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Time for Trianon’s Next Step

Sweden Sweden — The Malmö-based company Trianon's CEO Olof Andersson tells Nordic Property News about the record acquisition, what happens now that the company has reached its goals ahead of time and if he looks over the strait to make a first acquisition in Denmark.

Silverang: “It Has Been Very Intense”

Finland Finland — Technopolis’ CEO Keith Silverang on the immediate effects of Kildare's ownership and his expectations for 2019 – since the company delisted its shares.

Why Regland Surprisingly Leaves Entra…

Norway Norway — CEO Arve Regland is leaving the Norwegian listed real estate company Entra. He tells Nordic Property News about the decision, the highlights in Entra and what he wants to achieve as CFO in Ivar Tollefsen's Fredensborg. “I just had to join.”

… and This Is How Entra Moves Forward

Norway Norway — The recruitment process for a new Entra CEO starts immediately. Here are the options. Chair of the Board: "We would have liked Arve to stay."

"More Complex to Do Business Outside the Nordic Region"

Nordic — The largest listed property company in the Nordic region, Balder, released its annual report on Wednesday. The company's CFO Marcus Hansson tells Nordic Property News about his view of the Nordic market, why it is difficult to do business in Sweden and where in Europe the company wants to grow.

“Not a Quest for World Domination”

Denmark Denmark — The UK-based property consultant firm Gerald Eve is teaming up with a new Danish partner. Two partners at Gerald Eve tells Nordic Property News why the alliance needs to enter Denmark.

The Companies with the Lowest Vacancies

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents a list of last year’s vacancy rates among the listed Nordic real estate companies.

Why Prologis Only Invests in Sweden

Nordic — Prologis is the world's largest logistics property company, but the Nordic part comprises only one country. Vice President of the Nordic Region Gunnar Gillholm tells Nordic Property News why they are not active in Finland, Norway and Denmark and how much freedom he has from the American owners.

Why International Investors Look to Finland and Denmark

Nordic — Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research and Partner at Pangea, tells Nordic Property News how the disarray in the world benefits on the Nordic real estate market, how Brexit affects the transaction volume and the advantages that Finland and Denmark have when foreign investors select regions.

“We Are Currently Happy with Our Geographical Footprint”

Finland Finland — Last year, Dutch investor Wereldhave sold the shopping center Itis in Helsinki and left Finland. Ruud van Maanen, Director Investor Relations, tells Nordic Property News why they left the Nordics and whether they will return in the future.

"We Are Still Looking for the E-commerce Threat"

Sweden Sweden — Svenska Handelsfastigheter's Vice President Thomas Holm tells about the acquisition in Uppsala and why the company is investing in retail properties when many others stay away.

Conversions – An Ongoing Trend in Denmark

Denmark Denmark — Dennis Nielsen, Head of Refurbishment at NCC in Denmark, tells Nordic Property News why conversions from offices to hotels is a trend in Copenhagen.

The Key to the Quick Transaction

Denmark Denmark — The consultant Nordicals has just sold an investment property in central Copenhagen. The property has been on the market in two years without a final sale. Nordicals made the deal – in just two weeks.

After the Dramatic CEO-firing: Here Are the New Plans for Scandic Hotels

Nordic — One month ago, the largest hotel group in the Nordics, Scandic Hotels immediately fired its CEO Even Frydenberg despite good results. Nordic Property News has spoken with his successor Jens Mathiesen about the challenges and what he wants to change.

107,000 sqm Attractive Land for Sale in Central Oslo: "A Number of Possibilities"

Norway Norway — The Norwegian public broadcasting NRK are set to leave their building at Marienlyst in Oslo after more than 80 years. This could open up for 107,000 sqm of new projects in central Oslo. Pangea’s CEO Bård Bjølgerud tells Nordic Property News about the area’s future possibilities.

Why Blackrock Chooses Finland over Sweden

Nordic — Blackrock, the world's largest asset manager, has completed another Finnish transaction – but the company's Swedish entry is still put on hold. Vice President Victor Persson tells Nordic Property News of the appeal of Finland, why they play it slow in Sweden and the future plans for the Nordic markets.

Why Pareto’s Acquisition Was a Perfect Match

Norway Norway — Managing Director at Pareto Alternative Investments Johan Anker-Rasch on the latest acquisition from Veidekke and what they are looking for now.

Here Are the Locations for the New BR Stores

Denmark Denmark — After Top-Toy folded and closed all BR and Toys'R'Us stores in Denmark, Salling Group acquired Top-Toy's Danish stock and the rights to use the BR name on the Danish market. Now Salling Group are opening up the first 15 new BR stores. Here are the locations.

The Hottest Trends on the Nordic Office Market

Nordic — Tomorrow, JLL Nordic Outlook will be published. Cecilia Gunnarsson, Head of Research, explains what JLL has focused on, what the trends in the Nordic countries are and what kind of objects investors are staying away from.

Quadoro Doric – Not Finished in Finland

Finland Finland — Michael Denk, Managing Director of Investment, tells Nordic Property News why Quadoro Doric invest in Finland, future locations and whether the other Nordic countries are of interest for the German investor.

“A Lot of Foreign Investment in Finland”

Finland Finland — Catella Market Indicator has been published. Managing Director Antti Louko on the main trends in Finland, why the office vacancy rates are still high and predictions for 2019.

Why Schroders Will Not Acquire in Norway

Nordic — Eva Granlund, Head of Nordic Real Estate Investment at Schroders, tells Nordic Property News about the latest acquisition in Helsinki and why they are not investing in Norway at the moment.

"It Is Likely That We Will See a More Cautious Market”

Nordic — Bård Frydenlund at AF Gruppen comments on last year for the company, shares his view on the differences between Norway and Sweden and what the company must improve in 2019.

Here Are the Threats to the Stockholm Office Market

Sweden Sweden — Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research and Partner at Pangea, tells Nordic Property News about the pressure on the yields and the threats to the Stockholm office market that may have reached its peak.

The Longest Serving CEOs

Nordic — Which of the Nordic stock exchange’s CEOs has served the longest? Nordic Property News has the list.