Research articles
Back to the grindstone
UNION launches autumn's market report on the Norwegian commercial property market.Preparing for a soft landing
Robert Nystad, Head of research UNION GruppenIt’s the supply side, stupid
Gyms, restaurants and retailers managed it. Providers of flexible office space – or coworking – are also pretty certain to succeed in building more than enough capacity.Strong return for Norwegian real estate in 2015
The IPD Norway Property Index returned 11 percent in 2015, of which income return contributed 5.3 percent. The index measures unlevered total returns to directly held properties.Pension Funds’ investment in commercial property
There is growing interest in Norwegian commercial property among Norwegian and international pension companies. The transaction market has never been stronger. How will current and future frameworks affect pension funds’ investment in property?Office Market in Balance?
Since 2002, housing prices in Oslo have increased by 133 percent, while the value of office buildings has risen by 50 percent. The office rental market appears to be accommodating Oslo’s new residents much more effectively than the housing market.Psychological Drivers Behind the Choice of Office Premises
When renting office space, the most important factors influencing the choice of premises are often price and functionality. However, there are also some psychological factors behind the assessment of office premises.Can Bjørvika Challenge the CBD in Oslo?
Bjørvika is growing slowly but surely into a new major office hub in the area around Oslo Central Station. Many attractive tenants have moved in beside established and future cultural institutions such as the Oslo Opera House, Munch Museum and Oslo Public Library. Is Bjørvika in the process of becoming a genuine challenger to the CBD as Norway’s most attractive office area?Snapshot of Oslo’s Commercial Real Estate Market
UNION is one of Norway's most trusted sources for property and market intelligence. Watch our 3 minutes long video presentation of Oslo’s Commercial Real Estate Market.5 Reasons to Look to Norway
Despite the falling oil prices and decrease in office rents, the commercial real estate transaction market has been booming this year. Foreign investment into Norwegian real estate has been increasing rapidly in 2015, counting 50 percent of the total market volume. What key features attract foreign investors?
