Why Fastpartner Makes the Leap into Residential

Sweden Sweden — From commercial property development to housing. Fastpartner and Åke Sundvall have signed a cooperation agreement for the construction of 200 homes in Märsta Centrum. Fastpartner's CEO Sven-Olof Johansson tells Nordic Property News why they choose to invest in housing and where to build next.

Mengus Next Step After Giant Divestment

Sweden Sweden — Last week Mengus divested the final part of their second fund when the Fleming 7 property was sold to Barings for approximately SEK 1.1 billion. After the giant divestment the CEO Per Niklasson tells Nordic Property News about the next step for the company.

Why the Nordics Attracts the World's Data Giants

Nordic — The Nordics and the Netherlands offer the best opportunities for investments in the growing data center market, according to Savills' new report Data Centre Investment Index. Savills' Peter Wiman, Head of Research, and Linda Persson, Associate Director, Senior Industrial Leasing Manager, tell Nordic Property News about the Nordic markets' strengths, what regions are interesting and which companies are investing.

Real Estate Owners Affected when Classic Retail Chain Closes Stores

Sweden Sweden — After sales dropping classic Swedish retail chain closes all physical stores – these real estate owners are affected.

"It's Like Selling Air!"

Sweden Sweden — Outraged attorney looks to take Swedish developers to court.

So Will the Real Estate Industry be Affected by Decling Construction

Sweden Sweden — Construction has weakened in the beginning of 2018, according to Industrifakta's upcoming business cycle. Analyst Jens Linderoth tells Nordic Property News of the reasons for deceleration and what effects it could have on the real estate sector.

Chaos in Swedish Company – Board Fired and CEO Quits

Sweden Sweden — A dealing falling through has created chaos in a Swedish real estate company.

Balder Makes Green Push in Copenhagen

Denmark Denmark — Marcus Hansson, CFO of Balder, tells Nordic Property News why the company choses a green focus in new Copenhagen projects.

American Giant Increases Nordic Focus with New Investments

Denmark Denmark — American real estate investor Hines acquired two properties in Copenhagen CBD from Freja for EUR 113M. James Robson, MD of Hines Nordics Real Estate, tells Nordic Property News of the acquisitions and the company's Nordic focus.

Top Rental Income Growers

Sweden Sweden — Anders Nissen and Pandox have increased their rental income most during the initial months of the year. But what does it look like among other listed Swedish companies? Nordic Property News has the complete list.

Next Step Group in New Giant Gothenburg Project

Sweden Sweden — Next Step Group enters a new giant project in Gothenburg with world renowned Snøhetta as architect. Louise Heilborn at Next Step Group tells Nordic Property News of the unique project.

Large Shopping Center Investment Postponed

Nordic — A major shopping center project in Northwest Sweden, aimed at the border shopping with Norway, has been postponed. Brett Weihart, CEO at Scandinavian Mountains Airport, tells Nordic Property News of the future of the project.

EQT Partners' Plans to Become an Important Player in the Nordics

Nordic — EQT Partners completed their second Swedish acquisition last week when they acquired a building in Stockholm from Folksam. Henrik Orrbeck, Director at EQT Partners, tells Nordic Property News of how they look to become a big Nordic player and where they are looking for new acquisitions.

Stockmann on the Giant Divestment to AEW – and Possible Future Divestments

Finland Finland — CEO Lauri Veijalainen tells Nordic Property News of the EUR 108M divestment of the Book House and other possible divestments to come.

"We Will Soon See a New Kind of Deal"

Sweden Sweden — After nine months in quarantine Robert Treutiger finally completes the step to become new Head of Transactions at Savills. He tells Nordic Property News of his position at Savills and why he thinks a new kind of deals will emerge.

Balder Sees Possibilities on Declining Housing Market

Sweden Sweden — Swedish real estate giant Balder keeps showing strong numbers. CEO Erik Selin tells Nordic Property News what possibilities the company sees on the declining housing market.

Swedes in Major Transaction with Blackstone

Sweden Sweden — The privately owned Swedish real estate group Apeiron/Ailon sells 2,500 residential units to the American real estate giant Blackstone. CEO Jacob Cronstedt tells Nordic Property News of the transaction.

Hotel Project Scrapped for Swedish Real Estate Legend

Sweden Sweden — Swedish real estate legend Erik Paulsson's company Backahill's plans for a new hotel and spa in Helsingborg gets stopped by municipality.

Why Agore Chooses Secondary Cities over Helsinki

Finland Finland — Agore Kiinteistöt has acquired two shopping centers from a fund advised by Barings Real Estate. Maria Söderman, Business Director responsible for Agore’s operations, tells Nordic Property News of the company's plans for the centers and why they don't acquire in Helsinki.

Sweden's Largest Purchasers in 2018

Sweden Sweden — Nordic Property News can present a list of the listed Swedish companies that has made most purchases in the first quarter of 2018.

German Giant in Bidding War with Starwood for Victoria Park

Sweden Sweden — German Vonovia has made a EUR 895M public cash offer for the shares in listed Victoria Park – just a month after Starwood made an offer for the same company. Rolf Buch, CEO of Vonovia, tells Nordic Property News of the interest in Victoria Park, the Swedish real estate market and the discussions with Starwood.

Board Members on New Offer for Victoria Park

Sweden Sweden — Peter Strand, former CEO and current chairman of the board, and board member Pia Kinhult tells Nordic Property News their views on the offer from Vonovia.

D Carnegie on New Investments and Tightened Competition

Sweden Sweden — After a strong opening of 2018 Blackstone-owned D Carnegie tells Nordic Property News of the plans for further growth and the tightened competition.

Swedish Foundation Enters New M&G Fund

Sweden Sweden — A Swedish foundation enters as an early investor into M&G's new investment fund.

Why Norwegian Investors Look to Finland

Nordic — Norwegian property investors looks more and more towards the Finnish market. Linn Idsø Brenne, Director and Partner at Pangea Property Partners, tells Nordic Property News of the new trend.