New Trend: Swedes Increase Foreign Interest

Sweden Sweden — Foreign investors have invested a lot of capital in Sweden for a long time now. During 2018, Swedes have begun investing abroad in a new way. Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research and Partner at Pangea, tells Nordic Property News about the new trend.

After the Major Helsinki Transaction – Here Is What M&G Looks at Next in the Nordics

Finland Finland — M&G Real Estate makes a large acquisition from Ilmarinen with the purchase of an Helsinki CBD office property for EUR 116M. Thorsten Slytå, Director of Nordic Region at M&G Real Estate, tells Nordic Property News of the transaction, the strenghts of the Finnish market and what is next for M&G Real Estate in the Nordics.

Victoria Park on Blockbuster Transaction and Vonovia's Muscles

Sweden Sweden — Victoria Park's mega deal with Akelius was greatly facilitated by Vonovia's financial muscles. Per Ekelund, CEO of Victoria Park, tells Nordic Property News more about how the new owner's financial muscles affects the company.

“Our Job Is to Become Market Leaders in All Segments”

Sweden Sweden — Savills’ new super team is in place. CEO Niklas Samuelsson tells Nordic Property News about the new team, the market situation and how to become market leaders.

... and Savills Looks to Grow their New Team

Sweden Sweden — Savills’ new transaction team is in place – but not complete. Niklas Zuckerman, Head of Investment, who leads the transaction team, tells Nordic Property News what new recruitments they aim to make.

Why Pareto Focuses on Finland over Sweden

Sweden Sweden — Pareto continues to make large investments. They have purchased two logistics properties from Axfast, through the newly founded company Halmslätten. Stefan Gattberg, Head of Investment Banking and Project Finance and Partner at Pareto, tells Nordic Property News about the transaction, why they have focused on Finland rather than Sweden in 2018 and their view on the coming year.

Which Preferred Stock Provides Best Dividend Yield?

Nordic — What dividend yield does the preferred stock of the Nordic real estate companies provide? Nordic Property News has the list.

Most Discount to NAV in the Nordics

Nordic — What Nordic real estate companiy shares offer the most discount to NAV? Nordic Property News has the list.

Danish Toy Giant in Dire Straits

Nordic — Top-Toy has filed for restructuring in the bankruptcy court. With its back against the ropes the Danish toy giant closes over 100 stores across the Nordics. Here are the affected real estate owners.

What Areim Looks at in the Nordics

Nordic — Last week Areim sold Solna Port to Fastpartner for EUR 190M. Now they are ready to make more acqusitions of their own. Mikael Hesselvall, CIO of Areim, tells Nordic Property News which Nordic segments they are looking at for new acquisitions.

Rental Levels and Top Rents in Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Stockholm continues to place among the most attractive cities in Europe for real estate investments. Nordic Property News can present a list of the rental levels and top rents in the different parts of the city.

JLL Trio Starts New Investment Company

Sweden Sweden — Founder and Chairman of the Board at Tenzing Invest, Mona Örjansdotter Johansson, tells Nordic Property News of the strategy and when they look to have their first acquisition in the books.

Former Real Estate CEO Prosecuted on Four Charges

Sweden Sweden — The Swedish Economic Crime Authority in Umeå is prosecuting the former CEO of Östersundshem, Daniel Kindberg, on four charges of economic crime, including gross breach of trust and gross accounting fraud.

They Provide the Best Yields Among Listed Nordic Companies

Nordic — Nordic Property News takes a close look on at which of the listed Nordic construction and real estate companies that provide the best yield.

Swedish Hotshots on their New Company

Sweden Sweden — Swedish real estate hotshots Erik Selin, Greg Dingizian and Peter Strand has formed a new company focusing on logistics. Chairman Peter Strand tells Nordic Property News of the the structure of the company and why the chose to focus on logistics.

After Vonovia’s Entry – Here Are Victoria Park’s Acqusition Plans for 2019

Sweden Sweden — It was one of the defining moments of 2018 on the Swedish real estate market when Vonovia acquired listed Swedish Victoria Park. Since the German owner’s entry Victoria Park has completed one acquisition – but they are looking for more. Here are Victoria Park’s acquisition plans for 2019.

Why It Is Harder to Find Attractive Yields in Norway

Norway Norway — Niam sells an office property in Stavanger to HIG Capital. Kjell Sagstad, Country Manager Norway, tells Nordic Property News about the divestment, the oil’s effect on the Stavanger market and why it is currently harder to find attractive opportunities in Norway than the rest of the Nordics.

Reactions to EQT's Offer for Stendörren

Sweden Sweden — Another company acquisitions is under way in the Nordics as EQT Partners has made an offer for Stendörren. The CEO and second largest owner gives Nordic Property News their view on the new owner.

Winner and Loses on the Stock Exchange

Nordic — How did the Nordic real estate companies perform on the stock exchange in November? Nordic Property News has the list.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Adds Keyplayer

Nordic — Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield continues to gear up in the Nordics. On Thursday it was finalized that the new Director of Operations will be Martin Lindgren formerly of JLL. He tells Nordic Property News what it was about Unibail that attracted him, what it feels like to reenter the owner side and how he wants to develop the company in the Nordics.

Cowi Acquires Arkitema: "It Does Not Stop Here"

Nordic — Cowi strengthens their position by acquiring Arkitema Architects. Lars-Peter Søbye, CEO of the Danish powerhouse, tells Nordic Property News of the acquisition, Cowi’s new position and the possibility of acquiring more companies going forward.

"Investors Focus Too Much on Helsinki"

Finland Finland — Hemsö invests EUR 130 million in Turku. The company’s Head of Asset Management Finland, Jarkko Leinonen, tells Nordic Property News about the investment, the strengths of Turku and the benefits of expanding outside of Helsinki.

How Kungsleden Will Spend the Money from the Eskilstuna Exit

Sweden Sweden — Kungsleden's deputy CEO on leaving Eskilstuna and where they will spend the money from the divestment to Regio.

How Are the Nordic Real Estate Companies Leveraged?

Nordic — How are the loan-to-value situation for the listed Nordic companies? Nordic Property News has the list of how leveraged the companies are.

“We Might Not Need to Build Away the Office Shortage”

Sweden Sweden — The office shortage in Stockholm has led to a scolding hot market with rents sky rocketing – but also a market where real estate owners see problems to grow with their tenants. A large focus is on construction and creation of new offices. Anneli Jansson, CEO of Humlegården, sees a future scenario where a different solution might be possible.