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February 2021: The Nordic Top Transactions

Nordic — Nordic Property News lists the largest transactions in the Nordics during February.

Fokus Asset Management Target More Nordic Markets

Denmark Denmark — The Danish property owner Fokus Asset Management’s CEO Tonny Nielsen on partnering up with the European giant Blackfin, which Nordic markets they are aiming for to enter, and how to become the leading investment and asset manager in the Nordic region.

They Have the Highest LTVs in the Nordics

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents a list over the Nordic listed companies with the highest LTVs.

Verdion's Goal for the Nordic Expansion

Nordic — Verdion significantly strengthens their Nordic team with two senior hires. Peter Michael Tetzlaff, who is appointed new Head of Investments Nordics, tells Nordic Property News how much Verdion is looking to invest in the Nordics, where they see opportunities and about switching from the advisory to the investments side.

“Corona Has Forced Investors to Find Other Themes”

Finland Finland — Jaakko Ristola, Head of Real Estate Investment Management at Elite Alfred Berg, on the new logistics focus for their funds, and investment targets for 2021.

Why the Nordics Outperformed the Rest of Europe in 2020

Nordic — Long-term economic growth in the Nordics is forecast to comfortably exceed the European average. The region's major cities are expected to outperform, supported by population growth and urbanisation. This is concluded in DWS’ latest Nordic real estate strategic outlook. Simon Wallace, Head of Research, tells Nordic Property News on the bright property future in the Nordics, which cities that stands out in the outlook, and the future yield development in the capitals.

Here Are The Nordic Top Sellers

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents a list over the top sellers in the Nordics in 2020.

Here Are the Nordic Top Buyers in 2020

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents how much the listed Nordic real estate companies have acquired the first six months of 2020.

An Increased Interest in Danish Real Estate to Expect in 2021

Denmark Denmark — Jacob Smergel Krog, CEO of Rubik Properties: “The investment frame is safe and resilient.”

NREP Looks to Raise EUR 3 billion in their New Fund

Nordic — NREP has set up a new fund called NREP Income+. Stefan Wallander, CEO in Sweden, tells Nordic Property News about the open-ended structure, how much capital they look to raise and where they see investment opportunities in the Nordics.

The Long Negotiations Before the EUR 85 Million Deal

Finland Finland — Jarkko Leinonen, Hemsö’s Head of Finland, shares Nordic Property News an insight on the major Lahti investment that was announced last week, and how the new Finnish restrictions affects future deals.

Why Jeudan Gear Up in Difficult Times

Denmark Denmark — Jeudan’s CEO Per W. Hallgren on the Q4 figures, why they have acquired more than before during 2020, and the investment targets for 2021.

"Our Customers Feel That Danish Advisors Are Very Old-fashioned"

Denmark Denmark — The Swedish advisory firm Croisette takes the step across the strait and establishes itself on the Danish market - and that is just the beginning. CEO Per Svensson tells Nordic Property News about the need for new thinking in the industry, what is missing in the Danish consulting business, the growth rate and the goal of becoming a global player and his view of the market by 2021.

Catena’s Challenges During the Pandemic

Sweden Sweden — The logistics property owner’s CEO Jörgen Eriksson on the struggling tenants during the Covid-19 outbreak, and his first months at the new job.

February’s Winners and Losers on the Nordic Stock Markets

Nordic — Nordic Property News has the complete list of how the Nordic real estate and construction companies performed on the stock exchange in February.

Here Are NREP’s Swedish Residential Goals

Sweden Sweden — NREP keeps building their residential portfolio in Sweden. After the large acquisition from Skanska, Rickard Langerfors, Development & Transaction Director, tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition from Skanska, their goals for the residential segment and where they the look for new residential acquisitions.

These Are the Companies with the Lowest Q4 Vacancies

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents a list of the fourth quarter’s vacancy rates among the listed Nordic real estate companies.

Why the Global Investor Was a Perfect Match in the Copenhagen Area

Denmark Denmark — Henrik Køhn, Partner and Director of Investment and Asset Management at Thylander Gruppen, tells Nordic Property News on the major divestment to global investor AEW, why the Søborg area attracted the global investor, the newly launched property fund, and how they managed the latest year's global crisis.

The Battle for Entra – From Start to Finish

Nordic — Not since Erling Braut Haaland was set to leave Red Bull Salzburg for a bigger European club has the interest been as high for a Norwegian player. A bidding war for the Entra shares broke out between Castellum and SBB – with Balder taking a corner position. After months of twists and turns both the Swedish giants withdrew their offers. Nordic Property News sets the timeline for the battle.

The Vacant CEO Positions – and the Management Changes in the Nordics the Last Year

Nordic — Yesterday, Ola Serneke and Siv Malmgren resigned from their CEO positions. Some attractive jobs have to be filled up, and several changes of CEO have been made for the last twelve months, among the Nordic giants. Nordic Property News has the complete Nordic list of the changes.

Sagax Increases Holdings in Swedish Heavyweight

Sweden Sweden — David Mindus’ Sagax keeps investing in other real estate companies. With a new major acquisition Sagax has increased their owner-stake in a Swedish heavyweight.

Obstacles for Further Growth in the Nordics for Cibus

Nordic — Cibus Nordic Real Estate owns assets in Finland and Sweden. Sverker Källgården, CEO, on why possible entrances in Denmark and Norway are delayed.

Catena Aims for Further Growth Across the Strait

Denmark Denmark — Jörgen Eriksson, CEO of Catena, tells Nordic Property News about the benefits of investing in Denmark, the differences between the Swedish and Danish markets, and how much they want to grow in the neighboring country.

How the Finnish Investment Firm Want to Grow in Residential

Finland Finland — A. Ahlström Real Estate has acquired a 25 percent stake in Avain Yhtiöt. A. Ahlström has commercial property and forest sector investments under management and with this arrangement the company expands its business into residential property sector. CEO of A. Ahlström Real Estate Peter Ahlström on the future growth plans.

SBB in Discussions about New Nordic Portfolio Acquisition

Nordic — SBB keeps their transaction up. CEO Ilija Batljan tells Nordic Property News where the fast-growing company is in discussions of a new portfolio acquisition.