Major Fund Aims for Nordic Social Properties

Nordic — Infranode has closed their first fund and SEK 4.45 billion (EUR 447M) will be invested. Christian Doglia, Partner at Infranode, tells Nordic Property News how much they hope to put into social properties.

The Big Players Dominate the Stock Market

Sweden Sweden — The real estate companies keep going strong on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange, during 2017 they have increased with an average of 9 percent. The big players keep going strong while the smaller companies outside of the main list are struggling this year. Pangea Property Partners’ Head of Research Mikael Söderlundh explains the reason behind the division to Nordic Property News.

Speculative Office Development on the Rise in Copenhagen

Denmark Denmark — A decrease in office availability has spurred a rise in speculative office development in Copenhagen. Ninna Therkelsen and Dragana Marina from CBRE analyze the new trend for Nordic Property News.

Nordic Transactions at Record Levels

Nordic — Despite the decrease on the Swedish market, the Nordic region remains at record levels for transaction volume. Pangea Property Partners’ Head of Research Mikael Söderlundh analyzes the market situation.

These Are Sweden’s Most Expensive Streets

Sweden Sweden — The capital dominates among Sweden’s most expensive streets. “The current price corrections are not noticeable in the same way on these addresses” says Johan Engström, CEO at Fastighetsbyrån.

Kielo on Their Second Acquisition and Why They Keep a Regional Focus

Finland Finland — The Brunswick company Kielo completes their second acquisition on the Finnish market. In association with the purchase in Jyväskylä, Erik Widmark, partner at Brunswick Real Estate, tells Nordic Property News about the Finnish prospective and why Helsinki is not the main focus.

The State of Swedish Retail and Shopping Centers

Sweden Sweden — In 2016, the sales growth in shopping centers and retail areas was summarized to 4.0 percent. Meanwhile the interest in establishing new retail areas is cooling off, which can be a sign of recession.

The Future for Danica and ATP’s New JV

Denmark Denmark — Danica and ATP unites in a shopping center JV after a major transaction worth EUR 927M. Danica’s MD André Scharf tells Nordic Property News why ATP is a good fit for Danica, the future of the centers in the portfolio and the possibilities for new acquisitions.

Heimstaden's Big Danish Venture

Denmark Denmark — With investments of EUR 608M during the fall, Heimstaden has entered Denmark and made a big splash. The company's Deputy CEO Magnus Nordholm tells Nordic Property News about the venture.

The New Trend in Real Estate Finance

Sweden Sweden — A new trend is breaking through in Sweden where other forms of financing are chosen over bank financing. Some of Sweden’s top real estate companies share with Nordic Property News what forms they choose – and why.

Zalando: The Nordic Markets are Important

Sweden Sweden — Zalando on why they chose Stockholm for their Nordic establishment and the company's future in the Nordic region.

Capman Keeps Successful Strategy Going with New Pan-Nordic Funds

Nordic — Capman launches two new real estate funds. Capman’s CEO Joakim Frimodig tells Nordic Property News about the investors and the strategy to repeat the success of the company’s first pan-Nordic fund.

International Demand for Swedish Logistics Areas

Sweden Sweden — A construction-boom for logistics is currently underway in Sweden. The interest is great – especially from foreign investors. Colliers’ Christoffer Bladh Nord tells Nordic Property News what the foreign investors look for and where.

M&G Real Estate’s Future in the Nordics

Nordic — After the major acquisition of Blekholmen 1 in Stockholm M&G Real Estate has continued their establishment in the Nordics. Recently they purchased an office building in Helsinki from NREP. Thorsten Slytå, Director Nordic Region, tells Nordic Property News on M&G Real Estate’s future plans for the Nordic market.

Strong Foreign Interest in Norwegian Real Estate

Norway Norway — The development of the Norwegian real estate market has been prosperous over the last couple of years. Pangea Property Partners’ CEO Bård Bjølgerud analyzes the foreign interest in Norway and which segments are the strongest.

”We Will Continue to be an Active Investor in Finland”

Finland Finland — Niam’s CEO Fredrik Jonsson on the EUR 150M divestment to Schroder, Niam’s future in Finland and his view on the Finnish market.

Regenero on the Acqusition of Fortum’s HQ – and their Plans for the Building

Finland Finland — Regenero made a big splash when they acquired Fortum’s iconic headquarters in Espoo in the Helsinki area. But the acquisition is just one step in the process of creating something big, Regenero’s Chairman Juha Kostiainen tells Nordic Property News.