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Castellum recruits from Colliers

Sweden Sweden — Castellum makes a renowned recruitment when Martin Lindgren joins as Head of Leasing Stockholm. Lindgren tells Nordic Property News what attracted him about Castellum, taking the step back to the ownership side, how he views the portfolio he will be working with and about the keys needed in the rental market in 2025.

Nrep moves towards new land allocation in growing Stockholm district

Sweden Sweden — Noise investigations has stopped the development of the property several times. But now Nrep is moving towards its fourth land allocation in Stockholm and will be allowed to take the project further.

The future plans for Folksam's real estate portfolio – after the major acquisitions in Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Folksamgruppen expands its real estate portfolio with two major acquisitions in the same week. After the acquisitions, Folksamgruppen's property director Jonas Bjuggren tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition volume in 2024, the step from the inner city out to Solna with the purchase of the office project Yrket 4 for EUR 312 million, which parts of Stockholm they want to continue in and about the focus in 2025.

"The possibilities far exceed the capital we have"

Sweden Sweden — Eastnine has landed its first acquisition in Warsaw, a market the company has long had in mind. In connection with the purchase, the company's CEO, Kestutis Sasnauskas, spoke to Nordic Property News about the future prospects for Eastnine, for the office segment and for the industry as a whole. In addition, the CEO shared his thoughts on the geopolitical situation.

Nordic expansion on the horizon for Vendus after Nordika's entry

Nordic — Nordika is increasing its focus on grocery properties. This by stepping in as the main owner of Vendus. Gabriel Cronstedt, COO and co-founder of Nordika, tells Nordic Property News about the development of the segment, how Vendus will grow to EUR 500 million within three years, Nordika's influence in the company and about a possible expansion outside of Sweden.

The largest sellers in Q3

Nordic — These are the largest sellers among the listed Nordic companies in Q3.

The largest buyers in Q3

Nordic — These are the largest buyers among the listed Nordic companies in Q3.

"We hope to grow further during the winter"

Sweden Sweden — Nivika continues to make acquisitions in the Småland region. After the latest acquisition in Värnamo, CEO Sverker Källgården tells Nordic Property News about the growth journey, the market situation in the region, about the first months as CEO of Nivika and what will be most important for the company in 2025.

Blackrock: "We hope to see more activity in the Nordics"

Nordic — Blackrock continues to gear up by appointing Thorsten Slytå to the newly established role of Head of European Real Estate Strategic Partnerships. He tells Nordic Property News about the opportunities that come with strategic partnerships, what role the Nordic markets will play and what he hopes to achieve in his new position.

Creiman aims for Finland with new board

Nordic — Creiman, a relatively newly established consultancy in the construction and property industry, has recruited four well-known members to its board. We spoke to the company's founder and CEO, Kaveh Feliciano, who believes that Creiman will now aim to become a leading player in the construction and property industry.

Catena's CFO steps down: "Time for something new"

Sweden Sweden — Sofie Bennsten has chosen to end her employment as CFO and vice president at Catena. "I've been doing this for 25 years and I'm getting tired of it, quite simply."

The companies with the highest incomes from property management

Nordic — Nordic Property News has reviewed the listed companies' reports during the third quarter. Which companies end up at the top and which ones fall, in terms of income from property management by Q3? Here is the full list!

The companies with the lowest ICRs

Nordic — Nordic Property News took a closer look at the companies' interest coverage ratio to find out how interest-sensitive they are. A third of the companies have an interest coverage ratio that is below the often used target set by many of 2.0. Almost as many are hovering close. Here is the full list.

Winners and losers on the stock market in November

Nordic — After a tough October, the stock market stabilized for the real estate and construction shares dropped significantly in November. Nordic Property News Nordic Property News presents the winners and losers on the stock exchange during October.

The segment Henrik Olsson keeps an eye on

Sweden Sweden — Coeli is strengthening its team by recruiting Henrik Olsson as the new Head of Real Estate Investments. He tells Nordic Property News about the new role at Coeli, how he sees the transaction market developing, which segment he is keeping an eye on and which markets he sees as interesting for investment.

List: The companies with the highest LTVs

Nordic — Lowering debt has been the focus of the real estate company for the past two years. Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at the listed companies' latest quarterly reports to find out what the loan-to-value ratio looks like. Here is the full list.

The challenges for SBB causing CEO Leiv Synnes headache

Nordic — In headwinds and tailwinds, SBB continues to increase stability, reduce debt and raise the property values. When CEO Leiv Synnes presents the results of the year's Q3 report, it is one headache that remains.

The American giant continues to slash its SBB holdings

Sweden Sweden — Dumps shares and recudes its holding by 35 percent during Q3.

The companies with the highest vacancy rates in the Nordics

Nordic — Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at the listed Nordic companies' vacancy rates after Q3.

Passing of the torch in Nivika

Sweden Sweden — Small milestone passed in the company's list of owners.

"The rent development for housing is a big disappointment"

Sweden Sweden — Hemvist strikes with a major acquisition when it buys 380 homes in Sundbyberg from Heimstaden for 1.16 billion. CEO Viktor Mandel tells Nordic Property News about the transaction, how they want to develop the portfolio, what will be the company's most important tasks in 2025 and how he views the market situation for housing.

Turning point for the negative write-downs

Nordic — Ever since the second half of 2022, the companies' property values ​​have fallen in every single quarter, but during the first quarter of the year you could start to see a shift for most companies, something that also continued in Q3. After this interim report period Nordic Property News has again looked at the property values ​​of the listed companies.

"No big ketchup effect expected in Q4"

Norway Norway — The Norwegian economy looks positive going forward, says Sonja Horn, CEO of Norwegian Entra, which owns, develops and manages properties in Norway. The Balder- and Castellum-owned company has now presented its figures for the third quarter of 2024.

Bob W's Founder about the Sweden investment: "Swedes are discerning travelers"

Nordic — When Bob W opens his first Swedish hotel, it will be in Stockholm. The founder of the hotel chain, Niko Karstikko, has spoken to Nordic Property News, about, among other things, the company's establishment in the Swedish capital and why it is only happening now.

After the major purchase from Balder – AMF Fastigheter ready for more acquisitions

Sweden Sweden — After double major sales, AMF Fastigheter strikes with a billion-dollar acquisition in Stockholm when it buys Göta ark on Södermalm from Balder. AMF Fastigheter's transaction manager Fredrik Ronvall tells Nordic Property News about the plans for the acquired property, how they want to continue growing and where they are looking for new acquisitions, as well as the possibilities for expansion outside of Stockholm.