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Dragana Marina, CBRE Denmark's Head of Research.

CBRE: Logistics and Multifamily Assets Outperformed Other Sectors in Q2

Denmark Denmark — Total real estate investment in Europe reached EUR 43 billion in Q2 2020, representing a decrease of 39 percent on the same period last year, according to the latest data from global real estate advisor, CBRE.
Fredrik Svensson is CEO of Arvid Svensson Invest.

The Major Shareholder: “There Is a High Energy Level in SBB”

Sweden Sweden — Fredrik Svensson, CEO of Arvid Svensson Invest, on the purchase of shares in SBB for almost SEK 19.8 million.
The Nordic Real Estate Companies’ market cap.

Updated List: The Most Powerful Nordic Property Giants

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents the current market capitalization among the Nordic real estate companies on the stock exchange.
The P180 office building.

Skanska Invests EUR 76 Million in a New Office Building in Warsaw

Sweden Sweden — Skanska invests EUR 76 million, about SEK 780 million in the P180 office building in Warsaw, Poland. The construction contract is worth about SEK 310 million.
Kari Kauniskangas.

Construction Effects for the Heavyweight Due to the Pandemic

Finland Finland — YIT’s CEO Kari Kauniskangas on the postponed investments in Finland due to the coronavirus, and the dispute in Mall of Tripla: “We were forced to rush things.”
Joachim Kuylenstierna.

Fastator to Restructure the Holding Companies

Sweden Sweden — Fastator is restructuring the holding companies Offentliga Hus and Industrisamhället, at the same time as a new holding company is being created with the acquisition of shares in Studentbostäder i Sverige AB.
Tampere.

Jatke Develops Logistics and Residential Properties for OP Fund

Finland Finland — Special investment fund OP-Rental Yield, managed by OP Group, has signed agreements with construction company Jatke on the development of logistics and residential properties in Tuusula and Tampere.
Pampus Port in Norrköping.

Peab Extends Pampus Port in Norrköping

Sweden Sweden — Peab has been commissioned to extend Pampus Port on Händel Island in Norrköping. The customer is Norrköpings Hamn AB and the contract is worth SEK 345 million.
The apartments will be located in Espoo and Helsinki.

Lehto to Construct 392 Apartments for Kojamo

Finland Finland — Kojamo and Lehto agree on the construction of 392 apartments in Helsinki and Espoo.
Kari Helin see the object as perfect for his company HGR Property Partners.

Why HGR Acquired an Entire Block in Helsinki

Finland Finland — HGR Property Partners’ CEO Kari Helin: “These are the characteristics that we look for in our development projects – a perfect fit for us.”
Anders Danielsson.

Skanska Has Clearly Noted a Much Slower Transaction Market

Sweden Sweden — "We had a transaction record in the first quarter but then it became much calmer in the second quarter," Skanska's CEO Anders Danielsson tells Nordic Property News.
Espoo.

Aktiivitilat Acquires Two Commercial Properties in Espoo

Finland Finland — Finnish property investment company Aktiivitilat has bought two commercial properties in separate transactions in the Koskelo district in Espoo.
Fredrik Brodin, CEO of Offentliga Hus.

Offentliga Hus Purchases Hospital in Southern Sweden

Sweden Sweden — Offentliga Hus has entered into an agreement with Frisk Drift AB regarding the acquisition of the properties Simrishamn Solrosen 9, 19 and 20.
Strøget in Copenhagen.

Record High Vacancies as Copenhagen Main Street Crisis Deepens

Denmark Denmark — More than 50 stores are empty or their spaces available for rental at Strøget and other Copenhagen main streets as the effects of the corona crisis are laid bare. John Hansen, CEO of Handelstandsforeningen for inner Copenhagen, tells NPN that the severity of the situation is unprecedented during his 45 years in the business.
NCC will build a new school and sports hall in Salem.

NCC and Salem Municipality to Build Fågelsången School and Sports Hall

Sweden Sweden — NCC has been commissioned by Salem Municipality to build Fågelsången school with capacity for 500 pupils as well as an adjacent sports hall. The project is a design-build contract with an order value of approximately SEK 320 million.
Lars-Åke Norling, CEO of Nordnet.

Record Result for Nordnet During the Second Quarter

Sweden Sweden — Nordnet publishes a strong interim report for the first half of 2020.
Manuela Scheibe.

Catella Procures Debt Financing

Denmark Denmark — Catella procures debt financing for Hines’ unique redevelopment project of a hotel and retail in central Copenhagen.
Anders Danielsson, CEO of Skanska.

The Revenue Decreased for Skanska

Sweden Sweden — Operating income increased 16 percent and amounted to SEK 3.7 billion (3.2); no currency effects.
Petter Stordalen has sold the property that houses hotel Amaranten for SEK 1,5 billion to NREP.

Why NREP Closed the SEK 1,5 Billion Hotel Deal with Stordalen

Sweden Sweden — Petter Stordalens real estate company Strawberry Forever has sold the property that houses Clarion Hotel Amaranten in Stockholm for SEK 1,5 billion to the Nordic real estate investor NREP. Marianne Hoffman, Investment Director at NREP, tells Nordic Property News all about the major deal and why it's so unusual.
Saku Sipola, CEO of SRV.

SRV Group Sees a Low Visibility in the Russian Market

Finland Finland — “Shopping malls are still closed In Russia. But not totally, the most ones are now opened. But there is a low visibility in the market. I hope for a better market in september”, SRV:s ceo Saku Sipola tells Nordic Property News.
Ilija Batljan, CEO of SBB.

The Result of The Tender Offers for Green Bonds Issued by Hemfosa

Sweden Sweden — SBB announces the result of the tender offers and written procedures for the outstanding SEK denominated senior unsecured floating rate green bonds due 2022 issued by Hemfosa.
SRV's half year report shows better balance sheet position och strengthened liquidity.

SRV's Balance Sheet Position and Liquidity Strengthened

Finland Finland — SRV’s half-year report January–June 2020: SRV’s recovery programme successfully completed – balance sheet position and liquidity strengthened substantially.
Copenhagen.

Catella on Nuveen's Growing Interest in the Nordic market

Denmark Denmark — Catella were the advisors to Bach Gruppen in the €100 million sale of a premium student housing project in Copenhagen to global investors Nuveen. Morten Gustafson, Director of Catella Corporate Finance, tells all about the major deal and why the buyer is likely to do more business in Denmark and the rest of the Nordics.
Bratislav Marjanovic regionchef Peab.

Peab Builds Ice Skating Rink and Arena

Sweden Sweden — The customer is Arenabolaget i Ängelholm and the contract is worth SEK 228 million.
UK commercial office.

Skanska Builds Commercial Office in Swindon

Sweden Sweden — The contract value is GBP 37 M or about SEK 450 M.