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Investment and Segment Targets for the New Property Fund

Nordic — Pictet Alternative Advisors raises EUR 700 million for their first real estate fund and completes two transactions. Alexander Thams, Head of Nordics, on the strategies and focus areas in the Nordic region.

Why E-Commerce Is Not a Major Threat for Cibus

Nordic — Cibus Nordic Real Estate’s CEO Sverker Källgården on the Nordic expansion plans, the Nasdaq targets for 2020 and why the daily goods segment is the most attractive one among retail properties.

YIT’s Plans for the Education Project in the Attractive Area

Finland Finland — Esa Neuvonen, YIT’s EVP, Business premises segment and Partnership properties segment: “Savilahti area will be Kuopio’s largest concentration of education, work and housing in the future.”

World-Famous Landmark Hotel for Sale in Norway

Norway Norway — CEO and fifth-generation owner Hans Edmund Utne to Nordic Property News: ”Of course, it is sad to sell.”

These Are the Winners and Losers on the Stock Market in February

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

Trevian’s Attraction to Vaasa: “Yields Are at the Highest Level”

Finland Finland — Trevian Finland Properties I has continued its strong growth. Investment Director Risto Aro tells Nordic Property News about the purchased portfolio in Vaasa and the benefits in the area.

They Were the Contenders to Purchase the NRK Plot

Norway Norway — Håkon Styrvold at Newsec, that has worked with the NOK 5 billion divestment of the Marienlyst site in Oslo for more than two years, tells about the process, the bidders and why Ferd Eiendom finally became the winner of the historical plot that was for sale.

NRP’s Fund Oversubscribed: ”We Are True to Our Philosophy”

Nordic — Axel Wroll-Evensen, Partner at NRP Asset Management, on the strong performance in their logistics fund and the investment criteria for the recently launched fund.

This Is the Hotspot for Logistics in Norway

Norway Norway — Jørgen Bråten Nordby, Commercial Manager of Logicenters Norway, tells Nordic Property News about the great development potential, going forward, for the logistics area. ”A very hot logistics area with great location.”

“The Property Does Not Meet Our Requirements”

Sweden Sweden — Hemsö’s CEO Nils Styf on the reasons for the sale of the Princeton property to KLP and upcoming divestments from the portfolio.

“The Finnish Market Seems to Attract Foreign Investors”

Finland Finland — Petteri Nurminen, Portfolio Manager at Evli Fund Management Company, on the latest purchase, future investments and their targets in the healthcare segment.

The German Giant’s Nordic Deals: ”Good Market Conditions”

Nordic — DWS acquired the office building Solna United for about SEK 3.3 billion. Nordic Property News presents a list of the Germans’ transactions in the Nordics, and the company shares its view on the market.

KLP Eiendom’s CEO: “We Considered Solna United”

Sweden Sweden — Gunnar Gjørtz, CEO of KLP Eiendom, tells Nordic Property News on the latest SEK 2.6 billion acquisition in Stockholm, possible expansion plans, and that the company was up to purchase Solna United instead of the Hemsö property.

Why the Shopping Center Attracts Ilmarinen: “A More Solid Ground for Future Development”

Finland Finland — Tomi Aimonen, Head of Domestic Real Estate Investments at Ilmarinen, on the ownership in the shopping center REDI in Helsinki, why it is a good investment and their retail investments in Finland.

SBB’s Plans for Further Growth in the Nordics

Nordic — CEO Ilija Batljan: “We are probably among the largest players in this segment in Europe.”

Lehto Group: “We Had a Very Difficult Year”

Finland Finland — Veli-Pekka Paloranta, CFO of Lehto Group, on the building giant’s challenging 2019, the weakening of the financial position during the first three quarters and whether they plan to enter more markets after the establishment in Sweden.

The Nordic Preference Shares with the Highest Dividend Yields

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents an updated list of the Nordic real estate companies’ preferred stocks. Which stock provides the highest yield and which stock has had the best development, so far, this year?

Exclusive: One of the Largest Urban Development Projects in Norway

Norway Norway — Nordic Property News presents the future urban area near Oslo Airport. Read more about the number of residential units and the time schedule.

Blackstone's Logistics Company Appoints Nordic Head

Nordic — Mileway strengthens its team in the Nordics by hiring Regional Manager.

The Largest Listed Companies in the Nordics

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents an updated list of the market capitalization among the Nordic construction and real estate companies on the stock exchange.

He Leaves Wework After 13 Months: ”It Has Been a Crazy Year”

Norway Norway — Henrik Taubøll leaves the position as Director of Real Estate Nordics at Wework after just one year – to return to the legal business. To Nordic Property News’ readers he tells why he leaves the coworking heavyweight now, what he has achieved and learnings from the year at the company.

“We Have Made Progress in All Aspects of our Strategy”

Nordic — Mika Matikainen, Managing Partner of Capman Real Estate, and Joakim Frimodig, CEO, on the active year of 2019, the investment criterias in 2020 and which Nordic market that is the most attractive to invest in.

Waddell’s Finnish and Norwegian Challenges

Nordic — CBRE Finland’s MD Colin Waddell becomes new Head of Norway. He tells Nordic Property News about his most important tasks, going forward, and the main differences between the Nordic real estate markets.

The Nordic Targets of the German Investor

Nordic — Axel Wünnenberg, Managing Director at Quadoro, tells Nordic Property News about the latest Danish acquisition, why Denmark is attractive as an investment market and in which segments they are looking for assets in the Nordics.

Selvaag Bolig’s CEO: This Will Lead to Great Price Growth in Oslo

Norway Norway — Rolf Thorsen, CEO of Selvaag Bolig, tells Nordic Property News about their edge in Sweden and which challenges he sees, going forward, on the Oslo residential market.