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Håvard A. Nustad.

Working from Home: ”A Good Trial Project”

Norway Norway — Håvard A. Nustad, Partner and Director at Pangea Property Partners, on the booming Norwegian transaction market, the Covid-19 challenges for the property owners, and the still struggling segments.
Karl Persson leaves Cushman & Wakefield.

Cushman & Wakefield’s Swedish CEO Leaves the Company

Sweden Sweden — Karl Persson exits Cushman & Wakefield.
David Mindus, CEO of Sagax.

Sagax Makes Seven Transactions

Nordic — Sagax invests SEK 437 million through seven transactions.
Michael Moschewitz.

Genova Acquires 50 percent of Järngrinden

Sweden Sweden — Genova has completed a directed ordinary share issue raising proceeds of MSEK 288 to finance part of the acquisition of 50 percent of the shares in Järngrinden AB.
Sverre Molvik.

Further Expansion Plans in Stockholm for the Norwegian Developer

Norway Norway — Selvaag Bolig’s CEO Sverre Molvik: “We need to be in areas with population growth and high purchase power.”
Patrik Hall, CEO of Heimstaden.

Heimstaden's CEO on the Blockbuster Deal: "An Excellent Chance to Grow"

Nordic — It was a transaction for the ages when Heimstaden acquired properties from Akelius for EUR 9.1 billion. Heimstaden's CEO Patrik Hall tells Nordic Property News about the deal, Heimstaden's ambitions going forward and gives his view on the possibility of expropriation in Berlin.
2021 is already a record year for Nordic transactions – with Q4 remaining.

Yearly Transaction Record Set – With Q4 Remaining

Nordic — The huge deal between Heimstaden and Akelius means that 2021 is already a record year in terms of transaction volume. Nordic Property News takes a closer look at the past year and the factors behind it.
Rutger Arnhult, Chairman of Castellum.

Castellum Sells Portfolio to Oscar Properties

Sweden Sweden — Castellum sells a property portfolio to Oscar Properties for approximately SEK 1.7 billion.
Jacob Karlsson, CEO of K-Fastigheter.

K-Fastigheter Buys Project in Åhus

Sweden Sweden — K-Fastigheter buys 19 terraced houses to be built in the new district Trädstaden in northern Åhus. The turnkey contract is carried out by NCC and construction has commenced.
Byporten.

Industriens Pension Acquires Office Property in Aarhus

Denmark Denmark — Industriens Pension buys newly built 11-storey office property in Aarhus.
A purchased elderly care home in Lahti, and Riikka Moreau, Fund Manager in charge of Aged Care for Northern Horizon.

“It Has Been a Tough Year and There Are Still Concerns”

Nordic — Riikka Moreau, Fund Manager and Head of Finland at Northern Horizon, tells Nordic Property News about the major challenges in the aged care sector.
Antti Louko.

Catella Figures: This Segment Is the Main Focus of Finnish Investors

Finland Finland — Antti Louko, Managing Director of Catella Finland, tells Nordic Property News about the main lessons during the pandemic, the shift to other asset classes for property investors, and the strong transaction market in Finland.
Sami Haverinen, Head of Commercial Operations at Olo Asunnot, and the city of Vaasa.

“We Are Constantly Looking for Suitable Opportunities”

Finland Finland — Sami Haverinen, Head of Commercial Operations at Olo Asunnot on the recent challenges and future investment targets on the Finnish investment market.
Patrik Hall, CEO of Heimstaden.

Heimstaden Acquires Residential Portfolio from Akelius for EUR 9.1 billion

Nordic — Heimstaden subsidiary, Heimstaden Bostad, buys 599 properties with 28,776 homes centrally located in Berlin (14,050), Hamburg (3,592), Stockholm (5,934), Malmö (4,107), and Copenhagen (1,093). Transaction value SEK 92.5 billion (EUR 9.1 billion) with SEK 2.8 billion in annual rental income.
Skanska builds new hotel.

Skanska Builds New Hotel in Helsinki Airport

Finland Finland — Skanska has signed a contract with KOy Apron to build a hotel developed by LAK Real Estate Oy in Helsinki Airport, Finland. The contract is worth EUR 86M which will be included in the Nordic order bookings for the third quarter of 2021.
Sverker Källgården, CEO of Cibus Nordic Real Estate.

Cibus Makes New Finnish Acquisition

Finland Finland — Cibus has signed the acquisition of five properties in Finland for EUR 5.2m. The properties are acquired from a private investor.
Thomas Færch, CEO at Gefion Group.

The Strong and Stable Asset Class in Challenging Times

Denmark Denmark — Gefion Group’s CEO Thomas W Færch: ”It is necessary to be on site and see the solutions one by one.”
Pia Lindborg, Director, Real Estate at Ahlström Capital.

More Deals than Ever for A. Ahlström

Finland Finland — Pia Lindborg, Director Real Estate, at A. Ahlström on the need of thinking outside the box, and future investment targets on the Finnish property market.
Rebecka Eidenert.

SBS' Expansion Plans: "Advantage for Us to Look all Over the Nordic Region"

Nordic — Studentbostäder i Norden continues its expansion journey and enters a new country. CEO Rebecka Eidenert tells Nordic Property about the premiere purchase in Norway, how they view the market, the growth plans and about a possible Finnish entry.
United Bankers sells to RELOG.

United Bankers Makes Large Norwegian Divestment

Norway Norway — The UB Nordic Property Fund (AIF) to sell a portfolio consisting of seven properties to Norway for nearly EUR 100 million.
Olov Lindgren acquires on Götgatan.

Olov Lindgren Acquires Two Properties in Central Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Olov Lindgren buys two properties on Södermalm in Stockholm. The company now owns 44 properties on Södermalm.
Maria Sidén.

Maria Sidén Leaving as CFO for John Mattson

Sweden Sweden — Following seven years as the CFO for the property company John Mattson, Maria Sidén has announced her intent to step down from her position.
Peter Winther, CEO of Colliers International Denmark.

This Segment Attracts the Global Investors the Most

Denmark Denmark — Peter Winther, Executive Director and Head of Capital Markets at Colliers Denmark, on how the property companies have handled the turbulent times, and whether 2021 will be another record year for transaction volume in Denmark.
Bent Oustad, CEO of Norwegian Property.

The Giant Left the Stock Market: Here Are the Future Targets

Norway Norway — Norwegian Property’s CEO Bent Oustad: “Time spent to visit equity investors will of course be reduced but...”
Tuomas Rantsi, COO of Avara.

Avara’s Resilience Throughout the Pandemic

Finland Finland — Tuomas Rantsi, Chief Operating Officer at Avara, on how the Finnish investor summarizes the pandemic, how crucial ESG factors are going forward, and what segments that have been the winners the last 18 months.