Stefan Dahlbo, CEO of Fabege.

Fabege Granted Land Allocation Permit in Hammarby Sjöstad

Sweden Sweden — Fabege and the City of Stockholm have agreed on the granting of a land allocation permit for Hammarby Fabriksväg (Korphoppet 5) which covers up to 33,000 sqm GFA of office space and other business premises. This forms part of the city’s project to connect Hammarbyhöjden and Hammarby Sjöstad. Today, Fabege is the leaseholder of the Korphoppet 5 property.
Jenny Fält, Croisette.

Croisette: ”Stockholm’s Hottest Office Locations 2030”

Sweden Sweden — Stockholm’s office market is expected to grow with 2.2 million sqm by 2030. Croisette’s Jenny Fält tells Nordic Property News where the most attractive Stockholm office area will be in 2030, what new trends that could arise and what areas that will struggle.
Fredrik Närholm.

Victoria Park and Hembla Recruits Head of Transactions

Sweden Sweden — Fredrik Närholm has been hired as Head of Transactions and Valuations for Victoria Park and Hembla.
Mika Matikainen and Joakim Frimodig.

Capman Holds Initial MEUR 313 Closing for Nordic Value-Add Fund

Nordic — Capman Real Estate has established CapMan Nordic Real Estate III fund with MEUR 313 of equity commitments from Nordic, European, and North American institutional investors. CMNRE III succeeds CapMan’s two earlier Nordic value-add funds raised in 2013 and 2017.
Johanna Skogestig.

Vasakronan's CEO: ”There Have Been Tough Discussions”

Sweden Sweden — More than six months have passed since the corona outbreak started to make an impact on the investment market across Europe. How has it affected the Nordic giants? Nordic Property News has spoken to some of the companies in the Nordics. Today: Johanna Skogestig, CEO of the largest Nordic property owner, Vasakronan.
Mimer 6 in Västerås.

Kungsleden Makes Strategic Västerås Acquisition

Sweden Sweden — Kungsleden is acquiring the Västerås Mimer 6 property from ABB. The property is strategically located at the very centre of Kungsleden’s Västerås City cluster.
AF Gruppen acquires 50 percent of a housing project in Oslo.

AF Gruppen Buys 50 percent of Residential Project in Oslo

Norway Norway — AF Gruppen has entered into an agreement to purchase 50 percent of the shares in the company Fyrstikkbakken 14 AS. The company owns properties with a planned development project with 160 homes located near Bryn train station and Hellerud metro.
The City of Helsinki proposes a consortium of YIT and A-Kruunu to win the Kalasatama Nihti quality competition.

A Consortium of YIT and A-Kruunu Proposed to Win the Lukki Residential Block

Finland Finland — Lukki is the first residential block to be built in the Nihti local detailed plan area, located in a prominent place in the cityscape.
The profit development of the last decade.

They Have Increased Their Profit the Most – the Last Decade

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents the listed Nordic companies’ profit before taxes during the first six months of 2020 – compared to H1, 2010.
Robert Göthe.

"We Have Very Good Access to Capital"

Nordic — M&G Real Estate has strengthened its investment team with Robert Göthe. He tells Nordic Property News about what attracted him to M&G Real Estate, the company's ambitions in the Nordics and how he views the Nordic markets.
Veidekke: Anticipating a Moderate Decline in Contracting Markets.

Veidekke: Anticipating a Moderate Decline in Contracting Markets

Nordic — Veidekke’s updated forecasts for the Scandinavian contracting markets show improved prospects for the sector compared to before the summer.
The lettable areas in the Nordic property companies.

The Development of the Lettable Areas in the Nordic Companies – the Last Decade

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents the total lettable area in the real estate companies on the stock exchange, according to the Q2 figures 2020 – compared to the lettable area back in 2010.
Benjamin Rüther and Helsinki skyline.

After the Helsinki Investment: Here Are the German Expansion Plans in the Nordics

Nordic — Benjamin Rüther, Head of Fund Management at Catella RIM, tells Nordic Property News about the recent Helsinki purchase, why Finland is the most profitable residential market, future targets in the Nordics and which country there is not of interest at the moment. “Too expensive.”
Robert Göthe.

M&G Real Estate Appoints Investment Manager in the Nordics

Nordic — M&G Real Estate has appointed two investment and asset managers for Italy and the Nordics. Gabriele Inglese and Robert Göthe will join the Italian and Swedish offices respectively, reporting to Marc Reijnen, Head of Investment and Asset management, Continental Europe.

Heimstaden, Magnolia and Derome Forms JV

Sweden Sweden — Heimstaden AB's subsidiary, Heimstaden Bostad AB has signed an agreement with Magnolia Bostad AB to jointly acquire land from Derome AB in Kungsbacka, Sweden. Together, the two companies will develop and construct approximately 1,600 apartments with a total area of​​ 100,000 sq.m., subject to regulatory approval. The project value upon completion is estimated to SEK 3.0 billion.

The Hottest Vacant Nordic CEO Positions

Nordic — This week, Catena announced that Benny Thögersen will resign as CEO in 2021. As a result, a new big Nordic CEO position needs to be filled. Nordic Property News has seen which are the hottest vacant chairs in the Nordic real estate industry.
The property value among the Nordic giants.

The Development of the Nordic Property Companies' Property Value – the Last Decade

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents the property value in the major real estate companies on the stock exchange in the Nordic region during Q2 2020 – compared to the levels back in 2010.

Aberdeen and Ailon Launches Micro-Living Concept in Helsinki Area

Finland Finland — Aberdeen Standard Investments and Ailon have commissioned Skanska to build its first micro-living project in Finland, Music Tower, located in Helsinki’s Jätkäsaari. Construction work has already commenced and the project will be completed in spring 2022.
Bo de Besche.

Bo de Besche Appointed Head of Uppsala at Vasakronan

Sweden Sweden — Bo de Besche succeeds Jan-Erik Hellman, who recently took up the position as Head of Real Estate Development Stockholm / Uppsala.
Helio Hornstull.

The Covid-19 Effects on Nordic Coworking

Nordic — How has the pandemic affected the coworking players and what effects will it have going forward?
Tampere.

Aktia Purchases Office Property in Tampere from Varma

Finland Finland — Mutual pension insurance company Varma has sold an office property in Hervanta, Tampere to special investment fund Aktia Toimitilakiinteistöt.
Collage of Matthias Kettelhoit, Head of Logicenters, and the Køge logistics area (vision).

How the Pandemic Has Boosted the Logistics Segment

Nordic — Matthias Kettelhoit, Head of Logicenters, on the expansion south of Copenhagen, and how the outbreak of Covid-19 has affected the business.
Niam acquires in Hillerød.

Niam Acquires 70 Residential Units in Hillerød

Denmark Denmark — Niam has entered into a binding agreement for the acquisition of 70 terraced houses in Hillerød Municipality in Greater Copenhagen area of Denmark. The residential units are acquired from Sophienberg Gruppen and Lemvigh-Müller. The sellers will deliver the units turnkey on June 1st, 2022.
Benny Thögersen.

Thögersen on Leaving the CEO Position at Catena

Sweden Sweden — Benny Thögersen has informed the Board of Directors of Catena that he has decided to leave the company. To Nordic Property News, he tells about the decision: ”As a CEO, you are stuck to a calendar.”
Catella Wohnen Europa Fund acquires in Helsinki.

Catella Wohnen Europa Fund Passes €1 billion Milestone with Helsinki Residential Acquisition

Finland Finland — Berlin-based Catella Residential Investment Management GmbH (CRIM) and Catella Real Estate AG (CREAG) have acquired a newly completed residential development in Helsinki for the Catella Wohnen Europa (CWE) Fund via their AIFM platform together with Catella Asset Management Oy.