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After the Success – Thon Tackles the E-Commerce Threat

Nordic — CEO Hallgeir Åndal on why they succeed in Sweden and the challenges for Thon's shopping centers in the Nordic countries. "We are restructuring to a great extent."

The Battle of the Towers: The Nordic Countries are Fighting for the Throne

Nordic — Nordic Property News lists the highest buildings in the Nordic region – soon the leader will be dropped from the top 3.

Danish Clothing Giant Defeats the Swedes – Will Build the Tallest Building in the Nordic Region

Denmark Denmark — Neither Turning Torso nor Karlatornet will be the tallest building in the Nordic countries in the future. The Danes are going to take over the first place. "No one has complained."

"We Will See More Korean Approach to the Nordic Markets"

Nordic — South Korean AIP Asset Management made their Nordic entry with a bang – acquiring a 50,000 sqm office building in Copenhagen for EUR 160M. CEO Danny Kim tells Nordic Property News of the investment, when AIP would like to have the next acquisition in the books, potential local partners for the other Nordic markets and why he thinks we will see more Korean investors approach the Nordics going forward.

Foreign Interest Behind Strong Transaction Volume

Nordic — The Nordic transaction market is close to a record listing in 2018 – driven by major transactions and foreign interest. Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research and Partner at Pangea, tells Nordic Property News about the big foreign interest, which segments are hot and what the developments looks like in 2019.

"We Are Definitely Interested in More Acquisitions"

Nordic — Following Catalyst Capitals' Swedish entry, Björn Hallin, from the company's operating partner, NCAP, tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition and the pan-European investor's future in the Nordics.

The Largest Nordic Transactions in 2018

Nordic — The Nordic countries saw an eventful 2018 filled with major transactions and company buyouts. Nordic Property News has listed the largest transactions of the past year.

“Hot Investment Trend in 2019 As Well”

Nordic — Vonovia bought Victoria Park, EQT Partners made a bid for Stendörren, and Klövern bought both Tobin and Agora – corporate acquisitions have become a trend. Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research and Partner at Pangea, tells Nordic Property News why the trend will continue in 2019.

Real Estate Winners and Losers on the 2018 Stock Market

Nordic — Nordic Property News has the complete list of how the Nordic real estate and construction market performed on the stock exchange in 2018.

"The Potential Is Enormous"

Nordic — Following the divestment of Skanska's head office – Matthew Hall, Director of European Research at Invesco, tells Nordic Property News of the company's view of Sweden and the Nordics.

New Trend: Swedes Increase Foreign Interest

Sweden Sweden — Foreign investors have invested a lot of capital in Sweden for a long time now. During 2018, Swedes have begun investing abroad in a new way. Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research and Partner at Pangea, tells Nordic Property News about the new trend.

After the Major Helsinki Transaction – Here Is What M&G Looks at Next in the Nordics

Finland Finland — M&G Real Estate makes a large acquisition from Ilmarinen with the purchase of an Helsinki CBD office property for EUR 116M. Thorsten Slytå, Director of Nordic Region at M&G Real Estate, tells Nordic Property News of the transaction, the strenghts of the Finnish market and what is next for M&G Real Estate in the Nordics.

Victoria Park on Blockbuster Transaction and Vonovia's Muscles

Sweden Sweden — Victoria Park's mega deal with Akelius was greatly facilitated by Vonovia's financial muscles. Per Ekelund, CEO of Victoria Park, tells Nordic Property News more about how the new owner's financial muscles affects the company.

“Our Job Is to Become Market Leaders in All Segments”

Sweden Sweden — Savills’ new super team is in place. CEO Niklas Samuelsson tells Nordic Property News about the new team, the market situation and how to become market leaders.

... and Savills Looks to Grow their New Team

Sweden Sweden — Savills’ new transaction team is in place – but not complete. Niklas Zuckerman, Head of Investment, who leads the transaction team, tells Nordic Property News what new recruitments they aim to make.

Why Pareto Focuses on Finland over Sweden

Sweden Sweden — Pareto continues to make large investments. They have purchased two logistics properties from Axfast, through the newly founded company Halmslätten. Stefan Gattberg, Head of Investment Banking and Project Finance and Partner at Pareto, tells Nordic Property News about the transaction, why they have focused on Finland rather than Sweden in 2018 and their view on the coming year.

Which Preferred Stock Provides Best Dividend Yield?

Nordic — What dividend yield does the preferred stock of the Nordic real estate companies provide? Nordic Property News has the list.

Most Discount to NAV in the Nordics

Nordic — What Nordic real estate companiy shares offer the most discount to NAV? Nordic Property News has the list.

Danish Toy Giant in Dire Straits

Nordic — Top-Toy has filed for restructuring in the bankruptcy court. With its back against the ropes the Danish toy giant closes over 100 stores across the Nordics. Here are the affected real estate owners.

What Areim Looks at in the Nordics

Nordic — Last week Areim sold Solna Port to Fastpartner for EUR 190M. Now they are ready to make more acqusitions of their own. Mikael Hesselvall, CIO of Areim, tells Nordic Property News which Nordic segments they are looking at for new acquisitions.

Rental Levels and Top Rents in Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Stockholm continues to place among the most attractive cities in Europe for real estate investments. Nordic Property News can present a list of the rental levels and top rents in the different parts of the city.

JLL Trio Starts New Investment Company

Sweden Sweden — Founder and Chairman of the Board at Tenzing Invest, Mona Örjansdotter Johansson, tells Nordic Property News of the strategy and when they look to have their first acquisition in the books.

Former Real Estate CEO Prosecuted on Four Charges

Sweden Sweden — The Swedish Economic Crime Authority in Umeå is prosecuting the former CEO of Östersundshem, Daniel Kindberg, on four charges of economic crime, including gross breach of trust and gross accounting fraud.

They Provide the Best Yields Among Listed Nordic Companies

Nordic — Nordic Property News takes a close look on at which of the listed Nordic construction and real estate companies that provide the best yield.

Swedish Hotshots on their New Company

Sweden Sweden — Swedish real estate hotshots Erik Selin, Greg Dingizian and Peter Strand has formed a new company focusing on logistics. Chairman Peter Strand tells Nordic Property News of the the structure of the company and why the chose to focus on logistics.