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Rutger Arnhult.

Klövern Increases their Ownership in Tobin

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.

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Johan Gyllberg.

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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.

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German investors warn of energy crisis in property portfolios as technology emerges as lifeline

Carl-Adam von Schéele.

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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

Diana.

Quadoro Doric Acquires Mixed-Use Building in Helsinki

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 — 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 — 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 — 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.

Antti Louko.

“A Lot of Foreign Investment in 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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.

Prisma.

Skanska Builds Office Building in Helsingborg

Sweden — Skanska has signed an agreement with Wihlborgs Fastigheter to build a new office building, Prisma, at the central station in Helsingborg.

Genesta Sells Antinkatu I in Helsinki

Finland — Genesta sells the office property Antinkatu 1 on behalf of Genesta Nordic Real Estate Fund II (GNRE Fund II) to Schroder Nordic Real Estate Fund.

Mikael Söderlundh

Here Are the Threats to the Stockholm Office Market

Sweden — Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research and Partner at Pangea, tells Nordic Property News about the pressure on the yields and the threats to the Stockholm office market that may have reached its peak.

Per Wetke Hallgren (Jeudan), Anders Nissen (Pandox), Dag Tangevald-Jensen (Olav Thon) and Hans Wallenstam (Wallenstam).

The Longest Serving CEOs

Nordic — Which of the Nordic stock exchange’s CEOs has served the longest? Nordic Property News has the list.

Jani Nieminen.

“We Believe That the Volumes Will Stay on a High Level”

Finland — Kojamo’s CEO Jani Nieminen tells Nordic Property News about the first year as a listed company and shares his view on the Finnish real estate market.

The Harlo.

Skanska Sells in Boston

Sweden — Skanska, in partnership with PGIM Real Estate, has divested its multi-family development The Harlo in Boston, USA to Invesco Real Estate, a global real estate investment manager. Skanska’s equity ownership is 50 percent. Skanska USA Commercial Development will record the company’s portion of the divestment, USD 75M in the first quarter of 2019. The transfer of the property was completed February 2019.

Kati Kivimäki.

Kati Kivimäki Appointed New MD of Mall of Tripla

Finland — Kati Kivimäki has been appointed as the Managing Director of Mall of Tripla, the shopping centre that will be opened in Central Pasila in autumn 2019. She will start in the position in the spring.

Wallenstam Makes Gothenburg Acquisition

Sweden — Wallenstam acquires a property in Gothenburg CBD from SEB Trygg Liv for MSEK 375 (EUR 36M).

Arne B. Sperre.

“Our Shopping Centers Are Well Equipped for the Future”

Nordic — Norwegian listed company Olav Thon Eiendomsselskap has announced the result for 2018. CFO Arne B. Sperre tells Nordic Property News how to develop the shopping centers in the future and in which country Olav Thon want to strengthen their position.

Barnarps- Kråkebo 1:72 in Jönköping, Torsvik and Matthias Kettelhoit.

The Best Places to Own Logistics in the Nordics

Nordic — Logicenters’ Commercial Head Matthias Kettelhoit on the best places in the Nordics to invest in logistics, the latest acquisitions and why the hub in Denmark is different from their other properties.

Kati Kivimäki.

“The List of Things to Do Is Very Long”

Finland — The new Managing Director Kati Kivimäki wants to make Mall of Tripla the greatest mall in the Nordics. She tells Nordic Property News about her vision, the tasks before the opening and whether she sees Swedish Mall of Scandinavia as an inspiration.

Hemsö Invests in Turku Technology Properties

Finland — Hemsö is acquiring a property portfolio with eight nursing home and health care properties in Turku, Finland, as agreed in a previously announced letter of intent. Hemsö will simultaneously invest and acquire a 34.8-per cent stake in Turku Technology Properties (TTP).