ARTICLES TAGGED WITH "DWS"

Global investment manager on 2024: "Real estate is a tricky sector"

Nordic — The German asset management company DWS Group, headquartered in Frankfurt, is a spin-off from Deutsche Bank. DWS's global investment manager, Björn Jesch, has highlighted ten so-called investment themes for the coming year in a survey. In an exclusive interview for Nordic Property News, he now dives deep into these themes, which he believes will be relevant for investors in 2024 and beyond.

After the Bella Tower Acquisition – Here Is Where DWS Looks for New Danish Investments

Denmark Denmark — DWS continues to invest in the Nordic markets. After the acquisition of Bella Tower, Martin Weikamp, Head of Real Estate Transactions for the Nordics, tells Nordic Property News about the company’s desire for more Danish residential investments, where it looks for investments, what other segments are of interest, and about DWS’ appetite for the other Nordic markets.

DWS Acquires Bella Tower in Copenhagen

Denmark Denmark — Bellakvarter A/S sells Danish landmark residential building Bella Tower to DWS.

The Strongest Urban Logistics Markets in the Nordics Beyond the Capitals

Nordic — Logistics well placed to withstand economic disruption, according to DWS’ Nordic Real Estate Strategic Outlook. While fundamentals remain strong for logistics, there are are challenges that could keep rental growth in line with long-term inflation – with a clear exception in urban logistics that can see strong rental growth. Simon Wallace, Global Co-Head of Real Estate Research, comments on the strongest urban logistics areas in the Nordics beyond the capitals.

The Foreign Interest in the Resilient Nordic Residential Sector

Nordic — As the Nordic markets face challenges in economic headwinds, the residential markets in the capital cities should prove resilient according to DWS’ Nordic Real Estate Strategic Outlook. Simon Wallace, Global Co-Head of Real Estate Research, tells Nordic Property News how he sees foreign interest in Nordic residential developing and where the largest appetite for the sector is.

AMF Makes Large Office Purchase from DWS

Sweden Sweden — AMF Fastigheter strengthens its holding in Marievik with the acquisition of the office property Marievik 28 from DWS.

NCC to Construct 440 Residential Units near Copenhagen

Denmark Denmark — NCC has been commissioned by a joint venture between Catella, Nordkranen and DWS to construct approximately 440 rental units in Herlev near Copenhagen. The order value of the construction contract is approximately SEK 840 million. The units will be constructed on land where NCC previously conducted asphalt operations.

DWS Expands Presence in Finland

Finland Finland — DWS acquires three residential projects of 257 units to be built in Helsinki, Espoo and Kerava from SRV for EUR 82M.

Why the Nordics Outperformed the Rest of Europe in 2020

Nordic — Long-term economic growth in the Nordics is forecast to comfortably exceed the European average. The region's major cities are expected to outperform, supported by population growth and urbanisation. This is concluded in DWS’ latest Nordic real estate strategic outlook. Simon Wallace, Head of Research, tells Nordic Property News on the bright property future in the Nordics, which cities that stands out in the outlook, and the future yield development in the capitals.

DWS Expands Footprint in Swedish Logistics Sector

Sweden Sweden — DWS has announced the acquisition of a well-located logistics property in Jönköping, Sweden for approximately EUR 141.6 million on behalf of one of its German open-ended retail real estate funds. The seller of the property is Savills Investment Management's Nordic Logistics Club Deal fund.

DWS’ Concern Regarding the Pandemic: “Some Sectors Need an Adjustment”

Nordic — Martin Weikamp, Head of Real Estate Transactions, Northern Europe at DWS, tells Nordic Property News about the giant logistics acquisition in Eskilstuna, consequences due to Covid-19, and future Nordic investment targets

DWS and Coop Logistik to Develop Logistics Facility in Esklistuna for EUR 146M

Sweden Sweden — DWS alongside Coop Logistik AB, the logistics arm of Sweden’s second largest grocery retailer, announced the development of a EUR 146 million state of the art logistics facility to be located in Eskilstuna Logistics Park.

Why the Nordic Property Market Is Performing During the Crisis

Nordic — The Swedish and Nordic real estate markets look like winners compared to the rest of Europe and have a good starting position for the next few years. Simon Wallace, Head of Research at Deutsche Bank's asset management DWS, tells Nordic Property News: ”The pandemic will continue to pose practical challenges to the investment market.”

DWS Acquires Espoo Property from Regenero

Finland Finland — YIT’s and HGR Property Partners’ joint venture Regenero has completed the sale of Accountor Tower in Keilaniemi, Espoo to a fund managed by DWS following an agreement signed in August 2019. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.

The German Giant’s Nordic Deals: ”Good Market Conditions”

Nordic — DWS acquired the office building Solna United for about SEK 3.3 billion. Nordic Property News presents a list of the Germans’ transactions in the Nordics, and the company shares its view on the market.

DWS Acquires Solna United from Skanska for SEK 3.3 Billion

Sweden Sweden — Skanska has divested the office building Solna United in Solna, Sweden, for about SEK 3.3 billion to a fund managed by DWS. The transaction will be recorded by Skanska Commercial Development Nordic in the first quarter 2020. The transfer of the property will take place in June 2020.

The Real Estate Investor’s Office Targets in Finland

Finland Finland — Varma’s Business Director Toni Pekonen: “There is still opportunities for attractive investments in the office market.”

Varma Acquires Office Property from DWS

Finland Finland — Varma acquires approximately 7,000 square meters office property on Itämerenkatu 9, Helsinki, from DWS.

The German Benefits in Finland

Finland Finland — DWS Group’s Vice President Martin Weikamp tells Nordic Property News about the background of the large residential investment in Finland, why the deal was a milestone for DWS and upcoming investments in the Nordic region.

Lehto Sells 542 Apartments to DWS

Finland Finland — Lehto has signed an agreement with DWS, on behalf of one of its residential real estate funds to build and sell a residential property portfolio consisting of 542 apartments to DWS. The portfolio consists of six different buildings located in the cities of Espoo, Turku, Kirkkonummi, Riihimäki and Jyväskylä.

German Giant Acquires Skanska's HQ

Sweden Sweden — Invesco Real Estate has sold Skanska’s head office on Kungsholmen in Stockholm to a real estate fund managed by DWS.

DWS Acquires 42,000 sqm in Aviapolis

Finland Finland — Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company, together with Local Tapiola General Mutual Insurance Company have sold a prime logistics property by the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to DWS.