Thomas Beyerle, Head of Group Research at Catella, on the latest investment trends.

The Lowest Housing Rental Yields in 40 Years: “Rents Will Continue to Rise”

Nordic — Professor Thomas Beyerle, Head of Group Research at Catella, on the yields in the Nordic cities, which Nordic capital that has experienced the strongest percentage rental growth since 2015 and why the European yields will continue to fall.
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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
Peter Wiman, Head of Research at Savills Sweden.

Why the Transaction Market Still Is Hot

Sweden Sweden — The transaction market in Sweden is still booming. Peter Wiman, Head of Research at Savills Sweden: "An increased interest has been noted from foreign investors.”

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Syke.

Varma Sells Syke Shopping Centre

Finland Finland — Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company sells the Syke Shopping Centre in Lahti to Osuuskauppa Hämeenmaa cooperative.
The Quartetto Harmonia office property.

Evli Acquires Office Property in Espoo

Finland Finland — Telia Pension Foundation sells Quartetto Harmonia office property to Special Investment Fund Evli Rental Yield.
Sebastian Schlasberg.

Scius Partners Strenghtens their Team

Sweden Sweden — Scius Partners, who is a partner to international companies such as Blackstone and Angelo Gordon, strenghtens their team by adding Sebastian Schlasberg as Head of Asset Management.
Sirius divests to EQ.

Sirius Divests Two Office Properties in Keilaniemi to EQ

Finland Finland — A fund advised by Sirius Capital Partners, Sirius Fund III SCSp, has today sold two office properties located in Keilaniemi to eQ Finnish Real Estate, a fund managed by eQ Asset Management.
Christoffer Sundberg, CEO of Cobbleyard Real Estate.

“There Is Room for Value Creation”

Finland Finland — The real estate advisory firm Cobbleyard’s CEO Christoffer Sundberg on the great international interest in the Finnish real estate market and how competitive the prices are compared to other Nordic markets.
Capman acquires in Copenhagen.

Capman Invests in Retail and Office Property in Copenhagen

Denmark Denmark — Capman Real Estate invests in retail and office property in the development area of Grønttorvet in Copenhagen. Capman Real Estate II Fund has acquired a retail and office property with development potential from Chris Invest A/S.
Flemming Brank and Lars Pærregaard.

Why Blackstone Terminates Purchase Agreement in Denmark

Denmark Denmark — Frederiksberg Housing Fund and Blackstone’s Danish residential platform 360 North has entered into an agreement to terminate a purchase agreement in Denmark. Flemming Brank, Chairman of the Frederiksberg Housing Fund, and 360 North’s CEO Lars Pærregaard on the decision.
Karlstad.

Magnolia Bostad Signs Agreement on Acquisition of Land in Karlstad

Sweden Sweden — Magnolia Bostad has signed an agreement to acquire part of the Tullholmssågen 4 property in Karlstad municipality. Magnolia Bostad plans to develop the property into about 430 residential units of 25,500 square meters GFA.
Jens Engwall, CEO of Nyfosa.

Nyfosa Acquires from Söderport

Sweden Sweden — Nyfosa has signed an agreement with Nyfosa's joint venture Söderport Holding AB to acquire 10 properties at a value of MSEK 214. Söderport Holding AB is equally owned by Nyfosa and Sagax.

Alma Raises Over EUR 250M of Equity for Fund II

Nordic — Alma Property Partners has raised €255 million of equity capital for Alma Property Partners II, the firm’s second pan-Nordic opportunistic real estate fund, exceeding the target of EUR 250 million. Alma’s second real estate fund focuses on commercial and residential property investments in Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway. The investors are mainly institutions from Sweden, Germany, Belgium and the United Kingdom. The fund has an investment capacity of more than EUR 600 million.
Henrik Steenstrup.

“Copenhagen Has Enjoyed Tremendous Growth over the Last Decade”

Denmark Denmark — By & Havn's new Real Estate Director Henrik Steenstrup on his new role, his take on the Copenhagen market and the most important tasks, going forward.
Minna Metsälä (Board member of Kojamo), Claus Gregersen (Jeudan) and Sandy Koifman (Citycon).

The Companies with the Highest Board Member Fees

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents the board member fees in the largest Nordic real estate companies on the stock exchange.

Related article The Chairmen with the Highest Fees
Montage of Sami Laine and the Kuopio area.

Technopolis’ Search for a New CEO: Here Are the Options

Finland Finland — Recently delisted Technopolis’ owner Kildare Partners is looking for a new CEO. Acting CEO Sami Laine tells Nordic Property News about the recruitment process, whether he is interested in the permanent position and notable changes since Kildare’s entrance.
The Grønttorvet building site in the right corner.

Invesco Real Estate Makes First Danish Investment

Denmark Denmark — Invesco Real Estate, the global real estate investment manager, advised by with its local partner Rubik properties, has acquired 191 apartments, including 90 parking spaces, in Grønttorvet in Valby, an established residential submarket in West Copenhagen.
Technopolis sells in Kuopio.

Technopolis Sells in Kuopio

Finland Finland — Technopolis sells their 60 percent share in their JV, Technopolis Kuopio, to the minority owner KPY.
Atte Köykkä, Conficap’s Director, Real Estates.

Conficap Acquires Property in Helsinki City Centre

Finland Finland — Conficap Oy will acquire the entire share capital of the property Kiinteistö Oy Kalevankatu 9 A from an international investor and its Finnish partners, who are represented by Cobbleyard Real Estate Oy.
Jan-Erik Höjvall and Ilija Batljan.

SBB and Amasten in Large Transaction

Sweden Sweden — SBB acquires 1 560 apartments and sells 50 000 sqm building rights to JV with Amasten.
Mikael Aro (Kojamo), Charlotte Strömberg (Castellum) and Christian Ringnes (Pandox).

The Chairmen with the Highest Fees

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents the fees of the Chairmen in the largest Nordic real estate companies on the stock exchange.
Rolf Thorsen, CEO of Selvaag Bolig.

“A Great Housing Need in the Major Cities”

Norway Norway — Rolf Thorsen, CEO of the residential giant Selvaag Bolig, on the company's Q3 result, why sales are going up and the challenges on the Norwegian housing market.
Joachim Hallengren.

Bonava Sells 71 Rental Apartments in Espoo to Icecapital

Finland Finland — Bonava is selling a rental project in Espoo, Finland, to the investor Icecapital Housing Fund V. The transaction encompasses 71 rental apartments in the new Vermonniitty residential area.
Helsinki.

Capman Enters Nordic Distribution Partnership with Nordea

Nordic — Capman has commenced co-operation with Nordea regarding the distribution of Capman Nordic Property Income Fund (“CMNPI”), a non-UCITS fund managed by Capman. As a result, CMNPI will become part of Nordea’s product offering, enabling their customers to subscribe for the fund in a convenient manner.
Lorensberg 55:15.

Balder Acquires Property and Building Right in Central Gothenburg

Sweden Sweden — Balder acquires a 38,000 sqm property and building rights for 290 apartments in central Gothenburg.
Fredrik Eliasson.

Slättö's New Fund Manager: "The Ambition Is to Be an Active Buyer"

Nordic — Fredrik Eliasson, Fund Manager Slättö Core +, tells Nordic Property News about his new job, Slättö's new strategy and what Nordic markets the company wants to invest in.