The law firm Haavind and Storebrand Eiendom have signed a lease for Haakon VII Gate 10, and in the summer of 2022 the law firm moves into the iconic building.

Haavind Enters Into an Agreement with Storebrand on a Lease in Oslo

Norway Norway — The law firm Haavind and Storebrand Eiendom have signed a lease for Haakon VII Gate 10, and in the summer of 2022 the law firm moves into the iconic building.
Technopolis expands in Kuopio.

Technopolis Expands in Kuopio

Finland Finland — Technopolis and its joint venture partner in Kuopio are investing EUR 17 million to expand their Microkatu campus in Kuopio. The new office building will increase the leasable area of ​​the Microkatu campus by approximately 6,300 square meters. The investment also includes the extension of an existing car park.
Zsar outlet village in Vaalimaa, Finland, and Sami Vainiomäki.

“Running a High Quality Outlet Village Requires Experience and Special Skills”

Finland Finland — Zsar’s founder Sami Vainiomäki tells Nordic Property News why the outlet near the Russian border so far is a success, why he steps down as CEO and expectations on his successor.
Pål Ahlsén, CEO of Akelius.

Akelius Looks to Issue Class D Shares

Sweden Sweden — Akelius has commissioned Deutsche Bank, Swedbank and Avanza to investigate the market for a new series D.
Andreas Finnstedt.

What the Digitization Situation Is Like for Real Estate Companies

Nordic — Almost all property owners have invested in IoT and connected solutions for the operation and management of their buildings in recent years. However, eight out of ten property owners want to connect their properties further – mainly for financial reasons, but also for environmental and security reasons.
Nordic Property News presents the listed property companies' rental income for the second quarter of 2019.

They Have Increased Their Rental Incomes the Most in Q2

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents the Nordic listed property companies' rental income for the second quarter of 2019.
Hamburg.

Akelius Sells 1,492 Apartments in Germany for EUR 420M

Sweden Sweden — Half in Hamburg and half in Munich. Construction years are between 1902 and 2008. Sales price is EUR 420 million, corresponding to EUR 4,800 per square meter.
Eteläesplanadi 12 in Helsinki.

Union Investment Acquires Office Property in Central Helsinki

Finland Finland — Union Investment acquires a multi-tenant property with 12 tenants comprising 5,700 sqm of rental space for UniInstitutional European Real Estate fund.
Amanda Welander.

How the Fed Cuts Affect the Real Estate Market

Sweden Sweden — Last week, the US Federal Reserve (Fed) lowered the interest rate by 0.25 percentage points. Nordic Property News has spoken to CBRE Sweden's Head of Research Amanda Welander, who talks about how the decrease affects the real estate market.
Pål Ahlsén, CEO of Akelius.

Swedish Housing Giant's Digitization: "200 people working on developing apps"

Sweden Sweden — The Swedish housing giant Akelius has 20 apps in use in its operations and another 20 in the pipeline. And that's just the beginning. Nordic Property News has spoken to the company's CEO Pål Ahlsén, who shares more about Akelius' digitization and what the upside is.
Peter Winther, CEO of Colliers International Denmark.

Colliers Strengthens Position in Aarhus

Denmark Denmark — Colliers takes over Butikskompagniets team in Aarhus.
Annica Carlsson.

The Architect on New Features and Increased Equilibrium in Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Nordic Property News has had a chat with architect Annica Carlsson, long-time CEO of the architect firm Equator. She talks about what the autumn looks like from an architectural perspective and an exciting development with increased balance between Stockholm's northern and southern parts.
Copenhagen.

Copenhagen Capital in Acquisition

Denmark Denmark — Copenhagen Capital has acquired a property in Copenhagen city.
Erik Ljungqvist, Allié Law Firm

How to Avoid this Autumn’s Judicial Real Estate Pitfalls

Sweden Sweden — Legal mistakes in the real estate sector can be very costly. The Swedish real estate lawyer Erik Ljungqvist, Allié Law Firm, gives advice on what to consider to avoid mistakes.
Jyväskylä Travel Centre.

Trevian Funds AIFM Is Growing In Jyväskylä

Finland Finland — Special investment fund Trevian Finland Properties I has bought the Jyväskylä Travel Centre in the heart of the city from Jyväs-Parkki Oy.
Praga Studios.

Skanska Sells Office Building in Prague for EUR 55 M

Sweden Sweden — Skanska has sold the Praga Studios office building in Prague to a client of CBRE Global Investors for EUR 55 M, about SEK 585 M. The transaction will be recorded by Skanska Commercial Development Europe in the third quarter of 2019. The transfer of the property is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2019.
Fredrik Wirdenius.

Wirdenius Future Plans: Adviser in Own Business

Sweden Sweden — In an exclusive interview with Nordic Property News, Vasakronan's resigning CEO Fredrik Wirdenius speaks about his summer, the real estate autumn and what he will do once he leaves Vasakronan.
Evija Izaka.

Entra's First Certified Health Promotion Consultant

Norway Norway — Evija Izaka is Entra's first certified advisor on how to build and customize buildings so that people working there experience increased well-being.
Vollebekk.

Builds Test Labs For Future Housing

Norway Norway — Obos Living Lab will explore the future of homes based on the most important thing: Those who will live there.
Sven-Olof Johansson, CEO of Fastpartner.

"I Don't Understand Why Blackstone Hasn't Called"

Sweden Sweden — Swedish real estate legend Sven-Olof Johansson describes his company Fastpartner as a real estate fund - at a great discount.
Anna Alsborger.

Hemfosa Acquires in Finland

Finland Finland — Hemfosa acquires a school property in Espoo, Finland, at a value of approximately MSEK 245.
YIT has won several state paving contracts in Finland and Norway in April–June

YIT Has Won Several State Paving Contracts in Finland and Norway in April–June

Finland Finland — YIT has been successful in spring tendering and won several state paving contracts in Finland and Norway during the period April–June. The total value of the contracts recorded in the order backlog for the second quarter of the year is approximately EUR 18 million.
Veidekke receives construction assignment in Arendal.

Veidekke Receives Construction Assignment in Arendal

Norway Norway — Veidekke has been commissioned by Fløybyen AS (wholly owned by Arendal municipality) to build the first new building in Arendal's new district Fløybyen.
Ilija Batljan, SBB, Andreas Nelvig, NP3 and Ulrika Hallengren, Wihlborgs – three CEO´s that have been successful during 2019.

Profit From Property Management per Share – Here is the Q2 Top List

Sweden Sweden — Profit from property management per share is often considered as the most important key ratio for listed property companies. Nordic Property News has made a ranking over the Swedish companies that have released their Q2 reports.
Lars Wikström, CEO of Prime Living.

New Setback for Distressed Housing Developer

Sweden Sweden — The Swedish housing developer Prime Living has been financially pressured for a long time. Now it turns out that the company's new share issue was only subscribed to 59 percent.