Ilija Batljan.

Fast-Growing Swedes Looking for Danish Expansion

Denmark Denmark — SBB has taken strong positions within the social property market in both Sweden and Norway and has recently entered Finland. Now the fast-growing company is looking for a Danish expansion. CEO Ilija Batljan tells Nordic Property News of the future plans and the value of adding a new market.
TOP 4 Nordic
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.
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The development of Blackrock’s ownership in listed Nordic companies
Christian Fredrixon, Kristina Sawjani and Henrik Brinck Landelius.
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The hottest free agents in the industry

Brunswick Real Estate's Investment Banking Changes Name to Nordanö

Nordic — In order to clarify the independence of the two businesses, both operationally and in terms of ownership, the advisory business now changes name to Nordanö, while the investment management retains the name Brunswick Real Estate.

SBB Makes New Finnish Acquisition

Finland Finland — Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden (SBB) continues to expand in Finland through the acquisition of an elderly care property in Helsinki.

"The Stars Have Never Aligned This Well…"

Sweden Sweden — Hemfosa diveds the company into two: Hemfosa and Nyfosa. CEO Jens Engwall tells Nordic Property News about the company division, the excellent opportunities the real estate industry offers at the moment and when he actually will retire.
The new hotel.

Scandic to Open Hotel in Landmark Building in Helsingborg

Sweden Sweden — Scandic has signed a new long-term lease agreement with Midroc for a new hotel in the new development in the Helsingborg harbor, expected to open in 2021. The hotel will encompass approximately 180 rooms with meeting facilities, fitness area, restaurant, bar and a sky bar.

Swedish Giant On New Oslo Purchase

Norway Norway — Swedish giant Balder conitinues to invest in Norway. This time by acquiring a EUR 38M property in Oslo from Skanska. CEO Erik Selin tells Nordic Property News what sparked this expansion out west.

Green Light for Areim's Stockholm Project

Sweden Sweden — The Board of the City Planning Office in Stockholm has approved the zoning plan for the Brädstapeln block, commonly known as the Trygg Hansa-building, at Kungsholmen. The proposal has been developed by Manuelle Gautrand architects and Swedish architects Equator in close collaboration with the City Planning Office.
Ann-Sofi Danielsson.

"Denmark Has Recovered After a Tough Period"

Denmark Denmark — Bonava continues to invest on the Danish market. The company's CFO Ann-Sofi Danielsson tells Nordic Property News about the future in Greater Copenhagen and why they are not looking outside the capital.

EQ Acquires Shopping Centre in Helsinki

Finland Finland — Special Investment Fund eQ Finnish Real Estate has acquired the shopping centre Malmin Nova in Helsinki from a fund managed by Savills Investment Management.
Anders Torell.

NCC Launches Tech Company for Digital Start-ups

Sweden Sweden — NCC launches Loop Industries, a tech company focusing on scalable businesses in the construction industry. The company’s portfolio currently comprises Loop Rocks, Loop Rocks Express and Hauly, digital platforms for logistics, building materials and transport.
Laboratoriet 5.

Skanska Sells Office Building in Solna

Sweden Sweden — Skanska has sold the office building Laboratoriet 5 in Solna to Atlasmuren Fastigheter for about EUR 19M. The transfer of the property is scheduled for May 2018.
Citygate.

Giant Project in Jeopardy

Sweden Sweden — A 40,000 sqm office project is put on the backburner while awaiting the court decision: "The detailed development plan results in significant damage upon national interest."

Entra Makes Changes in Corporate Management

Norway Norway — Entra appoints new head of digital and business development and strengthens core operations with new leadership for property management and project development.
Thomas Sipos.

Profi Grows in Tumba

Sweden Sweden — Profi Fastigheter has purchased the Trädgårdsmästaren 14 property by Tumba city center from Uttran Invest.

YIT Lands Deal in Espoo

Finland Finland — YIT has entered into an agreement with the City of Espoo, on the construction of the Karhusuo school centre’s phases 2 and 3.

Bovana's Light in the Tunnel on the Turbulent Housing Market

Sweden Sweden — Late last week Bovana announced that they are selling a rental project in Linköping to Bantorget Hyresbostäder. Bovana CFO Ann-Sofi Danielsson tells Nordic Property News why they view deals like this as the future, on a turbulent housing market.

Infranode and DIF Buy From SPG

Norway Norway — Infranode and DIF have acquired a portfolio of health care and preschool facilities from Scandinavian Property Group, SPG. 

Nordika's and Partners Group's Plans for New JV

Nordic — Nordika made a major divestment of a Swedish-Finnish portfolio and forms a JV with the buyer Partners Group. Gabriel Cronstedt, partner and founder of Nordika, tells Nordic Property News what made Partners Group the right fit for Nordika and what plans they have going forward.

BoligGruppen Erhverv Acquires in Odense

Denmark Denmark — BoligGruppen Erhverv has acquired the 3,000 sqm building that previously hosted Aleris Privathospital in Odense.

Citycon Sells Retail Property in Kuopio

Finland Finland — Citycon has signed an agreement to sell a retail property in Kuopio to Special Investment Fund Fennica Toimitilat I for approximately EUR 22M.

Trevian Aquires in Central Tampere

Finland Finland — Special common fund Trevian Finland Properties I has on bought the PMK-building in the centre of Tampere from Renor Oy.
Eva Landén.

Corem Purchases 19,000 sqm in Malmö

Sweden Sweden — Corem continues to expand in the Malmö region through the acquisition of the Måseskär 5 property, located in Östra Hamnen in Malmö. The seller is CBRE Global Investors.

Hemfosa's Norwegian Edge

Norway Norway — With two new acquisitions during the beginning of 2018, Hemfosa has strengthened their position on the Norwegian market. The CEO Jens Engwall tells Nordic Property News of the strengths of the Norwegian market and what competitive advantages Hemfosa has.

Fraud Charged CEO Leaves Swedish Residential Company After Scandal

Sweden Sweden — A scandal has unfolded in Swedish residential company Östersundshem. The CEO Daniel Kindberg leaves the company after fraud charges – Swedish construction giant connected to the scandal.

Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects Appoints Seven New Partners

Denmark Denmark — With an eye toward future development and growth, Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects strengthens its leadership group with the appointment of seven new partners.