New CEO at Blackstone-owned D Carnegie

Sweden Sweden — The former CEO Ulf Nilsson left D Carnegie in September of 2017. After a months as acting CEO, Norwegian Svein Erik Lilleland has now taken the CEO position full time. He tells Nordic Property News of the new role and his collaboration with Blackstone.

"Sweden is a Key Country for Mipim"

Nordic — When Mipim opens on March 13 it does so with a new Director. Ronan Vaspart tells Nordic Property News of the Nordic presence at Mipim, his personal highlights in this year's program and how he wishes to put his mark on the fair.

Big Step for Groundbreaking Swedish Technology

Sweden Sweden — Jernhusen expands their cooperation with Bumbee Labs and installs flow measurement technology in all of Stockholm's central station. Bumbee Labs' CEO Karl Samuelsson tells Nordic Property News about the deal, the technology's significance for cities and real estate owners of the future and the company's plans for a European expansion.

Leaves Listed Kungsleden to Change the Financial System

Sweden Sweden — After six years at Kungsleden, CFO and Vice President, Anders Kvist leaves the company this summer to take a new position with the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority. Anders Kvist tells Nordic Property News how he wants to change the financial system.

The Largest Swedish Residential Transactions

Sweden Sweden — Nordic Property News completes the breakdown of Swedish residential buyers and sellers with a list of the ten largest residential transactions in 2017/2018.

Largest Swedish Residential Buyers

Sweden Sweden — The turbulent housing market has dominated the industry news the past few months. Nordic Property News shares a unique list of the companies that purchased most residential properties in 2017/2018.

M&G Launches Brexit Fund

Nordic — To cash in on the insecurity and volatile pricing born from the Brexit process, M&G Real Estate now launches a fund that will acquire properties for SEK 5.6 billion in three years. Robert Heaney, M&G's institutional business development manager in the Nordics, tells Nordic Property News about the strategies and the Nordic interest in the fund.

After the Major Transaction – Deka on the Hunt for More

Finland Finland — Deka Immobilien completed the largest single-asset purchase in Finland when they acquired an office building in Helsinki CBD from Ilmarinen. Esteban de Lope, Head of Real Estate Fund Management, tells Nordic Property News what attracted Deka with this acquisition, the plans for the building and the company's future in the Nordic countries.

Largest Swedish Residential Sellers

Sweden Sweden — The turbulent housing market has dominated the industry news over the past few months. Nordic Property News shares a unique list of the companies that sold most residential in 2017/2018.

"Lack of Transparency Behind Developers' Struggles"

Sweden Sweden — After a turbulent autumn and winter, Magnolia Bostad's CEO, Fredrik Lidjan, criticizes the lack of transparency regarding land prices.

NPI Launches First Fund Aimed at Declining Residential Market: "We Want to Be a Problem Solver"

Sweden Sweden — The Swedish housing market is shaking, especially in regards to new production – which has opened up for opportunists to step in. Nordic Property Investment now launches the first fund focusing on creating return from a declining residential market. The company's CEO Jesper Roslund tells Nordic Property News about the strategy, why they do not wish to be considered solely opportunistic and when the first acquisition will be finalized.

Pandox's New Expansion Plans

Nordic — Pandox's CEO Anders Nissen looks south and tells Nordic Property News the company's new expansion plans.

Balder Makes New Big Hotel Splash

Sweden Sweden — Swedish giant Balder makes new big hotel investment. The company's CEO Erik Selin tells Nordic Property News on the importance of the hotel portfolio, entering a new market region and the collaboration with Norwegian hotel mogul Petter Stordalen.

International Players Looking at New Nordic Segments

Nordic — Strong economies, weak currencies and acquisition opportunities on the housing market attracts international buyers to the Nordic markets – and they've started looking at a new segment.

Northern Horizon Still Hot for the Care Home Market

Finland Finland — Northern Horizon made a huge sale by divesting its second care home fund to a fund managed by Evli for EUR 141M. The company's CEO tells Nordic Property News of Northern Horizon's views on the home care market and their future plans for it.

New Swedish Landmark – Safe for Terrorist Attacks

Sweden Sweden — The skyline of Sweden's second city, Gothenburg, is changing. In the coming years a cable car will be added to transport people across the river as the city is growing. When the winning bid was presented a big focus was safety – and how to withstand a possible terrorist attack.

Rutger Arnhult Looks to Grab Opportunities on Struggling Housing Market

Sweden Sweden — Rutger Arnhult's Klövern became one of the majority owner's of the Swedish developer Tobin Properties. Now Rutger Arnhult looks to make his marks in residentials with Klövern.

"Enormous Potential in Sweden"

Nordic — Citycon's Head of Leasing tells Nordic Property News of the plans for 2018, the difference between Sweden and Finland, and how shopping centers can cope with growing e-commerce.

Heimstaden Refills War Chest – Makes New Danish Acquisition

Denmark Denmark — Deputy CEO Magnus Nordholm tells Nordic Property News about Heimstaden's new investment plans after receiving EUR 175M from its owner.

Hemsö Keeps Different Focus for Sweden and Finland

Nordic — CEO Nils Styf tells Nordic Property News why Hemsö has acquired more in Finland and Germany and had different ambitions for Sweden - and where they will keep their focus during 2018.

Areim CIO on the New Major Transaction in Sweden and the Partnership with Blackstone

Sweden Sweden — Areim complete one of the largest 2018 deal in Sweden this far when they acquired Swecohuset for EUR 172M. The company's CIO Mikael Hesselvall tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition, the collaboration with Blackstone and the possibility of a new Sponda-like deal.

"We See Great Potential in HMA"

Finland Finland — Genesta made their fifth Finnish acquisition when they bought 67,000 sqm logistics in Espoo from JP Morgan. Genesta's CEO David Neil tells Nordic Property News how they will develop the property and their strategy to move forward in Finland.

Akelius Reaches Milestone – Still Hungry for More

Sweden Sweden — Akelius reached a big milestone when their property value at the end of 2017 surpassed SEK 100 billion. The company's CEO Pål Ahlsén shares the plans for the future – and where they're looking for new investments.

"We have been on the hunt in Gothenburg for a long time"

Sweden Sweden — Ylva Sarby Westman, deputy CEO at Kungsleden, tells Nordic Property News about the major acquisition in Gothenburg and the company's plans for 2018.

Vika's Plans – After the Major Deal

Norway Norway — A Vika Project Finance syndicate has completed a large deal through the purchase of Mølleparken 4. The company tells Nordic Property News about the future of the property and why it was necessary to include the seller in the buying syndicate.