Jarkko Leinonen.

Hemsö to Develop Two Fire Stations in Finland

Finland Finland — Following a public procurement procedure, Hemsö and the City of Oulu have signed a lease for the construction of two new fire stations in Oulu.
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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).
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Stockholm among Europe’s most affordable capitals despite high housing costs
Landvetter Logistik Center.

Bockasjö Makes Large Logistics Acquisition – Buys Swedavia's Part in Landvetter

Sweden Sweden — Swedavia sells its 50 percent stake in Landvetter Logistics Center to Bockasjö, which already owns half of the shares. Swedavia makes a capital gain of approximately SEK 100 million from its involvement in the Landvetter Logistics Center.
Atte Köykkä, Conficap’s Director, Real Estates.

Why Conficap Will Only Invest in Finland

Finland Finland — Finnish property owner Conficap gives up direct property ownerships abroad. Atte Köykkä, Conficap’s Director, Real Estates, tells Nordic Property News why they just will focus their investments to Finland in the future.
James Seppala, Head of Real Estate Europe at Blackstone Group.

Blackstone: “The Nordics Remain a Core Region”

Sweden Sweden — James Seppala, Head of Real Estate Europe at Blackstone Group, on the major purchase from the real estate legend Rutger Arnhult, why they will continue to invest in Sweden in the future and how important the Nordic region is for the investment giant.
Rutger Arnhult, Blackrock's Larry Fink and Erik Paulsson.

They Control the Listed Real Estate Giants

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents the largest owners of the listed real estate companies in the Nordic region.
Catarina Molén-Runnäs.

NCC Hires New Business Area Manager for Building Nordics

Nordic — Catarina Molén-Runnäs will become new Business Area Manager of NCC Building Nordics. She will join NCC no later than February 1, 2020 to replace Klaus Kaae.
The new hotel project at Helsinki airport.

Nordic Choice to Operate Finland's Largest Hotel Project

Finland Finland — In 2023, 711 new hotel rooms will be opened at Helsinki Airport. Yesterday, the developer LAK Real Estate presented Nordic Choice Hotels as the hotel operator for the two hotels.
Skanska builds 168 apartments in Oslo, Norway, for NOK 344 M, about SEK 370 M.

Skanska Signs Agreement with Obos – Builds Apartments in Oslo

Norway Norway — Skanska has signed an agreement with Obos to build 168 apartments in Oslo, Norway. The contract is worth NOK 344 million which will be included in the Nordic order bookings for the third quarter 2019.
Pål Ahlsén, CEO of Akelius.

Why the Credit Rating Is More Important than Growth for Akelius

Nordic — The residential giant Akelius' CEO Pål Ahlsén on why the company continues to divest, which Nordic markets are most interesting to invest in and how the five-year rent freeze in Berlin affects Akelius.
Cecilia Gunnarsson, Head of Research at JLL Sweden.

The Segments that Attract Foreign Investors into the Nordics

Nordic — Cecilia Gunnarsson, Head of Research at JLL Sweden, tells Nordic Property News about the high activity on the Nordic transaction market, what attracts foreign buyers to the region and whether the slowdown in the global economy will affect the Nordics.
Rutger Arnhult, CEO of Klövern.

Klövern Divests Seven Properties to Blackstone for SEK 622M

Sweden Sweden — Klövern divests seven properties in Örebro, Kalmar, Halmstad, Linköping and Västerås for a total underlying property value of SEK 622 million (EUR 60M) to funds managed by Blackstone.
Edgar Haugen, CEO and Founder of Ragde Eiendom.

After the Acquisition in Sweden: "We Would Like to Buy More"

Nordic — Norwegian Ragde Eiendom's CEO and founder Edgar Haugen on the large purchase in Sweden and which Nordic markets the company wants to grow in.
Ole Markussen is the new CFO of 360 North.

Blackstone’s Latest Recruitment: ”Copenhagen Holds Attractive Investment Opportunities”

Denmark Denmark — Blackstone’s residential platform in Denmark, 360 North, has a new CFO. Ole Markussen tells Nordic Property News about having Blackstone as an owner, future investments and the development of the Danish real estate market.
Pål Ahlsén, CEO of Akelius.

Akelius Sells 664 Apartments in Toronto

Sweden Sweden — The properties are located in six different districts. Sales price is CAD 186 million (EUR 130M).
Pukinmäki Helsinki.

Peab Builds a Commercial Property in Helsinki

Finland Finland — Peab has been commissioned to build a commercial building in Pukinmäki in Helsinki, Finland. The building will have a central location and easy access being close to the Pukinmäki railroad station and Ring 1. The customer is Helsingin Osuuskauppa Elanto and the contract is worth EUR 15 million.
Ole Markussen is named new CFO of 360 North.

Blackstone's Danish Platform 360 North Appoints CFO

Denmark Denmark — 360 North has strengthened its leadership with the appointment of Ole Markussen as CFO and member of the Executive Board with accession on September 1, 2019.
Wasa Station visualisation aerial.

YIT Signs a Pre-Agreement with Dutch Hotel Chain

Finland Finland — YIT and Odyssey Hotel Group, a Dutch hotel chain, have signed a pre-agreement on August 23, 2019, on the rental of premises in the planned Wasa Station block in Vaasa, Finland, for hotel use.
Petter Falck on the Norwegian investment market.

Areim’s Head of Norway: “The Norwegian Market Is Performing Well”

Norway Norway — Petter Falck, who will lead Areim's operations in Norway, tells Nordic Property News about the future investment opportunities and how his background from the Norwegian Oil Fund can be useful for Areim.
Lysgården in Trondheim.

Veidekke and Kjeldsberg Sell in Trondheim

Norway Norway — Veidekke Eiendom and R. Kjeldsberg have signed an agreement with Campus Sluppen AS for the sale of the Lysgården office building located at Sluppen in Trondheim. The sales amount is MNOK 440 (EUR 45M).
Fredrik Lundberg, Chairman of Hufvudstaden, Siri Hatlen, Chair of Entra, and Seth Lieberman, Chairman of Stendörren.

These Are the Longest Serving Chairmen

Nordic — Which of the Nordic listed real estate companies’ Chairmen have served the longest? Nordic Property News has the list.
Jennifer Eloheimo.

The Requirements for EQ to Invest in Community Service Properties

Finland Finland — Jennifer Eloheimo, Investment Director at EQ Care, on the acquisition from Elite Alfred Berg, the market for community service properties in Finland and which cities they prefer to invest in.
Atte Kyökkä.

Conficap Gives Up Direct Property Ownerships Abroad

Finland Finland — Conficap divests its logistics center in Łódź, Poland, thus giving up its direct property ownerships abroad.
Skanska converts an office building into apartments in Helsinki.

Skanska Converts an Office Building into Apartments in Helsinki

Finland Finland — Skanska has signed a contract with Auratum Asunnot Helsinki, a developer of high-class apartments, to convert an old office building in Helsinki into 146 homes. The contract is worth approximately EUR 50M.
Petter Falck.

Areim Opens Office in Oslo

Norway Norway — As part of the continued expansion of its Nordic operations, Areim establishes an office in Oslo.
Liisa Salmela, Communications Manager at Skanska Finland.

Skanska: “There Are High Vacancy Rates in the Office Segment”

Finland Finland — Liisa Salmela, Communications Manager at Skanska Finland, tells Nordic Property News about the conversion from offices to apartments in Helsinki, how complex conversions are and whether it is a trend or not.