107,000 sqm Attractive Land for Sale in Central Oslo: "A Number of Possibilities"

Norway Norway — The Norwegian public broadcasting NRK are set to leave their building at Marienlyst in Oslo after more than 80 years. This could open up for 107,000 sqm of new projects in central Oslo. Pangea’s CEO Bård Bjølgerud tells Nordic Property News about the area’s future possibilities.

Why Blackrock Chooses Finland over Sweden

Nordic — Blackrock, the world's largest asset manager, has completed another Finnish transaction – but the company's Swedish entry is still put on hold. Vice President Victor Persson tells Nordic Property News of the appeal of Finland, why they play it slow in Sweden and the future plans for the Nordic markets.

Why Pareto’s Acquisition Was a Perfect Match

Norway Norway — Managing Director at Pareto Alternative Investments Johan Anker-Rasch on the latest acquisition from Veidekke and what they are looking for now.

Here Are the Locations for the New BR Stores

Denmark Denmark — After Top-Toy folded and closed all BR and Toys'R'Us stores in Denmark, Salling Group acquired Top-Toy's Danish stock and the rights to use the BR name on the Danish market. Now Salling Group are opening up the first 15 new BR stores. Here are the locations.

The Hottest Trends on the Nordic Office Market

Nordic — Tomorrow, JLL Nordic Outlook will be published. Cecilia Gunnarsson, Head of Research, explains what JLL has focused on, what the trends in the Nordic countries are and what kind of objects investors are staying away from.

Quadoro Doric – Not Finished in Finland

Finland Finland — Michael Denk, Managing Director of Investment, tells Nordic Property News why Quadoro Doric invest in Finland, future locations and whether the other Nordic countries are of interest for the German investor.

“A Lot of Foreign Investment in Finland”

Finland Finland — Catella Market Indicator has been published. Managing Director Antti Louko on the main trends in Finland, why the office vacancy rates are still high and predictions for 2019.

Why Schroders Will Not Acquire in Norway

Nordic — Eva Granlund, Head of Nordic Real Estate Investment at Schroders, tells Nordic Property News about the latest acquisition in Helsinki and why they are not investing in Norway at the moment.

"It Is Likely That We Will See a More Cautious Market”

Nordic — Bård Frydenlund at AF Gruppen comments on last year for the company, shares his view on the differences between Norway and Sweden and what the company must improve in 2019.

Here Are the Threats to the Stockholm Office Market

Sweden Sweden — Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research and Partner at Pangea, tells Nordic Property News about the pressure on the yields and the threats to the Stockholm office market that may have reached its peak.

The Longest Serving CEOs

Nordic — Which of the Nordic stock exchange’s CEOs has served the longest? Nordic Property News has the list.

“We Believe That the Volumes Will Stay on a High Level”

Finland Finland — Kojamo’s CEO Jani Nieminen tells Nordic Property News about the first year as a listed company and shares his view on the Finnish real estate market.

“Our Shopping Centers Are Well Equipped for the Future”

Nordic — Norwegian listed company Olav Thon Eiendomsselskap has announced the result for 2018. CFO Arne B. Sperre tells Nordic Property News how to develop the shopping centers in the future and in which country Olav Thon want to strengthen their position.

The Best Places to Own Logistics in the Nordics

Nordic — Logicenters’ Commercial Head Matthias Kettelhoit on the best places in the Nordics to invest in logistics, the latest acquisitions and why the hub in Denmark is different from their other properties.

“The List of Things to Do Is Very Long”

Finland Finland — The new Managing Director Kati Kivimäki wants to make Mall of Tripla the greatest mall in the Nordics. She tells Nordic Property News about her vision, the tasks before the opening and whether she sees Swedish Mall of Scandinavia as an inspiration.

Here Is NRP's Next Investment Target

Norway Norway — NRP Fund VIII has completed its final closing – above target size. Partner Axel Wroll-Evensen on the next step.

"Finns See More Risks than Opportunities"

Finland Finland — Hemsö has gone on a real spending spree in Finland in recent months – purchasing a portfolio in Turku and the Helsinki Court House for a total of EUR 380M. Head of Finland Jarkko Leinonen tells Nordic Property News of the attraction of Turku, why he prefers to work for a Swedish company and what Hemsö is looking for now.

Why Obos Increases Ownership in JM

Norway Norway — After the latest acquistion Norwegian housing giant Obos has 20 percent of the shares in Swedish housing developer JM. CEO Daniel Kjørberg Siraj on the benefits cross-border.

Here Is the Best Market for Shopping Centers

Nordic — The shopping center developer Citycon’s IR and Communications Director Mikko Pohjala on the differences between the Nordic countries, where the best market is and the ongoing e-commerce threat: “They will continue to need store space.”

The Largest Listed Companies in the Nordic Region

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents the largest listed companies in the Nordic Region – based on Market cap.

"He Clicks with All of Us”

Finland Finland — Cibus Nordic Real Estate’s Chairman of the Board Patrick Gylling on why Sverker Källgården was appointed new CEO, the time since the resignation of the predecessor and how close the first Swedish acquisition is.

The Investment Manager Focuses on the Four Major Cities

Sweden Sweden — Sweden's largest real estate company Vasakronan has made its last deal outside the big cities. This is why Wihlborgs was the natural buyer in the latest deal.

“We Work Diligently to Improve Safety”

Norway Norway — A successful, but also turbulent, year has come to an end for construction and building giant Veidekke. Lars Erik Lund, Executive Vice President, on the result in 2018 and the tragic incidents where two employees died in workplace accidents.

The CEO on the Divestment to the Building Giant

Sweden Sweden — Why AM1 Fastigheter and Kian Properties sells to Skanska at this stage. "Strategic decision."

The Younger Generation in Focus

Nordic — As Mipim heads into its 30th edition Ronan Vaspart, Director of Mipim, tells Nordic Property News about the celebrations, the themes and gives his best advice to the visitors. “Connect and interact – this is the reason why Mipim exists,” he says.