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Axel Wroll-Evensen, and the divested property.

“Our Funds Are Targeting Investments Across the Nordics”

Nordic — Axel Wroll-Evensen, Partner and Head of Business Development at NRP, and Knut Ekjord, Partner and Head of Real Estate Direct Investments, on the latest major deal south of Sweden’s number two, and their opportunistic approach.

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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.

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“We are really pleased with Bonava's regional exposure”

Sanna Puhakainen, Head of Direct Real Estate, Finland, at Aberdeen Standard Investments, and the acquired property.

Why Kuopio Attracts Aberdeen Standard Investments

Finland — Sanna Puhakainen, Head of Direct Real Estate, Finland, at Aberdeen Standard Investments, tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition of the mixed-use property in Kuopio, the Finnish pandemic effects for the investor, and this year’s main targets on the investment market.

Laura Jauhiainen.

Citycon Recruits President, Strategy and Investor Relations

Finland — Laura Jauhiainen, CFA, has been appointed as Vice President, Strategy and Investor Relations at Citycon as of 1 January 2021. In this role, she will lead Citycon’s new strategy function and support Citycon’s strategic transformation further towards a mixed-use real estate portfolio combining modern retail with residential, office and municipal service space.

Kristina Pettersson Post.

The State of Retail

Sweden — Uniqlo opens its fourth store in Scandinavia with an establishment in Gothenburg. Kristina Pettersson Post, Regional Manager Gothenburg at Vasakronan, tells Nordic Property News about the situation for city shopping, about the work with conversions and about the importance of getting a new global player to Gothenburg.

Blackstone.

The Swedish Competition Authority Approves Blackstone’s Acquisition from Castellum

Sweden — Castellum notes that the Swedish Competition Authority has granted regulatory competition approval for Blackstone’s acquisition of a portfolio of 214 income-producing warehouse and logistics assets from Castellum for SEK 18.1 billion.

Timo Loman, Isabella Andersson, and Tom Wadegård.

CBRE Appoints Real Estate Profiles to Swedish Team

Sweden — CBRE makes several top recruitments – one of them from Wework.

Mattias Wilson, CEO of Wilfast.

How Wilfast Will Continue to Grow – in a More Competitive Sector

Sweden — Wilfast’s CEO Mattias Wilson: “A great interest in the logistics market – much more competition.”

Eivind Hjulstad, CEO of Citybox, tells Nordic Property News about the challenges in the Norwegian hotel market.

The Hotel CEO: This Is When We Expect the World to Be Back to Normal

Norway — Eivind Hjulstad, CEO of the hotel chain Citybox, on the development in Northern Norway, how the pandemic has affected the business, and the future for the industry.

Kvartetten, Hyllie.

Wihlborgs to Begin Construction of Kvartetten in Hyllie

Sweden — Wihlborgs is set to start construction on the next office project in Hyllie – Kvartetten (Pulpeten 5). 16,000 sqm of modern office premises with a focus on people and the environment will be created a stone’s throw away from Hyllie station.

Sami Kiehelä, Head of Capital Markets Nordics at CBRE.

Why Finland and Denmark Are the Most International Markets in the Nordics

Nordic — Finland and Denmark have been at the top of the Nordic countries in terms of international and cross-border investments. Sami Kiehelä, Head of Capital Markets Nordics at CBRE, tells Nordic Property News about the reasons for this and what other Nordic country might see a larger number of international investments in 2021.

Convendum Signs Agreement with Fabege at Stureplan

Sweden — One of Stockholm’s absolutely most prominent streets in combination with a building which has a 100-year history and qualities, made Convendum choose the location for the company’s next grandiose co-working space. Kungsgatan 9 with its almost 7,600 sqm will host everything from an open café in a street environment, to lounges, conference rooms, business service centres and separate areas for smaller companies.

Espoo.

Regenero Acquires Office Building in Espoo

Finland — Regenero Oy, a joint venture of YIT and property development company HGR Property Partners, has acquired the Niittyportti 4 office property in Espoo.

A Citybox to be established in Tromsø.

Eiendomsspar Develops New Hotel in Tromsø

Norway — Citybox and Eiendomsspar have signed an agreement for a new hotel with 346 rooms in Tromsø.

Which transactions were the biggest in Sweden in 2020?

The Largest Swedish Transactions in 2020

Sweden — Nordic Property News lists the largest transactions in Sweden during last year.

Amanda Welander, Head of Research Sweden/Nordics at CBRE.

A Rotation Among the Hottest Swedish Segments

Sweden — Amanda Welander, Head of Research Sweden & Nordics at CBRE, on the Swedish transaction market in 2020: “The recovery in Sweden has been strong.”

Knut Berget, Akershus Eiendom.

“The Office Sector Remains Attractive Among Many Investors”

Norway — Knut Berget, Partner Transactions at Akershus Eiendom, on the Norwegian transaction year of 2020.

Catena makes additional acquisition in Morgongåva – invests SEK 300 million in new construction for Babyland.

Catena Makes Additional Acquisition in Morgongåva

Sweden — Catena is investing a further SEK 300 million in the Morgongåva business park after today signing an agreement with Morgongåva Företagspark regarding a new project to construct another e-commerce facility in the area.

Peter Broström, Head of Nordics at Savills IM. Savills IM started their new European Food Retail Fund by acquiring 38 properties from Rema 1000 in Denmark.

Savills IM's Nordic Goals for the Hot Segment

Nordic — Savills IM launches a new supermarket property fund – and makes its first acquisition with a major purchase in Denmark. Peter Broström, Head of Nordics at Savills IM, tells Nordic Proeprty News about the large investment, why people believe in supermarket properties and where in the Nordic region they look at investments.

Antti Aarnio, Acting CEO of Sato.

Sato Develops Rental Apartments in Kirkkonummi

Finland — Sato and construction company TNRak Oy have signed an agreement on the development of rental apartments in the Vesitorninmäki district in Kirkkonummi.

Which transactions were the biggest in Norway in 2020?

The Largest Norwegian Transactions in 2020

Norway — Nordic Property News lists the largest transactions in Norway during last year.

Lars Rasmussen, CEO of Asset Invest in Denmark.

Why the Danish Market Is More Uncertain Than in Years

Denmark — After the recent acquisition in Central Copenhagen: Lars Rasmussen, CEO of Asset Invest Denmark, shares market insights and reveals investment targets for 2021.

Johan Lagerdahl.

Here Are Patrizia’s Focus Areas for New Swedish Investments

Sweden — Patrizia continues to invest heavily in Swedish housing. Johan Lagerdahl, Country Manager and Head of Asset Management for Patrizia, tells Nordic Property News about the latest acquisition in Stockholm, the goals in Sweden and which segments they are interested in.

NRP and Wilfast Sells Santa Maria's Logistics Facility in Kungsbacka

Sweden — NRP’s Fund VI, together with direct investors and Wilfast have sold a 45.500 sqm logistics facility for approximately SEK 768 million.

Andreas von Hedenberg.

CA Fastigheter Appoints New CEO

Sweden — CA Fastigheter has appointed Andreas von Hedenberg as new CEO.

Selvaag Bolig

Selvaag Bolig Recruits CFO

Norway — Christopher Brunvoll has been appointed the new CFO for Selvaag Bolig. Currently CEO of Urban Property Management AS, he has previously served as Selvaag Bolig’s chief controller.