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Stina Lindh Hök, CEO of Nyfosa, tells Nordic Property News on the Norwegian entry.

Why Nyfosa Took the Norwegian Step

Norway Norway — Stina Lindh Hök, CEO of Nyfosa, on the Norwegian entrance, differences to the Finnish strategy, and whether Denmark will be the next country to enter for the Swedish property company.
Timo Valtonen, CEO of Julius Tallberg Real Estate, and one of the acquired assets from Sagax.

“The Competition Has Intensified in the Industrial Sector”

Finland Finland — Timo Valtonen, CEO of Julius Tallberg Real Estate, on the recent swap deal with Swedish giant Sagax, and the strategy of 2022.
F. Scott Ball, CEO of Citycon.

Citycon’s CEO F. Scott Ball: ”The New Strategy Isn’t a Conversion”

Nordic — In an exclusive interview with Nordic Property News, Citycon’s CEO F. Scott Ball tells how the modern and urban shopping centre Lippulaiva will set an example of Citycon’s future focus, the shift in the company’s strategic focus, why they were able to thrive in some aspects during the pandemic from a business perspective, the impact long time friend CFO Eero Sihvonen retiring this year and the selection of his successor Bret D. McLeod.
SBB.

SBB Sells Eight Properties for SEK 400 Million

Sweden Sweden — SBB has entered into a binding agreement to divest eight non-strategic properties with commercial tenants for approximately SEK 400 million.
Stina Lindh Hök, CEO of Nyfosa.

Nyfosa Enters Norway – Forms JV

Norway Norway — Nyfosa has decided to enter Norway together with the property company Samfunnsbyggeren AS. With this step into Norway, Nyfosa complements its operations, today based in Sweden and Finland.
The Nordic top transactions in October.

October 2021: The Nordic Top Transactions

Nordic — Nordic Property News lists the largest transactions in the Nordics during October.
Ola Skogö is the new EVP of Finland, Denmark & Norway, at Adapteo.

Adapteo Appoints New Head of Business Area

Nordic — Adapteo Group has recruited Ola Skogö as the new Head of Business Area Finland, Norway and Denmark. Most recently, Ola held the role as Managing Director at Aviator Sweden, an aviation service provider offering ground services to Swedish airports and airlines.
Ilija Batljan, CEO of SBB Norden.

SBB Ready to Increase Focus Outside of Sweden

Nordic — The coming year SBB will direct their focus away from Sweden and towards the other Nordic countries. CEO Ilija Batljan tells Nordic Property News why and what they look for in terms of new investments.
Thomas Bertelsen, Partner at Birch Ejendomme, which has a close collaboration with Goldman Sachs.

Key Factors of Divesting Assets with Perfect Timing

Denmark Denmark — Thomas Bertelsen, Partner at Birch Ejendomme, on the residential sale to US giant Goldman Sachs and Rubik Properties, the hot residential market in Denmark, and Birch’s current pipeline.
Palmfelt Center.

Atrium Ljungberg Acquires Property for SEK 1.56 Billion

Sweden Sweden — Atrium Ljungberg signed an agreement to acquire the Palmfelt Center Kylhuset 28 leasehold in Slakthusområdet in Stockholm. This leasehold has a letting area of more than 30,500 sqm and will be acquired at an underlying property value that will be based on an updated market valuation at the end of the year. This has been set preliminarily at SEK 1,560 million.
Aerial of the area.

NCC Sells Land in Solna to Aros Bostad

Sweden Sweden — NCC sells land in Järva Krog, Solna, to Aros Bostad for approximately SEK 260 million. The purchase includes development rights corresponding to about 190 new residential units that Aros Bostad will construct with NCC as the turnkey contractor.
Valparaiso.

Anchor Developer Wanted for Major Urban Development in Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — The City of Stockholm is searching for an anchor developer for the Valparaiso part of Norra Djurgårdsstaden – guarantees land allocation of 50,000 sqm.
Entra.

Entra Signs Lease in Oslo

Norway Norway — Entra has signed a new 10 year lease contract with Rebel U2 AS for 2,650 sqm in St. Olavs plass 5 at Tullin in Oslo.
Christian Fladeland, co-CIO of Heimstaden.

“We Evaluate All Interesting Investment Opportunities“

Finland Finland — Christian Fladeland, Co-CIO of Heimstaden, tells Nordic Property News about the ten percent acquisition of Kojamo’s shares, whether they will increase their holding going forward, and the attraction to the Finnish residential market.
Thomas Laakso.

Capman Recruits Thomas Laakso

Nordic — Capman Real Estate appoints Thomas Laakso as Investment Director to support the international growth of its hotel fund.
One of the sold properties in Linnakorpi, Pirkkala.

Sagax Acquires Finnish Portfolio

Finland Finland — Sagax has through two separate transactions acquired 10 properties in Finland. The total investment amounts to the equivalent of SEK 557 million.

Oslo Areal's Owners Contemplate Divestment

Norway Norway — Gjensidige Forsikring and the Swedish occupational pension company AMF Pensionsförsäkring AB own 50 per cent each in Oslo Areal. The parties are contemplating the divestment of Oslo Areal.
Simone Pozzato, Managing Director and HECF Fund Manager at Hines.

Hines on the Hunt for More Nordic Assets: “An Important Target”

Nordic — Global investor Hines has been on the offensive in the Nordics for the last two years. Simone Pozzato, Managing Director and HECF Fund Manager at Hines, tells Nordic Property News about the decreased competition in Denmark, why the Copenhagen residential market ticks all the boxes, and other Nordic targets, going forward.
Joonas Lemström and aerial of the Columbus property.

Why the Finnish Appetite for Retail Assets Still Is Strong

Finland Finland — Joonas Lemström, Director at NREP, on the EUR 106 million acquisition from Citycon, how NREP want to develop the property, and the growth targets in the retail segment for the investor.
Helsinki.

After the Kojamo Investment – Here Is Heimstaden's Position in Finland

Finland Finland — The massive deal with Akelius has just received final approval – but Heimstaden is already working on new acquisitions. Following the major purchase in Kojamo, Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at Heimstaden's position in Finland.
Goldman Sachs continue to increase its Danish portfolio.

Goldman Sachs and Rubik in Another Residential Deal

Denmark Denmark — Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Rubik Properties contracts to acquire yet another residential project from Birch Ejendomme.
Mariendalsvej 55-57.

Hines Buys Living Asset in Copenhagen

Denmark Denmark — Hines, the international real estate firm, has acquired Mariendalsvej 55-57, its second living asset in Denmark, on behalf of its Hines European Core Fund, for an undisclosed price.
Chaim Katzman, Chairman of Citycon, and Lennart Schuss, Chairman of SBB.

Updated List: The Most Influential Chairmen in the Nordic Giants

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents an updated list of the shareholdings among the chairmen of the major real estate companies in the Nordics.
Ivar Tollefsen, Chairman of Heimstaden.

Heimstaden Bostad Acquires Ten Percent of Kojamo

Finland Finland — Heimstaden Bostad has bought 13,442,000 shares in the listed Finnish residential company, bringing total ownership to 10 percent.
Eva Granlund, Head of Nordic Real Estate at Schroders Capital.

Schroders Capital’s Business Focus for 2021: Divestments

Nordic — Eva Granlund, Head of Nordic Real Estate at Schroders Capital, tells Nordic Property News about the recent divestment to Altaal, why the bidding process almost went on for a year, and future investment targets in the Nordics.