ARTICLES TAGGED WITH "Pangea Property Partners"

107,000 sqm Attractive Land for Sale in Central Oslo: "A Number of Possibilities"

Norway Norway — The Norwegian public broadcasting NRK are set to leave their building at Marienlyst in Oslo after more than 80 years. This could open up for 107,000 sqm of new projects in central Oslo. Pangea’s CEO Bård Bjølgerud tells Nordic Property News about the area’s future possibilities.

Here Are the Threats to the Stockholm Office Market

Sweden Sweden — Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research and Partner at Pangea, tells Nordic Property News about the pressure on the yields and the threats to the Stockholm office market that may have reached its peak.

The Nordic Country That Attracts Least International Investors

Nordic — Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research and Partner at Pangea, speaks of a vast international interest – but that one market is falling behind. Here are the reasons.

Castellum and Lilium in Massive Swap Transaction

Sweden Sweden — Castellum has completed an exchange transaction with Fastighetsaktiebolaget Lilium, wherein Castellum will acquire six properties in Linköping, and sell twenty properties in Sundsvall. The value of the transaction is SEK 5.2 billion (EUR 506M).

Major Residential Transaction in Norway

Norway Norway — Selvaag Gruppen acquires all of the company Utleiebolig AS for NOK 3 billion (EUR 310M), buying out eight other shareholders, with the ambition is to become Norway’s leading owner of modern residential rental units.

Bane NOR Property and Eiendomsspar Investing EUR 100M in Parking

Norway Norway — Bane NOR Eiendom and Eiendomsspar establishes a joint venture that takes over the parking facilities at Oslo Central Station, Oslo’s main railway station, and a suburban station at Asker just outside Oslo.

Foreign Interest Behind Strong Transaction Volume

Nordic — The Nordic transaction market is close to a record listing in 2018 – driven by major transactions and foreign interest. Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research and Partner at Pangea, tells Nordic Property News about the big foreign interest, which segments are hot and what the developments looks like in 2019.

The Largest Nordic Transactions in 2018

Nordic — The Nordic countries saw an eventful 2018 filled with major transactions and company buyouts. Nordic Property News has listed the largest transactions of the past year.

“Hot Investment Trend in 2019 As Well”

Nordic — Vonovia bought Victoria Park, EQT Partners made a bid for Stendörren, and Klövern bought both Tobin and Agora – corporate acquisitions have become a trend. Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research and Partner at Pangea, tells Nordic Property News why the trend will continue in 2019.

New Trend: Swedes Increase Foreign Interest

Sweden Sweden — Foreign investors have invested a lot of capital in Sweden for a long time now. During 2018, Swedes have begun investing abroad in a new way. Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research and Partner at Pangea, tells Nordic Property News about the new trend.

Tristan Fund Acquires Landmark Office in Oslo for EUR 122M

Norway Norway — CP 5 LL, the long-life core-plus fund advised by Tristan Capital Partners, has acquired off-market a landmark Grade A office building in Helsfyr, Oslo’s emerging eastern business district, for approximately EUR 122 million from a fund managed by Starwood Capital Group.

Pangea Launches Hotel Team and New Research

Nordic — Pangea Property Partners launches a dedicated Nordic hotel team of transaction specialists, analysts and industry experts to strengthen its position. In addition, the team presents new research.

"This is Definitely a New Trend"

Nordic — In recent years, a number of foreign companies have taken over the Nordic market by acquiring listed companies. Most recently, when Kildare Partners bought Technopolis. Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research at Pangea Property Partners, analyzes the trend for Nordic Property News.

Pareto Divests XXL’s Logistics Centre to Aberdeen Standard Investments

Sweden Sweden — Pilängen Logistik, a company established and managed by Pareto, has today divested XXL’s logistics centre located in Örebro, Sweden, to Aberdeen Standard Investments for around MSEK 400 (EUR 38.5M).

Magnolia Sells to Slättö

Sweden Sweden — Magnolia Bostad signed an agreement for the sale to Slättö of around 650 residences in Bro, Upplands-Bro municipality. The value at completion is expected to amount to around EUR 113M.

Why the Finnish Transaction Volume is Decreasing

Finland Finland — Finland continues to be smoking hot on the real estate market. Despite this, the transaction volume has decreased by 48 percent compared to the first half of 2017. Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research at Pangea Property Partners, tells Nordic Property News why the numbers are decreasing despite a continuously attractive market.

Continued Swedish Interest in the Danish Market

Denmark Denmark — Several Swedish investors have entered the Danish market lately and contributed to the Danish market has increased by 57 percent in transaction volume. Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research at Pangea Property Partners, tells Nordic Property News about the Danish increase and why the Swedish interest in Denmark looks to remain high.

Residential Dominates the Nordics

Nordic — Residential has been the most substantial segment as the Nordic transaction market notes the second highest listing ever in the first six months of 2018. Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research and Partner at Pangea Property Partners, tells Nordic Property News about the factors behind the rise of the residential market.

After EUR 215M Divestment – Aspelin Ramm On the Hunt for New Investments

Norway Norway — Aspelin Ramm completed a giant divestment by selling the shopping center Alna Senter in Oslo for EUR 215M. The company's CEO, Gunnar Bøyum, tells Nordic Property News about the decision to sell after a 40 years of ownership and where they are looking for their next investment.

Citycon Sells Shopping Center

Norway Norway — Citycon has entered an agreement regarding the divestment of Heiane Storsenter on Stord, to Drotningsvik Eiendom.

Slättö Divests for EUR 155M

Sweden Sweden — Through its fourth fund, Slättö IV, Slättö has divested to properties for a total transaction price of EUR 155M. Buyers are Trenum, owned by Balder and AP3, and Lansa, owned by Länsförsäkringar.

Why Norwegian Investors Look to Finland

Nordic — Norwegian property investors looks more and more towards the Finnish market. Linn Idsø Brenne, Director and Partner at Pangea Property Partners, tells Nordic Property News of the new trend.

Corem Purchases 19,000 sqm in Malmö

Sweden Sweden — Corem continues to expand in the Malmö region through the acquisition of the Måseskär 5 property, located in Östra Hamnen in Malmö. The seller is CBRE Global Investors.

Starwood Makes Offer for Listed Swedish Company

Sweden Sweden — Starwood Capital Group has made a public cash offer to the shareholders of Swedish listed residential company Victoria Park. Owners of 31.5 percent share of the votes – including main owner Greg Dingizian and Balder CEO Erik Selin – have accepted the offer. Erik Selin tells Nordic Property News why and his thoughts on the process.

Largest Swedish Residential Buyers

Sweden Sweden — The turbulent housing market has dominated the industry news the past few months. Nordic Property News shares a unique list of the companies that purchased most residential properties in 2017/2018.