Hemsö Owners Provide SEK 1 billion in Equity

Nordic — Hemsö increased its equity in January 2019 by SEK 1 billion through shareholder contributions from the company’s owners, the Third Swedish National Pension Fund (AP 3) and AB Sagax. Participating interests in Hemsö were not impacted by the new capital.
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Nordika expands its Finance team with new hire
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Zsar outlet village in Vaalimaa, Finland.

The Outcome of the Shopping Center at the Russian border

Finland Finland — In November, Zsar Outlet Village opened. Zsar’s CEO Sami Vainiomäki comments on the first months and how to attract Russian and Asian tourists to shop in the EU.

SPG Acquires Building Rights in Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Scandinavian Property Group (SPG) has signed an agreement with Bostadsrättsföreningen Solhöjden in Tyresö to acquire a building right of a total of 13,900 sqm gross area.
David Träff and Hanna Fjeldgård.

Hemfosa Strengthens its Transaction Team

Sweden Sweden — Hemfosa Fastigheter is strengthening its transaction team, employing Hanna Fjeldgård and David Träff as project managers. Both bring solid expertise from complex and value-generating property transactions, and will strengthen Hemfosa’s opportunities for consolidating its strong position in community service properties in the Nordic region. They will take up their positions in March 2019.

Hemsö Purchases in Trelleborg

Sweden Sweden — Hemsö acquires half a block in central Trelleborg consisting of three existing properties of 5,900 sqm and building rights of 15,000 sqm.
Christian Fladeland.

Colliers Partner Lands Top Position with Heimstaden

Denmark Denmark — Christian Fladeland, the youngest partner of the 13 Colliers partners in Denmark, is leaving Colliers to become Chief Investment Officer with Heimstaden. He joined the company, then Sadolin & Albæk, 12 years ago.
Amanda Welander and the new subway map in Stockholm.

Winners and Losers as the Stockholm Subway Expands

Sweden Sweden — CBRE has analyzed in which areas in the Swedish capital the property market will flourish in connection to the planned expansion of the subway. Head of Research Amanda Welander comments the outcome.
Bård Bjølgerud.

"High Activity in Many Cities"

Norway Norway — Pangea's CEO Bård Bjølgerud on the real estate year in Norway, why the divestments from international owners are increasing and the place you will most likely see a transaction rise in 2019.
Carl Zetterqvist.

"The Norwegian Market is Ahead of the Swedish"

Nordic — Carl Zetterqvist at Scandinavian Property Group on the year that exceeded expectations, how the Scandinavian countries differ on the housing market and whether SPG will return to Denmark or not.
Ilija Batljan and Martin Mæland.

SBB forms JV with Martin Mæland

Norway Norway — SBB and Obos' former CEO Martin Mæland are starting a cooperation. SBB sells a development property in central Kristiansand to a new JV company created by SBB and Mæland, for MNOK 200 (EUR 20M).

Pareto Purchases Logistics Portfolio

Norway Norway — Pareto Eiendomsfellesskap (“PEF”) acquired a portfolio of logistics properties in the greater Oslo region.

Sagax Acquires Eight Properties

Sweden Sweden — Sagax has through five separate transactions agreed on the acquisition of eight properties in the Netherlands, three properties in Paris and one property in Stockholm. The total investment amounts to MSEK 200.

Balder Makes First London Acquisition

Sweden Sweden — Balder has acquired 8 Fenchurch Place in the city of London. The property has a lettable area of ​​just over 9,000 sqm and is rented mainly to insurance companies and consulting companies with a remaining average term of 9 years. The investment amounts to GBP 75 million and has rents of GBP 4.4 million.
Erik Selin.

“London is the Capital of Europe”

Sweden Sweden — Erik Selin tells more about what caused Balder to hit in England – and why he doesn’t fear Brexit.

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Sampsa Apajalahti.

Why Helsinki Still is Attractive

Finland Finland — Capman’s Investment Director Sampsa Apajalahti comments on the big acquisition, the multiple strategies and thoughts about the Helsinki market. “Attracts good investors.”

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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.
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.

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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.