YIT will develop and divest logistics properties in Finland.

YIT to Develop and Sell Logistics Properties

Finland Finland — YIT has signed a framework agreement on the development of three logistics properties and a sale agreement for the selling one of these properties to an international investor.
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Johan Gyllberg.
Nordic Nordic —
Global hotel giant heads to Kvarnholmen in 20-year deal
The deteriorating outlook is being driven by a combination of stricter climate regulations, growing pressure from capital markets and increasing tenant demand for sustainable premises.
Nordic Nordic —
German investors warn of energy crisis in property portfolios as technology emerges as lifeline
Carl-Adam von Schéele.
Nordic Nordic —
Urban Partners launches first-of-its-kind fund to accelerate urban regeneration
Housing is singled out as the single most important factor behind the differences between European capitals. For families who rent, housing costs are by far the largest expense item (the people in the image have nothing to do with the text).
Nordic Nordic —
Stockholm among Europe’s most affordable capitals despite high housing costs
Three of the top ten malls in the Nordics: Field's, Ideapark and Westfield Mall of Scandinavia.

Top Ten Biggest Shopping Malls in the Nordics

Nordic — It is a Finnish domination when Nordic Property News lists the largest shopping centers in the Nordic region.
Montage of F. Scott Ball and one of Citycon's shopping centers.

“We Have Significant Opportunities to Create Further Value”

Finland Finland — The retail property company Citycon’s CEO F. Scott Ball on future challenges, why the visitor rates in their shopping centers are increasing and alternative property investments.
Håvard Nustad, Director and Partner at Pangea Property Partners.

The Analyst on the Nordic Retail Challenges

Nordic — Håvard Nustad, Director and Partner at Pangea Property Partners, tells Nordic Property News why so many still invest in retail properties and the upcoming retail trends in the Nordics.
Na-Kd opens first store outside Sweden.

Hot Swedish Retail Brand Opens First Store Abroad

Denmark Denmark — Copenhagen becomes the first city outside Sweden where Na-Kd opens.
Erik Visteus.

Profi Appoints Head of Transactions from Capman

Sweden Sweden — Profi strengthens its investment team by recruiting Erik Visteus to a new position as Head of Transactions.
Citygate.

First Lease Signed for the Tallest Office Building in the Nordics

Sweden Sweden — Skanska has signed a seven-year lease with Visma in the office building Citygate in Gothenburg. This is the first lease signed for the tallest office building in the Nordic region.
Bent Oustad, CEO at Norwegian Property, and Aker Brygge in Oslo.

Norwegian Property: ”There Is Still Great Demand for Offices”

Norway Norway — Norwegian Property’s CEO Bent Oustad on the rental market in central Oslo and which segments that have stagnated this summer.
Mike Bessell, Head of European Research for Invesco Real Estate.

The Hottest Segments for Investors in the Nordic Region

Nordic — Mike Bessell, Head of European Research for Invesco Real Estate, tells Nordic Property News about possible Brexit effects on the real estate market and which areas in the Nordics that will be the most interesting for investments, going forward.
Obos’ CEO Daniel Kjørberg Siraj gives Nordic Property News his view on the housing markets in Sweden and Norway.

Why the Norwegian Heavyweight Succeeds in Sweden

Nordic — Obos' CEO Daniel Kjørberg Siraj tells Nordic Property News how the Norwegian and Swedish residential markets differ and the challenges in both countries.
Mattias Lundgren.

Mattias Lundgren Named President & CEO of SSM

Sweden Sweden — Mattias Lundgren has been recruited as new President & CEO of SSM Holding, a position that he has held on an interim basis since June 2019. Mattias has 20 years of experience in the housing industry among other things as CFO and member of the NCC’s Executive Committee, Head of Global Development at Bonava as well as Head of Bonava’s Swedish operations and interim CFO at the listed property company Eastnine.
Helsingborg.

Klarabo Buys in Central Helsingborg

Sweden Sweden — Klarabo has signed an agreement to acquire 74 rental apartments in Tågaborg in central Helsingborg. The portfolio was built in the early 1950s and comprises just under 5,100 square meters of lettable area at a rental value of approximately SEK 5.4 million.
Björn Sahlström, current CEO of Concent.

Concent Sues Former Board of Directors and CEO

Sweden Sweden — Concent has filed two separate lawsuit applications against the company's former Board of Directors, the President and actual representatives and the company's former auditor and the chief auditor, respectively.
Scandic Avenue.

Scandic to Open Central Helsinki’s Largest Conference Hotel

Finland Finland — Scandic has signed a lease agreement for a new meeting and conference hotel in Helsinki. The hotel, Scandic Avenue, will have 350 rooms and will be located near the Old Church Park in the heart of the city. It is scheduled to open in 2022.
Jani Nieminen, CEO of Kojamo.

“Digitalization Is an Important Part of our Strategy”

Finland Finland — Kojamo’s CEO Jani Nieminen on the appointment of Katri Harra-Salonen as new Chief Digital Officer, the importance of a CDO position in the management group and Kojamo’s digitalization investments.
Montage of Ilkka Tomperi, Varma, and Helsinki skyline.

Why the Need for Hotels in Helsinki Is Increasing

Finland Finland — Ilkka Tomperi, Investment Director and Head of Real Estate at Varma: “Change of use refurbishments do happen every now and then.”

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Kestutis Sasnauskas.

Eastnine Sells Fund Holding

Sweden Sweden — Eastnine sells its entire holding in East Capital Baltic Property Fund III. The purchase price amounts to approximately EUR 25.1 million, which corresponds to the fair value at the end of September 2019.
David Mindus, CEO of Sagax.

Sagax Becomes Large Owner in Emilshus

Sweden Sweden — Sagax has today agreed to sell eight properties for MSEK 180 million to Emilshus. Emilshus will pay the purchase price in the form of newly issued shares. Sagax will own 25 perncet of Emilshus.
Joachim Hallengren, CEO of Bonava.

Bonava's CEO: “There Are Positive Things Going on in Norway”

Nordic — Bonava’s CEO Joachim Hallengren on the challenges on the Nordic residential market, why they enter Norway and the old legal dispute in Germany.
Montage of Toke Clausen, Investment Manager of NREP in Denmark, and Copenhagen Science City.

NREP: “We Are Actively Expanding the Office Portfolio”

Denmark Denmark — Toke Clausen, Investment Manager at NREP in Denmark, on the attraction of Copenhagen Science City and which areas in Copenhagen NREP aims for.
Maria Frid, Sweden CEO of Hoivatilat.

The Finnish Giant’s Expansion Plans – in Sweden

Sweden Sweden — Maria Frid, CEO in Sweden of Hoivatilat, tells Nordic Property News about the company's fifth investment in Sweden and how much they want to grow in the country.
Montage of Randviken's CEO Tobias Emanuelsson and the city of Karlstad.

After the Major Purchase: Here Is Where Randviken Looks for the Next Acquisition

Sweden Sweden — Randviken's CEO Tobias Emanuelsson on the giant acquisition in his hometown, why the company continues to be active on the transaction market and where they want to grow in the future.
Rutger Arnhult, CEO of Klövern.

Klövern Divests 42 Properties in Karlstad for SEK 2.6 Billion

Sweden Sweden — Klövern has signed a contract to divest its entire property portfolio in Karlstad, consisting of 42 properties, for a total underlying property value of SEK 2,610 million to Randviken Fastigheter.
London.

NBIM Acquires UK Logistics

Norway Norway — The partnership between Norges Bank Investment Management and Prologis has acquired a logistics property in Greenford, UK, located within Greater London.
Katri Harra-Salonen.

Kojamo Appoints New CDO from Finnair

Finland Finland — Katri Harra-Salonen appointed as Chief Digital Officer (CDO) and a member of Management team at Kojamo.