Sweden — The SEK 1.6 billion (EUR 160M) acquisition from Niam was Svenska Handelsfastigheter’s second largest deal ever. The company’s CEO Lennart Sten tells Nordic Property News what the deal means to the company – and who it decreases risk exposure.

Nordic — Savills Investment Management starts off their new Nordic retail fund through a major purchase of Ikea retail areas. The company’s Head of Nordics Peter Broström tells Nordic Property News about the process to seal the deal, what the distribution of the company’s Nordic investments will look like and how they view the future for retail.

Sweden — Kilenkrysset sells five logistics properties to Catena for approximately SEK 1.1 billion (EUR 110M). The company’s Chairman Jan Persson tells Nordic Property News why he really wished to sell to a Swedish company – and what lies ahead for Kilenkrysset.

Finland — Deutsche Asset Management bought the former Nokia HQ from Exilion for EUR 164M. Ulrich Steinmetz, portfolio manager, Deutsche Asset Management’s open-ended real estate funds, tells Nordic Property News what attracted them about the building and their views of the Finnish market.

Denmark — A major player has entered the Nordics. Blackrock Real Estate – with assets of approximately SEK 200 billion (EUR 20 billion) – enters through the acquisition of Næstved Storcenter southwest of Copenhagen. Victor Persson, Vice President of Blackrock Nordics, tells Nordic Property News about the center purchase and the company’s future Nordic plans.

Norway — Lately there have been worrying reports of declining prices and decreasing demand on the Norwegian housing market as a result of new authority directive. But according to Pangea’s CEO Bård Bjølgerud it is more about a healthy correction.

Sweden — After the MSEK 850 (EUR 86M) divestmet, Bonava has made an impression in Germany. The company’s CFO Ann-Sofi Danielsson tells Nordic Property News about leaving the home country and how the German market will grow for Bonava.

Nordic — Infranode has closed their first fund and SEK 4.45 billion (EUR 447M) will be invested. Christian Doglia, Partner at Infranode, tells Nordic Property News how much they hope to put into social properties.

Sweden — The real estate companies keep going strong on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange, during 2017 they have increased with an average of 9 percent. The big players keep going strong while the smaller companies outside of the main list are struggling this year. Pangea Property Partners’ Head of Research Mikael Söderlundh explains the reason behind the division to Nordic Property News.

Denmark — A decrease in office availability has spurred a rise in speculative office development in Copenhagen. Ninna Therkelsen and Dragana Marina from CBRE analyze the new trend for Nordic Property News.

Nordic — Despite the decrease on the Swedish market, the Nordic region remains at record levels for transaction volume. Pangea Property Partners’ Head of Research Mikael Söderlundh analyzes the market situation.

Sweden — The capital dominates among Sweden’s most expensive streets. “The current price corrections are not noticeable in the same way on these addresses” says Johan Engström, CEO at Fastighetsbyrån.

Finland — The Brunswick company Kielo completes their second acquisition on the Finnish market. In association with the purchase in Jyväskylä, Erik Widmark, partner at Brunswick Real Estate, tells Nordic Property News about the Finnish prospective and why Helsinki is not the main focus.

Sweden — In 2016, the sales growth in shopping centers and retail areas was summarized to 4.0 percent. Meanwhile the interest in establishing new retail areas is cooling off, which can be a sign of recession.

Denmark — Danica and ATP unites in a shopping center JV after a major transaction worth EUR 927M. Danica’s MD André Scharf tells Nordic Property News why ATP is a good fit for Danica, the future of the centers in the portfolio and the possibilities for new acquisitions.

Denmark — With investments of EUR 608M during the fall, Heimstaden has entered Denmark and made a big splash. The company's Deputy CEO Magnus Nordholm tells Nordic Property News about the venture.

Sweden — A new trend is breaking through in Sweden where other forms of financing are chosen over bank financing. Some of Sweden’s top real estate companies share with Nordic Property News what forms they choose – and why.

Sweden — Zalando on why they chose Stockholm for their Nordic establishment and the company's future in the Nordic region.

Nordic — Capman launches two new real estate funds. Capman’s CEO Joakim Frimodig tells Nordic Property News about the investors and the strategy to repeat the success of the company’s first pan-Nordic fund.

Sweden — A construction-boom for logistics is currently underway in Sweden. The interest is great – especially from foreign investors. Colliers’ Christoffer Bladh Nord tells Nordic Property News what the foreign investors look for and where.

Nordic — After the major acquisition of Blekholmen 1 in Stockholm M&G Real Estate has continued their establishment in the Nordics. Recently they purchased an office building in Helsinki from NREP. Thorsten Slytå, Director Nordic Region, tells Nordic Property News on M&G Real Estate’s future plans for the Nordic market.

Norway — The development of the Norwegian real estate market has been prosperous over the last couple of years. Pangea Property Partners’ CEO Bård Bjølgerud analyzes the foreign interest in Norway and which segments are the strongest.

Finland — Niam’s CEO Fredrik Jonsson on the EUR 150M divestment to Schroder, Niam’s future in Finland and his view on the Finnish market.

Finland — Regenero made a big splash when they acquired Fortum’s iconic headquarters in Espoo in the Helsinki area. But the acquisition is just one step in the process of creating something big, Regenero’s Chairman Juha Kostiainen tells Nordic Property News.