The State of Retail

Sweden Sweden — Uniqlo opens its fourth store in Scandinavia with an establishment in Gothenburg. Kristina Pettersson Post, Regional Manager Gothenburg at Vasakronan, tells Nordic Property News about the situation for city shopping, about the work with conversions and about the importance of getting a new global player to Gothenburg.

How Wilfast Will Continue to Grow – in a More Competitive Sector

Sweden Sweden — Wilfast’s CEO Mattias Wilson: “A great interest in the logistics market – much more competition.”

The Hotel CEO: This Is When We Expect the World to Be Back to Normal

Norway Norway — Eivind Hjulstad, CEO of the hotel chain Citybox, on the development in Northern Norway, how the pandemic has affected the business, and the future for the industry.

Why Finland and Denmark Are the Most International Markets in the Nordics

Nordic — Finland and Denmark have been at the top of the Nordic countries in terms of international and cross-border investments. Sami Kiehelä, Head of Capital Markets Nordics at CBRE, tells Nordic Property News about the reasons for this and what other Nordic country might see a larger number of international investments in 2021.

The Largest Swedish Transactions in 2020

Sweden Sweden — Nordic Property News lists the largest transactions in Sweden during last year.

A Rotation Among the Hottest Swedish Segments

Sweden Sweden — Amanda Welander, Head of Research Sweden & Nordics at CBRE, on the Swedish transaction market in 2020: “The recovery in Sweden has been strong.”

“The Office Sector Remains Attractive Among Many Investors”

Norway Norway — Knut Berget, Partner Transactions at Akershus Eiendom, on the Norwegian transaction year of 2020.

Savills IM's Nordic Goals for the Hot Segment

Nordic — Savills IM launches a new supermarket property fund – and makes its first acquisition with a major purchase in Denmark. Peter Broström, Head of Nordics at Savills IM, tells Nordic Proeprty News about the large investment, why people believe in supermarket properties and where in the Nordic region they look at investments.

The Largest Norwegian Transactions in 2020

Norway Norway — Nordic Property News lists the largest transactions in Norway during last year.

Why the Danish Market Is More Uncertain Than in Years

Denmark Denmark — After the recent acquisition in Central Copenhagen: Lars Rasmussen, CEO of Asset Invest Denmark, shares market insights and reveals investment targets for 2021.

Here Are Patrizia’s Focus Areas for New Swedish Investments

Sweden Sweden — Patrizia continues to invest heavily in Swedish housing. Johan Lagerdahl, Country Manager and Head of Asset Management for Patrizia, tells Nordic Property News about the latest acquisition in Stockholm, the goals in Sweden and which segments they are interested in.

This Is Prologis’ New Top Name in Northern Europe

Nordic — Sander Breugelmans has replaced Bram Verhoeven as SVP, Regional Head, Prologis Northern Europe. To Nordic Property News Breugelmans shares the future Nordic targets, and the recent months for the global company.

The Largest Finnish Transactions in 2020

Finland Finland — Nordic Property News lists the largest transactions in Finland during last year.

The Covid-19 Effects on the Finnish Transaction Market

Finland Finland — Janne Eriksson, Managing Director of Cushman & Wakefield Finland: “Investors switched to waiting mode to see what will be the ‘new normal’ after the pandemic.”

These Are Oslo's Most Attractive Office Areas

Norway Norway — Oslo Areal continues to grow. Following a new acquisition in central Oslo, CEO Mona Ingbrigtsen tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition, the company's future plans and which are Oslo's most attractive office locations.

Morgan Stanley: ”We Will Continue to Be an Active Investor in the Nordic Markets”

Finland Finland — Morgan Stanley keeps making moves in the Nordics. After a new major residential acquisition Ulf Pleschiutschnig tells Nordic Property News about Morgan Stanley’s Finnish strategy and the Nordic future for their funds.

The Largest Danish Transactions in 2020

Denmark Denmark — Nordic Property News lists the largest transactions in Denmark during last year. Record breaking residential deals across the nation.

Why Denmark Has Performed on the Transaction Market

Denmark Denmark — Dragana Marina, Head of Research at CBRE Denmark, on why the Danish investment market is booming and is more resilient than most other markets. “We do expect another busy year.”

Beneficiary Factors for Nordic Real Estate Markets in 2021

Nordic — M&G Real Estate has added a new sector to their Finnish portfolio. After the major residential acquisition from YIT and Ålandsbanken Simon Ellis, Fund Manager at M&G, tells Nordic Property News his views of the Finnish market, the possibility of more Finnish investments going forward and what factors he sees benefitting Nordic real estate in 2021.

These Are the Focus Areas for Storebrand's New Nordic Real Estate Fund

Nordic — Storebrand has launched its Nordic Real Estate Fund. Marita Loft, CEO of Storebrand Fastigheter, tells Nordic Property News about the new fund: what they will invest in, where they will invest, what size of acquisition they are looking for and how much capital they are looking to invest in total.

The Insurance Company’s Performance During the Pandemic: “We Weathered the Storm”

Finland Finland — Ilkka Tomperi, Investment Director and Head of Real Estate at Varma, on the major divestment to Morgan Stanley, a summary of Varma's 2020, and investment targets for 2021.

These Were the Transaction Trends During 2020

Nordic — Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research at Pangea Property Partners: “We have seen a large upswing for residentials across the Nordics.”

The Future of the Nordic Office and Residential Sectors

Nordic — In 2020 residential became the largest property sector in the Nordics for the first time – this at a time when the office investment activity weakened. Sami Kiehelä, Head of Capital Markets Nordics at CBRE, tells Nordic Property News about the future of residential and offices in the Nordics.

"We Are Following the Other Nordic Countries with High Interest"

Nordic — After the portfolio acquisitions in Finland Aedifica’s CEO Stefaan Gielens tells Nordic Property News about the future need for healthcare real estate in Finland and what their Nordic future look like.

CBRE's Goals for their New Nordic Real Estate Investment Banking

Nordic — CBRE strengthens its position in the Nordic region and establishes a new department for Real Estate Investment Banking - an initiative that will be led by Jørgen Arnesen. He tells Nordic Property News about the structure and the benefits of the new Nordic department, how to shape the new team and what type of business he thinks we will see more of in the Nordics in the future.