Finland — Nordic Property News presents the top ten transactions on the Finnish property market in 2021.

Sweden — Carl Strufve, Director Nordics at Grosvenor Europe, on the reasons behind the recent divestments, and the Nordic plans going forward.

Norway — Daniel Kjørberg Siraj, CEO of residential developer Obos, on the collaboration with Ilija Batljan and SBB, the interest in Solon Eiendom’s portfolio, and a summation of the investment operations during 2021.

Finland — Patrizia continues to increase their residential portfolio in Finland. Jörg Laue, Head of Transactions Nordics at Patrizia, tells Nordic Property News about his view of the Finnish residential market, where they look for new residential investments, what other segments are of interest in Finland and how they view the other Nordic Markets.

Norway — Simon Venemyr Ottersland, main owner of Samfunnsbyggeren, and CEO of the Nyfosa JV Samfosa, tells Nordic Property News about the debut investment in Norway, and the successful partnership with Nyfosa.

Finland — Jennifer Eloheimo, Investment Director at EQ Community Properties Fund, on the ‘cross over fund investment’ from Blackstone company Sponda, and the competition on the community service property market in Finland.

Nordic — ABG Fastena continues to build their portfolio. After acquisitions in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Örebro CEO Andreas Birgersson tells Nordic Property News about the ambitions in the new business leg light industrial, the growth plans for 2022 and the ambitions to enter Finland.

Nordic — Joined the global investor six years ago. In January, he will be replaced as he goes towards new challenges.

Nordic — The Nordic property markets set a new groundbreaking record with a transaction volume of more than EUR 71 billion in 2021 – by far the highest volume ever recorded for a single year in the Nordics. Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research & Partner at Pangea Property Partners, on the crazy transaction year of 2021.

Sweden — Alecta Fastigheter ends the year with a big splash through the SEK 2.8 billion acquisition of Solna Centrum from Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield. CEO Lena Boberg tells Nordic Property News about the vision of Solna Centrum, the work of building up the team in Alecta Fastigheter and about the growth plans for 2022.

Finland — Eero Ojala, Fund Manager of Terrieri real estate fund, managed by S-Bank Private Equity Funds: “We are open to all kind of assets and property types, even those which other investors are not interested.”

Finland — Janne Eriksson, Chairman of the Board of Cushman & Wakefield Finland on the Finnish investment market: “A truly attractive investment environment even for the world’s largest property investors.”

Denmark — Philipp Braschel, Partner, Real Assets at Castlelake, tells Nordic Property News about the reasons behind the sale of Danish residential company Bostad, and future Nordic investment targets.

Nordic — Nordic Property News has listed the Nordic real estate companies’ preferred stocks. Which stock provides the highest yield and which stock has had the best development during 2021?

Norway — Nyfosa makes their Norwegian entry with SEK 1.56 billion acquisition. CEO Stina Lindh Hök tells Nordic Property News about the deal, her thoughts on the accompanying building rights and how Nyfosa looks to grow on the Norwegian market.

Denmark — The largest Danish commercial real estate transaction in 2021 has been official, when global giant Castlelake divests entire portfolio of Bostad. Jørgen Arnesen at CBRE, Castlelake’s sole advisor, tells Nordic Property News about the major interest from three continents and why the interest in Danish real estate in general, is that strong.

Sweden — Svenska Hus appoints Nils Rydh new CEO. The incoming CEO tells Nordic Property News how he views the role, about Svenska Hus' growth plans and about investing in project development.

Denmark — William Kanta, CEO of Bostad, on the major Castlelake deal; how the new ownership of AP Pension will affect Bostad’s operations, going forward, how supportive Castlelake has been during the years of ownership, and future investment targets.

Nordic — Experienced real estate manager joins competitor after more than three years.

Finland — Ville Raitio, CIO of Kojamo, tells Nordic Property News about the company’s strategic options outside of the key growth centres, whether there are any other alternatives than divestments, and investment targets for 2022.

Finland — Antti Louko, Managing Director of Catella Finland, on the Finnish property year, predictions for 2022, and the continued global interest in Finnish real estate.

Nordic — John O'Driscoll, Global CIO, Head of Investment, AXA IM Alts: “We will continue to invest in the region.”

Finland — Johan Karlsson, founder and CEO of Slättö, sees many possibilities to continue to grow in Finland after the announced entry, and will soon close more deals. He also tells Nordic Property News about the next Nordic market to enter.

Sweden — NREP adds Kristian Isberg as Regional Manager for their residential venture in in Gothenburg. Rickard Langerfors, Development & Transaction Director, tells Nordic Property News about the appointment, the ambitions for the Gothenburg market and how the Swedish housing market compares to the other Nordic markets.

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents the current market capitalization among the Nordic real estate companies on the stock exchange.