Reasons Behind the Strong Figures for Citycon

Finland Finland — Eero Sihvonen, CFO, and Henrica Ginström, COO, tells Nordic Property News on why Citycon has performed better than most of the other retail giants across Europe, whether more divestments are approaching, and how the future around their malls will look like.

The Longest Serving Chairmen in the Nordic Heavyweights

Nordic — Which of the Nordic listed real estate companies’ Chairmen have served the longest? Nordic Property News has the updated list.

“For Us, This Is a Significant Investment”

Finland Finland — Transval’s SVP Sakari Kiiskinen on the major logistics investment outside Helsinki, and the driving force behind the need to outsource logistics in Finland, and the Baltic markets.

The Asian Interest in the Nordic Markets

Nordic — CBRE strengthens their Nordic team as Guy Payn takes a position as Senior Director, Strategic Advisory Services, Nordics and with that leavs CBRE Asia Pacific. He tells Nordic Property News about the transfer to the Nordics, what experiences and insights he brings with him, the Asian interest in the Nordic markets and about saying goodbye to his rugby career in Hong Kong.

The Longest Serving CFOs in the Nordic Heavyweights

Nordic — Which of the Nordic listed real estate companies’ CFOs have served the longest? Nordic Property News has the updated list.

Danica Pension’s Extension Plans in the Copenhagen Area

Denmark Denmark — Robert V. S. Nellemann, Head of Property Development at Danica, on the vision for the major development in the Copenhagen area together with DSB, the cooperation with their new partner, the real estate effects due to the pandemic, and the next step forward in the extension of Postbyen.

The Dutch Investor’s Goals for the Nordic Market

Nordic — Dutch Bouwinvest injects EUR 100 million into rental housing, healthcare and logistics properties in the Nordics for its European mandate. Robert Koot, Director European Investments at Bouwinvest, tells Nordic Property News about the investment, the partnership with NREP, the most interesting segments and regions in the Nordics and the possibility of further investments in the Nordics.

The Hits Towards the Finnish Residential Market During the Pandemic

Finland Finland — Kojamo’s CEO, Jani Nieminen: “The occupancy rate will increase the late part of this year.”

The Longest Serving CEOs in the Nordic Heavyweights

Nordic — Which of the Nordic listed companies’ CEOs have served the longest? Nordic Property News has the updated list.

Why Copenhagen Could Become Even More Attractive

Denmark Denmark — Copenhagen is already an important city Wihlborgs. As the distance to Hamburg decreases Copenhagen’s position can become even more favorable. CEO Ulrika Hallengren gives her view on Wihlborgs' future in Copenhagen.

The Swedish Expansion Plans for Selvaag Bolig

Sweden Sweden — Selvaag Bolig’s CEO Sverre Molvik on the Q4 figures, and why the Norwegian company see growth possibilities in the Stockholm area, going forward.

These Are the Chances of a Recovering Finnish Transaction Market

Finland Finland — Catella Market Indicator Spring 2021 Finland has been published. Antti Louko, Managing Director of Catella Finland, tells Nordic Property News about the decreased transaction volumes, whether this is the new normal, and expectations on the Finnish investment market in 2021.

Leaves Balder for Blackstone’s Mileway

Nordic — Blackstone-owned Mileway makes another appointment to their Nordic team.

Where Estea Looks for New Acquisitions

Sweden Sweden — After having sold a fund to Nyfosa for SEK 2.5 billion in the fall, Estea is back in the saddle for new transactions. Per Torpare, Head of Capital Markets, tells Nordic Property News about their latest acquisition and where they look for new acquisitions in the up-and-coming segment.

Priorities in the Swedish and Norwegian Construction Markets

Nordic — The Norwegian construction giant Veidekke’s Group CEO Jimmy Bengtsson on the 2020 performance, challenges in Sweden and Norway, and whether the company will increase its operations in 2021.

“This Has Had an Impact on Our Organization”

Norway Norway — Entra’s CEO Sonja Horn on the latest events circulating the company, how they move forward now and the strong Q4 figures.

Ilija Batljan Increases Ownership in Swedish Giant

Sweden Sweden — Ilija Batljan’s SBB is in the midst of bidding on Norwegian Entra. But while SBB is trying to acquire the Norwegian jewel, Batljan himself is making his mark in another listed Swedish company.

Requirements for Investments on Iceland

Nordic — Styrmir Bjartur Karlsson, MD Iceland, Croisette Real Estate Partner, on the Icelandic property market, and future growth in the North Nordic country: “A strong market with good yields.”

New International Investors Heading Towards Red Hot Logistics Market

Sweden Sweden — New investors are making their way towards the red hot Swedish logistics market. Linda Persson, Associate Director at Cushman & Wakefield, tells Nordic Property News about new trends on the market and the new wave of international investors.

The Unique Year of 2020: “The Capital Markets Went Crazy”

Nordic — Christopher Mertlitz, Head of European Investments, W. P. Carey, on his new position in the US investor, how 2020 was for the company, and whether any deals were cancelled, due to the pandemic.

These Are the Global Owners in the Nordic Heavyweights

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents an updated list of the foreign holdings in the Nordic listed real estate companies. An obvious increase among the foreign owners in 2020.

Prime Office Rents for Sweden

Sweden Sweden — Here are the prognosed prime office rents for Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö.

Blackstone Makes New Nordic Appointment to the Mileway Team

Nordic — The Blackstone company Mileway continues to invest heavily in the Nordics. In addition to the new major acquisition from Castellum, they are adding another important person to their team.

The Retail Resilience in Sweden – Compared to Other European Markets

Sweden Sweden — Carl Strufve, Director Nordics at Grosvenor Europe: “Sales have been lower than normal, but at the same time higher than expected.”

Patrizia to Increase an Already Strong Nordic Presence

Nordic — Philipp Schaper, Head of European Transactions at the German investor Patrizia, tells Nordic Property News on the challenges in 2020, the Nordic performance last year, and investment targets in 2021.