“In general, office property owners in Sweden are good at capturing office trends,” says Annika Edström, Head of What's Next at Cushman & Wakefield.

Swedish Office Trends: Decreased Rental Levels in CBD

Sweden Sweden — In the latest Office Snapshot Sweden Q2, Cushman & Wakefield presents up to date quarterly data and trends for the office market in metropolitan regions throughout Sweden. Annika Edström, Head of What’s Next at Cushman & Wakefield, shares her view on the upcoming office trends, after a challenging quarter.
A vision of the EUR 130 million project and Antti Raunemaa, Unit Director at SRV.

SRV After Winning Major Assignment: ”We Are Exited”

Finland Finland — The Finnish construction giant SRV will build new premises for the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service – an order worth EUR 130 million. Antti Raunemaa, Unit Director at SRV, tells Nordic Property News about the project from the Finnish state.
Michael Moschewitz, CEO of Genova, and Sonja Horn, CEO of Entra.

The CEOs' Shareholdings in the Nordic Companies

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents an updated list of the shareholdings among the CEOs of the major real estate companies in the Nordics.
Ilija Batljan, CEO of SBB.

SBB has Repaid All Hemfosa Bonds and SEK 3.0 Billion in Secured Bank Debt

Sweden Sweden — The repayment results in lower financial costs on a 12-month rolling basis (everything else being equal) of SEK 90m.
The Nordic companies with the highest operating income, according to the latest financial reports.

These Companies Have the Highest Operating Income

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents the net operating income among the Nordic property giants, during Q2.
Montage of Ilkka Tomperi, Varma, and Helsinki skyline.

Varma’s Investment Director on the International Outlook

Finland Finland — Ilkka Tomperi, Investment Director and Head of Real Estate at the pension company Varma, on the latest sales, the residential project outside Finland and future investments.
Jan-Erik Höjvall tells Nordic Property News about his decision to leave Amasten – and the entire industry.

Why Höjvall Steps Down as Amasten CEO

Sweden Sweden — Jan-Erik Höjvall tells Nordic Property News about the highlights during his three years spell at Amasten and what he will do, going forward. “It has been an amazing journey.”

Kungsleden Leases 7,695 Square Meters in Nyköping

Sweden Sweden — Kungsleden is leasing 7,695 sq.m. in Nyköping in the Ribban 5 and Gumsbacken 12 properties. Nyköping will receive its first padel centre through the PDL Group, Återvinningen is moving in and Ahlsell is moving to larger premises.
F. Scott Ball, CEO of Citycon.

Several New Municipality Tenants for Citycon – to Help Serve the Local Community

Finland Finland — During the first half year of 2020, Citycon has signed or agreed long term leases with municipality and health care tenants across the Nordics for a total of 10,900 square meters.
The Storvreta area.

Huge Residential Plans in Sweden’s Number Four

Sweden Sweden — An area of 350,000 square meters to be developed into residential project in Uppsala.
Peter Winther, CEO of Colliers International Denmark.

After the Giant Deal in Central Copenhagen: More Large Transactions to Come

Denmark Denmark — Peter Winther, CEO of Colliers International Denmark: ”We expect a strong deal flow.”
Jani Nieminen, CEO of Kojamo.

Kojamo: A Possible Slowdown in Urbanization

Finland Finland — The Finnish listed residential company Kojamo’s CEO Jani Nieminen on the H1 results, and the lower occupancy rates.
Eva Sigurgeirsdottir.

Balder Appoints New Director of Economy

Sweden Sweden — On 1 September, Eva Sigurgeirsdottir will take over the position of Director of economy at Balder.
Jan-Erik Höjvall, CEO of Amasten.

Jan-Erik Höjvall Steps Down as CEO of Amasten During 2020

Sweden Sweden — After three years Jan-Erik Höjvall, CEO of Amasten, has informed the Board that he will end his employment as CEO of Amasten in 2020. He will continue in his current role for the time being.
Logicenters invests in Vestby.

Logicenters Invests in Vestby

Norway Norway — Logicenters has announced the purchase of further land in Vestby. This time it is a substantial land plot of 100,727 sqm. This latest acquisition means that Logicenters now owns land for development totalling 128,000 sqm in the area. Ground preparation is currently in progress, and the logistics property company predicts that the first property can be ready for tenants in the beginning of 2022.
Per W. Hallgren, CEO of Jeudan.

Jeudan Is Looking for More Opportunities – Despite the Crisis

Denmark Denmark — Per W. Hallgren, CEO of Jeudan, tells Nordic Property News about the DKK 400 million investment in central Copenhagen, the H1 results, and what kind of investments they are looking for, going forward.

Experienced Team Launches Management Firm for Nordic Investments

Nordic — The founders have previous experience from fund managers, real estate companies, investment banks and real estate advisory firms. Now they have created an independent institutional investment management firm with a focus on real asset investments in the Nordics and Germany. “We already are negotiating some mandates.”
Erik Selin, CEO of Balder.

Balder Acquires in Central Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Balder has signed an agreement with Circle K to acquire the property Sälgen 4, at Östermalm in Stockholm. The property is scheduled to be taken over at the end of 2020.
Fredrik Jonsson, CEO of Niam.

Niam Continues to Strengthen Its Team

Nordic — Niam adds several new key-players.
Halden Storsenter.

Veidekke to Rebuild Halden Storsenter

Norway Norway — Halden municipal pension fund has awarded Veidekke’s subsidiary Øst AS the contract to remodel Halden Storsenter. The former shopping centre is to become a culture and multi-purpose building for the town’s population and will include a cineplex and library, among other things.
Anna Reuterskiöld on her new position at Capman.

“There Is Always a Great Openness to New Ideas”

Sweden Sweden — Anna Reuterskiöld on her new position at Capman, the best things about working with the pan-Nordic firm and whether the investment pace has been affected for the investor, this year.
The shares with the highest yields.

They Provide the Highest Dividend Yields on the Stock Market

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents which of the listed Nordic construction and real estate companies that have the best yields.
"Secto Automotive, is the market leader of car leasing in Finland, and constantly developing its offer and operations,” says Jaakko Ristola on the acquisition.

Why Elite Alfred Berg Target Southern Espoo

Finland Finland — Jaakko Ristola, Head of Real Estate Investment Management at Elite Alfred Berg, on the retail acquisition in Espoo, and futue investment targets.
Sharam Rahi, acting CEO of Sato.

Sato to Develop Planned Lasihytti Residential Area by Train Station

Finland Finland — SATO Corporation has concluded a preliminary contract to acquire three plots located in the Lasihytti area south of the train line in the Kauklahti district of Espoo. Currently an industrial area, Lasihytti is now subject to a town plan amendment that would turn it into an urban residential area, complete with amenities, for around 4,000–5,000 residents.
Christian Ness sees many opportunities in the Nordic listed companies.

NRP's Latest Investment Move: “We Look at the Whole Spectrum”

Norway Norway — Christian Ness, Managing Partner at NRP, the logistics investor in the Nordics, on why the company together with Anaxo Forvaltning are setting up a new fund for investments in listed real estate securities, and which segments that are the most interesting.