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They Want to Create a New Way Forward for Real Estate

Nordic — Former NREP Partner Rasmus Nørgaard, Founder, and Emil Bender Lassen, Co-Founder, have launched Home.Earth. Emil Bender Lassen tells Nordic Property News about the new way of thinking in real estate, the major green focus, and which countries they are aiming for future investments.

The Most Influential CEOs in the Nordic Heavyweights

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents the shareholdings among the CEOs of the major real estate companies in the Nordics.

The Challenges for Akademiska Hus

Sweden Sweden — Akademiska Hus continues to strengthen its team and recruits Anna Alsborger to the position of property director. Akademiska Hus' CEO Caroline Arehult tells Nordic Property News about team building and the challenges they face in 2022.

The Highest Valued Property Giants in the Nordics

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

Savills IM Recruits from Blackrock: “A Great Opportunity”

Nordic — Savills IM strengthens their team as Johan Bark joins from Blackrock to take the position as Head of Client Capital, Nordics. He tells Nordic Property News what attracted him about the role and what he hopes to accomplish, what he will bring with him from Blackrock and where he sees Savills IM in the Nordics going forward.

Why Varma Believes in the Office Market Post the Pandemic

Finland Finland — Pension insurance company Varma is planning one of its largest office building projects ever. Property Development Director Sari Raunio tells Nordic Property News about the lease negotiations, investment targets going forward, and the attraction to the office area Pasila.

Here Are the Growth Targets in the Competitive Segments for Newly-established Bohild

Sweden Sweden — A new company, created by Brunswick with Länsförsäkringar as a co-investor, sees the light of day and will become a new player in the competitive segments housing and community properties. Patrik Andersson, CEO of Brunswick, tells Nordic Property News about the ambitious growth targets and the collaboration with Länsförsäkringar, the focus on significantly reducing the carbon footprint and why they choose to look for acquisitions in small and medium-sized cities.

Why Martinussen Leaves Solon for Nordr

Norway Norway — Takes the helm in the pan-Nordic residential developer after his second spell at Solon Eiendom. “Ambitious owners and great potential.”

Fresh Figures: Here Are the Preference Shares with the Best Dividend Yields

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, so far, in 2022?

"We Want to Be in Liquid Markets and Bergen is Certainly that"

Norway Norway — Niam adds another market to their Norwegian portfolio with an inaugural acquisition in Bergen. Torstein Bomann-Larsen, Associate Director Transactions Norway at Niam, tells Nordic Property News about the investment, how they view the Bergen market and where in Norway they are looking for new investments.

“The Competition for All Projects Has Been Huge”

Sweden Sweden — Gunnar Gillholm, country manager Prologis Nordics, on ups and downs in 2021, the logistics demand in Arlanda, and where Prologis wants to grow in 2022.

Real Estate Profile Increases Holding in Nordic Giant

Nordic — PDMR transaction: CEO acquires shares for over EUR 1 million in other major company.

Spectacular Portfolio Hits the Market in Copenhagen – Parken for Sale

Denmark Denmark — A spectacular real estate divestment, involving Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, could be underway as Parken Sport & Entertainment has given Colliers the sales mandate for a possible sale of the stadium, four office properties and two aquadomes. Peter Winther, Executive Director and Partner at Colliers, tells Nordic Property News about the portfolio, selling such a well-known property, what kind of buyers are expecting and the foreign interest.

After the Largest Single Public Use Asset Transaction Ever: Future Targets for Local Tapiola

Finland Finland — Mia Vuorinen, Managing Director Local Tapiola Alternative Investment Funds, on the Espoo hospital investment, why the segment attracts many investors, and the competition from global investors.

Verdion’s Global CEO: “We Are Interested in a Range of Opportunities in the Nordics”

Nordic — The global CEO of Verdion Michael Hughes tells Nordic Property News about the collaboration with Tritax EuroBox, the attractive logistics area in Sweden, and future investment targets on the Nordic logistics market.

The Global Attraction for Finnish Logistics

Finland Finland — New logistics and industrial snapshot from CBRE: Tailwinds continue for the segment. Jussi Niemistö, Head of Research CBRE Finland, tells Nordic Property News whether the investment opportunities in logistics will grow in 2022.

Where the German Investor Looks for Nordic Acquisitions

Nordic — German Union Investment started the year by divesting and large office property in Helsink to Corum. Union Investment’s Fabian Hellbusch tells Nordic Property News about the divestment, Union Investments ambitions for the Nordic markets in 2022 and where they look for new acquisitions.

Svenska Handelsfastigheter Aims for Further Growth: "We Have Plenty of Capital to Invest”

Sweden Sweden — Sweden's leading property owner within the daily goods and retail trade segment, Svenska Handelsfastigheter, is on the move for more investments. CEO Lennart Sten and Head of Transaction Jöran Rydberg tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition of Tre Kronor, investment targets going forward, and why their retail segment is of great interest.

Leaves Corem for Fabege

Sweden Sweden — Fabege makes senior recruitment from Corem.

Reasons Behind the Trend: Why Cities in Finland Are Divesting Properties

Finland Finland — Deputy Mayor for Urban Environment in Espoo, Olli Isotalo: “We are following the international trend – Finland is a stable country for investments.”

Why Tritax EuroBox Sees Huge Potential in the Nordics

Nordic — Alina Iorgulescu, Assistant Fund Manager of Tritax EuroBox, on the recent Swedish investment, targets in 2022, and why the Nordics is an important market for the continental European investor in logistics real estate.

Elo’s Main Focus After the Tampere Investment

Finland Finland — Kati Kniivilä, Director, Domestic Real Estate at Elo, tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition from Tampereen Asunnot Ky, why Tampere is an attractive location for investments, and the residential targets for 2022.

Swedish Juggernaut Adds Key Player

Nordic — SBB continues to shape their team – adds new key player.

“Many Hotel Operators and Owners Are Desperate for Some Good News”

Nordic — Erik Lee Myklebust has been appointed as Head of Hotels, Nordics, at CBRE. He tells about the major challenges in the struggling hotel segment, how to bounce back in uncertain times, and whether the hotel strategies differ between the Nordic markets.

Challenges in Finland: ”There Are Needs for Modern Logistics Properties”

Finland Finland — Jarkko Äikää, Commercial Director, Logicenters Finland, on the logistics opportunities in Finland, and the recent announced major lease contract with Tokmanni in Mäntsälä.