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Skanska on the Dispute in Trondheim

Norway Norway — Skanska first received a building permit for 80 new apartments and retail facilities in an area in Trondheim. The county administrative board then put a stop to it. Now, however, the process is up and running again. Representative of Skanska comment on the chaos.

After the Deal with Klövern – Here are the Sectors where AXA Looking for Investments

Sweden Sweden — AXA IM bought the Ericsson building five years ago. Now they are selling it. Here's why. ”The timing was right.”

“The US market is Extremely Deep”

Finland Finland — Head of International Real Estate at Ilmarinen, Mikko Antila, about the partnership with New York Life and doing business in the US.

The Major Swap Could Have Taken Place Several Years ago

Sweden Sweden — Peter Gotthardsson, Chairman of the Board at Lilium, talks about the exchange deal with Castellum.

Why Selvaag Returns to the Rental market

Norway Norway — After the financial crisis in 2008, Selvaag Gruppen left the rental market. Now they are back after the major deal where the company buys out Utleiebolig. Major owner Gunnar Frederik Selvaag tells Nordic Property News why the timing is right and why he thinks that the house prices in Norway will increase.

Logistics giant Making Their Biggest Investment ever in the Nordic region

Denmark Denmark — DHL Express in a billion deal at Copenhagen airport. “Crucial for the Nordic network.”

Why Salling Group is Taking over Parts of Bankrupt Top-Toy

Denmark Denmark — Salling Group takes over inventory and the known profile, but not the stores. Here is why.

Nordic Cities in Growth Peak

Nordic — CBRE's Head of Research Amanda Welander on the foreign interest in Gothenburg, what to look out for in 2019 and which cities in the Nordic countries are some of the top fastest growing in Europe.

Why the Norwegian Housing Giant Takes on Additional Land in Sweden

Norway Norway — Norwegian housing company Obos acquires Swedish SBC. Communications Director Åge Pettersen explains why.

"In a Tweeting Trump Environment, Everything is Different"

Sweden Sweden — Swedbank’s Head of Research Olof Manner on what the interest rate development in Sweden has been like, and will be like, and what four current trends are relevant.

"There are no Sensible Proposals"

Sweden Sweden — It has been a messy time in Sweden since the parliamentary election. After approximately 130 days, it looks like a new government is in place. The real estate profiles and the former politicians have a say about the new government and the effects on the real estate market.

The Vision: Artificial Islands with 12,000 Workplaces

Denmark Denmark — The real estate giant comments on the Danish government's grand vision of the future south of Copenhagen – artificial islands. "Exciting development project".

The Architect-CEO About Taking One Step Down

Denmark Denmark — After five years Klaus Toustrup is leaving the role as CEO at C.F Møller Architects, but he will remain in the management. Here are the reasons and this is how he looks at the architecture of the future. "The titles don't mean much to me."

Martin Mæland on the JV with Ilija Batljan: ”Not an Easy Thing”

Norway Norway — The Norwegian building and real estate profile Martin Mæland about the cooperation with Ilija Batljan, the differences over decades and why Kristiansand is an interesting area.

Serneke Strikes Back: "They Must Be Erected as well..."

Sweden Sweden — In the battle of the tallest buildings in the Nordic region – Ola Serneke speaks about not being number one, the status of Karlatornet and how they look forward after a turbulent 2018. "You always learn from negative experiences."

The Outcome of the Shopping Center at the Russian border

Finland Finland — In November, Zsar Outlet Village opened. Zsar’s CEO Sami Vainiomäki comments on the first months and how to attract Russian and Asian tourists to shop in the EU.

Winners and Losers as the Stockholm Subway Expands

Sweden Sweden — CBRE has analyzed in which areas in the Swedish capital the property market will flourish in connection to the planned expansion of the subway. Head of Research Amanda Welander comments the outcome.

"High Activity in Many Cities"

Norway Norway — Pangea's CEO Bård Bjølgerud on the real estate year in Norway, why the divestments from international owners are increasing and the place you will most likely see a transaction rise in 2019.

"The Norwegian Market is Ahead of the Swedish"

Nordic — Carl Zetterqvist at Scandinavian Property Group on the year that exceeded expectations, how the Scandinavian countries differ on the housing market and whether SPG will return to Denmark or not.

“London is the Capital of Europe”

Sweden Sweden — Erik Selin tells more about what caused Balder to hit in England – and why he doesn’t fear Brexit.

Why Helsinki Still is Attractive

Finland Finland — Capman’s Investment Director Sampsa Apajalahti comments on the big acquisition, the multiple strategies and thoughts about the Helsinki market. “Attracts good investors.”

“We’re Continuing to Explore Opportunities”

Norway Norway — The global giant Madison made a huge investment in Oslo’s record project. Head of Investment Matthias Cordier describes Madison’s take on the Norwegian market and where else in the Nordic region they can make acquisitions.

“It’s Not Going Well Anywhere in Europe”

Sweden Sweden — Brexit is approaching quickly with the British Parliament vote on Tuesday. Sven-Olof Johansson, CEO at Fastpartner, comments on the effects on the real estate market and uncertainty during 2019.

Pareto's Takeoff in 2019: Continues to Invest Offensively

Denmark Denmark — Stefan Gattberg, Head of Investment Banking and Project Finance at Pareto, after the hotel purchase in Copenhagen and how the view on the Nordic countries differs worldwide. "We understand the difference."

Why the Norwegian Owners Sell to Global Giant

Norway Norway — American Madison is investing in Norway's largest urban development project of all time. The Norwegian company's CEO comments on why they could not resist the American bid, future transactions, and how many were fighting for the historical project.