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A property fund advised by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI) has made a new acquisition in Haukilahti, Espoo.

Morgan Stanley Makes Residential Acquisition from Varma

Finland Finland — A property fund advised by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI) has made a new acquisition in Finland. The fund has acquired 151 rental residential units and building rights for approx. 130 new residential units within Haukilahti (Espoo) in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area from Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company (Varma). Varma owns over 4,000 residential units in Finland and has well over 1,000 new units under development over the coming years. MSREI, through the funds that it manages, has previously acquired 1,900 residential units in Finland through multiple acquisitions. Premico will manage the new acquisition.
Peder Chr. Løvenskiold, CEO Anthon B Nilsen.

The Attraction of the Booming Oslo Area

Norway Norway — Peder Chr. Løvenskiold, CEO of Anthon B Nilsen, on the major investment in the Fornebu area, future development, and the impact of Balder’s entrance in 2020.
Barkarbystaden.

Skanska Invests in Rental Apartments in Barkarbystaden

Sweden Sweden — Skanska is investing about SEK 580 million in the multifamily project Parkkvarteret with 220 rental apartments in Barkarbystaden, Järfälla, Sweden. The project is developed by Skanska Rental Housing and the construction contract is worth approximately SEK 370 million, which is included in the order bookings for Skanska Sweden for the fourth quarter 2020.
Fornebuveien 42-48.

Anthon B Nilsen Acquires Former SAS HQ

Norway Norway — The property developer Anthon B Nilsen Eiendom AS, with Swedish Balder as a 50 percent owner, has entered into an agreement with Daimyo Eiendom AS and Hamang AS for the purchase of a property in Fornebuveien 42-48, built with four connected office buildings of a total of 6,000 sqm plus basement areas. The buildings have previously been the Norwegian headquarters for SAS.
Fredrik Dackheden.

These Are the Hottest Locations and Segments in Southern Sweden

Sweden Sweden — The Öresund region continues to grow strongly and attract the attention of both domestic and foreign investors. Fredrik Dackheden, Director at Catella, tells Nordic Property News about the interest in the Öresund market, which segments and regions are the hottest and what the foreign interest looks like.
Bård Bjølgerud together with Viktor Myhre and Arnstein Rød.

Pangea Launches Project Finance Company – Recruits DNB Markets Team

Norway Norway — Pangea Property Partners is expanding its business and establishes Pangea Project Finance AS from 1 January 2021. A team from DNB Markets has been recruited and the syndication profile Arnstein Rød will lead the company.
Jørgen Arnesen.

CBRE Appoints Real Estate Investment Banking Lead

Nordic — Global real estate advisor, CBRE, has announced the appointment of Jørgen Arnesen as a Senior Director to lead Real Estate Investment Banking in the Nordics Capital Markets team.

Here Are the Nordic Top Recruitments of 2020

Nordic — Nordic Property News lists the people who was recruited to the most attractive jobs in the Nordic real estate market – during the full year of 2020.
Erik Selin, CEO of Balder.

New Stockholm Acquisitions for Balder Companies

Sweden Sweden — Balder companies keeps investing in Stockholm.
Jacob Smergel-Krog, CEO of Rubik Properties.

After Goldman Sachs’ Danish Investment: Increased Global Interest in Denmark

Denmark Denmark — Rubik Properties' CEO Jacob Smergel-Krog: “Denmark has proven and documented its position as a safe haven.”
Marko Rinkinen.

Peab Builds Tenancy Apartments in Tikkurila

Finland Finland — Peab has been commissioned to build three high-rises in Tikkurila in Vantaa City. The customer is the state tenancy apartment procurer A-Kruunu Oy and the contract is worth EUR 17 million.
Birch Ejendomme in Danish divestment.

Goldman Sachs Acquires Residential Properties from Birch Ejendomme

Denmark Denmark — In a real estate transaction, Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division has just acquired seven residential properties together with Rubik Properties from the property developer Birch Ejendomme.
Jussi Karjula, CEO of Hoivatilat, and Stefaan Gielens, CEO of Aedifica.

Hoivatilat Acquires Healthcare Portfolios

Finland Finland — Hoivatilat has acquired two healtcare portfolios for approximately EUR 108.5M.
Which companies are the winners and which are the losers on the stock market in the year of 2020?

These Are the Winners and Losers on the Stock Market in 2020

Nordic — Nordic Property News has the complete list of how the Nordic real estate and construction companies performed on the stock exchange in 2020.
Copenhagen skyline.

Exclusive: Attractive Properties Acquired in Central Copenhagen

Denmark Denmark — Former Aberdeen Standard Investments profile behind the acquisition of three value-add properties in central Copenhagen.
Bonava Sitadelli Neighbourhood.

Bonava Sells 138 Rental Apartments in Helsinki

Finland Finland — Bonava is selling 138 rental apartments in Helsinki, Finland to the investor Icecapital Housing Fund VI Ky. The housing units are expected to be handed over to the customer and recognised in profit in the second quarter of 2023.
Hans Wallenstam, CEO of Wallenstam.

Wallenstam Signs LOI Regarding Östermalmshallen

Sweden Sweden — Wallenstam has signed a letter of intent with the City of Stockholm regarding the building, which has been used for the evacuation of Östermalmshallen. The building, which is located at Östermalmstorg, opened in 2016 when the regular market hall was to be renovated, and it closed for good on February 15, 2020.
Jacob Karlsson, CEO of K-Fastigheter.

K-Fastigheter Acquires Development Property in Falkenberg

Sweden Sweden — K-Fastigheter has entered into an agreement with Handelshuset de Roxen AB on the acquisition of land in Falkenberg Municipality.
Which companies are the winners and which are the losers on the stock market in December?

These Are the Winners and Losers on the Stock Market in December

Nordic — Nordic Property News has the complete list of how the Nordic real estate and construction companies performed on the stock exchange in December.
Who was named to the top position in the Nordic region in the second half of 2020?

H2 2020: Top Ten Recruitments in the Nordics

Nordic — Nordic Property News lists the people who was recruited to the most attractive jobs in the Nordic real estate market – during the last six months of the year.
Rutger Arnhult.

Arnhult on Taking Up the Chairman Position at Castellum

Sweden Sweden — Klövern's CEO Rutger Arnhult on the divided support from the nomination committee of Castellum, what his main tasks as Chairman will be, and the search for his successor at Klövern.

2020 in Nordic Real Estate

Nordic — 2020 was dominated by the pandemic worldwide and the Nordics were no exception. But the real estate markets saw some other memorable moments as well. Nordic Property News looks back on a year of transactions, foreign interest, an intense battle for Entre and much more.
Rutger Arnhult, CEO of Klövern.

Rutger Arnhult Steps Down as Klövern CEO – to Be Chairman of Castellum

Sweden Sweden — Today, Rutger Arnhult has informed Klövern’s board of directors that he will leave his position as CEO. This is a consequence of him being positive to the proposal of Castellum’s Nomination Committee that he is appointed Chairman of the company at the upcoming annual general meeting.
Anna Reuterskiöld.

Capman Acquires Three Office and Mixed-Use Buildings in Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Capman Nordic Real Estate III Fund has agreed to acquire a portfolio of three office and mixed-use buildings in Västberga, south of central Stockholm from Wäsö Fastigheter.
Jacob Karlsson, CEO of K-Fastigheter.

K-Fastigheter Buys Development Property in Helsingborg

Sweden Sweden — K-Fast Holding AB has entered into an agreement with YTTA Holding AB on the acquisition of land for future building rights of approximately 8,500 square meters in Ödåkra, Helsingborg Municipality.