Swedes Rebrand to Challenge Leaders in Hot Segment

Sweden Sweden — After years with retail and residential as focus Swedish Arwidsro targets new segment. CEO Peter Zonabend shares his view of how they will challenge the leaders in their new segment.

Kildare’s Plans for Technopolis

Finland Finland — Kildare Partners increases their mark in the Nordics. After having acquired a large portfolio from Kungsleden in Sweden the company bought the shares in listed Finnish company Technopolis. Emer Finnan, Partner at Kildare Partners, tells Nordic Property News of their plans for Technopolis.

Strong Foreign Cashflow Heading Towards Sweden

Sweden Sweden — Ingemar Rindstig, Head of EY Real Estate, tells Nordic Property News why foreign capital is aiming for the Swedish market.

Kielo on HMA Entry and Upcoming Transaction

Finland Finland — Kielo, managed by Brunswick Real Estate, keeps the investment pace up in Finland. After two new acquisitions Hanna Rauhala, Fund Manager at Brunswick, tells Nordic Property News of the Helsinki entry and when their next transaction will be in place.

"This is Definitely a New Trend"

Nordic — In recent years, a number of foreign companies have taken over the Nordic market by acquiring listed companies. Most recently, when Kildare Partners bought Technopolis. Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research at Pangea Property Partners, analyzes the trend for Nordic Property News.

Technopolis CEO Sees Opportunities in Kildare Offer

Finland Finland — CEO Keith Silverang tells Nordic Property News his view on what the Kildare offer means for Technopolis.

Wihlborgs Looks for More in Copenhagen

Denmark Denmark — Wihlborgs made a big splash in Denmark by acquiring a 165,000 sqm portfolio for DKK 1.8 billion last summer. And the company is looking for more.

“I Think They Are Fed Up with the International Advisory Companies”

Nordic — A major recruitment push by Savills and empty CEO spots at both JLL and Cushman & Wakefield – the Swedish advisory market has become a boiling kettle. Lennart Schuss, co-founder of Catella and Swedish advisory Grand old man, tells Nordic Property News his view on Savills’ future and the consultant market.

The Possible Effects of Pareto Divestments

Sweden Sweden — Pareto divested to properties through one-property companies. Panreal’s Axel Edwall tells Nordic Property News why this may cause a domino effect.

New Superteam at Savills

Nordic — The movement on the Nordic advisory scene continues as Savills makes four major recruitments to their Swedish office. Johan Ericsson, acting CEO, tells Nordic Property News of the big push and what is to come next: "We might recruit more."

...But Key-Player Quits After New Recruitments

Nordic — The chess pieces are moving at Savills. After the recruitment of the four, CEO Anders Nyström is let go and Robert Treutiger, Head of Transaction, quits. The duo tells Nordic Property News of the changes.

Swedish CEO Leaves Cushman & Wakefield: "Not a Farewell to the Industry"

Nordic — Last week JLL Sweden’s CEO Daniel Gorosch announced that he is leaving the company. Now another advisory head leaves as Agneta Jacobsson takes farewell of Cushman & Wakefield – but not the real estate industry. She tells Nordic Property News of the decision to leave, the state of the real estate industry and what’s to come next.

Brunswick’s New Key-Player: ”Finland is Still Looking Intriguing”

Nordic — Brunwick Real Estate has made a new key-appointment by adding Pontus Sundin to their team. The new recruit joins from Helaba and tells Nordic Property News his views on the different Nordic markets going forward.

The Largest Nordic Sellers in 2018

Nordic — Nordic Property News can present a list over the largest sellers among the listed companies in H1 2018.

Peab’s Model to Solve Residential Development

Sweden Sweden — Residential development in Stockholm is seeing tough times. Several smaller developers are struggling to stay a float but also the big dragons have to adapt and find new solutions. Jesper Göransson, CEO of the Swedish giant Peab, tells Nordic Property News of the company’s plans to solve the situation.

JLL Sweden's CEO Leaves the Company

Sweden Sweden — JLL’s CEO in Sweden, Daniel Gorosch, leaves the company after eleven years. He tells Nordic Property News of the decision to leave ’his baby’ and what’s to come next.

Swedish Big-Spender on the Hunt for More

Sweden Sweden — After making big investment in several Nordic countries over the last year. Ilija Batljan’s SBB adds a new major piece to the portfolio. With the latest acquisition in hand Batljan tells Nordic Property News of the new acquisitions on the horizon.

Why Vectura Puts a Nordic Expansion on Hold

Sweden Sweden — Vectura enters a new major life science project in Stockholm. CEO Susanne Ekblom tells Nordic Property News of the new venture, new possible life science investments and why a Nordic expansion is in the pipeline.

Tough Times for Danish Lowprice-chain in Sweden – Closes Store

Denmark Denmark — New losses requires owners to add more funding – while also closing a store.

Stockholm Rental Levels

Sweden Sweden — The Stockholm office market keeps being one of the hottest in all of Europe. But what does the rental levels in different parts of the city look like? Nordic Property News can present a list of the levels all over Stockholm.

Here Is Apple's New Stockholm Flagship Store

Sweden Sweden — Apple has acquired the property that today hosts the TGI Fridays restaurant. The tech giant is hoping to move one step closer to opening up their Stockholm flagship store – but questions surround the detailed development plan.

Tre Kronor on Norwegian Entry and the Differences Between Norway and Sweden

Norway Norway — The Swedish interest in the Norwegian market remains at a high level. That latest company to go west is the Catella company Tre Kronor Property Investment. CEO Michael Johansson tells Nordic Property News what makes the Norwegian market attractive and what differences he sees between Sweden and Norway.

Why Allianz Looks for More in the Nordics

Sweden Sweden — Allianz Real Estate acquires a Stockholm office building from AMF for approximately EUR 175M. Nicole Pötsch, Head of Acquisitions North and Central Europe, tells Nordic Property News of what lies ahead in the Nordics for the German company.

Swedish Chaos Company Appoints New CEO

Sweden Sweden — Swedish Östersundshem had a turbulent spring with the former CEO Daniel Kindberg being charged with fraud and the board quitting. Now Östersundhem has appointed a new CEO to bring back the calm.

Why the Finnish Transaction Volume is Decreasing

Finland Finland — Finland continues to be smoking hot on the real estate market. Despite this, the transaction volume has decreased by 48 percent compared to the first half of 2017. Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research at Pangea Property Partners, tells Nordic Property News why the numbers are decreasing despite a continuously attractive market.