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YIT’s CEO: “Our Position Is Stronger than I Expected”

Finland Finland — The listed construction company YIT’s President and CEO Kari Kauniskangas on last year's results and which giant project that provide the positive figures.

Why the Office Vacancy Rates Are on High Levels in Helsinki

Finland Finland — Antti Louko, Managing Director at Catella Finland: ”It is unlikely that the situation will improve significantly in the short run.”

The Evolution of Aker Brygge: ”Many New Concepts”

Norway Norway — Norwegian Property’s CEO Bent Oustad on how they tackle the e-commerce threat, the Oslo focus areas and why the company is about to leave Stavanger.

How Entra Increased the Rental Income – Without Acquiring

Norway Norway — Sonja Horn, CEO of Entra: “We have signed contracts on the highest level ever.”

”A Great Need for Investments in That Sector”

Nordic — Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research and Partner at Pangea Property Partners, shares his view on the transaction year, which sector that attracts investors and why new records are expected on the very strong Nordic real estate market in 2020.

Last Year’s Largest Investor: ”Plenty of Opportunities for the Future”

Denmark Denmark — In Cushman & Wakefield's annual RED report, the Aarhus residential company Koncenton is concluded as Denmark's largest real estate investor in 2019. Oliver Peters, Head of Investment at Koncenton, tells Nordic Property News about future investment targets and why they succeed finding attractive investments on the market.

Why Brexit Doesn't Concern NREP

Nordic — The Nordic real estate investor NREP establishes an office in London. Jani Nokkanen, Partner and CIO at NREP, on the decision: ”London is still the financial hub of Europe.”

F. Scott Ball: ”Foolish Not to Buy the Assets”

Nordic — The retail property owner Citycon’s CEO F. Scott Ball on the Q4 figures, targets for 2020 and why the company purchased three assets in Norway despite claiming being a net seller.

The Finnish Challenges for the Swedish CEO

Finland Finland — Balder’s Deputy CEO Sharam Rahi tells Nordic Property News about his position as CEO of Sato, the changes in the management and how he manage the dual positions.

NREP Opens Office in London: ”The Approach to Real Estate Is Changing”

Nordic — NREP, the Nordic real estate investor and innovator, makes its first hire in London and establishes an office in the UK capital. Emanuele Bena, formerly J.P. Morgan’s Executive Director in Real Estate & Lodging Investment Banking in EMEA, joins NREP as Partner and Head of Capital Markets. He tells Nordic Property News about his new job and future challenges for the property owners in the Nordics.

Colliers International: These Are the Most Attractive Sectors in Denmark

Denmark Denmark — Peter Winther, CEO of Colliers International Denmark, on why the global capital will continue to increase in Denmark and why the transaction volume decreased, last year.

Reasons Behind the South Korean Interest for Helsinki

Finland Finland — Jussi Thusberg, Chairman of Avant AM, tells Nordic Property News about the co-operation with the South Korean investor in the Helsinki acquisition and why the Asian capital in Finland will increase.

Possible Office Benefits in Copenhagen for Brunswick

Denmark Denmark — Brunswick Real Estate enters Denmark. Patrik Andersson, Partner, on the possibilities on the Danish market and why Jes Rovsing is the right man to manage the business.

The Largest Shareholders in the Nordic Listed Companies

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents an updated list of the largest owners in the listed real estate companies in the Nordic region.

NCC: ”We Were Concerned About Denmark”

Denmark Denmark — NCC’s CEO Tomas Carlsson on the strong comeback for the construction company and the keys for the Danish success.

”Difficult to Find Attractive Investments”

Finland Finland — Jaakko Vehanen, Managing Director at Sagax Finland, tells Nordic Property News why the recently purchased Vantaa property was of interest and why it is difficult to estimate the company’s investment volume in the future.

Blackstone on the Swedish Deal: ”A Historical Performance”

Sweden Sweden — Blackstone Group's CFO Michael Chae gives his first comments about the succesful journey with Hembla in Sweden and the total return of the investment.

These Are the Winners on the Stock Market in January

Nordic — Nordic Property News has the complete list of how the Nordic real estate and construction companies performed on the stock exchange in January.

”Retail Will Continue to Be an Attractive Asset Class”

Finland Finland — Alma Property Partners has acquired Tikkuri, a shopping center in the Tikkurila area of Vantaa. Robert Landtman, Partner at Alma Property Partners, on the possibilities in a struggling segment.

Last Month's Top Ten Hotel Transactions in the Nordics

Nordic — Nordic Property News lists the largest deals on the hotel market in December.

Why Barings Attracted Slytå: ”Gave Me the Opportunity to Go Back”

Nordic — Thorsten Slytå is the new Managing Director and Head of Scandinavia at Barings Real Estate. To Nordic Property News he tells about his succesful years at M&G and which investments he will focus on at Barings, going forward.

The Future Office Trends in Copenhagen

Denmark Denmark — Dragana Marina, Head of Research at CBRE in Denmark: ”Much more hype around flexible workspaces than ever before.”

These Companies Provide the Highest Yields on the Stock Exchange

Nordic — Nordic Property News has listed the Nordic construction and real estate companies’ dividend yield. Here is the updated list.

Cibus Ready to Expand: ”Now We Are Looking at the Rest of the Nordics”

Nordic — Cibus Nordic Real Estate's CEO Sverker Källgården on the new organization, what makes the listed company unique in the market and whether we can expect acquisitions outside Finland this year.

Areim's Investment Focus: Norway and Denmark

Nordic — Areim’s CEO Therese Rattik on the closing of the Areim Fund IV and what kind of investments they are looking for, going forward, across the Nordics.