They Are the First Quarter’s Top Buyers

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents how much the listed Nordic real estate companies have acquired the first three months of 2021.

After the Dismissal of the Predecessor: Here Is the Main Focus for YIT’s New CEO

Finland Finland — YIT’s President and CEO Markku Moilanen, tells Nordic Property News on the first weeks in the powerful position, what he will change in the Finnish construction giant, and the recruitment of real estate profile Ilkka Tomperi,

The Future Development of Balder's Project Portfolio

Nordic — Balder has a very strong project pipeline. With developments being made both to keep under own management and to sell, CEO Erik Selin comments on the future development of the project portfolio.

They Increased Their Rental Income the Most in Q1

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents the Nordic listed property companies' rental income for the first three months of 2021.

These Are the Most Attractive Logistics Locations in Norway

Norway Norway — Logicenters has high ambitions for the Nordic market and has appointed Jacob Sandberg Gjems-Onstad to strengthen growth and meet the high demand for proprietary products and build-to-suit solutions. He tells Nordic Property News about his new role, the most attractive logistics locations in Norway and the development of the interest in the Norwegian logistics going forward.

“We Have Seen Quite Aggressive Yields”

Finland Finland — Kojamo’s CEO Jani Nieminen on the Q1 results, how the international players are affecting the Finnish transaction market, and the still ongoing impact of Covid-19 on the residential market.

Balder Makes Swedish Acqusitions

Sweden Sweden — Balder adds two new properties to their portfolio.

The Nordic Heavyweights with the Highest LTVs

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents how high the loan-to-value ratio the listed companies have, according to their Q1 results of 2021.

NREP’s CEO on the Major Deal: “This Is a Milestone Agreement”

Denmark Denmark — Dades transfers both management and development of the company's DKK 25 billion property portfolio to NREP. Claus Mathisen, CEO of NREP, tells Nordic Property News about the negotiations, the importance of the deal, and further investment targets.

Balder Increases Entra Holdings – Here Are the Future Plans for the Company

Norway Norway — Balder has increased its holdings in Norwegian Entra from 25 to 32.7 percent. CEO Erik Selin comments on Balder’s future plans for their Entra holdings.

Director Leaves Leading Property Management Company

Nordic — Returns to global advisory firm next week.

High Finnish Competition: “A Lot of Foreigners Are Active”

Finland Finland — Jussi Palmroth, Managing Partner of Tuohex Capital, on the recently established fund; investment targets, the activity on the Finnish transaction market, and reasons behind the wide location focus.

"The Best Solutions Arise in Close Collaborations Between the Private and Public Sectors"

Nordic — NREP continues to make spectacular recruitments as the add a second former Mayor from a Nordic capital to the team. Stefan Wallander, CEO of NREP in Sweden, tells Nordic Property News about the strength of having two former Mayors on staff, the importance of collaboration between private and public sectors, and what Jan Vapaavuori could bring from Helsinki to NREP's other Nordic markets.

The Pandemic Effects on the Giants’ Vacancy Rates

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

Leaves Newsec for LocalTapiola

Finland Finland — LocalTapiola makes experienced hire from Newsec.

How the Construction Giant Will Reach Its 2025 Targets

Norway Norway — Veidekke’s Group CEO Jimmy Bengtsson on the success in Scandinavia, the development of the company since he took the helm, and how to increase the profitability even more.

Why Tre Kronor Chooses Norway over Sweden

Norway Norway — Tre Kronor Property Investment’s CEO Michael Johansson on the attractive segment during the pandemic, the benefits of growing the Norwegian portfolio, and the current bidding war between Trophi and Svenska Handelsfastigheter, over Tre Kronor.

Fresh List: These Are the Global Owners in the Nordic Heavyweights

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents an updated list of the foreign holdings in the Nordic listed real estate companies.

Colliers Strengthens Nordic Position – Launches Capital Markets Team in Finland

Finland Finland — Colliers strengthens their position in Finland by launching Capital Markets services with renowned real estate profile Matti Ahrelma leading the team. Richard Divall, Head of Cross Border Capital Markets, EMEA at Colliers, tells Nordic Property News about the new Capital Markets team, the appointment of Matti Ahrelma and the state of the Nordic real estate markets.

The Key for Office Success – During the Crisis

Finland Finland — Trevian-managed development of Duetto Business Park succeeds beyond expectations – occupancy rate rises despite COVID era challenges. Risto Vuorenrinne, Investment Director at Trevian AM, tells Nordic Property News about the major office project in Helsinki, when they expect to reach 95 percent occupancy, and future office challenges.

“We Have Significant Muscles to Grow the Portfolio Further”

Norway Norway — Entra’s CEO Sonja Horn on the current negotiations of the EUR 230 million asset, and the investment strategy, going forward.

NREP's Norwegian Future: "We Expect to Continue Investing Actively"

Norway Norway — NREP have increased their presence in Norway with several key hires. Jens Petter Hagen, Partner and General Manager of NREP's Norwegian office, tells Nordic Property News about NREP’s Norwegian future, what investments they are looking for, where they are looking for them and shares his view on the state of the Norwegian real estate market.

Despite the Pandemic: The Retailer to Execute Investment Plan

Finland Finland — Timo Myllynen, Head of Asset Management, HOK-Elanto: “We have seen that grocery store properties are facing a high demand at the moment.”

Updated List: The Nordic Rockets – Among the Preference Shares

Nordic — Nordic Property News has listed the Nordic real estate companies’ preferred stocks. Which stock provides the highest yield and which stock has had the best development during 2021?

How Citycon Will Benefit on the Nordic Transaction Market

Finland Finland — Citycon’s CEO F. Scott Ball on another strong quarter for the retail property owner; the diversification strategy, and why the rent collection has decreased in the first quarter of 2021: “Still best-in-class.”