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Olof Manner says that Donald Trump makes it difficult to analyze the economy.

"In a Tweeting Trump Environment, Everything is Different"

Sweden — Swedbank’s Head of Research Olof Manner on what the interest rate development in Sweden has been like, and will be like, and what four current trends are relevant.

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Nyfosa buys and sells

Mikael Åslund.

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“Can save a quarter of a million per newly built apartment”

Helena Paulsson, head of Afry Architects, and Thomas Sandell, cheif architect.

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"Our supply is being sharpened towards the market"

Blackrock is among the largest owners in several of the listed Nordic real estate companies.

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The development of Blackrock’s ownership in listed Nordic companies

EQT Partners Controls 58 percent of the Votes in Stendörren

Sweden — EQT Real Estate announces, through Stendörren Real Estate, the outcome of the public cash offer to the shareholders of Stendörren and extends the acceptance period.

Bane NOR Property and Eiendomsspar Investing EUR 100M in Parking

Norway — Bane NOR Eiendom and Eiendomsspar establishes a joint venture that takes over the parking facilities at Oslo Central Station, Oslo’s main railway station, and a suburban station at Asker just outside Oslo.

Conficap Acquires Helicopter Pilot Training Facility in Aviapolis

Finland — Conficap acquires a helicopter pilot training facility in the vicinity of Helsinki Airport. The tenant of the property is Coptersafety Oy, which is one of the world’s leading helicopter pilot training organizations. The sellers of the property consist of a group of private individuals who work in the field of helicopter pilot training.

Solna United.

Skanska Rents 4,400 sqm to Randstad

Sweden — Randstad rents 4,400 sqm in Skanska's Solna United in Solna, Stockholm.

The real estate profiles discuss Sweden's new government, which, most likely, will be appointed tomorrow after the country’s 131 days without rule.

"There are no Sensible Proposals"

Sweden — It has been a messy time in Sweden since the parliamentary election. After approximately 130 days, it looks like a new government is in place. The real estate profiles and the former politicians have a say about the new government and the effects on the real estate market.

Ulrika Hallengren, CEO Wihlborg, says that the new islands near Copenhagen are not priority.

The Vision: Artificial Islands with 12,000 Workplaces

Denmark — The real estate giant comments on the Danish government's grand vision of the future south of Copenhagen – artificial islands. "Exciting development project".

Klaus Toustrup.

The Architect-CEO About Taking One Step Down

Denmark — After five years Klaus Toustrup is leaving the role as CEO at C.F Møller Architects, but he will remain in the management. Here are the reasons and this is how he looks at the architecture of the future. "The titles don't mean much to me."

Martin Mæland.

Martin Mæland on the JV with Ilija Batljan: ”Not an Easy Thing”

Norway — The Norwegian building and real estate profile Martin Mæland about the cooperation with Ilija Batljan, the differences over decades and why Kristiansand is an interesting area.

Ola Serneke on Karlatornet: “Everything is moving forward. Offices and hotels are leased, we have sold over 80 percent of the apartments.

Serneke Strikes Back: "They Must Be Erected as well..."

Sweden — In the battle of the tallest buildings in the Nordic region – Ola Serneke speaks about not being number one, the status of Karlatornet and how they look forward after a turbulent 2018. "You always learn from negative experiences."

Hemsö Owners Provide SEK 1 billion in Equity

Nordic — Hemsö increased its equity in January 2019 by SEK 1 billion through shareholder contributions from the company’s owners, the Third Swedish National Pension Fund (AP 3) and AB Sagax. Participating interests in Hemsö were not impacted by the new capital.

Zsar outlet village in Vaalimaa, Finland.

The Outcome of the Shopping Center at the Russian border

Finland — In November, Zsar Outlet Village opened. Zsar’s CEO Sami Vainiomäki comments on the first months and how to attract Russian and Asian tourists to shop in the EU.

SPG Acquires Building Rights in Stockholm

Sweden — Scandinavian Property Group (SPG) has signed an agreement with Bostadsrättsföreningen Solhöjden in Tyresö to acquire a building right of a total of 13,900 sqm gross area.

David Träff and Hanna Fjeldgård.

Hemfosa Strengthens its Transaction Team

Sweden — Hemfosa Fastigheter is strengthening its transaction team, employing Hanna Fjeldgård and David Träff as project managers. Both bring solid expertise from complex and value-generating property transactions, and will strengthen Hemfosa’s opportunities for consolidating its strong position in community service properties in the Nordic region. They will take up their positions in March 2019.

Hemsö Purchases in Trelleborg

Sweden — Hemsö acquires half a block in central Trelleborg consisting of three existing properties of 5,900 sqm and building rights of 15,000 sqm.

Christian Fladeland.

Colliers Partner Lands Top Position with Heimstaden

Denmark — Christian Fladeland, the youngest partner of the 13 Colliers partners in Denmark, is leaving Colliers to become Chief Investment Officer with Heimstaden. He joined the company, then Sadolin & Albæk, 12 years ago.

Amanda Welander and the new subway map in Stockholm.

Winners and Losers as the Stockholm Subway Expands

Sweden — CBRE has analyzed in which areas in the Swedish capital the property market will flourish in connection to the planned expansion of the subway. Head of Research Amanda Welander comments the outcome.

Bård Bjølgerud.

"High Activity in Many Cities"

Norway — Pangea's CEO Bård Bjølgerud on the real estate year in Norway, why the divestments from international owners are increasing and the place you will most likely see a transaction rise in 2019.

Carl Zetterqvist.

"The Norwegian Market is Ahead of the Swedish"

Nordic — Carl Zetterqvist at Scandinavian Property Group on the year that exceeded expectations, how the Scandinavian countries differ on the housing market and whether SPG will return to Denmark or not.

Ilija Batljan and Martin Mæland.

SBB forms JV with Martin Mæland

Norway — SBB and Obos' former CEO Martin Mæland are starting a cooperation. SBB sells a development property in central Kristiansand to a new JV company created by SBB and Mæland, for MNOK 200 (EUR 20M).

Pareto Purchases Logistics Portfolio

Norway — Pareto Eiendomsfellesskap (“PEF”) acquired a portfolio of logistics properties in the greater Oslo region.

Sagax Acquires Eight Properties

Sweden — Sagax has through five separate transactions agreed on the acquisition of eight properties in the Netherlands, three properties in Paris and one property in Stockholm. The total investment amounts to MSEK 200.

Balder Makes First London Acquisition

Sweden — Balder has acquired 8 Fenchurch Place in the city of London. The property has a lettable area of just over 9,000 sqm and is rented mainly to insurance companies and consulting companies with a remaining average term of 9 years. The investment amounts to GBP 75 million and has rents of GBP 4.4 million.

Erik Selin.

“London is the Capital of Europe”

Sweden — Erik Selin tells more about what caused Balder to hit in England – and why he doesn’t fear Brexit.

Sampsa Apajalahti.

Why Helsinki Still is Attractive

Finland — Capman’s Investment Director Sampsa Apajalahti comments on the big acquisition, the multiple strategies and thoughts about the Helsinki market. “Attracts good investors.”