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Swiss Life Opens Up for Nordic Partners

Nordic — The Swiss Life company Corpus Sireo has entered the Nordics and are looking to make more investments. In the hunt for new Nordic investments they are opening up to collaborate with local partners. Manuel Böcher, Head of International Transacions, tells what partners they are looking for and why.

”A Threat Against Stockholm”

Sweden Sweden — Tomas Hermansson, CEO of Bonnier Fastigheter, tells Nordic Property News what he sees as a possible threat to the Stockholm market.

The Strenghts of Turku

Finland Finland — Trevian invests in Turku. Amalia Pöyry, Fund Manager, tells Nordic Property News what makes Turku interesting to Trevian and the company’s future in the city.

Redito on Collaborations and Future Acquisitions

Sweden Sweden — After last week’s EUR 175M transaction Redito’s Chairman of the Board and founder Jan Björk tells Nordic Property News what’s next for the company – and what Balder such an attractive partner.

"There Will Be a Few More Large Transactions Before the End of the Year"

Sweden Sweden — Catella initiated one of the year’s largest deals in Stockholm as Atrium Ljungberg and Folksam traded properties. Robert Fonovich, Head of Corporate Finance at Catella, tells Nordic Property News about the process of the transaction, the development of real estate swaps and his view on the last months of 2018.

Why Cibus Replaces their CEO

Finland Finland — The Pareto company Cibus has had a very successful start since the giant acquisition of grocery stores in Finland. Despite this they have now chosen to replace their CEO. Chairman Patrick Gylling tells Nordic Property News about the change in CEO , the company’s new phase and why they are considering another CEO located in Sweden.

Atrium Ljungberg Open to More Slussen Acquisitions

Sweden Sweden — Atrium Ljungberg keeps investing in the Slussen, Södermalm, in central Stockholm. With the major acquisition from Folksam in the books Atrium Ljungberg keeps their eye open for more possibilities. Monica Fallenius, Business Area Director, Transactions and Leasing, Atrium Ljungberg, tells Nordic Property News of the strengthend position in the Södermalm area and the possibility of future acquisitions.

Why the Swedish Giant Gets Defensive

Sweden Sweden — Akelius portfolio value has risen to EUR 11.5 billion, despite this the company looks to become more defensive. CEO Pål Ahlsén tells Nordic Property News why.

Rental Levels in Scalding Hot Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Stockholm is among the most attractive real estate cities in Europe. Nordic Property News can present rental levels for offices and retail in the Capital of Scandinavia.

Pareto on the New Business Opportunities in Finnish Social Structure

Finland Finland — Pareto continues to invest in the Finnish social structure. After making a giant grocery store acquisition this spring they are now investing in care properties. Stefan Gattberg, Head of Corporate Finance and Project Finance at Pareto, tells Nordic Property News what makes Finland attractive, when they hope complete their next acquisition and what other areas of the social structure that could provide acquisition opportunities going forward.

The Winners of the Swedish Rental Growth

Sweden Sweden — The Swedish Union of Tenants has presented figures of where in Sweden the rents have risen the most in the last year. Nordic Property News has assembled a list of the real estate companies that are the winners of the rental growth.

"We Will See More Large Retail Transactions"

Finland Finland — One of the largest retail transactions in Finnish history took place when a Morgan Stanley fund purchased the Itis shopping center from Wereldhave for EUR 516M. Janne Eriksson, Managing Director of Cushman & Wakefield Finland – who was the seller's advisor in the transaction, sees opportunities for more large retail transactions going forward.

Listed Swedish Company Looking at Self-Owned Coworking Concept

Sweden Sweden — With coworking booming on the Nordic markets another listed Swedish company is starting a self-owned coworking concept.

German Construction Giant Makes Nordic Push

Nordic — German Goldbeck has established themselves in Scandinavia. The company’s Head of Nordics tells Nordic Property News how they plan on acquiring significant market shares in the Nordics.

Why Pandox Reject the Swedish Market

Sweden Sweden — With the completion of another major British hotel purchase Pandox CEO Anders Nissen tells Nordic Property News why the Swedish market is not an alternative for Pandox at the moment and his views of the European markets.

Victoria Park Makes First Purchase After Vonovia Takeover

Sweden Sweden — Per Ekelund, CEO at Victoria Park, tells Nordic Property News about the first acquisition since Vonovia's entry: “Hoping for more.”

"Oslo Will Continue to Experience Positive Effects"

Norway Norway — Anne-Jan Jager, Director at Tristian Capital Partners, tells Nordic Property News of the major office acquisition, the state of the Norwegian economy and Tristian’s future in Norway and the other Nordic countries.

Here Are the Markets NCC Exits After Major Loss in Q3

Nordic — NCC presented severe losses in Q3. To straighten the ship going forward NCC has decided to vacate several Nordic markets.

Dutch Company Launches New Retail Concept to Take International Players to Sweden

Sweden Sweden — Dutch Brandspot launches new retail concept to take international players to Sweden. CEO Ilona Tailade tells Nordic Property News of the new way to take international retailers to the Swedish market – and why they have chosen to start in Gothenburg instead of Stockholm.

”Swedish Companies Act Too Cowardly”

Sweden Sweden — Why does Rutger Arnhult head towards the American market and why does he believe Swedish companies act too cowardly?

Who Owns Sweden's Most Expensive Buildings?

Sweden Sweden — The Swedish crown jewels are stored in the Royal Palace in Stockholm. But who owns the real estate crown jewels of Sweden? Nordic Property News has the complete list of owners of the 20 most expensive properties in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö.

“A Feeling of Being in Limbo”

Nordic — Technopolis CEO Keith Silverang on the time passed since the Kildare offer, the UMA expansion in the Nordics and entering Poland.

Union Investment’s Next Step in the Nordics

Nordic — Union Investment has been an active player in the Nordics. With several purchases in Arenastaden, Stockholm from Fabege and series of recent acquisitions and divestments in Finland Kubilay Özbisikletci, Senior Investment Manager Nordic Region at Union Investment Real Estate, tells Nordic Property News of Union Investment’s Nordic focus going forward.

"Foreign Investors Will Keep Being Quite Active"

Finland Finland — Last week NCC sold an office building in Helsinki to Swiss Life and keeps the pace up on the Finnish market. Petri Bergström, Head of NCC Property Development Finland, tells Nordic Property News of the divestment, what next for NCC PD and how he believes the foreign interest in the Finnish market will develop.

How the New CEO Wants to Develop JLL

Sweden Sweden — JLL Sweden has named Linus Ericsson as Daniel Gorosch’s successor. The new CEO tells Nordic Property News how the company will develop and how they want to expand.