Norway — After the financial crisis in 2008, Selvaag Gruppen left the rental market. Now they are back after the major deal where the company buys out Utleiebolig. Major owner Gunnar Frederik Selvaag tells Nordic Property News why the timing is right and why he thinks that the house prices in Norway will increase.

Denmark — DHL Express in a billion deal at Copenhagen airport. “Crucial for the Nordic network.”

Denmark — Salling Group takes over inventory and the known profile, but not the stores. Here is why.

Nordic — CBRE's Head of Research Amanda Welander on the foreign interest in Gothenburg, what to look out for in 2019 and which cities in the Nordic countries are some of the top fastest growing in Europe.

Norway — Norwegian housing company Obos acquires Swedish SBC. Communications Director Åge Pettersen explains why.

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.

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.

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

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."

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Norway — The global giant Madison made a huge investment in Oslo’s record project. Head of Investment Matthias Cordier describes Madison’s take on the Norwegian market and where else in the Nordic region they can make acquisitions.

Sweden — Brexit is approaching quickly with the British Parliament vote on Tuesday. Sven-Olof Johansson, CEO at Fastpartner, comments on the effects on the real estate market and uncertainty during 2019.

Denmark — Stefan Gattberg, Head of Investment Banking and Project Finance at Pareto, after the hotel purchase in Copenhagen and how the view on the Nordic countries differs worldwide. "We understand the difference."

Norway — American Madison is investing in Norway's largest urban development project of all time. The Norwegian company's CEO comments on why they could not resist the American bid, future transactions, and how many were fighting for the historical project.

Nordic — CEO Hallgeir Åndal on why they succeed in Sweden and the challenges for Thon's shopping centers in the Nordic countries. "We are restructuring to a great extent."

Nordic — Nordic Property News lists the highest buildings in the Nordic region – soon the leader will be dropped from the top 3.

Denmark — Neither Turning Torso nor Karlatornet will be the tallest building in the Nordic countries in the future. The Danes are going to take over the first place. "No one has complained."

Nordic — South Korean AIP Asset Management made their Nordic entry with a bang – acquiring a 50,000 sqm office building in Copenhagen for EUR 160M. CEO Danny Kim tells Nordic Property News of the investment, when AIP would like to have the next acquisition in the books, potential local partners for the other Nordic markets and why he thinks we will see more Korean investors approach the Nordics going forward.