As the global real estate industry converges on Cannes for MIPIM 2026, Nordea’s Simon Stein from Large Corporates & Institutions in Denmark is gearing up for one of the year’s most important networking opportunities. With over 20,000 participants from more than 90 countries, MIPIM represents a crucial touchpoint for international real estate investment. We spoke with Simon about current market trends in Danish real estate, investor appetite and what Nordea expects from this year’s conference.
Q: Why do we participate in MIPIM?
A: At Nordea, I work primarily with international asset managers who set up real estate funds backed by pension funds and institutional investors. MIPIM brings together investors, developers and all key stakeholders in one place. It’s incredibly efficient. We typically have 20-30 meetings over three days with decision makers. Our clients are primarily from Europe and North America, based in financial centers like Frankfurt, London, Hamburg and New York.
Q: What trends are driving investor interest in Danish real estate?
A: International investors play a significant role in the Danish market, creating crucial liquidity and stability. There’s strong focus on residential real estate due to Denmark’s robust economy, high employment and low vacancy rates. This provides good cash flow security and solid price appreciation for investors. We’re also seeing increased interest in property development, particularly in suburban areas around Copenhagen where land is available. Given the housing shortage, investors are buying land plots and developing new residential apartments. Hotels are another hot asset class, driven by strong Copenhagen tourism. We are also seeing an early rebound of investment in offices.
