"This Is Just the Beginning"

Finland Finland — The Finnish market is scolding hot to foreign investors. Lately traditional investors like Swedes and Germans have gotten company from a new group: Asian investors. Ville Suhonen, Cushman & Wakefield, tells Nordic Property News of the trend.

Why Corum Enters the Finnish Hotel Game

Finland Finland — Corum Asset Management keeps the investment pace up on the Finnish market. With a transaction completed Philippe Cervesi, Investment Director at Corum, tells Nordic Property News why they wanted to enter the Finnish hotel business, and what’s next for the company in Finland: “We have no limit in terms of exposure.”

Why Cushman & Wakefield Increases Their Nordic Focus

Nordic — New Head of Sweden tells Nordic Property News why Cushman & Wakefield will increase their focus on Nordic collaboration.

Strong Increase in Swedish Property Tax in 2019

Sweden Sweden — The Swedish Tax Agency's guideline values for property taxation in 2019 show substantial increases in the valuation values and property tax can be found, especially in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö. Andreas Adolphosson, Grant Thornton, comments on the numbers: ”Areas where the increase is about 100 percent.”

“It Is Driving Prices Up to Unprecedented Levels”

Finland Finland — CBRE Finland’s new MD Colin Waddell, tells Nordic Property News his views on the Finnish market and the large foreign interest in Finland.

Why Logistics Gets Forgotten in City Planning

Sweden Sweden — Eva Landén, CEO of Corem, gives her view on why logistics gets forgotten in a society where e-commerce is increasingly important – and a possible solution to meet the demand.

"This Will Trigger the Next Financial Crisis"

Nordic — September 15 2008 the figurative bomb exploded on Wall Street when Lehman Brothers folded and set off the financial crisis. Now that a decade has pasted Nordic Property News rehashes the events of the crisis, the effect it had on the Swedish real estate market and see into the future as to what will set off the next crisis with Erik Selin, CEO of Balder, Hans Wallenstam, CEO of Wallenstam, and Sven-Olof Johansson, CEO of Fastpartner.

Where Artmax Looks for New Acquisitions in Norway and Sweden

Nordic — Swedish-based Artmax keeps expanding their horizons. In September they acquired the office building The Observatory in central Manchester. Kristoffer Ultenius, CEO of Artmax, tells Nordic Property News of the new expansion plans for Sweden – and where in Norway they want grow.

Colin Waddell on his New Position as MD of CBRE Finland

Finland Finland — CBRE look abroad to find their new management in Finland and appointed Colin Waddell Managing Director. The new MD tells Nordic Property News what he will bring to the CBRE Finland and what advantages he sees in coming from the outside.

Ulf Nilsson on D Carnegie After his Departure and Why He Won’t Enter the Advisory Scene Again

Sweden Sweden — A year ago Ulf Nilsson left the position as CEO of Blackstone-owned D Carnegie after difference of opinion on how the company should be run. Now he gives Nordic Property News his views on how the company is doing without him and tells why he is not interested in entering the advisory scene again.

Why Amazon Might Cause a Swedish Warehouse Boom

Sweden Sweden — Amazon is rumoured to open up shop in Sweden within the near future. Kevin Mofid, Head of Industrial Research at Savills, tells Nordic Property News why the American giant might cause a boom in the Swedish warehouse market: “A trend that’s here to stay.”

”I Think We Will See a Housing Shortage”

Sweden Sweden — The Swedish housing market are seing tough times with several developers struggling. But Anette Frumerie, CEO of Besqab, sees a potential shortage on the horizon.

The Largest Nordic H1 Buyers

Nordic — Nordic Property News can present a list over the largest buyers among the listed companies in H1 2018.

”I Think We Will See More Deals Like These”

Sweden Sweden — Sharam Rahi, deputy CEO of Swedish giant Balder, shares his view on the future of Gothenburg and what deals he expects to see more of.

TK Development Taken Off Major Project

Sweden Sweden — After working on the development of the Kulan in Gothenburg for the past eleven years, SKF now chooses to cancel cooperation with TK Development.

Swedes Rebrand to Challenge Leaders in Hot Segment

Sweden Sweden — After years with retail and residential as focus Swedish Arwidsro targets new segment. CEO Peter Zonabend shares his view of how they will challenge the leaders in their new segment.

Kildare’s Plans for Technopolis

Finland Finland — Kildare Partners increases their mark in the Nordics. After having acquired a large portfolio from Kungsleden in Sweden the company bought the shares in listed Finnish company Technopolis. Emer Finnan, Partner at Kildare Partners, tells Nordic Property News of their plans for Technopolis.

Strong Foreign Cashflow Heading Towards Sweden

Sweden Sweden — Ingemar Rindstig, Head of EY Real Estate, tells Nordic Property News why foreign capital is aiming for the Swedish market.

Kielo on HMA Entry and Upcoming Transaction

Finland Finland — Kielo, managed by Brunswick Real Estate, keeps the investment pace up in Finland. After two new acquisitions Hanna Rauhala, Fund Manager at Brunswick, tells Nordic Property News of the Helsinki entry and when their next transaction will be in place.

"This is Definitely a New Trend"

Nordic — In recent years, a number of foreign companies have taken over the Nordic market by acquiring listed companies. Most recently, when Kildare Partners bought Technopolis. Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research at Pangea Property Partners, analyzes the trend for Nordic Property News.

Technopolis CEO Sees Opportunities in Kildare Offer

Finland Finland — CEO Keith Silverang tells Nordic Property News his view on what the Kildare offer means for Technopolis.

Wihlborgs Looks for More in Copenhagen

Denmark Denmark — Wihlborgs made a big splash in Denmark by acquiring a 165,000 sqm portfolio for DKK 1.8 billion last summer. And the company is looking for more.

“I Think They Are Fed Up with the International Advisory Companies”

Nordic — A major recruitment push by Savills and empty CEO spots at both JLL and Cushman & Wakefield – the Swedish advisory market has become a boiling kettle. Lennart Schuss, co-founder of Catella and Swedish advisory Grand old man, tells Nordic Property News his view on Savills’ future and the consultant market.

The Possible Effects of Pareto Divestments

Sweden Sweden — Pareto divested to properties through one-property companies. Panreal’s Axel Edwall tells Nordic Property News why this may cause a domino effect.

New Superteam at Savills

Nordic — The movement on the Nordic advisory scene continues as Savills makes four major recruitments to their Swedish office. Johan Ericsson, acting CEO, tells Nordic Property News of the big push and what is to come next: "We might recruit more."