Akelius Reaches Milestone – Still Hungry for More

Sweden Sweden — Akelius reached a big milestone when their property value at the end of 2017 surpassed SEK 100 billion. The company's CEO Pål Ahlsén shares the plans for the future – and where they're looking for new investments.

"We have been on the hunt in Gothenburg for a long time"

Sweden Sweden — Ylva Sarby Westman, deputy CEO at Kungsleden, tells Nordic Property News about the major acquisition in Gothenburg and the company's plans for 2018.

Vika's Plans – After the Major Deal

Norway Norway — A Vika Project Finance syndicate has completed a large deal through the purchase of Mølleparken 4. The company tells Nordic Property News about the future of the property and why it was necessary to include the seller in the buying syndicate.

Stockholm's Largest Owners

Sweden Sweden — Nordic Property News lists the largest owners in Sweden’s three biggest cities the list ends with the capital: Stockholm.

Ilija Batljan on SBB's First Finnish Venture

Finland Finland — After obtaining a property value of close to SEK 15 billion in Sweden and entered Norway, SBB now enters new territory. Ilija Batljan tells Nordic Property News about the Finnish acquisitions and future plans in the East.

Unibail-Rodamco Open to New Mall of Scandinavia in Sweden

Sweden Sweden — Lars-Åke Tollemark on Unibail-Rodamco's future plans, the retailer's increased interest in the company and how they work towards improving every year.

Gothenburg’s Largest Owners

Sweden Sweden — Nordic Property News lists the largest owners in Sweden’s three biggest cities today the turn has come to the only Swedish city with an established English name: Gothenburg.

After Finland - Corum Looks to Enter the Other Nordic Markets

Finland Finland — The foreign interest in the Finnish market keeps increasing. French Corum made their first purchase in November and are looking for more. Philippe Cervesi, Investment Director and Partner at Corum Asset Management, tells Nordic Property News of the company's plans for Finland, the importance of the currency and when they want to enter the other Nordic markets.

JLL's New Team Ready to Make Push for Larger Market Shares

Nordic — With Tor Borg and Joacim Sjöberg in place, Daniel Gorosch's team construction at JLL is ready to grab even larger market shares. The company's CEO tells Nordic Property News how JLL will grow.

UK Giant in the Hunt for New Swedish Investments

Nordic — M&G Real Estate’s European real estate fund has significant capital and multiple new investments in the pipeline. This opens up for new Swedish investments and Tony Brown, the company’s CIO, tells Nordic Property News about the future plans.

Malmö’s Largest Owners

Sweden Sweden — Nordic Property News lists the largest owners in Sweden’s three biggest cities starting with Malmö.

Largest Swedish Transactions in 2017

Sweden Sweden — 2017 was an intense transaction year for all the Nordic countries. With the year in the books Nordic Property News can present a list of the largest transactions in all four countries - we finish the list with largest country: Sweden.

Nordika Keeps High Pace on the Finnish Rental Market

Finland Finland — Nordika is making marks on the Finnish rental market. In the last twelve months the company has let 14,100 sqm in Säterinportti. Gabriel Cronstedt, Partner & COO, tells Nordic Property News of the winning concept - and the future plans for Finland.

Svenska Handelsfastigheter On the Move – Acquires from TK Development

Sweden Sweden — After the blockbuster deal with Niam, Svenska Handelsfastigheter keeps the tempo up by completing a new transaction. This time the company acquired a retail project in Södertälje from the struggling TK Development. CEO Lennart Sten tells Nordic Property News of the allure with the deal and why they want to expand in the area.

Largest Finnish Transactions in 2017

Finland Finland — 2017 was an intense transaction year for all the Nordic countries. With the year in the books Nordic Property News can present a list of the largest transactions in all four countries - today we look east to Finland.

Swedish Hotel Player Looking to invest EUR 500M

Sweden Sweden — After acquiring a newly renovated hotel property adjacent to the waterfront in central Karlskrona from Hemfosa, Västerkulla Hotel wants to expand further. The company's CEO Clas Hjorth tells Nordic Property News about their plans to invest SEK 5 billion (EUR 500M) in the next couple of years.

Balder's Reason for Focusing on the Bond Market

Sweden Sweden — Last fall he got a financial technical idea letting Balder save close to MSEK 100 annually. The company's CFO, Marcus Hansson, now shares why they focus on bonds and why Bitcoin won't blow up in the real estate business.

Geely's Swedish Plans

Sweden Sweden — Gang Wei, vice-President at Geely owned Cevt, shares the plans for the giant innovation facility in Gothenburg with Nordic Property News: “It will be more than just a center for development.”

Largest Danish Transactions in 2017

Denmark Denmark — 2017 was an intense transaction year for all the Nordic countries. With the year in the books Nordic Property News can present a list of the largest transactions in all four countries – today the turn has come to Denmark.

Key Role for Dane in Patrizia Rockspring Integration

Denmark Denmark — Rikke Lykke, Managing Director of the Nordic Region at Patrizia, tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition of Rockspring, the appeal of Marble City and her own role in the integration of the companies.

Largest Norwegian Transactions in 2017

Norway Norway — 2017 was an intense transaction year for all the Nordic countries. With the year in the books Nordic Property News can present a list of the largest transactions in all four countries – starting with Norway.

Klövern Open to More Danish Investments

Denmark Denmark — After starting out strong in Denmark with the purchase of Copenhagen Business School, Klövern now opens up to additional investments on the other side of the strait that separates Sweden and Denmark. CEO Rutger Arnhult tells Nordic Property News about the company's Nordic plans.

Nordic Interest for Meyer Bergman

Nordic — Meyer Bergman has secured EUR 816M of equity commitments from international institutional investors for its third fund and associated co-investment vehicles at the final close of capital-raising. Fredrik Kumlin, Principal of Meyer Bergman and CEO of Promenaden Management, tells Nordic Property News about the firm’s Nordic vision.

Trophi Chooses Finland over Sweden

Finland Finland — Trophi continues to purchase in Finland. After the new large acquisition in Jyväskylä, CEO Jan Björk tells Nordic Property News about the attraction of Finland, why they have been cautious in Sweden and why he does not fear e-commerce.

Batljan Keen On Norway

Norway Norway — Ilija Batljan's SBB made a big mark in Norway during 2017 with several investments, including the purchase of DNB Bank's HQ in Oslo. After the turn of the year SBB looks for more Norwegian investments.