Skanska Looks to Add Residential and Offices in Hot Malmö Area

Sweden Sweden — Skanska wants to demolish parts of the existing buildings on the site and develop the block with, among other things, new residential and office buildings. Nordic Property News takes a closer look at the plans.

Logicor's Nordic Expansion Plans after the Latest Acquisition

Nordic — With a new off market acquisition from Corem, Logicor continues to strengthen its position in the Nordics. Christoffer Walljaeger, Director, Asset Management in Sweden at Logicor, tells Nordic Property News about the plans for the newly purchased property in Rosersberg, what new acquisitions they are looking on the Swedish market and about the growth plans in the entire Nordic region.

Arnhult's Private Company Divests Big Volume in Castellum

Sweden Sweden — Rutger Arnhult's ownership company M2 Asset Management has repaid a securities loan of just under SEK 3 billion regarding shares in Castellum. After the transaction M2's ownership in Castellum amounts to approximately 1 percent of capital and votes.

They Increase their Rental Income Most in 2022

Nordic — Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at the listed property companies' rental income in 2022 to find out which heavyweights increased their income the most compared to 2021. Here is the full list.

Winners and Losers on the Stock Market Since the Pandemic Bottom

Nordic — It has now been a little more than three years since the pandemic bottom was reached on the nordic stock markets, and Nordic Property News has taken a look at which property stocks on the largest lists have performed best and worst during this period.

Castellum's Plans for Western Sweden – under the New Regional CEO

Sweden Sweden — Last week, Castellum appointed Joacim Sjöberg as the new CEO for the company – now they have also found the successor to Mariette Hilmersson as CEO for Castellum West. The incoming CEO for Castellum West, Örjan Rystedt, tells Nordic Property News about the new role, the project development and the strategy for Western Sweden.

Akelius Increases Ownership in Castellum

Sweden Sweden — On Friday last week, Akelius bought two million shares in Castellum for approximately SEK 224 million. It is the first time since October 2022 that Akelius has increased its holding in Castellum and now the ownership amounts to 12.73 percent of the capital.

How Svenska Handelsfastigheter Plans to Grow with the New Capital Injection

Sweden Sweden — A continued tough market but great opportunities for those who want to make acquisitions. Incoming CEO Thomas Holm tells Nordic Property News about what the new addition of capital can bring to the company and about stepping into the CEO role.

Launches New Swedish Real Estate Company

Sweden Sweden — A new real estate venture is off the blocks. Together with Frentab, the experienced duo Kristoffer Lidbrandt and Joakim Hofsten will run Frentab Fastigheter. They tell Nordic Property News about the investment, why they wanted Frentab as a partner, where they look for acquisitions, what type of properties they want to buy, what price range they consider interesting and about the possibilities for JV collaborations.

"Most Investors See no Insecurity with The Proximity to Russia"

Finland Finland — NREP's CIO and partner Jani Nokkanen looks at the pros and cons as well as the hot and weak segments of the Finnish real estate market.

Prologis Is Searching for Falling Angels

Nordic — The price tag has to be right, and Prologis is looking to acquire land, real estate and other companies at this time. “We have strong funds and are able to buy and invest when we find a good deal” Björn Thiemann, SVP for northern Europe says to Nordic Property News. But there are dark clouds on the horizon.

Castellum's Focus under the New CEO

Nordic — One of the most coveted positions in Swedish real estate has been filled as Joacim Sjöberg succeeds Rutger Arnhult as CEO of Castellum. Joacim Sjöberg tells Nordic Property News about his view of the new role, the period as acting CEO, the strength of having sat on the board of companies and how he sees Castellum's position now and for the future and which properties the company will focus on in the future.

Despite the Red Flags: Nordic Logistics Still an Attractive Investment

Nordic — Emma Angser, Head of Industrial and Logistics, Capital Markets, at CBRE on the major logistics challenges when investors are looking for investments in the segment, and the current Nordic activity.

Castellum's Aims with Sjöberg at the Helm

Sweden Sweden — After two turbulent years with several CEO changes and a major acquisition of Kungsleden, Per Berggren and Castellum are aiming for a calmer period with Joacim Sjöberg as the new permanent CEO at the helm. For Nordic Property News he explains in more detail why the choice fell on the former acting CEO, why he will be an asset during these economically challenging times and how he views the company's share price, which is currently hovering around such a low value that has not been seen since the summer of 2016. Roger Akelius also comments on the appointment of Joacim Sjöberg.

The Full Background Story: How Pangea Became a Part of Colliers

Nordic — Colliers' CEO, Nordics, Bård Bjølgerud on why Colliers was the best possible buyer of Pangea Property Partners, and the major challenges ahead.

Why Carl Strufve Left the Global Giant – to Go Solo

Sweden Sweden — Carl Strufve on his new assignment, his future expectations on the investment market, and his journey at Grosvenor Europe.

Schroders Capital Is Waiting for the Perfect Investment

Nordic — Schroders Capital's man in the Nordics, Johan Bråkenhielm, tells Nordic Property News about the wait-and-see approach on the transaction market, the Nordic investment strategy, and the benefits of joining the global investor.

Meager Start to the Finnish Transaction Year

Finland Finland — The Finnish transaction market began to slow down in Q3 2022 and so far in 2023, activity has been sparse with a transaction volume of a paltry 300 million euros. For the full year 2022, the Finnish market reached a volume of 7.2 billion euros. Hanna Kaleva at KTI tells more about the Finnish real estate year 2022 and the outlook for 2023.

“I Have a Positive Approach to a Negative Situation”

Finland Finland — No major concerns for Capman in Finland. Investment Director Sampsa Apajalahti says that more and more teasers are coming from brokers.

Brunswick on Its Way to Establish More Property Companies

Nordic — Brunswick Real Estate’s CEO Patrik Andersson: “The dialogues with our capital partners are positive and we are moving forward.”

The Companies with the Highest Net Operating Incomes

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents the net operating income among the Nordic property giants in 2022.

Different Investment Strategies for Nuveen Across Scandinavia

Nordic — Oscar Maltesen, Investment Manager, Nordics, at Nuveen: It’s not a Mexican standoff, but...”

NREP’s Man in Finland: “We See Opportunities in the Polarized Office Market”

Finland Finland — Joonas Lemström, Director and Country lead, Finland, at NREP, on the market signals during MIPIM, investment targets for the company in Finland, and the strategy on the transaction market.

The Transaction Market to Lighten Up Across the Nordics

Nordic — Jørgen E. Arnesen, Head of Real Estate Investment Banking, Nordics, at CBRE: “I believe there are more positive voices now - there is an appetite for Nordic properties.”

Iceland on the Offensive at Mipim: “I Don’t Consider This a Crisis”

Nordic — Styrmir Bjartur Karlsson, Managing Director Croisette Iceland, on the Icelandic challenges, the relatively low vacancy rates, and the effects for the country up north post the Covid outbreak.