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.

How Kungsleden Will Reach Their New Financial Targets

Sweden Sweden — Swedish listed Kungsleden has set new target for the business which include increasing the property value by 34 percent in five years. CEO Biljana Pehrsson explains how they will achieve their new financial targets.

What Makes the Odense Market so Hot

Denmark Denmark — Odense keeps catching the eye of investors. Martin Pedersen, Director and Partner at Colliers, tells Nordic Property News of the growing interest in the Odense market, what makes the city attractive to investors and what the hottest segments are.

Avara Keen on Growing Its Portfolio Significantly

Finland Finland — After the Major Residential investment: Harri Retkin, CIO of Avara, on the Finnish residential market, why the segment stays resilient, and the Covid-19 impact over the deal flow in Finland.

Finnish Investment Targets for S-Bank

Finland Finland — S-Bank’s funds have sold a residential portfolio of almost 400 apartments to Avara Residential Fund II. Petri Jokinen, CEO of FIM Kiinteistö Oy, which is a fund controlled by S-Bank on the requirements for the divestment, and the transparent process.

Leaves Sponda for CBRE

Finland Finland — James Clarke joins CBRE’s Nordic Capital Markets team as Director, Investment Properties. He tells Nordic Property News what attracted him about CBRE, what he hopes to bring with him from his time at Blackstone-owned Sponda and how he views the Finnish transaction market.

January 2021: The Nordic Top Transactions

Nordic — Nordic Property News lists the largest transactions in the Nordics during January.

What Malmö's New City Architect Hopes to Bring from London

Sweden Sweden — The City of Malmö has named Finn Williams its new city architect. He tells Nordic Property News about his new role, what he hopes to bring with him from London and why he has always wanted to work in Sweden.

Danish Expectations for the Transaction Market in 2021

Denmark Denmark — Peter Winther, CEO of Colliers Denmark: “We may well see a new record for transaction activity in Q1.”

Castellum's CEO on the Withdrawn Entra Offer

Norway Norway — Henrik Saxborn on what happens now with the Entra holdings, and the next step in the giant Blackstone deal.

“We See a Flat Development on the Norwegian Office Market”

Norway Norway — Norwegian Property’s CEO Bent Oustad on the intense 2020, the Q4 figures and notable trends in the retail and office segments in Norway.

Why Price per Square Meter is Staring to Become an Obsolete Term on the Office Rental Market

Sweden Sweden — Sweden’s largest real estate owner Vasakronan presented stable figures, but with decline in new lettings, in their year-end report. CEO Johanna Skogestig gives her view on the future office demands and why price per square meter is starting to become obsolete.

These Nordic Countries Stood Out on the Investment Market in 2020

Nordic — Simon Mallinson, Executive Managing Director at Real Capital Analytics, tells Nordic Property News on which Nordic country that was one of the few markets globally to buck the trend of declining commercial property deal activity in 2020. He also shares a full insight of the Nordic countries' performance, in comparison with other European markets.

The Attraction to Finland’s Number Three

Finland Finland — Pia Lindborg, Director Real Estate, at A. Ahlström: “We have updated our real estate strategy for some years ago and included Tampere to it.”

These Are the Largest Swedish Companies on Social Media

Sweden Sweden — Nordic Property News presents how influential the listed housing, construction and real estate companies are on social media. Here are the industry's ten most powerful companies in Sweden.

New Fund Strategies Ahead for Niam

Denmark Denmark — Michael Berthelsen, Country Manager Denmark at Niam, tells Nordic Property News about the recent divestment, and the Danish investment focus for 2021.

Changes in the Top at CBRE: “Better Support for Our Cross-border Clients”

Nordic — CBRE makes changes at the top. Colin Waddell takes over as Managing Director of Nordics while Siri Tulikoura assumes the role of Managing Director of Finland. The duo tells Nordic Property News about the changes and how this will make CBRE more attractive.

Reasons Behind the French Divestment

Nordic — Catella divests its 50.1 percent holdings in its French subsidiary Catella Asset Management SAS for a cash purchase price of SEK 154 million. Timo Nurminen, Head of Property Investment Management at Catella, tells Nordic Property News about the decision, how they performed in 2020, and how Catella will continue to strengthen the property operations.

Blackstone Company in Major Lease Agreement

Nordic — Exclusive at Nordic Property News: Mileway signs a new 15-year lease with existing customer.

These Are the Largest Danish Companies on Social Media

Denmark Denmark — Nordic Property News presents how influential the listed housing, construction and real estate companies are on social media. Here is the industry's most powerful in Denmark.

Lisen Heijbel Leaves CBRE for Savills IM

Nordic — Lisen Heijbel leaves CBRE to become the new Head of Investment Nordics at Savills IM. She tells Nordic Property News about Savills IM's major investment in the Nordic region, what they are looking for in acquisitions, what attracted the investor side and what she takes away from her role as an advisor.

Partner and Director Leaves the Advisory Firm

Nordic — Joins property owner and developer of public properties and logistics.

These Are the Largest Norwegian Companies on Social Media

Norway Norway — Nordic Property News presents how influential the listed housing, construction and real estate companies are on social media. Here is the industry's most powerful in Norway.

Here Are NREP’s Future Office Targets

Denmark Denmark — Anders Østergaard Hansen, Head of Office investments at NREP: “We actively looking for attractive office opportunities across the Nordic capital cities.”