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This is why Union Investment leaves Stockholm CBD

Sweden — Just over a week ago, it became clear that German Union Investment is making its second sale in a short time in Stockholm's CBD. Kubilay Özbisikletci, Senior Investment Manager Nordics at Union Investment, now shares how he sees the Stockholm market and other investments in the Nordics now.

Vasakronan makes acquisition in central Stockholm from Union Investment

Sweden — Vasakronan buys the block Uggleborg 14, Sthlm HUB, from Union Investment. The purchase price is based on an underlying property value of SEK 715 million.

Niam acquires office property in central Stockholm

Sweden — Niam has signed an agreement to acquire the office property Smultronet 6 on Fleminggatan in central Stockholm from Union Investment. The property comprises approximately 11,000 square meters of leasable space and was previously mostly occupied by HSB, which vacated before the summer. Niam will now develop the property into modern office solutions, contributing to the continual positive development of office spaces on Kungsholmen.

Union Investment Acquires Planned Office Building in Helsinki

Finland — Union Investment acquires planned "Aura" office building in Helsinki for the UniInstitutional European. The seller is the Finnish project developer and general contractor Hartela Etelä-Suomi.

The Most Interesting Submarkets in Helsinki for Office Investments

Finland — Union Investment continues to make acquisitions in the Nordics. After the latest acquisition in Helsinki, Martin Schellein, Martin Schellein, head of Investment Management Europe at Union Investment Real Estate GmbH, tells Nordic Property News about which he views as the most interesting submarkets in Helsinki for office investments, in which segments Union Investments expects to grow in Helsinki and about the company’s most important task in the Nordics for the remainder of 2022.

Union Investment Buys in Helsinki

Finland — Union Investment has acquired a planned timber-framed office building in Helsinki from leading Finnish construction company SRV via a forward funding deal. It is one of the first projects in Finland to be aligned with the EU taxonomy. The acquisition is being made on behalf of institutional real estate fund UniInstitutional European Real Estate. The purchase price is around EUR 58 million.

Where Union Investment Looks for New Nordic Residential Acquisitions

Nordic — Union Investment strengthens their Nordic residential investment team as Maik Schott joins to take the position of Investment Manager Residential. He shares with Nordic Property News his view of the Nordic residential market, where he sees the most interesting opportunities and what attracted him about joining Union Investment.

Where the German Investor Looks for Nordic Acquisitions

Nordic — German Union Investment started the year by divesting and large office property in Helsink to Corum. Union Investment’s Fabian Hellbusch tells Nordic Property News about the divestment, Union Investments ambitions for the Nordic markets in 2022 and where they look for new acquisitions.

Union Investment Extends Major Lease with Vattenfall

Sweden — Vattenfall extends lease with Union Investment for 43,000 sqm in Solna, Stockholm ahead of expiry.

The German Investor: “We See Helsinki as a Solid and Transparent Residential Market”

Finland — After the EUR 100 million investment: Martin Schellein, Head of Investment Management Europe at German investor Union Investment, shares his view on the Nordic property market, the recent purchase in Helsinki, and the collaboration with Skanska.

Skanska Signs Residential Deal with Union Investment in Helsinki

Finland — Skanska has signed a contract with Union Investment to build rental apartments in Helsinki. The contract is worth EUR 68M, about SEK 690M, which will be included in the Nordic order bookings for the fourth quarter 2021.

Union Investment's Residential Goals in the Nordics

Nordic — Union Investment expands their Nordic operation and enters the residential segment. Martin Schellein, Head of Investment Management Europe at Union Investment Real Estate, tells Nordic Property News about their residential ambitions, how they want to grow their portfolio, where they are looking for acquistions and their view on Nordic investments in other segments.

Union Investment Acquires Retail and Office Building in Central Helsinki

Finland — Union Investment has acquired an approximately 8,300 square meter retail and office property at 19 Aleksanterinkatu in Helsinki’s city centre.

Union Investment Acquires Office Property in Helsinki

Finland — On behalf of DIFA-Fonds Nr. 3 Union Investment acquires a multi-tenant building with 17 tenants in city centre of Helsinki.

Why the German Giant Chooses Finland and Sweden in the Nordics

Nordic — Kubilay Özbisikletci, Senior Investment Manager Nordic Region at Union Investment Real Estate, on their latest acquisition in Finland, future investment targets and why Norway is not preferable to invest in.

Union Investment Acquires Office Property in Central Helsinki

Finland — Union Investment acquires a multi-tenant property with 12 tenants comprising 5,700 sqm of rental space for UniInstitutional European Real Estate fund.

Union Investment Acquires HSB Headquarters Building in Stockholm

Sweden — Union Investment has acquired a fully let office property in central Stockholm comprising around 11,500 sqm of rental space.

"This Is Just the Start"

Denmark — Union Investment on Danish entry, their view of the Danish market and Nordic focus going forward.

Union Investment Completes First Danish Transaction

Denmark — German-based Union Investment Real Estate has made its first Danish real estate investment on Frederiksborggade 5 on Strøget in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Union Investment’s Next Step in the Nordics

Nordic — Union Investment has been an active player in the Nordics. With several purchases in Arenastaden, Stockholm from Fabege and series of recent acquisitions and divestments in Finland Kubilay Özbisikletci, Senior Investment Manager Nordic Region at Union Investment Real Estate, tells Nordic Property News of Union Investment’s Nordic focus going forward.

Union Investment on Major Helsinki Purchase

Finland — Union Investment keeps the activity up on the Finnish market. After recently divesting two properties the German company made a massive acquisition by purchasing the Urban Environment House for EUR 165M. Kubilay Özbisikletci, Senior Investment Manager Nordic Region at Union Investment Real Estate, tells Nordic Property News of the acquisition and his view of the Finnish market.

Urban Investment Acquires Urban Environment House

Finland — The Helsinki City Board has decided to sell the Urban Environment House in Kalasatama, now under construction, to Union Investment for EUR 165M.

VVT Acquires a Logistics Property Close to Helsinki Airport

Finland — VVT Property Fund I Ky has bought a logistics property close to Helsinki Airport from Union Investment. The entire 6 600 square meter building is leased to Dayton Group.

Corum Buys Skanska's Finnish HQ

Finland — Corum Asset Management has acquired Skanska's headquarters in the Ruskeasuo area of Helsinki from Union Investment.

Largest Swedish Transactions of Q1 2018

Sweden — The Swedish transaction market during Q1 2018 has dropped compared to last year. Still some larger transactions has been made and Nordic Property News has listed the ten largest in the first quarter.