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I was delighted to see the November 2009 issue of Harvard Business Review tackle about the importance of real estate as a second largest asset of almost every company. As they point out it should be viewed not merely as an operating necessity – wich it obviously is in the Nordic winter – but as a strategic resource to boost productivity and encourage innovation, if managed professionally. What senior management needs to do, HBR points out, is a high-level view of their real estate situation,...

You may have tried to do it yourselves. Noticed that there is no time. What to do? Real estate professionals specializing in Asset and Property Management may be the best solution. The right choice can lead to cost savings and working community well-being. There are many different companies and services. When you know what works best, you have the key to success. Real Estate Investment is a major decision. It is also crucial who takes care of your property. It is important to choose a partner...

Inflation expectations among economists are quite different right now. One side agrees upon the outlook for moderate price level increases, whereas the other side expects high inflation figures due to recent highly expanding monetary policy worldwide. But what if the prices indeed begin soaring; how one can hedge against inflation? Real estate is a good choice. This is a widely discussed issue among academics, and full unanimity has not been reached. Nevertheless, the majority seems to agree...

Planning a study trip to Vilnius I was asked the question if there were enough shopping centres in Eastern Europe worth seeing. Having seen the coastal town Klaipeda crowded with half empty externally located retail parks, shopping centres and Grocery stores save for a couple of exceptions I must admit I also faltered in my belief. Luckily a recent trip to Riga revealed both Galerija Centrs and Spice as good examples. Newsec’s recent visit to Vilnius made me and my colleagues, all very...