Why Corpus Sireo Starts in Helsinki

Finland Finland — Corpus Sireo looks to make a push towards for all the Nordic markets. Manuel Böcher, Head of International Investment, tells Nordic Property News why they are looking to start with Finland.

Criticized Abu Dhabi Project in Stockholm CBD Risk Further Delay

Sweden Sweden — The stranded conversion plans are fixed on remittal and now decisions may not be made until after the election.

German Investor Targets the Nordics

Nordic — German Corpus Sireo, part of Swiss Life Asset Managers, has appointed Manuel Böcher as new Head of International Investment and targets the Nordic countries. Manuel Böcher tells Nordic Property News of the Scandinavian focus and where they look to make acquisitions.

New Financial Laws for Swedish Companies

Sweden Sweden — The Swedish government presented a proposal where the company tax is reduced to 20.6 percent and the introduction of a general limitation of interest deductions in the general sector. The proposal that has previously been out has received a lot of harsh criticism from the real estate industry in particular, where companies are often highly loaned.

…But ADIA is Not Worried

Sweden Sweden — ADIA’s development organization in Sweden refute criticism regarding the paused plans for Nya Stureplan.

Massive Interest for First Stockholm CBD Land Sale in Ten Years

Sweden Sweden — International and larger Swedish real estate owners in the hunt for the 20,000 sqm land sale in Stockholm CBD.

Quickness Required on the Helsinki Office Market

Finland Finland — The Finnish economy has really picked up and the real estate market is doing very well. So well that if you are looking to invest in prime offices in Helsinki you better act quick, according to Deutsche Asset Management.

Blackstone MD on the Company's Investments and Future in the Nordics

Nordic — In 2015, Blackstone re-entered the Nordic market and today controls properties with over EUR 8 billion of value – with the expectation that more will come. Michael Swank, Managing Director in Blackstone's Real Estate Group, tells Nordic Property News about the Nordic re-entry, the possibility of entering more listed companies, the CEO change at D Carnegie and their Nordic future.

What's Next for Halted Swedish Transaction?

Sweden Sweden — Niam's EUR 230M acquisition of Old Karolinska Hospital is subject to approval by the Stockholm County Council by June 30th. Despite the clock ticking, no date has been set for when the re-issued case will resume. County Commissioner Paul Lindquist tells Nordic Property News what his view is of the situation.

"The Danish Office Market is Very Divided"

Denmark Denmark — NCC expands in Copenhagen through the purchase of an attractive building right in the expansive area Valby. Carola Lavén, Head of NCC Property Development, tells Nordic Property News about the future of Valby and the company's view of the Danish office market.

Asian Capital Aims for the Nordic Markets

Nordic — Doug Burton-Cantley, Director at Avignon, tells Nordic Property News of the Nordic investment plans for Avignon Capital's strategic partnership with CLSA, Asia's leading capital markets and investment group and the international platform of China's largest investment bank CITIC Securities.

"That Can Significantly Affect the Pricing"

Nordic — Patrizia's Managing Director of the Nordic Region, Rikke Lykke, tells Nordic Property News about where to find upcoming opportunities on the Swedish market and the integration process of Triuva and Rockspring.

Peter Wågström is Back in the Game

Sweden Sweden — Last fall he got fired from the CEO role of construction giant NCC. Now Peter Wågström is back and tells Nordic Property News what attracted him about Eastnine and his future plans.

Deutsche AM cautious about Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Stockholm real estate is doing exceptionally well and have been for years – but clouds loom on the horizon. Simon Wallace, Head of Research Europe at Deutsche Asset Management, tells Nordic Property News about the concerns of the Swedish capital city.

"There are Always Possibilities Everywhere"

Finland Finland — As responsible for Aberdeen Standard Investment's real estate investments, Pertti Vanhanen is one of the real estate industry's most powerful Scandinavians. Meeting up at Mipim he tells Nordic Property News of the strategies after the merger of Aberdeen and Standard Life, the opportunities in the Nordics and what other European markets has caught his eye.

Union Investment's Norwegian Problem

Norway Norway — Union Investment are keen on make Norwegian investment but face one large obstacle.

Here's Volvo’s Giant Venture in Gothenburg

Sweden Sweden — Volvo’s giant project Campus Lundby, Gothenburg, is closing in. The new plan proposal enables 670,000 square meters BTA.

”It is Not a Common Way of Doing Things But…”

Norway Norway — Skanska explains to Nordic Property News why they are building an office complex for EUR 57M outside of Oslo on speculation.

M&G Investment on First Swedish Acquisition

Sweden Sweden — M&G Investment acquires first Swedish asset for European long lease strategy. Robert Heaney, Nordic Institutional Business Development at M&G Investments, tells Nordic Property News about their future in the Nordics.

Union Investment Looking for More Acquisitions

Sweden Sweden — Union Investment makes its third acquisition in Arenastaden, Stockholm with Fabege buy acquiring Uarda 6 for SEK 1.2 billion. With the transaction completed Union Investment looks for new Swedish investment opportunities. Kubilay Oezbisikletci, Senior Investment Manager Nordic Region, tells Nordic Property News of the acquisition of Uarda 6 and where in Sweden they wish to acquire more.

Fast Times at Uarda 6

Sweden Sweden — On Friday, Fabege announced the completion of its third transaction in Arenastaden to Union Investment. Fabege’s Vice President and Director of Business Development, Klaus Hansen Vikström, tells Nordic Property News of the fast transaction and what the next step will be in Arenastaden.

Cibus' Future Plans – After the EUR 767M Acquisition

Finland Finland — Pareto company Cibus purchases 123 Finnish grocery stores from Sirius for EUR 735 and enter the stock market. Stefan Gattberg and Lisa Dominguez Floding tells Nordic Property News about the establishment, the IPO and the future.

How Castellum Won Eon's Giant Rental Contract

Sweden Sweden — 20 companies battled it out for the energy giant's favor. Linda Palac, CEO at Eon Fastigheter, tells Nordic Property News why Castellum drew the longest straw.

Fast-Growing Danes Makes Swedish Push

Denmark Denmark — Danish retail company set to make big mark in Sweden by opening 25-30 shops – signs deals with eight different property owners.

Nordic Mipim Awards Nominees: The Maersk Tower

Denmark Denmark — With a week until the start of Mipim 2018 Nordic Property News shines a light on another Nordic nominee for Mipim Awards: C.F. Møller designed The Maersk Tower that is competing for Best Healthcare Development.