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"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.

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.