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Nrep wants to change the industry through the purchase of Klövern

Sweden Sweden — Nrep flexes its muscles in the housing market by buying 51 percent of Klövern for SEK 2.5 billion. Now Nrep wants to turn the tide that housing construction has found itself in by making Klövern one of the largest housing companies in Sweden, Nrep's head of housing Rickard Langerfors says to Nordic Property News.

Mixed fortunes in June for Nordic real estate stocks

Nordic — June was a mixed month for the Nordic listed real estate companies, although it was more red than green. Here Nordic Property News presents a list of the companies' performance on the stock exchange during the sixth month of the year.

Nordic Top Recruitments in Q2

Nordic — As several top positions on the Nordic real estate market has gotten filled, Nordic Property News takes a closer look at the hottest Nordic recruitments in Q2.

The dividend yields among the Nordic stocks

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents which of the listed Nordic construction and real estate companies that have the best yields. Here is the complete list.

How NCC is constructing buildings with high safety levels

Norway Norway — Catarina Molén-Runnäs, Head of NCC Building Nordics, on the major order in Bærum, the work along with the authorities, and why NCC will succeed in a complex process.

Region Skåne wants to buy back properties from SBB

Sweden Sweden — Primary care, public dental care, psychiatry Simrishamn hospital are some of the activities that Region Skåne has in SBB's properties. Now comes a proposal from the Social Democrats in Region Skåne to buy off the properties. Henrik Fritzon (S) believes that the crisis in SBB focuses on a weakness in Scania's healthcare.

Trevian: “We will be well prepared for better times”

Finland Finland — Kim Särs, Trevian's Business Director of Residential real estate, on the residential development in Helsinki CBD, the housing need in Finland and upcoming investment opportunities in the challenging market.

Strongest transaction month in 2023

Nordic — Colliers’ latest monthly report shows that May was the best transaction month so far this year on the Nordic market. Deals were made for close EUR 1.8 billion. Nordic Property News takes a closer look at the figures.

How the foundation wants to eliminate homelessness in Finland

Finland Finland — Juha Niskanen, Property Manager at Y-Säätiö, tells Nordic Property News about the recent acquisition from VVO, the company’s housing vision, and future investment priorities.

Corem's Massive Divestment Journey

Nordic — Since the acquisition of the old version of Klövern went through, Corem has started a serious divestment project. Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at the work which – in addition to the sales to the own JV company with ALM Equity and the disposal of all shares in Castellum – after the latest sale in Denmark now amounts to close to SEK 10,833 million (approximately EUR 927 million) since December 2021.

Updated figures: The Nordic preference shares with the highest dividend yields

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 2023?

Round Hill Capital on Nordic hunt: "We continue to seek additional opportunities"

Nordic — Round Hill Capital’s European Residential Income Fund II closes following a final tranche of EUR 90 million secured in May. Kirk Lindstrom, CIO at Round Hill Capital, tells Nordic Property News about the volatility in the global capital markets and its effects, the Nordic investment plans, and which country in the region the investor sees as the most attractive.

These are the highest valued Nordic property companies

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents the current market capitalization among the Nordic real estate companies on the stock exchange.

Odevo rises to the top property manager after acquisitions in the USA

Sweden Sweden — Odevo has made its third acquisition in the United States and with the four billion deal grows into one of the world's largest players in property management. This just one year after establishing itself on the other side of the Atlantic. Daniel Larsson, CEO of Odevo, comments on the deal and talks about the plans for the company.

After the blockbuster investment: Here are Kinland’s Nordic targets

Finland Finland — Kinland’s CEO Benjamin Thorsen on the Finnish portfolio acquisition, the market for social infrastructure, and the challenges in financing at the moment.

Logicor's growth ambitions for the hot Swedish logistics market

Sweden Sweden — Logicor continues to make acquisitions in Sweden, this time through a purchase in Gothenburg from Grandab Fastigheter II. Christoffer Walljaeger, Director, Asset Managemen in Sweden at Logicor tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition, his view of the Gothenburg market and where Logicor wants to grow in Sweden.

European investor makes asset rotation – divests Finnish portfolio

Finland Finland — As part of its asset rotation programme, the company has signed an agreement to sell a portfolio of 10 buildings in Finland.

Evli’s Head of Real Estate: “The deal flow is more limited than earlier”

Finland Finland — Jaakko Ristola, Head of Real Estate at Evli on his new role since the merge with EAB, and the investment targets in a more challenging market.

Besqab lays off close to one third of its staff

Sweden Sweden — Besqab lays off 40 employees due to changed market conditions; which for Besqab means lower production volumes as a result of the deteriorating market situation which is behind one third of the working group now receiving a notice. "We will still have a large and strong core left," says CEO Carola Lavén to Nordic Property News.

Stock expert on SBB's future on the OMXS30 list

Sweden Sweden — On July 1, it is time for Nasdaq Nordic's largest index, OMXS30, to make the next revision regarding which 30 stocks will be included in the coming six months. SBB was included almost a year ago and is one of the most traded shares in the index, but the question is whether the turbulence in the company and the volatility in the share could endanger the company's place in the index? Nordic Property News reviews the factors that could lead to an exclusion and Aktiespararna's general counsel Sverre Linton gives his view on SBB's future in the index.

“The Nordic market shares similarities with all European markets”

Nordic — Patrizia appoints Erik Beets as Head of Asset Management for the Netherlands and Nordic Region. To Nordic Property News Beets shares his view on the Nordic market; the challenges, and where he expects to find the most attractive investments.

Schroders Capital gears up – here’s why the major investor aims for Finnish expansion

Finland Finland — Johan Bråkenhielm, Head of Nordics for Real Estate on the new recruitment in Finland: “This will create great opportunities for us.”

Moody's: Greatest risk of credit quality erosion is in Sweden

Nordic — Judging by Moody's latest report on the European real estate market, Sweden stands out as the black sheep in the real estate family. Nordic Property News has taken a deep dive into the credit rating agency's latest analysis, where several different negative factors are flagged in the Swedish real estate market, such as high interest rates, lower valuations and a potential erosion of credit quality.

Anna Nyberg's plans after having stepped down as CEO of Ica Fastigheter

Sweden Sweden — Anna Nyberg steps down as CEO of Ica Fastigheter. She tells Nordic Property News about the decision, her time at the company and about her future plans.

Croisette looks towards Norway after Knight Frank's entry

Nordic — After Croisette last month launched its new partnership with global property advisor Knight Frank, it has been given yet another reason to try to expand operations to the only Nordic country where Croisette does not yet have any operations – Norway. For Nordic Property News, CEO Per Svensson shares more information about the Norwegian ambition, what type of business they want to establish there and how they aim to use the collaboration with Knight Frank to advance in the market.