Dennis Nielsen.

Conversions – An Ongoing Trend in Denmark

Denmark Denmark — Dennis Nielsen, Head of Refurbishment at NCC in Denmark, tells Nordic Property News why conversions from offices to hotels is a trend in Copenhagen.
TOP 4 Nordic
Carl-Johan Hugner.
Nordic Nordic —
Nyfosa buys and sells
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
The property at Fiolstræde.

The Key to the Quick Transaction

Denmark Denmark — The consultant Nordicals has just sold an investment property in central Copenhagen. The property has been on the market in two years without a final sale. Nordicals made the deal – in just two weeks.
Lilla Bommen 5 and 6.

Castellum Makes Major Office Purchase in Gothenburg...

Sweden Sweden — Castellum has acquired the Gullbergsvass 1:2 and Gullbergsvass 1:12 office properties in central Gothenburg from SEB Trygg Liv for MSEK 867 (EUR 82M).
Svenska Handelsfastigheter acquires in Boländerna, Uppsala, from Castellum.

...and Sells Commercial Properties in Uppsala

Sweden Sweden — Castellum is selling four retail properties as well as one office building in the Boländerna business area of Uppsala, to Svenska Handelsfastigheter. In total, the properties comprise approx. 50,000 sq.m, including the Bolandcity shopping mall. Sales price amounts to MSEK 678 (EUR 64M), after a MSEK 30 (EUR 2.8M) deduction for transaction costs and deferred taxes.
Jens Mathiesen.

After the Dramatic CEO-firing: Here Are the New Plans for Scandic Hotels

Nordic — One month ago, the largest hotel group in the Nordics, Scandic Hotels immediately fired its CEO Even Frydenberg despite good results. Nordic Property News has spoken with his successor Jens Mathiesen about the challenges and what he wants to change.
The Marienlyst Area and Bård Bjølgerud.

107,000 sqm Attractive Land for Sale in Central Oslo: "A Number of Possibilities"

Norway Norway — The Norwegian public broadcasting NRK are set to leave their building at Marienlyst in Oslo after more than 80 years. This could open up for 107,000 sqm of new projects in central Oslo. Pangea’s CEO Bård Bjølgerud tells Nordic Property News about the area’s future possibilities.

Trevian Acquires the Seinäjoki Courthouse

Finland Finland — Special investment fund Trevian Finland Properties I has bought the Seinäjoki courthouse from the Alfred Kordelin Foundation at Keskuskatu 21 in the Seinäjoki city centre.
As. Oy Poudantuoja.

YIT Signs Contract with OP for New Projects

Finland Finland — YIT has signed a contract on the realisation of apartment and care projects for investors in Finland worth approximately EUR 54 million.
Victor Persson.

Why Blackrock Chooses Finland over Sweden

Nordic — Blackrock, the world's largest asset manager, has completed another Finnish transaction – but the company's Swedish entry is still put on hold. Vice President Victor Persson tells Nordic Property News of the appeal of Finland, why they play it slow in Sweden and the future plans for the Nordic markets.
Johan Anker-Rasch.

Why Pareto’s Acquisition Was a Perfect Match

Norway Norway — Managing Director at Pareto Alternative Investments Johan Anker-Rasch on the latest acquisition from Veidekke and what they are looking for now.
Salling Group opens 15 new BR stores.

Here Are the Locations for the New BR Stores

Denmark Denmark — After Top-Toy folded and closed all BR and Toys'R'Us stores in Denmark, Salling Group acquired Top-Toy's Danish stock and the rights to use the BR name on the Danish market. Now Salling Group are opening up the first 15 new BR stores. Here are the locations.
Ulf Brandes.

Cushman & Wakefield Strenghtens Capital Markets Team

Sweden Sweden — Cushman & Wakefield recruits Ulf Brandes to their Capital Markets team. In his role as International Partner, Brandes will, among other things, focus on identifying and implementing business as well as further developing the company's transaction operations.
Rutger Arnhult.

Klövern Increases their Ownership in Tobin

Sweden Sweden — Klövern has purchased ordinary shares in Tobin Properties for SEK 14.2 million and now owns 84.6 percent of the shares, corresponding to 86.4 percent of the votes.
Diana.

Quadoro Doric Acquires Mixed-Use Building in Helsinki

Finland Finland — As the portfolio manager for the open-ended special AIF Vontobel Sustainable Real Estate Europe, Quadoro Doric has acquired the building "Diana" with apartments, offices and retail space in Helsinki. This is the AIF‘s first acquisition in Finland. The seller is the Svenska Folkskolans Vänner R.F. foundation.
Peab Builds Office and Residential for Lundbergs.

Peab Builds Office and Residential in Linköping

Sweden Sweden — Peab has been commissioned to build offices and residential with associated garages within the Konsuln neighborhood in Linköping for Lundbergs.

Alma Buys from Rikshem

Sweden Sweden — Alma Property Partners acquires one of the most centrally located development properties in Uppsala from Rikshem.
Cecilia Gunnarsson.

The Hottest Trends on the Nordic Office Market

Nordic — Tomorrow, JLL Nordic Outlook will be published. Cecilia Gunnarsson, Head of Research, explains what JLL has focused on, what the trends in the Nordic countries are and what kind of objects investors are staying away from.
Michael Denk.

Quadoro Doric – Not Finished in Finland

Finland Finland — Michael Denk, Managing Director of Investment, tells Nordic Property News why Quadoro Doric invest in Finland, future locations and whether the other Nordic countries are of interest for the German investor.

Related article Quadoro Doric Acquires Mixed-Use Building in Helsinki
Antti Louko.

“A Lot of Foreign Investment in Finland”

Finland Finland — Catella Market Indicator has been published. Managing Director Antti Louko on the main trends in Finland, why the office vacancy rates are still high and predictions for 2019.

25hours Hotels to Open First Hotel in Scandinavia

Denmark Denmark — 25hours Hotels signed a long-term lease agreement with the Hines real estate company for a unique building in the heart of the Danish capital's old town.
BlackRock Real Assets’ Eurozone property fund acquires asset in Helsinki.

Blackrock Makes New Helsinki Purchase

Finland Finland — Blackrock has acquired their third Helsinki property. Through their Blackrock Eurozone Core Property Fund the company has acquired a mixed-use retail and office asset in the Helsinki CBD from OP Life Assurance Company.
Eva Granlund.

Why Schroders Will Not Acquire in Norway

Nordic — Eva Granlund, Head of Nordic Real Estate Investment at Schroders, tells Nordic Property News about the latest acquisition in Helsinki and why they are not investing in Norway at the moment.
Bård Frydenlund.

"It Is Likely That We Will See a More Cautious Market”

Nordic — Bård Frydenlund at AF Gruppen comments on last year for the company, shares his view on the differences between Norway and Sweden and what the company must improve in 2019.
Erika Hellman.

Gullringsbo Acquires Grandab's Share in Novi Real Estate

Sweden Sweden — Gullringsbo Egendomar extends its ownership in Novi Real Estate by acquiring Grandab's share in the company. After the transaction, Gullringsbo owns 70 percent of the shares. The remaining shares are held by a number of key employees.

Diös Acquires in Östersund

Sweden Sweden — Diös has purchased a property on Prästgatan in central Östersund. The property will be a complement to Diös’ current portfolio in the neighbourhood and part of the company’s continued strategy of urban development.