Logicenters Acquires Facility in Brøndby

Denmark Denmark — Logicenters continues to strengthen its portfolio in the Danish market by the acquisition of a 17,400 sqm facility in the attractively located logistics hub of Brøndby. The current tenant Mediq Danmark A/S will retain its business in the property.
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Johan Gyllberg.
Nordic Nordic —
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.
Nordic Nordic —
German investors warn of energy crisis in property portfolios as technology emerges as lifeline
Carl-Adam von Schéele.
Nordic Nordic —
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).
Nordic Nordic —
Stockholm among Europe’s most affordable capitals despite high housing costs
S7.

Eastnine to Acquire S7 in Vilnius

Sweden Sweden — Listed Swedish Eastnine has signed an agreement to acquire Building I, II and III of S7, a newly built and sustainable A-class office park in Vilnius’ central business district for EUR 128.3M.
Axel Wroll-Evensen

Here Is NRP's Next Investment Target

Norway Norway — NRP Fund VIII has completed its final closing – above target size. Partner Axel Wroll-Evensen on the next step.
Jarkko Leinonen.

"Finns See More Risks than Opportunities"

Finland Finland — Hemsö has gone on a real spending spree in Finland in recent months – purchasing a portfolio in Turku and the Helsinki Court House for a total of EUR 380M. Head of Finland Jarkko Leinonen tells Nordic Property News of the attraction of Turku, why he prefers to work for a Swedish company and what Hemsö is looking for now.
ICON Kristalli Ilves.

Astel Builds Largest Modular Apartment Project in Finland

Finland Finland — Astel, the third biggest house factories’ group in the Baltic countries, will start manufacturing one of the largest prefabricated modular apartment building projects in Finland. The new modular apartment project consists of 300 apartments in 9 apartment buildings with a total living area of 12,030 sqm and the total cost of the project is EUR 24M.

Verdion Launches New Copenhagen Logistics Development

Denmark Denmark — British Verdion has launched a new development opportunity near Copenhagen, increasing its portfolio in the Øresund region and bringing much-needed warehouse space to the local market.

NRP Fund VIII Closes Above Target Size

Norway Norway — Oslo-based, Nordic Real Estate alternative investment manager Ness Risan & Partners (NRP) has completed the final closing of NRP Fund VIII. Target fund size was MNOK 1,500 (approx. EUR 150M) and the fund was oversubscribed and closed at MNOK 1,600 (approx. EUR 160M). The Fund has already completed eight investments in the Nordics, and is well under way to establish a diversified portfolio both geographically and in segments.
Daniel Kjørberg Siraj.

Why Obos Increases Ownership in JM

Norway Norway — After the latest acquistion Norwegian housing giant Obos has 20 percent of the shares in Swedish housing developer JM. CEO Daniel Kjørberg Siraj on the benefits cross-border.
Mikko Pohjala.

Here Is the Best Market for Shopping Centers

Nordic — The shopping center developer Citycon’s IR and Communications Director Mikko Pohjala on the differences between the Nordic countries, where the best market is and the ongoing e-commerce threat: “They will continue to need store space.”
Jani Nieminen (CEO at Kojamo), Arve Regland (CEO at Entra), Per Wetke Hallgren (CEO at Jeudan) and Erik Selin (CEO at Balder).

The Largest Listed Companies in the Nordic Region

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents the largest listed companies in the Nordic Region – based on Market cap.
Michael Bickford.

Round Hill Refinances its Nordic Logistics and Industrial Real Estate Portfolio

Nordic — Round Hill Capital together with Stepstone Group Real Estate announces that they have completed the multi-currency refinancing of the acquisition debt secured against their Nordic logistics and industrial real estate portfolio, which comprises 327,649 sqm across 13 assets in Sweden, Norway and Denmark.
Sverker Källgården.

Sverker Källgården New CEO for Cibus

Finland Finland — The board of directors of Cibus Nordic Real Estate has appointed Sverker Källgården as new CEO of the company.
Patrizia sells to EQ.

Patrizia Sells Helsinki Office to EQ

Finland Finland — Patrizia has completed the sale of the Itämerenkatu 5 office building in Helsinki for EUR 41 million. The property was sold to a Finnish investment fund, Special Investment Fund EQ Finnish Real Estate.
Patrick Gylling.

"He Clicks with All of Us”

Finland Finland — Cibus Nordic Real Estate’s Chairman of the Board Patrick Gylling on why Sverker Källgården was appointed new CEO, the time since the resignation of the predecessor and how close the first Swedish acquisition is.

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Johanna Skogestig.

The Investment Manager Focuses on the Four Major Cities

Sweden Sweden — Sweden's largest real estate company Vasakronan has made its last deal outside the big cities. This is why Wihlborgs was the natural buyer in the latest deal.
Lars Erik Lund.

“We Work Diligently to Improve Safety”

Norway Norway — A successful, but also turbulent, year has come to an end for construction and building giant Veidekke. Lars Erik Lund, Executive Vice President, on the result in 2018 and the tragic incidents where two employees died in workplace accidents.
Trigoni.

YIT Signs Implementation Contract on First Phase of Trigoni Project

Finland Finland — YIT has signed a contract with the City of Helsinki and Senate Properties on the implementation of the first phase (start-up area) of the Trigoni project and on the purchase of the start-up area.
Nya Vattentornet 4.

Wihlborgs Makes Major Acquisition in Lund

Sweden Sweden — Wihlborgs acquires two office properties in Lund from Vasakronan for SEK 1.26 billion (EUR 120M).

New Real Estate Investment Strategy for Norges Bank

Norway Norway — In a letter to the Ministry of Finance, Norges Bank presents the work on its strategy for real estate investments in the Government Pension Fund Global.
Michel Fatehnia.

The CEO on the Divestment to the Building Giant

Sweden Sweden — Why AM1 Fastigheter and Kian Properties sells to Skanska at this stage. "Strategic decision."
Ronan Vaspart.

The Younger Generation in Focus

Nordic — As Mipim heads into its 30th edition Ronan Vaspart, Director of Mipim, tells Nordic Property News about the celebrations, the themes and gives his best advice to the visitors. “Connect and interact – this is the reason why Mipim exists,” he says.
Mikael Söderlundh

The Nordic Country That Attracts Least International Investors

Nordic — Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research and Partner at Pangea, speaks of a vast international interest – but that one market is falling behind. Here are the reasons.
Säterinportti.

Nordika Leases 11,000 sqm in Helsinki to Sitowise

Finland Finland — Sitowise is concentrating all of its Helsinki operations to Säterinportti and has signed a long-term lease for 11,000 sqm.
Perspective outline based on NRK's proposal for a plan program.

NRK to Leave Marienlyst – Could Open Up for 107,000 sqm Housing

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 housing in central Oslo.
Per Bolund.

"It’s Like Coming Back Home"

Sweden Sweden — Sweden has a new Minister for Housing. In an interview with Nordic Property News, Per Bolund talks about the biggest challenges in the coming years and why his party has renounced their position on one of the housing issues.