TK Development Taken Off Major Project

Sweden Sweden — After working on the development of the Kulan in Gothenburg for the past eleven years, SKF now chooses to cancel cooperation with TK Development.

Vonovia Acquires Starwood's Shares in Victoria Park

Sweden Sweden — Vonovia has announced that the company now controls 81.4 percent of the shares and 81.1 percent of the votes in Victoria Park.

Swedes Rebrand to Challenge Leaders in Hot Segment

Sweden Sweden — After years with retail and residential as focus Swedish Arwidsro targets new segment. CEO Peter Zonabend shares his view of how they will challenge the leaders in their new segment.

Kielo Acquires in Turku CBD

Finland Finland — Kielo has completed the acquisition of two fully let CBD office properties in Turku.

Tristan's Long-Life Fund Makes First Finnish Acquisition

Finland Finland — CCP 5, a long-life core-plus fund advised by pan-European investment manager Tristan Capital Partners, has acquired two interconnected modern office buildings in Aviapolis, next to Helsinki Airport for around EUR 34M. The properties are the first Finnish assets in the Fund.

Kildare’s Plans for Technopolis

Finland Finland — Kildare Partners increases their mark in the Nordics. After having acquired a large portfolio from Kungsleden in Sweden the company bought the shares in listed Finnish company Technopolis. Emer Finnan, Partner at Kildare Partners, tells Nordic Property News of their plans for Technopolis.

Strong Foreign Cashflow Heading Towards Sweden

Sweden Sweden — Ingemar Rindstig, Head of EY Real Estate, tells Nordic Property News why foreign capital is aiming for the Swedish market.

Peab Builds Office Building in Jyväskylä

Finland Finland — Peab has been commissioned to build an office building according to Peab’s Business Garden Concept in Jyväskylä.

CEO Leaves Tobin Properties

Sweden Sweden — Erik Karlin, co-founder and CEO, leaves his position at Tobin Properties, now owned by Rutger Arnhult's Klövern.

CBRE Appoints New MD in Finland

Finland Finland — Colin Waddell has been appointed Managing Director of CBRE Finland Oy with effect from 1st September 2018. He will take over from Joni Koski, who is stepping down from this role after five years.
Derby Business Park.

Kielo Completes First HMA Acquisition

Finland Finland — Kielo, managed by Brunswick Real Estate, has acquired an 53,000 sqm office portfolio with three properties situated in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area (HMA) from Niam.
Hanna Rauhala.

Kielo on HMA Entry and Upcoming Transaction

Finland Finland — Kielo, managed by Brunswick Real Estate, keeps the investment pace up in Finland. After two new acquisitions Hanna Rauhala, Fund Manager at Brunswick, tells Nordic Property News of the Helsinki entry and when their next transaction will be in place.
Mikael Söderlundh.

"This is Definitely a New Trend"

Nordic — In recent years, a number of foreign companies have taken over the Nordic market by acquiring listed companies. Most recently, when Kildare Partners bought Technopolis. Mikael Söderlundh, Head of Research at Pangea Property Partners, analyzes the trend for Nordic Property News.
The Slakthus area.

Atrium Ljungberg Signs LOI for their Largest Project Ever

Sweden Sweden — Atrium Ljungberg signs a letter of intent with the city of Stockholm for a major deal in the Slakthus area. Atrium Ljungberg's investment is estimated to SEK 8 billion (EUR 748M).

Thumbs Up for Nyfosa

Sweden Sweden — Hemfosa obtains approval from bondholders to a potential distribution of Nyfosa.

Deas Acquires Nordea Ejendomme

Denmark Denmark — Deas has reached an agreement to acquire Nordea Ejendomme for DKK 22 billion (EUR 2.95 billion).

Kildare Makes Offer for Technopolis

Finland Finland — Kildare has made a public cash tender offer for listed Finnish company Technopolis of EUR 4.65 for each share. The total offer amounts to approximately EUR 729.7M. The board of Technopolis has recommended to accept the offer.

Technopolis CEO Sees Opportunities in Kildare Offer

Finland Finland — CEO Keith Silverang tells Nordic Property News his view on what the Kildare offer means for Technopolis.
Ulrika Hallengren.

Wihlborgs Looks for More in Copenhagen

Denmark Denmark — Wihlborgs made a big splash in Denmark by acquiring a 165,000 sqm portfolio for DKK 1.8 billion last summer. And the company is looking for more.

Kielo Buys CBD Office Property in Lahti

Finland Finland — The real estate company Kielo, managed by Brunswick Real Estate, has completed the acquisition of a 6,100 sqm office property in the Finnish city of Lahti.
Susanne Lithander.

Susanne Lithander Appointed New CFO of NCC

Sweden Sweden — NCC is making changes to its Executive Management Group. Susanne Lithander is appointed as new CFO. Ylva Lageson returns to NCC as Head of Operational Development and IT and will become a member of the Executive Management Group.
Lennart Schuss.

“I Think They Are Fed Up with the International Advisory Companies”

Nordic — A major recruitment push by Savills and empty CEO spots at both JLL and Cushman & Wakefield – the Swedish advisory market has become a boiling kettle. Lennart Schuss, co-founder of Catella and Swedish advisory Grand old man, tells Nordic Property News his view on Savills’ future and the consultant market.

The Possible Effects of Pareto Divestments

Sweden Sweden — Pareto divested to properties through one-property companies. Panreal’s Axel Edwall tells Nordic Property News why this may cause a domino effect.

Catena Fine-tunes Property Portfolio

Sweden Sweden — Following a number of major acquisitions and investments over the year, Catena has also had an active summer with a series of smaller transactions generating conditions for continued growth.

Aberdeen Standard Investments Buys in Aarhus

Denmark Denmark — Aberdeen Standard Investments has acquires two properties in Aarhus. The transaction price is MDKK 210 (EUR 28M).