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SBB Ready to Increase Focus Outside of Sweden

Nordic — The coming year SBB will direct their focus away from Sweden and towards the other Nordic countries. CEO Ilija Batljan tells Nordic Property News why and what they look for in terms of new investments.

Key Factors of Divesting Assets with Perfect Timing

Denmark Denmark — Thomas Bertelsen, Partner at Birch Ejendomme, on the residential sale to US giant Goldman Sachs and Rubik Properties, the hot residential market in Denmark, and Birch’s current pipeline.

Anchor Developer Wanted for Major Urban Development in Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — The City of Stockholm is searching for an anchor developer for the Valparaiso part of Norra Djurgårdsstaden – guarantees land allocation of 50,000 sqm.

“We Evaluate All Interesting Investment Opportunities“

Finland Finland — Christian Fladeland, Co-CIO of Heimstaden, tells Nordic Property News about the ten percent acquisition of Kojamo’s shares, whether they will increase their holding going forward, and the attraction to the Finnish residential market.

Hines on the Hunt for More Nordic Assets: “An Important Target”

Nordic — Global investor Hines has been on the offensive in the Nordics for the last two years. Simone Pozzato, Managing Director and HECF Fund Manager at Hines, tells Nordic Property News about the decreased competition in Denmark, why the Copenhagen residential market ticks all the boxes, and other Nordic targets, going forward.

Why the Finnish Appetite for Retail Assets Still Is Strong

Finland Finland — Joonas Lemström, Director at NREP, on the EUR 106 million acquisition from Citycon, how NREP want to develop the property, and the growth targets in the retail segment for the investor.

After the Kojamo Investment – Here Is Heimstaden's Position in Finland

Finland Finland — The massive deal with Akelius has just received final approval – but Heimstaden is already working on new acquisitions. Following the major purchase in Kojamo, Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at Heimstaden's position in Finland.

Updated List: The Most Influential Chairmen in the Nordic Giants

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents an updated list of the shareholdings among the chairmen of the major real estate companies in the Nordics.

Schroders Capital’s Business Focus for 2021: Divestments

Nordic — Eva Granlund, Head of Nordic Real Estate at Schroders Capital, tells Nordic Property News about the recent divestment to Altaal, why the bidding process almost went on for a year, and future investment targets in the Nordics.

How Areim Want to Grow their Office Portfolio

Finland Finland — Areim continues to expand their portfolio with a 7,000 office acquisition in Helsinki. Markus Laine, Head of Areim Finland, tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition, the office market in Helsinki and how Areim look to grow their office portfolio.

Altaal: “Everything We Do Must Have a Green Impact”

Finland Finland — Stefan Gattberg, Founder of the investment firm Altaal, on the Finnish investment, and why the green agenda is important in the years to come.

Winners and Losers on the Nordic Stock Markets in October

Nordic — Nordic Property News has the complete list of how the Nordic real estate and construction companies performed on the stock exchange in October.

The Booming Finnish Residential Market: “We Are on a New Level Now”

Finland Finland — Trevian Asset Management acted as a commercial advisor to an international investment management company in two transactions, including two significant portfolios of residential properties during Q3 2021. Kim Särs, Trevian's Business Director of Residential real estate, on the major interest for Finland, and expectations for 2022.

Updated List: The Most Influential CFOs in the Nordic Giants

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

Updated List: The Most Influential CEOs in the Nordic Giants

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

The Retail Comeback: “Nearly Back to Pre Covid-Levels”

Finland Finland — Citycon’s CEO F. Scott Ball on the Q3 results, which categories that have bounced back thanks to lifted restrictions, and the footfall recovery around their retail centres.

Doxa Invests in Klarabo: "We Look at Every Investment Opportunity"

Nordic — After the major acquisition in Hyllie, Doxa continues its growth journey by entering as an investor in Klarabo. Chairman of the Board Greg Dingizian tells Nordic Property News what attracts Doxa about investing in other companies, what they are looking for in potential company investments and whether this will open doors for investments outside Sweden.

“We Are Becoming Even More Relevant to the Market”

Nordic — Pontus Sundin, CEO of Brunswick Real Estate Capital, on the benefits thanks to the record-breaking senior debt property fund, the importance of green properties, and the global recognition.

“A Structured Sales Process with Elevated Competition”

Denmark Denmark — Mathias Erbo Kryspin, Partner at Nordanö in Denmark, on the background of the deal between the US giants Franklin Templeton and Angelo Gordon, the expectations on a strong finish of the transaction year in Denmark, and how common single asset deals between two global investors is.

Here Are Angelo Gordon’s Plans for the Nordic Markets

Nordic — Earlier this week, Angelo Gordon divested student housing in Copenhagen to Franklin Templeton. With the divestment announced, Tracy DeBlieck, Managing Director, Europe Real Estate at Angelo Gordon tells Nordic Property News about the company’s future plans for the Nordics, what markets they are looking at and which segments they find most interesting.

Balder to Develop New Hot Area in Denmark: “Secures a Good Mix”

Denmark Denmark — Flemming Joseph Jensen, CEO of Balder Denmark, on the residential targets across the country, and how the Swedish giant’s Danish subsidiary has performed during the pandemic.

What Have Helped Revive the Activity in the Construction Sector

Finland Finland — Fincap’s CEO Petri Kotkansalo on the divestment to the Belgian investor Cofinimmo, the booming residential market in Finland, and future investment targets for the Finnish developer.

After the Single Asset Deal: Here Are Franklin Templeton’s Nordic Targets

Nordic — Raymond Jacobs, Managing Director at Franklin Real Asset Advisors, tells Nordic Property News about the recent deal with another US giant, Angelo Gordon, why Denmark is an attractive market, and the Nordic growth targets of the investor.

New Residential Area to Be Developed in Hot Stockholm Area

Sweden Sweden — Besqab involved in a residential project that will provide approximately 700 new homes.

”The Global Interest for the Private Rented Sector Is Solid”

Denmark Denmark — Jacob Smergel-Krog, CEO of Rubik Properties, on the recent investment together with Goldman Sachs, the residential resilience during challenging times, and the entry barriers on the market.