
“ANG Luxury Properties embodies the level of expertise, discretion, and commitment to quality that defines our global network,” said Michael Jalbert, CEO, Forbes Global Properties. “Their in-depth knowledge of Romania’s evolving high-end market and results-driven approach make them a natural fit for our brand.”
“We are honored to join the Forbes Global Properties network,” said Nicoleta Manea, CEO, ANG Luxury Properties. “This partnership elevates our reach and reinforces our mission: to deliver world-class real estate experiences in Romania, connecting distinguished clients with extraordinary properties.”
“Forbes Global Properties is the missing link that allows us to connect Romanian clients seeking international homes with foreign investors looking to relocate their families or businesses to Romania. Through this global network, we can deliver premium consultancy backed by the world’s top professionals,” said Sorin Raia, Managing Partner, ANG Luxury Properties.
Why Romania? Why ANG Luxury Properties? And why now?
During the press conference, asked by the Business Review journalist present why Forbes Global Properties decided to expand into Romania and why they have selected ANG Luxury Properties for this, Michael Jalbert, CEO of Forbes Global Properties, declared:
“We don’t have the pressure to expand. But we follow the needs of ultra-high net-worth buyers and sellers and as we follow their needs we identify markets that are important to them. We then come to those markets and investigate if we should consider finding a member company in that market? That’s the first. And then we actually go out and visit and meet as many of the real estate brokerages as possible and we do a lot of due diligence on that market. We talk to partner companies like developers, and as we did our research it was very clear that ANG Luxury Properties was the appropriate company. It was a cultural match. They have a servant leadership mindset. They attract amazing teams that work for them. And the most important part is, it’s not that they want to serve high net worth buyers and sellers, it’s that they can and they do, and they do it at the caliber of service offering that we require for our partner companies. So at the end, it was a very easy decision.”
“Romania is not only geographically very well positioned, but it’s the heart of Europe and of the future idea of Europe. And it has everything. It has access to the Black Sea, it has mountains, and it has wonderful connections. It is undoubtedly a very interesting country from a geographical perspective, first of all. And it will undoubtedly also be very attractive for the tourism sector as well. I think there is a lot more reserved for Romania’s future. And we want to be part of this. We want to be really part of this evolution. Our high net worth buyers and sellers want to do business here.” Explained Marcus Benussi, Managing Partner la Forbes Global Properties.
ANG’s flagship project in Mamaia
ANG’s flagship development projects reflect its vision and leadership in shaping Romania’s luxury landscape. Among them is the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residences Mamaia, a landmark oceanfront project developed by the Manea’s Monarc Properties. In addition, ANG is spearheading the creation of Romania’s first Branded Residence operated by Radisson Blu. Designed for discerning local and international investors, the project pairs outstanding rental yields with long-term appreciation.
“We created Radisson Blu Hotel & Residences Mamaia, Romania’s first branded residences, to attract foreign investors by offering international quality and strong ROI—still a key advantage in Romania,” said Alexandru Manea, CEO of Monarc Properties.
The exclusive worldwide residential real estate partner of Forbes, Forbes Global Properties provides branding and marketing services to the world’s premier real estate firms and is now represented by real estate agents across 28 countries in more than 600 locations. As members of this exclusive network, ANG will benefit from Forbes’ engaged audience of more than 167 million to connect, inspire, and inform affluent potential homebuyers and sellers about the finest properties for sale globally.
Homes are presented across Forbes and Forbes Global Properties print, digital, and social media channels and paired with expert commentary, timely market data, and top-tier editorials. ANG’s prime residential listings will also be showcased on forbesglobalproperties.com, a curated collection of high-value, quality home listings.
