Matthias Cordier is satisfied with the acquisition i Bjørvika, Norway.

“We’re Continuing to Explore Opportunities”

Norway Norway — The global giant Madison made a huge investment in Oslo’s record project. Head of Investment Matthias Cordier describes Madison’s take on the Norwegian market and where else in the Nordic region they can make acquisitions.
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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
Bjørvika.

Madison International Realty Acquires in Oslo

Norway Norway — Madison International Realty acquires majority of the ground-level commercial assets in Bjørvika, Norway’s largest urban development.

Capman Acquires from Icecapital – Grows Residential Mandate for BVK to EUR 820M

Finland Finland — Capman Real Estate has completed the acquisition of a residential portfolio from the Finnish fund manager Icecapital and its local investors for a fund on the account of Bayerische Versorgungskammer (BVK), Germany’s largest public pension fund group.
The New SKF HQ.

SKF Relocates Headquarters

Sweden Sweden — SKF has now been granted a building permit to reconstruct the old central warehouse in SKF's production area into a dynamic and energy-efficient office building.
British prime minister Theresa May and Fastpartner CEO Sven-Olof Johansson.

“It’s Not Going Well Anywhere in Europe”

Sweden Sweden — Brexit is approaching quickly with the British Parliament vote on Tuesday. Sven-Olof Johansson, CEO at Fastpartner, comments on the effects on the real estate market and uncertainty during 2019.
Stefan Gattberg.

Pareto's Takeoff in 2019: Continues to Invest Offensively

Denmark Denmark — Stefan Gattberg, Head of Investment Banking and Project Finance at Pareto, after the hotel purchase in Copenhagen and how the view on the Nordic countries differs worldwide. "We understand the difference."

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Rolf Thorsen.

Why the Norwegian Owners Sell to Global Giant

Norway Norway — American Madison is investing in Norway's largest urban development project of all time. The Norwegian company's CEO comments on why they could not resist the American bid, future transactions, and how many were fighting for the historical project.

Related article Madison International Realty Acquires in Oslo
Scandic Hotel in Scanport Copenhagen.

Skanska Sells Copenhagen Hotel to Pareto Company

Denmark Denmark — Skanska has divested a hotel building in Copenhagen for MDKK 670 (EUR 90M). The buyer is City Danmark A/S – a company established by Pareto Securities.

Peab Builds in Turku

Finland Finland — Peab has been commissioned to build two residential buildings, a parking garage and a business premises on Brahegatan in Turku.
Logicenters and Kilenkrysset to develop new logistics park.

Develops the Largest Logistics Park North of Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Logicenters and Kilenkrysset collaborate to develop a 150,000 sqm logistics park in Håbo, North of Stockholm.
Hallgeir Åndal.

After the Success – Thon Tackles the E-Commerce Threat

Nordic — CEO Hallgeir Åndal on why they succeed in Sweden and the challenges for Thon's shopping centers in the Nordic countries. "We are restructuring to a great extent."
Turning Torso will soon lose its place as the tallest building in the Nordic region - and might slide down to a fourth place. "Den stora blå" in Oslo and Karlatornet in Gothenburg will be taller.

The Battle of the Towers: The Nordic Countries are Fighting for the Throne

Nordic — Nordic Property News lists the highest buildings in the Nordic region – soon the leader will be dropped from the top 3.

Related article Danish Clothing Giant Defeats the Swedes – Will Build the Tallest Building in the Nordic Region
The anonymous municipality of Ikast-Brande will be widely known in not too long. At the local political level, Bestseller's new tower is now being prepared, which will be 320 meters tall, and thus pass the Karlatornet as the tallest building in the Nordic region.

Danish Clothing Giant Defeats the Swedes – Will Build the Tallest Building in the Nordic Region

Denmark Denmark — Neither Turning Torso nor Karlatornet will be the tallest building in the Nordic countries in the future. The Danes are going to take over the first place. "No one has complained."

Related article The Battle of the Towers: The Nordic Countries are Fighting for the Throne
Danny Kim.

"We Will See More Korean Approach to the Nordic Markets"

Nordic — South Korean AIP Asset Management made their Nordic entry with a bang – acquiring a 50,000 sqm office building in Copenhagen for EUR 160M. CEO Danny Kim tells Nordic Property News of the investment, when AIP would like to have the next acquisition in the books, potential local partners for the other Nordic markets and why he thinks we will see more Korean investors approach the Nordics going forward.
Mikael Söderlundh

Foreign Interest Behind Strong Transaction Volume

Nordic — The Nordic transaction market is close to a record listing in 2018 – driven by major transactions and foreign interest. Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research and Partner at Pangea, tells Nordic Property News about the big foreign interest, which segments are hot and what the developments looks like in 2019.

YIT to Sell the Duetto II

Finland Finland — YIT and Baltic Horizon Fund have agreed on the sale of Duetto II office building located in Vilnius, Lithuania. The value of the deal is approximately EUR 18 million.
Museum for Hurtigruten.

Peab Builds Museum for Hurtigruten

Norway Norway — Peab has been commissioned to build a new museum for Hurtigruten on Stokmarknes in Northern Norway.
Ilija Batljan.

SBB Ends Rating by Moody’s

Sweden Sweden — SBB has decided to end its rating by Moody’s Investors Service.
Joachim Hallengren, CEO of Bonava.

Bonava Sells in Bergen

Norway Norway — Bonava is selling a rental project in Bergen to a Norwegian housing company. The transaction encompasses 94 apartments and the price amounts to approximate MSEK 211 (EUR 24M).
Tietotie 6.

Regenero Sells to EQ

Finland Finland — YIT, HGR Property Partners and their joint venture Regenero have sold the Tietotie 6 property in Otaniemi, Espoo to Special Investment Fund EQ Care (AIF).
Björn Hallin and Center Syd.

"We Are Definitely Interested in More Acquisitions"

Nordic — Following Catalyst Capitals' Swedish entry, Björn Hallin, from the company's operating partner, NCAP, tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition and the pan-European investor's future in the Nordics.
Frederiks Plads Company House office project in central Aarhus.

NCC to Sell Office Project to Pension Danmark

Denmark Denmark — NCC is divesting the Frederiks Plads Company House office project in central Aarhus to Pension Danmark for approximately MSEK 240 (EUR 23M).

The Largest Nordic Transactions in 2018

Nordic — The Nordic countries saw an eventful 2018 filled with major transactions and company buyouts. Nordic Property News has listed the largest transactions of the past year.

New Trevian Acquisitions in Helsinki and Riihimäki

Finland Finland — Special investment fund Trevian Finland Properties I has this acquired two commercial properties in Helsinki and Riihimäki.

Peab Sells to JV with Balder

Sweden Sweden — Peab has sold the property Ångkraftverket 2 in Västerås in which Steam hotel and Kokpunkten Actionbad are tenants. The divestment has been made to Centur, which is owned equally by Peab and Balder.