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The Nordic Companies with the Highest LTVs in Q2

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents how high the loan-to-value ratio the listed companies have, according to their Q2 results.

“There Is Still a Strong Appetite for Core Offices”

Nordic — Tom Leahy, Senior Director, EMEA Analytics at Real Capital Analytics on the European investment volume in H1, which Nordic country that stands out and the future of the office segment.

H1: These Are the Top Sellers Among the Nordic Companies

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents how much the listed Nordic real estate companies divested in the first six months of 2020.

This Is the Former Wework Profile’s New Project

Norway Norway — Launches a unique platform for flexible office spaces in Norway.

H1: These Are the Top Buyers Among the Nordic Companies

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents how much the listed Nordic real estate companies have acquired during the first six months of 2020.

Only a Marginal Impact for K-Fastigheter Due to Covid-19

Sweden Sweden — CEO Jacob Karlsson: "It has become a much smaller competition."

These Are the Winners and Losers on the Stock Market in July

Nordic — Nordic Property News has the complete list of how the Nordic real estate and construction companies performed on the stock exchange in July.

Hans Wallenstam: "This Is Worse Than Any Other Crisis"

Sweden Sweden — One of Sweden’s most profiled real estate CEOs, Hans Wallenstam, compares the current Covid-19 crisis, with the big financial crisis back in the 90s, and he also tells Nordic Property News how the giant company has acted towards the tenants, during the pandemic.

The Major Shareholder: “There Is a High Energy Level in SBB”

Sweden Sweden — Fredrik Svensson, CEO of Arvid Svensson Invest, on the purchase of shares in SBB for almost SEK 19.8 million.

Updated List: The Most Powerful Nordic Property Giants

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents the current market capitalization among the Nordic real estate companies on the stock exchange.

Construction Effects for the Heavyweight Due to the Pandemic

Finland Finland — YIT’s CEO Kari Kauniskangas on the postponed investments in Finland due to the coronavirus, and the dispute in Mall of Tripla: “We were forced to rush things.”

Why HGR Acquired an Entire Block in Helsinki

Finland Finland — HGR Property Partners’ CEO Kari Helin: “These are the characteristics that we look for in our development projects – a perfect fit for us.”

Skanska Has Clearly Noted a Much Slower Transaction Market

Sweden Sweden — "We had a transaction record in the first quarter but then it became much calmer in the second quarter," Skanska's CEO Anders Danielsson tells Nordic Property News.

Record High Vacancies as Copenhagen Main Street Crisis Deepens

Denmark Denmark — More than 50 stores are empty or their spaces available for rental at Strøget and other Copenhagen main streets as the effects of the corona crisis are laid bare. John Hansen, CEO of Handelstandsforeningen for inner Copenhagen, tells NPN that the severity of the situation is unprecedented during his 45 years in the business.

Why NREP Closed the SEK 1,5 Billion Hotel Deal with Stordalen

Sweden Sweden — Petter Stordalens real estate company Strawberry Forever has sold the property that houses Clarion Hotel Amaranten in Stockholm for SEK 1,5 billion to the Nordic real estate investor NREP. Marianne Hoffman, Investment Director at NREP, tells Nordic Property News all about the major deal and why it's so unusual.

SRV Group Sees a Low Visibility in the Russian Market

Finland Finland — “Shopping malls are still closed In Russia. But not totally, the most ones are now opened. But there is a low visibility in the market. I hope for a better market in september”, SRV:s ceo Saku Sipola tells Nordic Property News.

Catella on Nuveen's Growing Interest in the Nordic market

Denmark Denmark — Catella were the advisors to Bach Gruppen in the €100 million sale of a premium student housing project in Copenhagen to global investors Nuveen. Morten Gustafson, Director of Catella Corporate Finance, tells all about the major deal and why the buyer is likely to do more business in Denmark and the rest of the Nordics.

Nyfosa Sees a Relatively Good Activity in the Market

Sweden Sweden — "There is quite a lot to do. Everyone is waiting for something cheap. But at the same time, everyone has plenty of money", Nyfosas ceo Jens Engwall tells Nordic Property News.

The Russian Support of the Mortgage Rate is Very Positive According to YIT

Finland Finland — "The guarantee interest rate of 6.5 % is all time low in Russia and from the customers' point of view very positive", Teemu Helppolainen, Executive Vice President, Housing Russia segment, YIT, tells Nordic Property News.

Multiconsult Expects a Softening in the Market

Norway Norway — “The Covid-19 situation has resulted in considerably increased uncertainty and will be impacting our business”, Pål-Sverre Morin Jørgensen, Group Treasurer & Investor Relations Officer, tells Nordic Property News.

Self Storage Group Wants to Grow Further

Norway Norway — “Our strategy is to grow our freehold portfolio further, both in the larger urban areas of Norway, and also in smaller markets with increasing demand”, Self Storage Groups ceo Fabian Emil Søbak tells Nordic Property News.

Norwegian Property Have a Focus on Further Acquisitions Going Forward

Norway Norway — In the middle of june Norwegian Property, through NPRO Holding, bought Veidekke Eiendom together with Fredensborg and Union Real Estate Fond III Holding.

Why Entra are Well Prepared for Future Office Challenges

Norway Norway — Entra saw limited effects from covid-19 on their business operations and financials during the second quarter. CEO Sonja Horn tells Nordic Property News how the company successfully navigated through the challenging quarter and why their office diversity makes them well prepared for the future.

Residential Real Estate is Safe Haven According to Akelius

Sweden Sweden — "People need somewhere to live, no matter economical situation", Akelius ceo Ralf Spann tells Nordic Property News.

Citycon Centres Almost Back to Normal Service

Finland Finland — The positive trend from June has continued in July at Citycons centres. Vice President Sanna Yliniemi tells Nordic Property News about the challenges of the pandemic and how the shopping centres have risen to once again record high footfall numbers.