Sweden — After 22 years at the helm of Hufvudstaden, Ivo Stopner goes into retirement at the turn of the year. He tells Nordic Property News about his decision to step down, his remaining time at the company and what he looks forward to in retirement.

Denmark — The Danish property developer Gefion Group’s CEO Thomas Færch on the recent appointment of Jeppe Erikstrup Møller, how they will strengthen the team going forward, and the major portfolio acquisition that is about to be finalized.

Denmark — Christian Axeltoft, Investment Manager at NREP, on the investment from Calum: “The district is going through a rapid development.”

Sweden — ABG Fastena is entering a new segment with the acquisition of a community service property in Limhamn. CEO Andreas Birgersson tells Nordic Property News what community service they see as attractive, which segment they hope to enter next, why they are waiting to invest in residential and about the possibilities for a Finnish entry.

Norway — Petter Nylend, CEO of Akershus Eiendom, on the impact from the analyst profile Ragnar Eggen; the recruitment process for his successor and why they chose Kari-Due Andresen.

Norway — Ragnar Eggen has decided to leave the role as Head of Research at Akershus Eiendom. He tells Nordic Property News about the decision, what he will do next, and the major differences on the Norwegian transaction market over the years.

Nordic — Areim continues to develop the company and brings in Caroline Temse as the new Head of Financing. She tells Nordic Property News what attracted her to join Areim and the ownership side and what new perspectives she brings to the company.

Finland — Markus Heino, President of JM Finland, on the recent acquisition, the attraction to the Pasila area, whether the Finnish operations are scheduled as planned, and where they focus on development, going forward.

Sweden — Sweden's parliament has no confidence in Prime Minister Stefan Löfven. The reason? A housing reform, inspired by Finland. This is how the new housing policy might force PM Löfven to resign.

Finland — VVT has established a new real estate investment fund named VVT Property Fund II. CEO Jan Olin on the investment focus in the fund, and whether they have struggled with investments during the last year.

Denmark — CBRE GI makes an inaugural residential investment in Copenhagen. Andreas Norberg, Head of Investment Operations Nordics at CBRE GI, tells Nordic Property News about the future of the Danish residential market, which other segments they are looking at in Denmark and why he believes the Nordics are well positioned for future growth.

Sweden — Mikael Rånes, CEO of Amasten, on the political chaos in Sweden, due to a future housing reform.

Nordic — At the same time as the entry into the Cibus ownership group, Sagax makes an additional investment in Nyfosa and thus becoming the largest owner in the listed company. CEO David Mindus comments on the increased position in Nyfosa.

Finland — Capman holds a EUR 300 million first close for a Nordic open-ended residential real estate fund and simultaneously signs a portfolio acquisition in Helsinki in excess of EUR 500 million. Juhani Erke, Partner and Head of Capman Real Estate Finland, tells Nordic Property News on the residential focus, and location targets.

Finland — Managing Director, Markku Mäkiaho: “The segment offers interesting investment opportunities around the...”

Nordic — Eva Granlund, Head of Real Estate Investments Nordics at Schroder Real Estate, tells Nordic Property News about the transaction path, challenges on the Nordic market, and future investment targets.

Sweden — Technopolis returns to the Stockholm market with a major purchase from Atrium Ljungberg. CEO Niko Pulli tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition and return to Stockholm, why Kista is a good fit for Technopolis, and about the decision to divest in St Petersburg.

Nordic — Martin P. Hoff, Managing Partner at Oslo Capital Partners, on why they don’t invest in Denmark, and why the social infrastructure segment has something for every potential investor.

Nordic — Which of the Nordic listed real estate companies’ CFOs have served the longest? Nordic Property News has the updated list.

Nordic — Cibus continues to make large portfolio acquisitions. After buying 72 properties in Finland from Sagax, CEO Sverker Källgården tells Nordic Property News about the growth strategy, getting a new large owner in the company, the plans for the second half of 2021 and about expansion opportunities to Norway and Denmark.

Nordic — Mileway has signed a lease agreement in Sweden with Budbee. Tomas Beck, Mileway Country Director for the Nordics, tells Nordic Property News about the partnership, the Nordic performance the last year, and future targets.

Norway — Benjamin Thorsen, CEO of Kinland, on the blockbuster deal from Oslo Capital Partners, their investment focus, and which Nordic country that might be the most important growth market.

Sweden — Peter Strand, CEO of Swedish Logistic Property, tells Nordic Property News about the hard competition on the logistic market, the great opportunities of growing in Jönköping, and the IPO plans.

Norway — Entra’s CEO Sonja Horn on the closing of the major acquisition in Oslo, investment targets going forward, and the close dialogue with the Swedish main owner and whether that is affecting the business strategy.

Nordic — The value of a square meter differs from segment to segment and from location to location. So who among the listed Nordic real estate companies has the highest value per square meter? Nordic Property News presents the list.