Nordic — After a challenging period, we are now at a turning point and heading into a new cycle, according to DWS. During the the seminar Stora Logistikdagen, Rosie Hunt, analyst at DWS, explained how the logistics markets will develop in the future and which logistics are seen as most attractive in Sweden and the Nordics.

Nordic — The German asset management company DWS Group, headquartered in Frankfurt, is a spin-off from Deutsche Bank. DWS's global investment manager, Björn Jesch, has highlighted ten so-called investment themes for the coming year in a survey. In an exclusive interview for Nordic Property News, he now dives deep into these themes, which he believes will be relevant for investors in 2024 and beyond.

Denmark — DWS continues to invest in the Nordic markets. After the acquisition of Bella Tower, Martin Weikamp, Head of Real Estate Transactions for the Nordics, tells Nordic Property News about the company’s desire for more Danish residential investments, where it looks for investments, what other segments are of interest, and about DWS’ appetite for the other Nordic markets.

Nordic — Logistics well placed to withstand economic disruption, according to DWS’ Nordic Real Estate Strategic Outlook. While fundamentals remain strong for logistics, there are are challenges that could keep rental growth in line with long-term inflation – with a clear exception in urban logistics that can see strong rental growth. Simon Wallace, Global Co-Head of Real Estate Research, comments on the strongest urban logistics areas in the Nordics beyond the capitals.

Nordic — As the Nordic markets face challenges in economic headwinds, the residential markets in the capital cities should prove resilient according to DWS’ Nordic Real Estate Strategic Outlook. Simon Wallace, Global Co-Head of Real Estate Research, tells Nordic Property News how he sees foreign interest in Nordic residential developing and where the largest appetite for the sector is.

Nordic — Long-term economic growth in the Nordics is forecast to comfortably exceed the European average. The region's major cities are expected to outperform, supported by population growth and urbanisation. This is concluded in DWS’ latest Nordic real estate strategic outlook. Simon Wallace, Head of Research, tells Nordic Property News on the bright property future in the Nordics, which cities that stands out in the outlook, and the future yield development in the capitals.

Nordic — Martin Weikamp, Head of Real Estate Transactions, Northern Europe at DWS, tells Nordic Property News about the giant logistics acquisition in Eskilstuna, consequences due to Covid-19, and future Nordic investment targets

Nordic — The Swedish and Nordic real estate markets look like winners compared to the rest of Europe and have a good starting position for the next few years. Simon Wallace, Head of Research at Deutsche Bank's asset management DWS, tells Nordic Property News: ”The pandemic will continue to pose practical challenges to the investment market.”

Nordic — DWS acquired the office building Solna United for about SEK 3.3 billion. Nordic Property News presents a list of the Germans’ transactions in the Nordics, and the company shares its view on the market.

Finland — Varma’s Business Director Toni Pekonen: “There is still opportunities for attractive investments in the office market.”

Finland — DWS Group’s Vice President Martin Weikamp tells Nordic Property News about the background of the large residential investment in Finland, why the deal was a milestone for DWS and upcoming investments in the Nordic region.