Johan Åström.

Nuveen Expands Investment Mandates and Recruits in the Nordic Region

Nordic — Nuveen Real Estate is further developing its investment strategy in European cities and expanding its investment mandates to include more segments. At the same time, the Nordic organization is being strengthened with three new positions in Sweden and Finland with the aim of developing existing investments and implementing the mandate change in the Nordic region.
TOP 4 Nordic
Mikael Åslund.
Nordic Nordic —
“Can save a quarter of a million per newly built apartment”
Helena Paulsson, head of Afry Architects, and Thomas Sandell, cheif architect.
Nordic Nordic —
"Our supply is being sharpened towards the market"
Blackrock is among the largest owners in several of the listed Nordic real estate companies.
Nordic Nordic —
The development of Blackrock’s ownership in listed Nordic companies
Christian Fredrixon, Kristina Sawjani and Henrik Brinck Landelius.
Nordic Nordic —
The hottest free agents in the industry
Rutger Arnhult, CEO of Klövern.

Rutger Arnhult Divests in Several Companies

Sweden Sweden — Klövern's CEO Rutger Arnhult has sold more than half of his holding in Kungsleden during the spring, and sold all his shares in Norwegian Property, Hemfosa and Wallenstam.
Jenny Tuleby.

JLL Strengthens its Swedish Capital Markets Team

Sweden Sweden — Jenny Tuleby to take a larger and more active role in JLL Capital Markets Sweden's daily operations.

Catella RIM Acquires in Aarhus

Denmark Denmark — Catella Residential Investment Management GmbH (CRIM), the pan-European investor in residential properties, has acquired around 300 apartments for about EUR 117 million, divided between three deals in Aarhus in Denmark, Tilburg in The Netherlands and Hamburg in Germany, under a single investment mandate for a southern German pension fund.
Mattias Roos.

SSM Fires CEO Mattias Roos

Sweden Sweden — SSM has made a change of CEO and appointed Mattias Lundgren as interim CEO with immediate effect. At the same time, the current President & CEO Mattias Roos will leave all of his current assignments within the SSM Group. SSM’s Board of Directors has started the process of recruiting a new CEO.
Michael Keune says that the Aarhus region is of great interest for Catella RIM.

Why Catella RIM Aims for Denmark

Denmark Denmark — Michael Keune, Managing Director at Catella Residential Investment Management, on what attracted them about Aarhus and why they chooses Denmark over other Nordic markets.
AXA IM Acquires Residential Portfolio in Copenhagen.

AXA IM Acquires Residential Portfolio in Copenhagen

Denmark Denmark — AXA Investment Managers - Real Assets announces that it has completed the acquisition, on behalf of clients, of a 396- unit residential portfolio in Copenhagen, Denmark for circa EUR 174 million from Bellakvarter.
Fredrik Jonsson, CEO at Niam.

"We Are Looking for New Acquisitions – But It Is Not Easy Right Now"

Nordic — Niam's CEO Fredrik Jonsson on the competition on the Nordic market and why it is becoming increasingly difficult to find good purchases.
Nicolinehus in Aarhus.

NCC Secures Major Order in Denmark

Denmark Denmark — NCC has been commissioned by property developer Bricks A/S to build Nicolinehus in Aarhus, a construction project of 40,000 square meters valued at nearly SEK 1.4 billion. Nicolinehus will form a link between the city and the port comprising housing units, a market hall, stores, fitness centers, offices and restaurants.
Rutger Arnhult, CEO of Klövern.

Klövern Acquires a Property in New York

Sweden Sweden — Klövern has signed a contract at an initial amount of USD 22.6 million, corresponding to SEK 215 million, for a site leasehold in Manhattan with the address 118 10th Avenue.
H Building.

YIT Builds New Building for Vaasa Central Hospital

Finland Finland — YIT has signed an implementation phase contract on the construction of the new H Building of Vaasa Central Hospital.
Blackstone has been active in Finland, Denmark and Sweden.

The American Giant’s Nordic Acquisitions

Nordic — Nordic Property News lists Blackstone’s largest purchases in the Nordics, the last years.
James Seppala, Head of Real Estate Europe at Blackstone Group.

Blackstone: “One of Europe’s Key Real Estate Markets”

Sweden Sweden — James Seppala, Head of Real Estate Europe at Blackstone Group, tells Nordic Property News about the major purchase in Sweden, the importance of the Nordic market and future investment targets.
Profi sells in Täby.

Profi Sells in Täby

Sweden Sweden — Profi Fastigheter has signed an agreement with Vasaparken and Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget for the sale of two properties in Näsby Park.
Eva Landén, CEO of Corem.

Blackstone Acquires Large Swedish Portfolio from Corem

Sweden Sweden — Blackstone acquires a portfolio of 30 properties in Sweden from Corem. The transaction price is SEK 4.2 billion (EUR 395M).
Keith Silverang tells Nordic Property News about the decision of stepping down as Technopolis' CEO.

“I Have Time and Energy for One More Act”

Finland Finland — Keith Silverang step down as Technopolis' CEO at the end of 2019. To Nordic Property News he tells about the reasons of his resignation, what he wants to do next and whether his decision was affected by the new main owner.
Erik Björkeson and Jaakko Klemettilä, DLA Piper.

Worth Knowing Before a Nordic Property Investment

Nordic — DLA Piper's legal duo Erik Björkeson and Jaakko Klemettilä give Nordic Property News an insight on how the Nordic countries differ in terms of taxes and what is most important to know for a foreign investor before it is time to invest in real estate.
Fredrik Jonsson, CEO of Niam.

Niam to Acquire Office Property in Helsinki

Finland Finland — Skanska has signed an agreement with Niam AB on the sale of the office property Aviabulevardi II in Vantaa, Finland for about EUR 30 million, about SEK 315 million.
Keith Silverang.

Technopolis CEO to Step Down

Finland Finland — Keith Silverang, who has served as the CEO of Technopolis since 2008, will step down at the end of 2019. The Board of Directors of Technopolis has accepted his resignation and will immediately start an executive search process to find his replacement. In the meantime, Silverang will continue carrying out his duties and will assist in the recruitment and induction of his successor.
Salman Saeed, Senior Director Real Estate Management, Nordic Countries, at Wework.

The Coworking Giant’s Expansion Plans

Nordic — Wework just opened in Stockholm and is approaching their openings in Denmark and Norway. Salman Saeed, Senior Director Real Estate Management, Nordic Countries, tells Nordic Property News about Wework's future plans and why the demand of flexible office spaces is growing in Northern Europe.
Tonny Nielsen, CEO Fokus Asset Management.

How Wework Create Good Value for the Investors

Denmark Denmark — The Danish property owner Fokus Asset Management’s CEO Tonny Nielsen tells Nordic Property News about the possible challenges by welcoming Wework to Denmark.
Ilija Batljan.

SBB Acquires Residential and Social Infrastructure in Southern Sweden

Sweden Sweden — Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden (SBB) continues to grow its portfolio of social infrastructure properties through the purchase of 48,000 sqm of rent regulated residentials and social infrastructure properties.
Robin Feddern, CEO at AG Gruppen.

"The Danish Housing Market Is Still Strong"

Denmark Denmark — AG Gruppen’s CEO Robin Feddern tells Nordic Property News about the background to the new name, where the company’s investment focus is and the great interest in Denmark from foreign investors.
Erik Selin, CEO of Balder.

Balder Issues its First Green Bond

Sweden Sweden — Balder has issued its first green bond under the company’s MTN programme and green bond framework. The total issue consists of unsecured bonds of SEK 1 000m with a maturity of 5 years to a variable interest rate of Stibor + 1,58 percent.
Patrik Hall.

Heimstaden Acquires the Dutch Management Company Vivo Wonen

Sweden Sweden — The acquisition underlines Heimstaden’s focus on local expertise and being present with own organisation in its strategic markets.