With a track record of regular growth, the Nordic property sector presents an attractive destination for investors. High quality assets and political stability suggest that the environment will remain a good risk for the foreseeable future. Sverrir Thór, the editor, economics and finance, Fastighetsnytt, reports.
Nordic property: investment and funding
This supplement takes an in-depth look the Nordic property sector which presents an attractive destination for investors. High-quality assets and political stability suggest that the environment will remain good for the foreseeable future.
Originally published in the June/July issue of fDi Magazine and in association with Business Arena and Fastighetsnytt.
Reporting and editing carried out independently by fDi Magazine.
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