Ilija Batljan.

SBB in Major Transactions

Nordic — SBB carries out several major stores, both acquisitions and sales, in Sweden and Norway. At the same time, the company is conducting targeted issues of D shares.

Bonava Sells in Germany

Sweden Sweden — Bonava is selling two rental projects in Dresden and Leipzig, Germany, to the property company Industria Wohnen. The transaction encompasses a total of 181 rental apartments. The total sales price amounts to approximately MSEK 475 (EUR 46M).
Centrum Syd.

Catalyst Capital Makes First Swedish Purchase

Sweden Sweden — British Catalyst Capital has, through the operating partner NCAP, made the first purchase in Sweden with the acquisition of shopping centre Centrum Syd in Löddeköping from Barings.
Niklas Samuelsson.

“Our Job Is to Become Market Leaders in All Segments”

Sweden Sweden — Savills’ new super team is in place. CEO Niklas Samuelsson tells Nordic Property News about the new team, the market situation and how to become market leaders.
Niklas Zuckerman.

... and Savills Looks to Grow their New Team

Sweden Sweden — Savills’ new transaction team is in place – but not complete. Niklas Zuckerman, Head of Investment, who leads the transaction team, tells Nordic Property News what new recruitments they aim to make.
Per Ekelund.

Victoria Park Makes Largest Swedish Purchase of 2018

Sweden Sweden — Vonovia-owned Victoria Park acquires 2,340 flats in Stockholm and Gothenburg from Akelius for SEK 4.7 billion (EUR 456M).

Pension Danmark Makes New Hotel Investment

Denmark Denmark — With an investment of MDKK 475 (EUR 64M). In Comwell Kolding, Pension Danmark can now add its third Comwell property to the portfolio.

Loe Utvikling Sells to Solon

Norway Norway — Loe Utvikling sells two properties on Sofiemyr to Sofiemyr Næring AS, owned by Solon Eiendom and Vatne Property, for approximately MNOK 500 (EUR 51M).

Bonava Sells Apartments in Gothenburg

Sweden Sweden — Bonava is selling a rental project in Tuve, Gothenburg to Västerstaden. The price amounts to MSEK 496 (EUR 48M) and the transaction is contingent upon the issue of a building permit. The project comprises 209 rental apartments and will be recognised in profit in the first and third quarters of 2021.
Christian Hermelin.

Fabege's Christian Hermelin Resigns as CEO in 2019

Sweden Sweden — After almost 25 years at Fabege, of which over the past 12 years as President and CEO, Christian Hermelin has informed Fabege's Board of Directors that he has decided to leave the company.

NPRO Makes Hasle Acquisition

Norway Norway — Norwegian Property has entered into an agreement to purchase 'Vinslottet' at Hasle in Oslo. Sellers are Profier AS and Hasle Utvikling AS which is owned by Höegh Eiendom AS,
Stefan Gattberg.

Why Pareto Focuses on Finland over Sweden

Sweden Sweden — Pareto continues to make large investments. They have purchased two logistics properties from Axfast, through the newly founded company Halmslätten. Stefan Gattberg, Head of Investment Banking and Project Finance and Partner at Pareto, tells Nordic Property News about the transaction, why they have focused on Finland rather than Sweden in 2018 and their view on the coming year.

Capman Acquires in Copenhagen

Denmark Denmark — CapMan Nordic Property Income Fund (non-UCITS), has acquired Stamholmen 70, a light production and office property, in a sale and lease back transaction.

Bonava Sells in the HMA

Finland Finland — Bonava is selling a rental project in Espoo and Vantaa in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area to the investor Icecapital. The transaction encompasses a total of 91 rental apartments.

Which Preferred Stock Provides Best Dividend Yield?

Nordic — What dividend yield does the preferred stock of the Nordic real estate companies provide? Nordic Property News has the list.

Most Discount to NAV in the Nordics

Nordic — What Nordic real estate companiy shares offer the most discount to NAV? Nordic Property News has the list.

Major Swap Between Entra and Aberdeen

Norway Norway — Entra and Aberdeen have entered into a property swap transaction where Entra will buy the property St. Olavs plass 5 in Oslo for MNOK 850 (EUR 87M) and sell the properties Tollbugata 1, Pilestredet 19-21 and Pilestredet 28 to Aberdeen for NOK 1.1 billion (EUR 113M).
Henrik Gerdin.

Niam Recruits Henrik Gerdin as Fund Manager

Nordic — Niam has hired Henrik Gerdin as Fund Manager for Niam Nordic VI. Henrik Gerdin has extensive experience in real estate investing and before joining Niam, he held the position of Head of Transactions at Kungsleden.

Danish Toy Giant in Dire Straits

Nordic — Top-Toy has filed for restructuring in the bankruptcy court. With its back against the ropes the Danish toy giant closes over 100 stores across the Nordics. Here are the affected real estate owners.
Mikael Granath.

Willhem Makes Residential Acquisition in Malmö

Sweden Sweden — Willhem further expands its property portfolio by acquiring 265 rental apartments in Malmö. The properties are acquired by PP Pension at an agreed property value of MSEK 600 (EUR 58M).
Arctic acquires logistics in Sweden.

Arctic Acquires Logistics

Nordic — Ängsö Logistik, a real estate company established by Arctic Securities AS, has acquired a portfolio of three logistics properties in Borås, Örebro and Vansbro from Logistic Contractor. The properties are under construction by Logistic Contractor with planned completion in 2019.

German Giant Acquires Skanska's HQ

Sweden Sweden — Invesco Real Estate has sold Skanska’s head office on Kungsholmen in Stockholm to a real estate fund managed by DWS.

What Areim Looks at in the Nordics

Nordic — Last week Areim sold Solna Port to Fastpartner for EUR 190M. Now they are ready to make more acqusitions of their own. Mikael Hesselvall, CIO of Areim, tells Nordic Property News which Nordic segments they are looking at for new acquisitions.
Stockholm.

Rental Levels and Top Rents in Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Stockholm continues to place among the most attractive cities in Europe for real estate investments. Nordic Property News can present a list of the rental levels and top rents in the different parts of the city.

Microsoft Buys Land in Sweden

Sweden Sweden — Microsoft buys 130 hectares of land in Gävle and Sandviken municipality for future use in order to strengthen its presence in Europe and the Nordic region.