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CBRE GI Acquires Residential Units for SEK 538 Million

Sweden Sweden — Magnolia Bostad has sold 200 rental residential units in the Västra Ursvik district in Sundbyberg to CBRE Global Investors. The project consists of around 12,500 sqm GFA for accommodation as well as around 300 sqm GFA of commercial premises and 73 garage spaces. The estimated property value upon completion is around SEK 588 million.
Henrik Saxborn, CEO of Castellum.

Castellum Makes Four Acquisitions of Logistics

Sweden Sweden — In a short period of time Castellum Region Öresund has completed a series of acquisitions in Malmö and Helsingborg, at a total acquisition price of approximately SEK 190 million.
Sander Breugelmans.

This Is Prologis’ New Top Name in Northern Europe

Nordic — Sander Breugelmans has replaced Bram Verhoeven as SVP, Regional Head, Prologis Northern Europe. To Nordic Property News Breugelmans shares the future Nordic targets, and the recent months for the global company.
Vegastaden in Stockholm.

Patrizia Makes Large Residential Acquisition in Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Patrizia has acquired a residential development near Stockholm, Sweden, for EUR 62 million from Scandinavian Property Group (SPG), on behalf of a pan-European residential strategy.
Which transactions were the biggest in Finland in 2020?

The Largest Finnish Transactions in 2020

Finland Finland — Nordic Property News lists the largest transactions in Finland during last year.
Janne Eriksson, Managing Director of Cushman & Wakefield in Finland.

The Covid-19 Effects on the Finnish Transaction Market

Finland Finland — Janne Eriksson, Managing Director of Cushman & Wakefield Finland: “Investors switched to waiting mode to see what will be the ‘new normal’ after the pandemic.”
Mona Ingbrigtsen.

These Are Oslo's Most Attractive Office Areas

Norway Norway — Oslo Areal continues to grow. Following a new acquisition in central Oslo, CEO Mona Ingbrigtsen tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition, the company's future plans and which are Oslo's most attractive office locations.
Morgan Stanley's latest Finnish acquisition. 151 residential units and building rights in Haukilahti, Espoo.

Morgan Stanley: ”We Will Continue to Be an Active Investor in the Nordic Markets”

Finland Finland — Morgan Stanley keeps making moves in the Nordics. After a new major residential acquisition Ulf Pleschiutschnig tells Nordic Property News about Morgan Stanley’s Finnish strategy and the Nordic future for their funds.
Which transactions were the biggest in Denmark in 2020?

The Largest Danish Transactions in 2020

Denmark Denmark — Nordic Property News lists the largest transactions in Denmark during last year. Record breaking residential deals across the nation.
Dragana Marina, CBRE Denmark's Head of Research.

Why Denmark Has Performed on the Transaction Market

Denmark Denmark — Dragana Marina, Head of Research at CBRE Denmark, on why the Danish investment market is booming and is more resilient than most other markets. “We do expect another busy year.”
Genmab's new HQ, to be built by NCC.

NCC to Develop New HQ for Genmab at Kontorværket in Copenhagen

Denmark Denmark — The Kontorværket commercial area project developed by NCC occupies a central location in Valby, a district in central Copenhagen. Here, NCC will build Genmab’s new headquarters, which will meet high environmental standards for both the building and the area.
Helsinki.

Beneficiary Factors for Nordic Real Estate Markets in 2021

Nordic — M&G Real Estate has added a new sector to their Finnish portfolio. After the major residential acquisition from YIT and Ålandsbanken Simon Ellis, Fund Manager at M&G, tells Nordic Property News his views of the Finnish market, the possibility of more Finnish investments going forward and what factors he sees benefitting Nordic real estate in 2021.

Veritas Acquires Shopping Centre

Finland Finland — Veritas has acquired the shopping centre Lauttis from Aberdeen Standard Investments in Lauttasaari, Helsinki.
Biljana Pehrsson, CEO of Kungsleden.

Kungsleden Issues New Green Bond

Sweden Sweden — During its MTN program, Kungsleden has issued a new green bond by SEK 300 million. The loan has a maturity of 6 years and was issued at the spread 1.5 percent over Stibor. At the same time, Kungsleden has repurchased short-term bonds with maturity as of September and October of the current year and bonds with maturity as of March 2022 for a total notional amount of SEK 187 million.
Marita Loft.

These Are the Focus Areas for Storebrand's New Nordic Real Estate Fund

Nordic — Storebrand has launched its Nordic Real Estate Fund. Marita Loft, CEO of Storebrand Fastigheter, tells Nordic Property News about the new fund: what they will invest in, where they will invest, what size of acquisition they are looking for and how much capital they are looking to invest in total.
Montage of Ilkka Tomperi, Investment Director and Head of Real Estate at Varma, and Helsinki skyline.

The Insurance Company’s Performance During the Pandemic: “We Weathered the Storm”

Finland Finland — Ilkka Tomperi, Investment Director and Head of Real Estate at Varma, on the major divestment to Morgan Stanley, a summary of Varma's 2020, and investment targets for 2021.
Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research at Pangea Property Partners.

These Were the Transaction Trends During 2020

Nordic — Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research at Pangea Property Partners: “We have seen a large upswing for residentials across the Nordics.”
Eden.

Kungsleden Signs Lease Contract in Malmö Project

Sweden Sweden — Kungsleden has signed another lease contract for the office project Eden in Hyllie outside Malmö comprising a seven-year lease with Diaverum, provider of renal care services, for 2,185 sq.m. As a result, Eden is now 85 per cent leased.
Magnus Nordholm.

Heimstaden Bostad to Raise SEK 4 Billion in Equity

Sweden Sweden — Heimstaden Bostad AB announces that authority has been granted by the shareholders, at an extraordinary general meeting held on 8 January, to raise an additional SEK 4 billion in equity through a directed new share issue towards existing shareholders, Heimstaden, Alecta, Ericsson and Folksam Group. The issue will be completed on 12 January.
Sami Kiehelä.

The Future of the Nordic Office and Residential Sectors

Nordic — In 2020 residential became the largest property sector in the Nordics for the first time – this at a time when the office investment activity weakened. Sami Kiehelä, Head of Capital Markets Nordics at CBRE, tells Nordic Property News about the future of residential and offices in the Nordics.
Truls Nergaard, Head of Nordic Real Estate, and Jan Erik Saugestand, CEO of Storebrand Asset Management.

Storebrand Launches New Nordic Real Estate Fund

Nordic — Storebrand Asset Management's new real estate fund focuses on robust cash flows and sustainable assets.
Stefaan Gielens, CEO of Aedifica.

"We Are Following the Other Nordic Countries with High Interest"

Nordic — After the portfolio acquisitions in Finland Aedifica’s CEO Stefaan Gielens tells Nordic Property News about the future need for healthcare real estate in Finland and what their Nordic future look like.
Niam sells to MM Properties.

Niam Divests Mix-used Property in Roskilde

Denmark Denmark — Niam has divested an office and retail property in Algade, central Roskilde, in the greater Copenhagen area. The approximately 10,000 sqm property was previously headquarters to former Roskilde Bank and is a prestigious mixed-use landmark property located on the best high-street location in Roskilde.
Jørgen Arnesen.

CBRE's Goals for their New Nordic Real Estate Investment Banking

Nordic — CBRE strengthens its position in the Nordic region and establishes a new department for Real Estate Investment Banking - an initiative that will be led by Jørgen Arnesen. He tells Nordic Property News about the structure and the benefits of the new Nordic department, how to shape the new team and what type of business he thinks we will see more of in the Nordics in the future.

These Are the Nordic Top Transactions in December

Nordic — Nordic Property News lists the largest transactions in the Nordics during December.