Jussi Karjula, CEO of Hoivatilat.

How to Succeed in the Care Segment – in a Tough Competition Environment

Finland Finland — Jussi Karjula, CEO of Hoivatilat, on the impact from Belgian main owner Aedifica, and investment opportunities on the Finnish and Swedish markets: “There are more and more professional players.”
Michael Berthelsen, Country Manager Denmark at Niam.

The Attraction to the ‘Outdoor Capital’ of Denmark

Denmark Denmark — Michael Berthelsen, Country Manager Denmark at Niam, on the recent deal with Birch Ejendomme, why Silkeborg is a great city for future growth, investor challenges due to the pandemic, and the residential targets, going forward.
Invesco's recent acquisition is located west of Copenhagen.

Invesco Acquires Townhouse in Glostrup

Denmark Denmark — Invesco Real Estate has acquired an established 56-unit development in a suburb outside of Copenhagen. The acquisition has been made on behalf of Invesco’s European Living Fund. The seller is CECN ApS and Ejendomsselskabet Casa Nord ApS.
Residential development Sejling, Silkeborg.

Birch Ejendomme Divests to Niam

Denmark Denmark — Niam has acquired 121 high-quality units to their Danish residential portfolio, focusing on offering affordable homes for everyone. The properties are located in Silkeborg.
SBB.

SBB Sells Properties for SEK 10 Billion to Jointly Owned Company

Sweden Sweden — SBB sells government infrastructure properties for an agreed property value of SEK 10 billion to a jointly owned company (50/50) with Kåpan Occupational Pension Association.
Otso Halsti, Co-Founder and CEO of Assai.

Where Assai Looks for New Investment Opportunities

Finland Finland — Assai has sold a centrally located office property to Areim. Otso Halsti, Co-Founder and CEO of Assai, tells Nordic Property News about the divestment and where they look for new opportunities.
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.