Blackrock's Future in the Nordics

Nordic — Blackrock keeps the spotlight on the Nordics. After recently having made there first acquisition in Finland Victor Persson, Vice President of Blackrock Real Asset, tells Nordic Property News what's next for Blackrock in the Nordics and how important the market is to the American giant.

"It Is a Win-Win for Both!"

Sweden Sweden — SBB sells a portfolio of 39 properties for SEK 1.153 billion (EUR 111M) and simultaneously creates a JV with the buyer Property AD – to divest the portfolio. CEO Ilija Batljan tells Nordic Property News about cooperation with Property AD, why they are looking to divest the portfolio and SBB's focus going forward.

The Largest Swedish Q3 Transactions

Sweden Sweden — Nordic Property News lists the ten largest transactions in Sweden during Q3 2018.

Change in CEO at NREP: “Different Mindset and Leadership”

Nordic — NREP changes CEO with Claus Mathisen succeeding Mikkel Bülow-Lehnsby, who’s continuing to work in NREP’s executive committee. Mikkel Bülow-Lehnsby tells Nordic Property News of the changes, why Claus Mathisen is the right person at CEO, his own new role and the strategies of NREP going forward.

American Giant Enters Finland

Finland Finland — Blackrock increases their Nordic footprint by acquiring an office building in Helsinki. Victor Persson, Vice President, Blackrock Real Assets, tells Nordic Property News of the acquisition in Ruoholahti and their view of the Finnish market.

Aberdeen on New Investment Strategy and Nordic Focus

Nordic — Aberdeen Standard Investments sells in Linköping to free up capital for new investments. Patrik Westerberg, Senior Transactions Manager at Aberdeen, tells Nordic Property News of the investment strategy and where in the Nordics they are looking.

Klövern CEO Becomes Largest Owner in Castellum

Sweden Sweden — Rutger Arnhult, CEO of Klövern, and large owner of Corem, Klövern and Sagax becomes the largest owner in listed Castellum. He tells Nordic Property News of the future of the company and his feelings on his ownership.

"This Is Just the Beginning"

Finland Finland — The Finnish market is scolding hot to foreign investors. Lately traditional investors like Swedes and Germans have gotten company from a new group: Asian investors. Ville Suhonen, Cushman & Wakefield, tells Nordic Property News of the trend.

Why Corum Enters the Finnish Hotel Game

Finland Finland — Corum Asset Management keeps the investment pace up on the Finnish market. With a transaction completed Philippe Cervesi, Investment Director at Corum, tells Nordic Property News why they wanted to enter the Finnish hotel business, and what’s next for the company in Finland: “We have no limit in terms of exposure.”

Why Cushman & Wakefield Increases Their Nordic Focus

Nordic — New Head of Sweden tells Nordic Property News why Cushman & Wakefield will increase their focus on Nordic collaboration.

Strong Increase in Swedish Property Tax in 2019

Sweden Sweden — The Swedish Tax Agency's guideline values for property taxation in 2019 show substantial increases in the valuation values and property tax can be found, especially in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö. Andreas Adolphosson, Grant Thornton, comments on the numbers: ”Areas where the increase is about 100 percent.”

“It Is Driving Prices Up to Unprecedented Levels”

Finland Finland — CBRE Finland’s new MD Colin Waddell, tells Nordic Property News his views on the Finnish market and the large foreign interest in Finland.

Why Logistics Gets Forgotten in City Planning

Sweden Sweden — Eva Landén, CEO of Corem, gives her view on why logistics gets forgotten in a society where e-commerce is increasingly important – and a possible solution to meet the demand.

"This Will Trigger the Next Financial Crisis"

Nordic — September 15 2008 the figurative bomb exploded on Wall Street when Lehman Brothers folded and set off the financial crisis. Now that a decade has pasted Nordic Property News rehashes the events of the crisis, the effect it had on the Swedish real estate market and see into the future as to what will set off the next crisis with Erik Selin, CEO of Balder, Hans Wallenstam, CEO of Wallenstam, and Sven-Olof Johansson, CEO of Fastpartner.

Where Artmax Looks for New Acquisitions in Norway and Sweden

Nordic — Swedish-based Artmax keeps expanding their horizons. In September they acquired the office building The Observatory in central Manchester. Kristoffer Ultenius, CEO of Artmax, tells Nordic Property News of the new expansion plans for Sweden – and where in Norway they want grow.

Colin Waddell on his New Position as MD of CBRE Finland

Finland Finland — CBRE look abroad to find their new management in Finland and appointed Colin Waddell Managing Director. The new MD tells Nordic Property News what he will bring to the CBRE Finland and what advantages he sees in coming from the outside.

Ulf Nilsson on D Carnegie After his Departure and Why He Won’t Enter the Advisory Scene Again

Sweden Sweden — A year ago Ulf Nilsson left the position as CEO of Blackstone-owned D Carnegie after difference of opinion on how the company should be run. Now he gives Nordic Property News his views on how the company is doing without him and tells why he is not interested in entering the advisory scene again.

Why Amazon Might Cause a Swedish Warehouse Boom

Sweden Sweden — Amazon is rumoured to open up shop in Sweden within the near future. Kevin Mofid, Head of Industrial Research at Savills, tells Nordic Property News why the American giant might cause a boom in the Swedish warehouse market: “A trend that’s here to stay.”

”I Think We Will See a Housing Shortage”

Sweden Sweden — The Swedish housing market are seing tough times with several developers struggling. But Anette Frumerie, CEO of Besqab, sees a potential shortage on the horizon.

The Largest Nordic H1 Buyers

Nordic — Nordic Property News can present a list over the largest buyers among the listed companies in H1 2018.

”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.

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.

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.

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.

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.