Turku.

Schroders Redevelops an Office Property in Turku

Finland Finland — A fund managed by Schroders Real Estate is starting a major refurbishment project in the so called Sampotalo office property in the city centre of Turku.
Märta Stenevi.

Märta Stenevi Appointed Minister of Housing

Sweden Sweden — Märta Stenevi, new spokesperson of the Green Party, has been named new Minister of Housing in Sweden.
Mathias Aronsson, Regional Director Stockholm and Uppsala, Wallenstam.

Wallenstam Obtains New Land Allocation in Barkarbystaden

Sweden Sweden — The Municipal Executive Board in Järfälla has decided to award Wallenstam a land allocation for a block with a gross floor area of 22,500 sq m directly adjacent to the future metro station square in Barkarbystaden. Construction start is expected to occur during 2022.
Timo Nurminen, Head of Property Investment Management at Catella.

Reasons Behind the French Divestment

Nordic — Catella divests its 50.1 percent holdings in its French subsidiary Catella Asset Management SAS for a cash purchase price of SEK 154 million. Timo Nurminen, Head of Property Investment Management at Catella, tells Nordic Property News about the decision, how they performed in 2020, and how Catella will continue to strengthen the property operations.

Blackstone Company in Major Lease Agreement

Nordic — Exclusive at Nordic Property News: Mileway signs a new 15-year lease with existing customer.
Which listed companies in Denmark are the most influential on social media?

These Are the Largest Danish Companies on Social Media

Denmark Denmark — Nordic Property News presents how influential the listed housing, construction and real estate companies are on social media. Here is the industry's most powerful in Denmark.
Vasa Real school yard.

Veidekke to Renovate Vasa Real in Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Veidekke’s subsidiary Arcona has been commissioned to renovate the Vasa Real school for SISAB – The Stockholm School Properties Company. The contract amount is SEK 255 million.
Lisen Heijbel.

Lisen Heijbel Leaves CBRE for Savills IM

Nordic — Lisen Heijbel leaves CBRE to become the new Head of Investment Nordics at Savills IM. She tells Nordic Property News about Savills IM's major investment in the Nordic region, what they are looking for in acquisitions, what attracted the investor side and what she takes away from her role as an advisor.
Jesper Göransson, CEO of Peab.

Revided Targets for Peab

Sweden Sweden — In order to promote continued value creation Peab’s executive management and Board have today adopted revised targets; everything from our mission, business concept and strategic targets to internal and external financial and non-financial targets. As of 2021 Peab will externally report the performance of the business by monitoring nine targets, of which three are financial.
Tampere.

A. Ahlström Makes Office Investment in Tampere

Finland Finland — A. Ahlström Kiinteistöt, the real estate subsidiary of Ahlström Capital Oy, invests in an office property in Tampere, Ratapihankatu. The project is developed by Jatke Pirkanmaa, who bought the site from the City of Tampere for €6.5 million.
Colin Waddell.

CBRE Appoints Colin Waddell as Managing Director of the Nordics

Nordic — CBRE has announced the appointment of Colin Waddell as Managing Director of its Nordic region effective March 1, 2021. Waddell was previously Managing Director of CBRE’s Finland and Norway businesses.
Stockholm.

Partner and Director Leaves the Advisory Firm

Nordic — Joins property owner and developer of public properties and logistics.
Which listed companies in Norway are the most influential on social media?

These Are the Largest Norwegian Companies on Social Media

Norway Norway — Nordic Property News presents how influential the listed housing, construction and real estate companies are on social media. Here is the industry's most powerful in Norway.
Johan Skoglund, CEO of JM.

JM Acquiring Building Rights in Solna for MSEK 364

Sweden Sweden — JM is acquiring building rights from Vasakronan for approximately 360 residential units in Järvastaden, Solna, which is located north of Stockholm. The transaction is worth SEK 364 million, and occupancy and payment will take place in Q1 2021. JM has been active in Järvastaden since 2006 and will continue developing the area through the acquisition.
Anders Østergaard Hansen, Head of Office investments at NREP.

Here Are NREP’s Future Office Targets

Denmark Denmark — Anders Østergaard Hansen, Head of Office investments at NREP: “We actively looking for attractive office opportunities across the Nordic capital cities.”
Karl Persson, Head of Sweden at Cushman & Wakefield.

Cushman & Wakefield Strategy to Replace Department Heads

Sweden Sweden — After the new company Avanti started, Cushman & Wakefield saw two department heads leave to be part of the new company. Karl Persson, CEO of Cushman & Wakefield in Sweden, tells Nordic Property News how to replace them and why they see this as an opportunity.
Stina Lindh Hök.

Nyfosa Divests Retail Property in Södertälje

Sweden Sweden — Nyfosa has signed an agreement to divest a property at an underlying value of MSEK 220 to Tingsön Fastigheter AB.
Niam makes Copenhagen divestment.

NREP Buys Properties in Central Copenhagen

Denmark Denmark — Niam has divested three office buildings in Denmark, all within 20-minutes drive from central Copenhagen. Together the properties comprise about 32,600 sqm of gross lettable area.
Jennifer Andersson and Rikard Henriksson, Managing Partners at Niam.

Niam Expands Norwegian Portfolio – Acquires Office Building Just Outside Oslo

Norway Norway — Niam has acquired an office building in Lysaker, ~10 minutes by car from central Oslo, Norway. The property is approximately 22,500 sqm and is fully let to Cisco Systems Norway AS with a remaining lease term of 3.5 years.
Which listed companies in Finland are the most influential on social media?

These Are the Largest Finnish Companies on Social Media

Finland Finland — Nordic Property News presents how influential the listed housing, construction and real estate companies are on social media. Here are the industry's most powerful in Finland.
Jesper Bo Hansen.

“The Danish Real Estate Environment Has Changed Fundamentally“

Denmark Denmark — The world’s oldest and largest international network of real estate experts, ULI, launches in Denmark. Jesper Bo Hansen, Head of Corporate Finance, Catella, will be the new Chair serving a two-year term on a voluntary basis. To Nordic Property News he talks about the benefits, the main focus, and the major challenges on the Danish property market.
Joakim Bornold, Economist at Söderberg & Partners.

The GameStop Frenzy: A Possible Scenario for the Property Giants?

Sweden Sweden — Joakim Bornold, Economist at Söderberg & Partners and well-known stock exchange expert: “In a real estate company it is quite easy to calculate the value.”
Peter Strand, CEO of SLP.

SLP Expansion Plans After the Mälardalen Entry

Sweden Sweden — SLP continues its acquisition journey and takes the step into a new market. CEO Peter Strand talks about the acquisition in Mälardalen, the continued acquisition plans, the ambitions to enter the new Swedish markets and a possible Nordic expansion.
The founders of Avanti Partners.

Swedish Real Estate Profiles Leave CBRE and Cushman & Wakefield to Form New Company

Sweden Sweden — Six renowned Swedish real estate profiles have left their positions at CBRE and Cushman & Wakefield to form the new company Avanti Partners. CEO Nina de Besche tells Nordic Property News about the new venture.
F. Scott Ball, CEO of Citycon.

Citycon Establishes Vaccination Service in Shopping Centres

Nordic — In collaboration with local authorities, Citycon has established covid-19 vaccination facilities in several of its centres in the Nordics.