”I Think We Will See More Deals Like These”

Sweden Sweden — Sharam Rahi, deputy CEO of Swedish giant Balder, shares his view on the future of Gothenburg and what deals he expects to see more of.
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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

Hoivatilat Sells Properties and Specifies its Guidance

Finland Finland — Suomen Hoivatilat Oyj signed a sales agreement with Special Investment Fund eQ Care, based on which Hoivatilat sells all shares in six property companies to eQ. The debt-free purchase price is EUR 16.4 million.

PFA Ejendomme Invest in Madrid High Street Retail

Denmark Denmark — PFA Ejendomme has invested in a retail property in Madrid.

Fabege and TB Group to Create 130 New Residential Homes in Råsunda

Sweden Sweden — Fabege and the TB Group have signed an agreement to jointly develop approximately 130 tenant-owner apartments at the old Råsunda Stadium, next to Solna Centrum and the metro station. Fabege already owns the so-called “Dallashuset” (the property Lagern 3), which is being converted into attractive tenant-owner apartments. The TB Group has now acquired 50 per cent of the project and the parties have agreed to run a joint venture.
Urban Escape.

Microsoft to Urban Escape

Sweden Sweden — Microsoft has rented 3,000 sqm in AMF's Urban Escape.

Logicor Strengthens its Position in Sweden

Sweden Sweden — Logicor strengthens its position in the Swedish logistics property market through the appointment of Christoffer Walljaeger as Senior Asset Manager.

Pangea Launches Hotel Team and New Research

Nordic — Pangea Property Partners launches a dedicated Nordic hotel team of transaction specialists, analysts and industry experts to strengthen its position. In addition, the team presents new research.

DWS Acquires 42,000 sqm in Aviapolis

Finland Finland — Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company, together with Local Tapiola General Mutual Insurance Company have sold a prime logistics property by the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to DWS.

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.

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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.

Related article Technopolis CEO Sees Opportunities in Kildare Offer Related article Kildare Makes Offer 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.