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Hemsö Acquires University Asset in Helsinki

Finland Finland — Hemsö acquires a university property in central Helsinki for future development into modern training facilities. The property will be leased by the University of Helsinki until 2024. The investment amounts to approximately EUR 17 million and the seller is the University of Helsinki.
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Laura Barstow.
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Global capital raising executive joins Slättö
Ilija Batljan, CIO, Public Property Invest.
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The Nordic investment plans for Public Property Invest
Erik Selin, CEO of Balder.
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“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”
Helsinki.

Colliers Strengthens Nordic Position – Launches Capital Markets Team in Finland

Finland Finland — Colliers strengthens their position in Finland by launching Capital Markets services with renowned real estate profile Matti Ahrelma leading the team. Richard Divall, Head of Cross Border Capital Markets, EMEA at Colliers, tells Nordic Property News about the new Capital Markets team, the appointment of Matti Ahrelma and the state of the Nordic real estate markets.

John Mattson Makes Residential Investment in Sollentuna

Sweden Sweden — John Mattson has signed an agreement with Sollentuna Stadshus AB to acquire 456 apartments together with commercial premises in Häggvik and Tureberg in the municipality of Sollentuna.
Risto Vuorenrinne, Investment Director at Trevian AM, and Duetto Business Park that has gained great success.

The Key for Office Success – During the Crisis

Finland Finland — Trevian-managed development of Duetto Business Park succeeds beyond expectations – occupancy rate rises despite COVID era challenges. Risto Vuorenrinne, Investment Director at Trevian AM, tells Nordic Property News about the major office project in Helsinki, when they expect to reach 95 percent occupancy, and future office challenges.
Sonja Horn, CEO of Entra.

“We Have Significant Muscles to Grow the Portfolio Further”

Norway Norway — Entra’s CEO Sonja Horn on the current negotiations of the EUR 230 million asset, and the investment strategy, going forward.
Michael Johansson, CEO of Tre Kronor Property Investment.

Tre Kronor About to Acquire Norwegian Portfolio

Norway Norway — Tre Kronor intends to make property acquisitions corresponding to a value of approximately NOK 322 million and is reviewing the possibility of further acquisitions.
Brooklyn, New York.

PFA Invests in New York Logistics

Denmark Denmark — For an amount of approx. DKK 500 million, PFA is now investing in a logistics property in New York, which will be built in the coming year. In the future, PFA will further increase its focus on foreign real estate investments with international partners.
Jens Petter Hagen.

NREP's Norwegian Future: "We Expect to Continue Investing Actively"

Norway Norway — NREP have increased their presence in Norway with several key hires. Jens Petter Hagen, Partner and General Manager of NREP's Norwegian office, tells Nordic Property News about NREP’s Norwegian future, what investments they are looking for, where they are looking for them and shares his view on the state of the Norwegian real estate market.
Timo Myllynen, Head of Asset Management, HOK-Elanto.

Despite the Pandemic: The Retailer to Execute Investment Plan

Finland Finland — Timo Myllynen, Head of Asset Management, HOK-Elanto: “We have seen that grocery store properties are facing a high demand at the moment.”
Patrik Hall, CEO of Heimstaden.

Heimstaden Bostad Acquires over 1,000 Residential Units in Linköping

Sweden Sweden — Heimstaden Bostad acquires 1,118 residential units for SEK 2.5 billion in Linköping from municipal housing company Stångåstaden, and significantly strengthens its presence in the region.
The preference shares with the highest yields on the stock exchange.

Updated List: The Nordic Rockets – Among the Preference Shares

Nordic — Nordic Property News has listed the Nordic real estate companies’ preferred stocks. Which stock provides the highest yield and which stock has had the best development during 2021?

SRV to Renovate Historic Property in Helsinki

Finland Finland — SRV and Helsinki University Properties have signed an agreement on the basic renovation of Snellmania, which is located in Kruununhaka, Helsinki. The project management contract for the renovation of this culturally and historically significant building is valued at approximately EUR 12 million.
F. Scott Ball, CEO of Citycon.

How Citycon Will Benefit on the Nordic Transaction Market

Finland Finland — Citycon’s CEO F. Scott Ball on another strong quarter for the retail property owner; the diversification strategy, and why the rent collection has decreased in the first quarter of 2021: “Still best-in-class.”
Entra.

Entra in Negotiations to Make Major Acquisition

Norway Norway — Entra is in exclusive negotiations to acquire the property Fyrstikkalléen 1 for approximately NOK 2.3 billion (app. EUR 230 million).
Mileway hires five new employees.

Blackstone's Mileway Adds Five New Names to the Nordic Team

Nordic — Blackstone's transaction-intensive last-mile logistics company Mileway continues to build their team in the Nordics and add five new names to the roster.
Per Hedebäck.

The Digitalization Struggle in the Property Industry

Nordic — Per Hedebäck, CEO of Ibinder: “No doubt that the industry is lacking behind.”
The Nordic top transactions in April.

April 2021: The Nordic Top Transactions

Nordic — Nordic Property News lists the largest transactions in the Nordics during April.
Ilija Batljan, CEO of SBB Norden.

SBB to Double their Volume in Denmark

Denmark Denmark — SBB keeps increasing their position in the Nordics. Going forward they will grow their smalls market, Denmark, significantly. CEO Ilija Batljan tells Nordic Property News of SBB’s future plans for the Danish market.
Bård Bjølgerud, CEO of Pangea Property Partners.

“Investment Opportunities Like ABP Are Few”

Norway Norway — Pangea Property Partners’ CEO Bård Bjølgerud on the blockbuster deal, where Balder has signed an agreement to acquire Norwegian industrial real estate company Asset Buyout Partners, and why the Norwegian market is getting more interest from global investors.
Erik Selin, CEO of Balder.

Erik Selin on the ABP Acquisition

Norway Norway — Erik Selin on Balder's major investment, the risk for oil dependence, and fish farming.

Skanska Signs Big Lease in Helsingborg

Sweden Sweden — Skanska has signed a 20-year lease agreement with Greenfood for a 44,000 square meter new food and logistics center in Långeberga, Helsingborg, Sweden. Greenfood is one of northern Europe's leading actors in healthy food.
Ideon Science park.

Regin Makes Lease Agreement with Wihlborgs

Sweden Sweden — Regin, a Swedish company that develops smart, automated solutions to reduce energy consumption at properties, is moving its research and development operations from Landskrona to Lund. The company has signed a lease with Wihlborgs for 820 sqm in Ideon Science Park.

HOK-Elanto Buys Retail and Office Assets in Helsinki

Finland Finland — Tarkala Oy has sold retail and office premises located near Helsinki city centre to HOK-Elanto.
From top left to bottom right: Ruben Krantz Kringstad, Jannick Huseth, Harald Haakonsen, Kristian Aarflot-Nyrud, Jacob Sandberg Gjems-Onstad, Vebjørn Solstad and Jonas Løvås.

NREP Makes Several Recruitments to Norway Office

Norway Norway — In the last 12 months, the Nordic real estate investor has brought in Jannick Huseth from Solon, Harald Haakonsen from Nordanö, Ruben Krantz Kringstad from Colliers and Jacob Sandberg Gjems-Onstad from Bulk. Over the next few months, Kristian Aarflot-Nyrud from Ragde, Isabel J. Johansen from Arctic and two analysts are on their way in to further strengthen the Norwegian team. With this, NREP has more than doubled its presence in the Norwegian market.
Dragana Marina, CBRE Denmark's Head of Research.

The Nordic Region in the Front Row of Sustainable Properties

Nordic — Dragana Marina, Head of Research at CBRE Denmark: “You don’t have to do complex math to understand the amplitude of the challenge.”