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Helsinki.

Kojamo Makes Helsinki Acquisition

Finland Finland — Kojamo's Lumo Kodit Oy acquires a real estate development project from Newil & Bau and Samla Asunnot in Lehtisaari, Helsinki.
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Laura Barstow.
Nordic Nordic —
Global capital raising executive joins Slättö
Ilija Batljan, CIO, Public Property Invest.
Nordic Nordic —
The Nordic investment plans for Public Property Invest
Erik Selin, CEO of Balder.
Nordic Nordic —
“I don’t think we will buy from Pandox”
Peter Wallin, CEO, and Jon Johnsson, CFO, at Bonava.
Nordic Nordic —
“We are really pleased with Bonava's regional exposure”
Stefan Wallander in front of one of NREP's residential acquisitions in Poland. The image is a montage.

NREP's Plans for the Hot Polish Market

Nordic — NREP has entered a new market. After the inaugural acquisition outside the Nordics, Stefan Wallander, CEO of NREP in Sweden, talks about the future in Poland, what the most interesting cities in the country are and about the possibility to enter more new markets.
Skellefteå.

The New Booming Market in Sweden: "Will Continue to Grow for Several Years"

Sweden Sweden — After battery manufacturer Northvolt's entry, Skellefteå has become one of Sweden's hottest growth locations, and with it a number of large real estate deals have followed. Joakim Arvius, CEO of Pangea, talks about the interest in the city, which segments are the hottest, what the development looks like and the foreign interest.
Veidekke changes its organisational structure in Sweden.

Veidekke Splits its Swedish Operations

Nordic — Veidekke has decided to implement a structural and organisational change in its Swedish operations, whereby Veidekke Sweden is split into two operational units, Construction Sweden and Infrastructure Sweden. At the same time Mats Nyström leaves the company.
Kungsleden to build new logistics facility for AA Logistik at Finnslätten in Västerås.

Kungsleden to Build New Logistics Facility in Västerås

Sweden Sweden — Kungsleden has signed a new lease contract for 32,000 sq.m. with AA Logistik and will build a new logistics facility at Finnslätten in Västerås. Occupancy is expected in summer 2024 and the lease contract has a term of 15 years.
Magnolia acquires from Diös.

Magnolia Bostad Acquires Land in Sundsvall

Sweden Sweden — Magnolia Bostad has signed an agreement with Diös Fastigheter for the acquisition of land in Sundsvall for the development of around 350 residential units of about 21,000 sqm GFA.
Päivi Tomula, Investment Director of Real Estate at Pontos.

After the Logistic Divestment: Future Targets for Pontos

Finland Finland — Päivi Tomula, Investment Director of Real Estate at Pontos, on the logistic deal with Idän Liikenteenvälitys and MMK Kuljetus, the increasing demand for logistics in Finnish urban areas, and whether the pandemic has affected the business.
Edwin Velzel, CEO of PGGM, and David Mindus, CEO of Sagax among the major owners in the Nordics.

Updated List: They Control the Nordic Heavyweights

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents an updated list of the largest owners in the listed real estate companies in the Nordic region.
Smartti Mokotów 1 and 2.

NREP Expands to Poland

Nordic — NREP now extends its organization into Northern Europe after making its first investments in Poland. The company has acquired a logistics portfolio of 130,000 sqm and has invested in over 1,000 new residential apartments in central Warsaw.
Anders Nygren.

Hufvudstaden's Incoming CEO: "A Big Decision"

Sweden Sweden — At the turn of the year, Hufvudstaden will for the first time in the 2000s have a different CEO than Ivo Stopner. Incoming CEO Anders Nygren tells Nordic Property News about his thoughts when he received the question to take over and about the work with the handover from his representative.
Mikael Rånes.

Amasten Makes Karlstad Purchase

Sweden Sweden — Amasten has signed an agreement to buy the housing project Kasernhöjden in central Karlstad from Albér Fastigheter. The project includes three houses with a total of 302 rental apartments.
NCC divests additional Company House to PensionDanmark.

NCC Divests to Pension Danmark

Denmark Denmark — NCC is divesting the Omega Company House office building in the Skejby area of Aarhus to PensionDanmark for approximately SEK 260 million.
Ivo Stopner.

Ivo Stopner on Retirement and the Remain Time at Hufvudstaden

Sweden Sweden — After 22 years at the helm of Hufvudstaden, Ivo Stopner goes into retirement at the turn of the year. He tells Nordic Property News about his decision to step down, his remaining time at the company and what he looks forward to in retirement.
David Mindus, CEO of Sagax.

Sagax Acquires in Four Countries

Nordic — Sagax has through eight separate transactions acquired five properties in Finland, three properties in Paris, three properties in the Netherlands and one property in Stockholm. The aggregate acquisition cost amounts to the equivalent of SEK 775 million.
Thomas Færch, CEO at Gefion Group.

Recruitment Strategies for Gefion Group

Denmark Denmark — The Danish property developer Gefion Group’s CEO Thomas Færch on the recent appointment of Jeppe Erikstrup Møller, how they will strengthen the team going forward, and the major portfolio acquisition that is about to be finalized.
Mikael Rånes.

Amasten Makes Eskilstuna Purchase

Sweden Sweden — Amasten continues to grow in Eskilstuna and has signed an agreement to acquire ten properties. The transaction is carried out in the form of a company and is based on an underlying property value of SEK 465 million.
Visualization of the construction project 'Møntmesterhus' in Copenhagen's Northwest quarter - here seen from Tomsgårdsvej - which is expected to be completed by the end of 2022, and Christian Axeltoft, Investment Manager at NREP.

The Sustainable Residential Focus for NREP in Copenhagen

Denmark Denmark — Christian Axeltoft, Investment Manager at NREP, on the investment from Calum: “The district is going through a rapid development.”
Finlandia Hall 1.

Skanska Gets Construction Assignment in Helsinki

Finland Finland — Skanska has signed a contract with the City of Helsinki to renovate congress and event venue Finlandia Hall located in the center of Helsinki. The contract is worth EUR 88M, about SEK 890M, which will be included in the Nordic order bookings for the second quarter of 2021.
CEO Andreas Birgersson in front of the newly acquired Multihuset in Limhamn, Malmö. The image is a montage.

ABG Fastena Enters New Segment

Sweden Sweden — ABG Fastena is entering a new segment with the acquisition of a community service property in Limhamn. CEO Andreas Birgersson tells Nordic Property News what community service they see as attractive, which segment they hope to enter next, why they are waiting to invest in residential and about the possibilities for a Finnish entry.
Bret D. McLeod.

Citycon Appoints CFO from the US

Finland Finland — Bret D. McLeod has been appointed Citycon Oyj’s Chief Financial Officer and member of the Corporate Management Committee following the planned retirement of the current CFO, Eero Sihvonen.
Petter Nylend, CEO of Akershus Eiendom.

“Ragnar Eggen Has Been a True Pioneer of Norwegian Real Estate Analysis”

Norway Norway — Petter Nylend, CEO of Akershus Eiendom, on the impact from the analyst profile Ragnar Eggen; the recruitment process for his successor and why they chose Kari-Due Andresen.
Ragnar Eggen.

Why Research Profile Ragnar Eggen Leaves the Head of Research Position at Akershus Eiendom

Norway Norway — Ragnar Eggen has decided to leave the role as Head of Research at Akershus Eiendom. He tells Nordic Property News about the decision, what he will do next, and the major differences on the Norwegian transaction market over the years.
Caroline Temse.

"I Hope to Develop the Dialogue with the Banks"

Nordic — Areim continues to develop the company and brings in Caroline Temse as the new Head of Financing. She tells Nordic Property News what attracted her to join Areim and the ownership side and what new perspectives she brings to the company.
Markus Heino.

JM’s Investment Targets in Finland

Finland Finland — Markus Heino, President of JM Finland, on the recent acquisition, the attraction to the Pasila area, whether the Finnish operations are scheduled as planned, and where they focus on development, going forward.
Ivo Stopner.

Hufvudstaden's CEO Ivo Stopner Retires – Here Is the Successor

Sweden Sweden — President of Hufvudstaden Ivo Stopner has notified the Board of Directors of his intention to exercise the clause in his contract allowing him to retire at the age of 60. Ivo Stopner has served as President of Hufvudstaden since 1999.