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Why Brunswick Invests in Data Centres

Sweden Sweden — Pictet Alternative Advisors and Brunswick Real Estate in partnership to form data centre platform across the Nordics, starting with 63,000 sqm asset in Stockholm. Patrik Andersson, Brunswick Real Estate, on the investment, and how 2020 has been for the company, in general.

Winners and Losers on the Finnish Transaction Market

Finland Finland — Antti Louko, Managing Director at Catella Finland, on the current trends on the Finnish investment market; how the pandemic has affected the transaction pace, and whether the vacancy rates will increase in 2021. “Still a lot of foreign interest towards Finland.”

After the Massive Sale: Here Are Niam’s Danish Investment Targets

Denmark Denmark — Niam’s Danish Country Manager Michael Berthelsen tells Nordic Property News on the record-breaking divestment to Heimstaden; the background for the sale, why the timing was perfect, and why Heimstaden is the perfect buyer.

Norwegian Giant Leaves Major Residential Project in Northern Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — City of Stockholm is planning for an area with 1,500 residential units. But the former listed Norwegian company leaves the project.

The Switched Focus for Schroder Real Estate in the Nordics

Nordic — Eva Granlund, Head of Real Estate Investments Nordics at Schroder Real Estate, tells Nordic Property News about the 5 GRESB stars, how they work with sustainability going forward, and the resilience on the Nordic transaction market.

Why the Vacant Property Attracted Capman

Sweden Sweden — Anna Reuterskiöld, Partner and Head of Capman Real Estate Sweden: “This is a perfect case.”

CEO Increases Holding in its Own Company

Finland Finland — Profiled CEO proves great trust in one of the most challenged companies during the pandemic.

This Will Be Velliv’s Main Focus in 2021

Denmark Denmark — Solveig Rannje, Head of Real Estate at Velliv Ejendomme: “We are in the process of determining the strategy for next year.”

“One Threat to the Nordic Real Estate Market Is Uncertainty”

Nordic — Top real estate profile Mads Skaarup joins Deloitte. He tells Nordic Property News on what attracted him to Deloitte, major challenges on the Nordic property market, and how the Nordic countries differ in these challenging times.

New Residential Area to Be Developed in Sweden's Number Three

Sweden Sweden — Extensive residential plans in southern Malmö: The plan proposal enables, among other things, approximately 1,700 homes in apartment buildings and approximately 350 detached houses.

The Insurance Company: “We Expect a Stable Return for the Years to Come”

Denmark Denmark — Søren Tang Kristensen, Head of Real Estate Investments, Industriens Pension, on the rare residential investment opportunity in Aarhus and Copenhagen, what opportunities they have turned down this year, and future investment targets in the Danish property market.

Why the Polish Market Attracts Heimstaden

Nordic — Co-CIO Christian Fladeland: “The average quality in the rental market is not meeting the requirements of today’s tenants.”

YIT: A Normalisation to Expect on the Finnish Construction Market

Finland Finland — Esa Neuvonen, EVP, Partnership Properties segment at YIT, on the latest logistics divestment, the Finnish investment market, and future targets for the construction giant.

Timeline: The Battle of the Norwegian Giant

Norway Norway — SBB, Castellum or status quo? Difficult to follow the different turns in the Entra affair? Nordic Property News has pointed out some key dates during the last couple of weeks, when the Swedish property giants have fighted for a major impact in Norway’s largest listed company, Entra.

SBB’s CEO on Entra’s Claim to Be a Competitor: ”Nonsense”

Norway Norway — The bidding war for the Norwegian real estate company Entra took another turn on Wednesday when SBB chose to withdraw its bid. Ilija Batljan, CEO of SBB, tells about, from his point of view, the unfair treatment from Entra.

After Batljan’s Disappointment: This Is Entra’s Response

Norway Norway — CEO of Entra, Sonja Horn: ”SBB was given access to the same information on Entra as other interested parties.”

Why Ursus' Focus Is on Sweden and Norway over Denmark and Finland

Nordic — With a clear strategy, a well-established backer and an eagerness to make a difference, Ursus Real Estate Management has entered the Nordic market. Fredrik Steinum, Managing Partner, and Fredrik Kumlin, CIO, tells Nordic Property News about Ursus' strategy, goals, investor base, working methods, how they want to grow in the future – and why the focus on Sweden and Norway over Finland and Denmark.

Despite Covid-19: How Nyfosa Has Kept the Transaction Pace

Sweden Sweden — Nyfosa has been this year number one on the Nordic transaction market, so far. Josephine Björkman, Head of Transactions, on why they continue to succeed, the next possible acquisition, and the challenges during the pandemic.

The Foreign Impact in the Nordic Giants

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

DWS’ Concern Regarding the Pandemic: “Some Sectors Need an Adjustment”

Nordic — Martin Weikamp, Head of Real Estate Transactions, Northern Europe at DWS, tells Nordic Property News about the giant logistics acquisition in Eskilstuna, consequences due to Covid-19, and future Nordic investment targets

They Provide the Highest Yields on the Nordic Stock Markets

Nordic — Nordic Property News has listed the Nordic construction and real estate companies’ dividend yield. Here is the updated list.

Here Are the New Swedish CBD Maps

Sweden Sweden — The Central Business Districts have developed in Sweden's three largest cities. SEPREF has produced new maps for what the CBD areas in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö will look like in 2020.

After the Giant Residential Sale in the Nordics: This Is Aberdeen’s Investment Focus

Nordic — Neil Slater, Global Head of Real Estate at Aberdeen Standard Investments: ”The Nordics is an important region for us and this will remain the case.”

These Are the Nordic Top Transactions in November

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

The Listed Giants' Office Development Plans

Sweden Sweden — Skanska and Fabege will build three new office buildings with over 55,000 square meters of space next to Målbron at Solna station.