Sweden — Late last week Bovana announced that they are selling a rental project in Linköping to Bantorget Hyresbostäder. Bovana CFO Ann-Sofi Danielsson tells Nordic Property News why they view deals like this as the future, on a turbulent housing market.

Nordic — Nordika made a major divestment of a Swedish-Finnish portfolio and forms a JV with the buyer Partners Group. Gabriel Cronstedt, partner and founder of Nordika, tells Nordic Property News what made Partners Group the right fit for Nordika and what plans they have going forward.

Norway — With two new acquisitions during the beginning of 2018, Hemfosa has strengthened their position on the Norwegian market. The CEO Jens Engwall tells Nordic Property News of the strengths of the Norwegian market and what competitive advantages Hemfosa has.

Sweden — A scandal has unfolded in Swedish residential company Östersundshem. The CEO Daniel Kindberg leaves the company after fraud charges – Swedish construction giant connected to the scandal.

Sweden — The Board of Directors at Victoria Park does not recommend the shareholders to accept Starwood's offer of SEK 34.40 per share. Chairman Bo Forsén tells Nordic Property News of the next step in the process.

Sweden — Heimstaden's transaction manager Fredrik Årman tells Nordic Property News about the company's struggle to grow in Lund.

Sweden — Peter Wiman, Head of Research and Head of Investment at Savills Sweden, shares his view on the beginning of the 2018 transaction year in Sweden and the Nordics.

Nordic — With the acquisition of Apartment HS Forenom consolidates their position as number one in Sweden regarding long-term accomondation. Mats-Erik Lidström, CEO at Forenom Sweden, tells Nordic Property News why the Finnish company steps on the gas pedel on the Swedish market.

Sweden — Niam's SEK 2.3 billion acquisition of Old Karolinska will not be completed, Irene Svenonius, Financial County Commissioner, in Stockholm tells Nordic Property News.

Sweden — Carl Strufve, Director Nordics at Grosvenor Europe, tells Nordic Property News of the company's increased Stockholm focus.

Finland — OP Financial Group has through its Finnish Real Estate Fund Finland III acquired the head offices of world renowned Finnish design company Marimekko in a sale and lease back transaction. Markku Mäkiaho, Managing Director of OP Real Estate, tells Nordic Property News of the key points in the acquisition, the importance of a keeping a long-term tenant and the transformation of the up and coming area Herttoniemi.

Denmark — Technopolis CEO Keith Silverang on entering Denmark, their role on the Danish market and thoughts on further European expansion.

Sweden — The Swedish transaction market during Q1 2018 has dropped compared to last year. Still some larger transactions has been made and Nordic Property News has listed the ten largest in the first quarter.

Denmark — Niam continues their Danish expansion. After acquiring four office properties in Kolding, Kristian Krogh, Head of Denmark at Niam, tells Nordic Property News of the importance of The Triangle Area.

Norway — SBB made a large divestment in Norway when they sold a school property for MNOK 415.5 (EUR 43M) to British Aviva Investors. CEO Ilija Batljan tells Nordic Property News why the sale of the building – that granted a MNOK 83 (EUR 8.6M) return on equity since acquired by SBB just ten months prior – had important symbolic value.

Sweden — Victoria Park founder and main owner, Greg Dingizian, tells Nordic Property News about accepting Starwood's offer and what's to come.

Sweden — D Carnegie acquires 1,274 apartments in Stockholm from Byggmästare Anders J Ahlström for SEK 1.67 billion (EUR 162M). Mikael Ahlström, the seller's chairman of the board and main owner, tells Nordic Property News of the structure of the major transaction.

Sweden — How was the rental income evolve for the listed Swedish real estate companies in 2017? Nordic Property News presents a list of the rental income development.

Sweden — Starwood Capital Group has made a public cash offer to the shareholders of Swedish listed residential company Victoria Park. Owners of 31.5 percent share of the votes – including main owner Greg Dingizian and Balder CEO Erik Selin – have accepted the offer. Erik Selin tells Nordic Property News why and his thoughts on the process.

Finland — Corpus Sireo looks to make a push towards for all the Nordic markets. Manuel Böcher, Head of International Investment, tells Nordic Property News why they are looking to start with Finland.

Sweden — The stranded conversion plans are fixed on remittal and now decisions may not be made until after the election.

Nordic — German Corpus Sireo, part of Swiss Life Asset Managers, has appointed Manuel Böcher as new Head of International Investment and targets the Nordic countries. Manuel Böcher tells Nordic Property News of the Scandinavian focus and where they look to make acquisitions.

Sweden — The Swedish government presented a proposal where the company tax is reduced to 20.6 percent and the introduction of a general limitation of interest deductions in the general sector. The proposal that has previously been out has received a lot of harsh criticism from the real estate industry in particular, where companies are often highly loaned.

Sweden — ADIA’s development organization in Sweden refute criticism regarding the paused plans for Nya Stureplan.

Sweden — International and larger Swedish real estate owners in the hunt for the 20,000 sqm land sale in Stockholm CBD.