The American Giant’s Nordic Acquisitions

Nordic — Nordic Property News lists Blackstone’s largest purchases in the Nordics, the last years.

Blackstone: “One of Europe’s Key Real Estate Markets”

Sweden Sweden — James Seppala, Head of Real Estate Europe at Blackstone Group, tells Nordic Property News about the major purchase in Sweden, the importance of the Nordic market and future investment targets.

“I Have Time and Energy for One More Act”

Finland Finland — Keith Silverang step down as Technopolis' CEO at the end of 2019. To Nordic Property News he tells about the reasons of his resignation, what he wants to do next and whether his decision was affected by the new main owner.

Worth Knowing Before a Nordic Property Investment

Nordic — DLA Piper's legal duo Erik Björkeson and Jaakko Klemettilä give Nordic Property News an insight on how the Nordic countries differ in terms of taxes and what is most important to know for a foreign investor before it is time to invest in real estate.

The Coworking Giant’s Expansion Plans

Nordic — Wework just opened in Stockholm and is approaching their openings in Denmark and Norway. Salman Saeed, Senior Director Real Estate Management, Nordic Countries, tells Nordic Property News about Wework's future plans and why the demand of flexible office spaces is growing in Northern Europe.

How Wework Create Good Value for the Investors

Denmark Denmark — The Danish property owner Fokus Asset Management’s CEO Tonny Nielsen tells Nordic Property News about the possible challenges by welcoming Wework to Denmark.

"The Danish Housing Market Is Still Strong"

Denmark Denmark — AG Gruppen’s CEO Robin Feddern tells Nordic Property News about the background to the new name, where the company’s investment focus is and the great interest in Denmark from foreign investors.

Why the Danish Giant Has Been Focusing on Divestments

Denmark Denmark — Jeudan's CEO Per Wetke Hallgren tells Nordic Property News about the year of divestments, the large Copenhagen acquisition and prerequisites for further purchases in the Danish capital. "We think the office market in Copenhagen is interesting."

"The Logistics Market Is Hot in the Whole Nordic Region"

Nordic — Logistic Contractor’s CEO in Norway and Denmark, Sandu Nylmon, on how the logistics market distinguishes between the Nordic countries, how close the company is to a Finnish establishment and what his most important task will be after stepping into his new position.

Why Norwegian Linstow Chooses the Baltics over Nordic Countries

Norway Norway — Linstow’s CEO Per Mortensen tells Nordic Property News why they divested a historic shopping center in Latvia and why they are established in the Baltics, Russia and Portugal but not in any Nordic countries except Norway.

Winners and Losers on the Stock Market in May

Nordic — Nordic Property News has the complete list of how the Nordic real estate and construction companies performed on the stock exchange in May.

The Future Airport Investments in Sweden

Sweden Sweden — Swedavia Real Estate’s new CEO Stefan Stenberg on the work of developing the largest airport in the Nordic region: "The real estate deal plays a central role."

"Norway Is Many Years Behind Sweden"

Nordic — Scandinavian Property Group's Managing Partner Knut Holte explains why Carl Zetterqvist was appointed the new Head of Sweden, which Swedish concept the company wants to implement in Norway and the background to the acquisition of Eterfabrikken in Norway.

Why the Norwegian Real Estate Duo Rejects the Giant Plot in Oslo

Norway Norway — Stig L. Bech, CEO of Solon Eiendom, and Gunnar Bøyum, CEO of Aspelin Ramm, drop out of the bidding for the large NRK site that is out for sale. The duo tells Nordic Property News about the reason for dropping out.

After the Large Purchase: This Is KLP’s Future Investment Focus

Nordic — Gunnar Gjørtz, CEO of KLP Eiendom, and Søren Risager-Hansen, Managing Director of KLP Ejendomme, explains the benefits of the Copenhagen market, what attracted them to buy Emil Christian Hansen House and future targets in the Nordics.

Why Rental Apartments Are Interesting Investments for NREP

Nordic — NREP's founder Rickard Dahlberg on the acquisition from Besqab, the entry in housing investment in Sweden and which markets are the most attractive for the company.

The Norwegian Company's Targets in Sweden

Nordic — Daniel Andersson, Head of Real Estate Corporate Finance Sweden at Arctic Securities, tells Nordic Property News about the types of places that are most interesting in Sweden and how close the interaction with the Norwegian headquarters is.

Why Hemsö Has Focused Their Investments to Finland

Nordic — Hemsö's CEO Nils Styf tells Nordic Property News about the background to the latest divestment to SBB and his view on how the real estate markets in Finland, Sweden and Germany differ.

Veidekke's Upcoming Challenges: "Not Satisfied with the Current Level of Profitability"

Norway Norway — Veidekke's EVP Jimmy Bengtsson succeeds Arne Giske and will now be Group CEO of the Norwegian construction giant. He tells Nordic Property News about the new role, how life will change and how profitability will increase.

Per Ekelund Ahead of Delisting: "Vonovia Has Bought Us for a Reason"

Sweden Sweden — Victoria Park's CEO Per Ekelund tells Nordic Property News what is changing when they disappear from the stock exchange and what expectations the German main owner Vonovia has on the company going forward.

Grosvenor Europe's Nordic Future

Nordic — Jarek Morawski, Executive Director, Strategy & Research at Grosvenor Europe, tells Nordic Property News why they find Sweden attractive, how Grosvenor tackles the e-commerce threat and whether there are more Nordic investments in sight.

Why the Danish Rental Market Remains Attractive

Denmark Denmark — Residential developer Koncenton’s Head of Investment, Oliver Peters, on which areas that are the most interesting and the current status of the residential market in Denmark.

Where the Property Developer Look for Future Opportunities

Norway Norway — Anthon B Nilsen Eiendom's CEO Peder Chr. Løvenskiold on the latest sale of Vulkan to Aspelin Ramm, what the company is aiming for now and his views on the Norwegian real estate market.

The Real Estate Giants: "The Transaction Market Cannot Be Hotter"

Sweden Sweden — Sven-Olof Johansson, CEO of Fastpartner, Biljana Pehrsson, CEO of Kungsleden and Bo Wikare, Vice President of Hufvudstaden, on which investment opportunities are available outside Stockholm and why more and more foreign investors are looking at Sweden.

Where the Profiles Look for the Next Acquisition

Sweden Sweden — Peter Strand, chairman of the newly started logistics property company SLP, tells Nordic Property News about the latest major purchase in Sweden and where the company wants to expand in the future.