Entra Purchases Plots in Bergen

Norway Norway — Entra has purchased two plots by the Media City Bergen property in Bergen for EUR 14M.
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Lary Marben.
Nordic Nordic —
Patriam strengthens its team with project development manager
Joakim Arvius.
Nordic Nordic —
Joakim Arvius leaves Colliers
Christian Winther.
Nordic Nordic —
“It is about securing continuity and maintaining momentum”
Carl-Johan Hugner.
Nordic Nordic —
Nyfosa buys in Norway and sells in Sweden

Balder an Important Partner in Väsby Entré

Sweden Sweden — Fastighets AB Balder will be a so-called anchor partner in the work on Väsby Entré in Upplands Väsby, and will develop more than half of the project.

Peab Builds for Technopolis in Oulu

Finland Finland — Peab has been commissioned to build the second stage of the company Technopolis’ office building on Sepänkatu in Oulu.

Suomen Hoivatilat Expands to Sweden

Nordic — Suomen Hoivatilat Plc has previously announced its intention to explore opportunities to expand business operations to other Nordic countries. Hoivatilat has now resolved to establish a Swedish subsidiary.

Rent Levels in Gothenburg

Sweden Sweden — Gothenburg is the fifth largest city in the Nordic countries and one of the fastest growing. Nordic Property News presents figures for rent levels in the city.

EUR 929M Deal on Rocky Residential Market

Sweden Sweden — Heimstaden has entered a framework agreement with Magnolia Bostad for projects in Greater Stockholm and the Öresund region worth approximately EUR 929M. Fredrik Årman, Head of Transaction at Heimstaden, tells Nordic Property News on the thoughts of making a blockbuster deal on the current residential market.

Stendörren Acquires from Profi

Sweden Sweden — Stendörren acquires six properties in Stockholm from Profi. The transaction price is EUR 89M.

Corpus Sireo: “We Expect the Next Investments to Be Closed by the End of the Year"

Finland Finland — Corpus Sireo has made their first Finnish acquisition for a real estate fund launched by Swiss Life Asset Managers. Manuel Böcher, Head of Transaction International, tells Nordic Property News of the acquisition and the future in the Nordics.

Forenom Expands in Norway

Norway Norway — Forenom is expanding and the new CEO, Ola A. Bjørnstad, is the company`s first Norwegian leader in Norway.

Hökerum Purchases in Central Borås

Sweden Sweden — On July 2nd Hökerum Fastigheter takes possession of two new properties in central Borås. They are Uranus 9 and 17, located on the corner of Mariedalsgatan/Lidaholmsgatan, close to highway 40.
Skanska sells to Senate Properties.

Skanska Sells Office Building in Helsinki for EUR 53M

Finland Finland — Skanska has sold the office building K6 in Helsinki for EUR 53M. The buyer is Senate Properties.

Here Are Antilooppi's Focus Areas in Helsinki

Finland Finland — Antilooppi acquired two Helsinki office buildings from Cromwell for EUR 43M. CEO Tuomas Sahi tells Nordic Property News what Helsinki areas Antilooppi focuses on.

Vasakronan Acquires Retail Property in Uppsala

Sweden Sweden — Vasakronan has acquired the property Dragarbrunn 18: 3 in central Uppsala from SEB Trygg Liv. The purchase price amounts to MSEK 284.5 (EUR 27.7M).

Victoria Eiendom Makes Multiple Transactions in Oslo

Norway Norway — Victoria Eiendom purchases and divests in central Oslo.

YIT and Are to Build Metro Station in Espoo

Finland Finland — A consortium formed by YIT, Are and Länsimetro Oy have signed an agreement on the construction of the Soukka station on the West Metro line in Espoo. The value of the contract is approximately EUR 50M, whereof YIT’s share is approximately EUR 35M.
Ilija Batljan.

SBB Purchases in Karlskrona

Sweden Sweden — Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget purchases 114 apartments in Karlskrona, split among six apartment buildings.

Vonovia Majority Owner in Victoria Park

Sweden Sweden — Dispite rejection from Starwood for their shares in Victoria Park – German Vonovia completes the public cash takeover offer for Victoria Park and extends the acceptance period.

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Alna Senter.

After EUR 215M Divestment – Aspelin Ramm On the Hunt for New Investments

Norway Norway — Aspelin Ramm completed a giant divestment by selling the shopping center Alna Senter in Oslo for EUR 215M. The company's CEO, Gunnar Bøyum, tells Nordic Property News about the decision to sell after a 40 years of ownership and where they are looking for their next investment.
Olle Zetterberg.

Housing Shortage Possible Threat to Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Olle Zetterberg, retiring CEO of Stockholm Business Region, sees possible clouds looming on the horizon for the Stockholm market going forward.

Fund Acquires Eight New Nursing Homes

Finland Finland — Evli Fund Management Company's Evli Healthcare I Ky fund has signed a contract to buy eight new Finnish nursing homes under construction.

Scala: "Size Matters"

Norway Norway — On the retail market, where there is an uncertainty regarding the future development of retail, one has to create strong companies. Salto Eiendom and Scala Retail Property in Norway have decided to merge. Hans Jørgen Mørland, CEO at the new formed company, tells Nordic Property News about the merger, future visions for the new company and his view on the development of the retail market.

Skanska Builds Multi-Purpose Building at the University of Turku Campus

Finland Finland — Skanska has signed a contract with The University Properties of Finland to build a new multi-purpose building in the campus area of Åbo Akademi University and the University of Turku in Turku, Finland. The contract is worth EUR 69M.

Vasakronan Sells to Trianon

Sweden Sweden — Vasakronan has signed a deal with Trianon regarding the divestment of the Smedjan 13 and 15 properties. The purchase price amounts to EUR 9M.

Why Barings Focus on Sweden and Finland

Nordic — Barings Real Estate made a big splash on the Nordic market by acquiring the highly sought after office building Fleming 7 in Stockholm CBD from Mengus. Gunther Deutsch, Head of Real Estate Transactions Europe at Barings, tells Nordic Property News his views on the Nordic markets, how the Nordic markets perform compared to the rest of Europe and why Barings focus on Sweden and Finland.

Three Companies to Develop New Block in Aarhus

Denmark Denmark — Dansk Boligbyg, Sweco and Pluskontoret to develop new 9,265 sqm project in Aarhus.