Finland — The Finnish economy has really picked up and the real estate market is doing very well. So well that if you are looking to invest in prime offices in Helsinki you better act quick, according to Deutsche Asset Management.

Nordic — In 2015, Blackstone re-entered the Nordic market and today controls properties with over EUR 8 billion of value – with the expectation that more will come. Michael Swank, Managing Director in Blackstone's Real Estate Group, tells Nordic Property News about the Nordic re-entry, the possibility of entering more listed companies, the CEO change at D Carnegie and their Nordic future.

Sweden — Niam's EUR 230M acquisition of Old Karolinska Hospital is subject to approval by the Stockholm County Council by June 30th. Despite the clock ticking, no date has been set for when the re-issued case will resume. County Commissioner Paul Lindquist tells Nordic Property News what his view is of the situation.

Denmark — NCC expands in Copenhagen through the purchase of an attractive building right in the expansive area Valby. Carola Lavén, Head of NCC Property Development, tells Nordic Property News about the future of Valby and the company's view of the Danish office market.

Nordic — Doug Burton-Cantley, Director at Avignon, tells Nordic Property News of the Nordic investment plans for Avignon Capital's strategic partnership with CLSA, Asia's leading capital markets and investment group and the international platform of China's largest investment bank CITIC Securities.

Nordic — Patrizia's Managing Director of the Nordic Region, Rikke Lykke, tells Nordic Property News about where to find upcoming opportunities on the Swedish market and the integration process of Triuva and Rockspring.

Sweden — Last fall he got fired from the CEO role of construction giant NCC. Now Peter Wågström is back and tells Nordic Property News what attracted him about Eastnine and his future plans.

Sweden — Stockholm real estate is doing exceptionally well and have been for years – but clouds loom on the horizon. Simon Wallace, Head of Research Europe at Deutsche Asset Management, tells Nordic Property News about the concerns of the Swedish capital city.

Finland — As responsible for Aberdeen Standard Investment's real estate investments, Pertti Vanhanen is one of the real estate industry's most powerful Scandinavians. Meeting up at Mipim he tells Nordic Property News of the strategies after the merger of Aberdeen and Standard Life, the opportunities in the Nordics and what other European markets has caught his eye.

Norway — Union Investment are keen on make Norwegian investment but face one large obstacle.

Sweden — Volvo’s giant project Campus Lundby, Gothenburg, is closing in. The new plan proposal enables 670,000 square meters BTA.

Norway — Skanska explains to Nordic Property News why they are building an office complex for EUR 57M outside of Oslo on speculation.

Sweden — M&G Investment acquires first Swedish asset for European long lease strategy. Robert Heaney, Nordic Institutional Business Development at M&G Investments, tells Nordic Property News about their future in the Nordics.

Sweden — Union Investment makes its third acquisition in Arenastaden, Stockholm with Fabege buy acquiring Uarda 6 for SEK 1.2 billion. With the transaction completed Union Investment looks for new Swedish investment opportunities. Kubilay Oezbisikletci, Senior Investment Manager Nordic Region, tells Nordic Property News of the acquisition of Uarda 6 and where in Sweden they wish to acquire more.

Sweden — On Friday, Fabege announced the completion of its third transaction in Arenastaden to Union Investment. Fabege’s Vice President and Director of Business Development, Klaus Hansen Vikström, tells Nordic Property News of the fast transaction and what the next step will be in Arenastaden.

Finland — Pareto company Cibus purchases 123 Finnish grocery stores from Sirius for EUR 735 and enter the stock market. Stefan Gattberg and Lisa Dominguez Floding tells Nordic Property News about the establishment, the IPO and the future.

Sweden — 20 companies battled it out for the energy giant's favor. Linda Palac, CEO at Eon Fastigheter, tells Nordic Property News why Castellum drew the longest straw.

Denmark — Danish retail company set to make big mark in Sweden by opening 25-30 shops – signs deals with eight different property owners.

Denmark — With a week until the start of Mipim 2018 Nordic Property News shines a light on another Nordic nominee for Mipim Awards: C.F. Møller designed The Maersk Tower that is competing for Best Healthcare Development.

Sweden — He has been part of one of the world's biggest bands of all times, and has written several musicals that have made success on Broadway. After joining Joakim Alm and Alm Equity, Björn Ulvaeus now spends some of his creative energy on real estate. "I am very pleased that I am still curious. In these times new things happen daily, so it has never been as exciting to live as it is right now," Björn Ulvaeus tells Nordic Property News.

Finland — Hemsö continues to make a mark on the Finnish market. On Friday they announced that they are investing MSEK 800 (EUR 80M) in an acquisition of three university properties, and renovation of one of the buildings. Jarkko Leinonen, Country Manager Finland at Hemsö, tells Nordic Property News about the significance of the acquisition, why they want to increase the amount of education properties and what the company's future in Finland looks like.

Denmark — With two Copenhagen acquisition completed in a short period of time Peter Gill, Investment Director at Capman Real Estate, tells Nordic Property News about the Capman's view on the Danish market and the ambition to make more acquisitions.

Nordic — After several large investments in both Sweden and Denmark – Heimstaden restructures their portfolio. The company's Deputy CEO Magnus Nordholm tells Nordic Property News about how the changes will open up for more acquisitions.

Sweden — With the Mipim fair just weeks away. Nordic Property News shines a light on the Nordic nominees for Mipim Awards. Kicking off with White designed Skellefteå Cultural Centre that is competing for Best Futura Project.

Denmark — After tripling the property portfolio's value in 2017 and entering the Finnish market, SBB opens up for a Danish expansion.