Updated Figures: The Largest Property Companies in the Nordics

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

The Strongest Urban Logistics Markets in the Nordics Beyond the Capitals

Nordic — Logistics well placed to withstand economic disruption, according to DWS’ Nordic Real Estate Strategic Outlook. While fundamentals remain strong for logistics, there are are challenges that could keep rental growth in line with long-term inflation – with a clear exception in urban logistics that can see strong rental growth. Simon Wallace, Global Co-Head of Real Estate Research, comments on the strongest urban logistics areas in the Nordics beyond the capitals.

Updated Figures: These Nordic Preference Shares Have 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, so far, in 2022?

Parakey Continues to Grow Despite the Recession

Nordic — The other Monday it became clear that Kim and William Olsson from the Stena owner family, former ice hockey player and Olympic gold medalist Mikael Samuelsson, and Henrik Garvner from Signup Software joined as investors. Together raising an investment of 28 million sek in the mobile access system company Parakey. Several existing owners – including Tham Invest, Green Group, Vätterleden Ventures and Bassholmen AB – defended their holdings. According to CEO and co-founder Jonas Arvidsson, the company is in a position where they can grow even more in the wake of the recession.

Taaleri on the Hunt for More Residential Assets

Finland Finland — Jan Hellman, Director, Investments at Taaleri Real Estate, on the major acquisition from Bonava in Helsinki, the sustainable focus in the company’s fund, and the high transaction pace in 2022.

Hufvudstaden's Ambitions for the Gothenburg Market

Sweden Sweden — Hufvudstaden has started work on the development of the major project Kvarteret Johanna in Gothenburg. After the groundbreaking, CEO Anders Nygren and Head of Gothenburg Fredrik Ottosson tell Nordic Property News about the big investment and the work with the neighborhood and how they want to grow in Gothenburg in the future.

Newsec: Strong Transaction Market in Sweden

Sweden Sweden — Despite worrisome economic clouds looming, the Swedish transaction market looks set to be heading for its second strongest year on record, according to the latest edition of the semi-annual property report Newsec Property Outlook. Max Barclay, Head of Newsec Advisory, tells Nordic Property News about the market's resilience, concerns about the future and why 2023 is likely to be a slower year.

"We Will Have Organic Growth through Our Existing Portfolio"

Sweden Sweden — Klarabo's CEO Andreas Morfiadakis on the rent potential in the company's portfolio, why Klarabo is well-positioned for tougher economic times despite a direct return of 3.9 percent and about the future demand for residential.

Stenhus Continued Refinement Strategy After the Randviken Acquisition

Sweden Sweden — Stenhus’ refinement process continues after the acquisition of Randviken. CEO Elias Georgiadis comments on the sale to Areim, leaving the Gothenburg market and about possible future divestments.

Policy Rate Raised by 1 percentage point in Sweden: "Construction Will Decrease"

Sweden Sweden — The Executive Board at the Swedish Riksbank has decided to raise the policy rate by 1 percentage point to 1.75 percent – a blow to many real estate companies. The Governor of Sveriges Riksbank, Stefan Ingves, comments on the decision.

Recruits New Head of Real Estate from the DFSA

Denmark Denmark — Danish Pension fund appoints new Head of Real Estate.

The Giant's Ambitions for the Swedish Logistics Market

Sweden Sweden — Global giant Panattoni entered Sweden late in 2021 and has already made investment of SEK 3 billion. CEO Fredrik Jagersjö Rosell shares his view of first period for Panattoni in Sweden, the challenges so far, and the growth ambitions for the market.

Headwinds and Tailwinds in Logistics – Expert Predicts a Harsh Winter

Nordic — Kevin Mofid, Head of Logistics & Industrial Research at Savills, sees an equilibrium within the logistics segment right now where there is a balance between the setbacks and the successes in the market. However, he warns of a harsh winter and that the headwinds may increase in strength.

The Foreign Interest in the Resilient Nordic Residential Sector

Nordic — As the Nordic markets face challenges in economic headwinds, the residential markets in the capital cities should prove resilient according to DWS’ Nordic Real Estate Strategic Outlook. Simon Wallace, Global Co-Head of Real Estate Research, tells Nordic Property News how he sees foreign interest in Nordic residential developing and where the largest appetite for the sector is.

Why Logistea Mainly Stick to Smaller Transactions

Sweden Sweden — Logistea's CEO Niklas Zuckerman on the demand for logistics and the competition in the segment.

JLL Recruits from Cushman & Wakefield

Sweden Sweden — Partner leaves Cushman & Wakefield to return to JLL.

JLL Sees Hesitant Transaction Market: "Notch in The Curve"

Nordic — The uncertainty regarding what is the right price level for properties has created the wait-and-see transaction market that we have seen in recent months, and the situation is likely to persist for a while longer according to JLL's analysts Daniel Anderbring and Sara Vesterlund.

Revelop's Growth Targets for the Attractive Gothenburg Market

Sweden Sweden — Revelop continues to grow in Gothenburg through the acquisition of Sörred 8:5 in Torslanda. CEO Thomas Sipos tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition, how they want to develop the property, the attractive Torslanda area and about Revelop’s growth ambitions for Gothenburg.

SLP Keeps Up Rapid Transaction Pace – Grows by Over 500 sqm per Day

Sweden Sweden — SLP keeps the fast pace up and increases the portfolio to nearly 700,000 sqm with the latest acquisition. Nordic Property News takes a closer look at the company’s growth.

Why Pareto Has Held Off on New Investments in 2022

Nordic — Pareto-established Mälaråsen was divested to Nordisk Renting. After the transaction, Hampus Ållemark, Partner at Pareto, tells Nordic Property News why Pareto has held off on making new investments this far into 2022.

How NREP Wants to Turn the Tingbjerg Area Around

Denmark Denmark — The socially vulnerable area of Tingbjerg in central Copenhagen is to undergo change. With a holistic perspective and through partnerships with Danish public housing companies, NREP is working on a strategy to transform the district into an attractive place to live, explore and participate. Joanna Berg, Regional Manager NREP, tells Nordic Property News about the strategy.

Leaves Trevian for Nordika

Nordic — Nordika strengthens its team by recruiting executive from Trevian.

"We Are Looking in Both Denmark and Norway"

Nordic — Since the start in 2019 Swedish Logistic Property has been a freight train pickup up speed by adding new logistics sqm most every month. CEO Peter Strand shares his view of how SLP looks to keep growing and about the possibility of and expansion abroad for the company.

Reasons Behind the Record-Breaking Investment Volume in Finland

Finland Finland — Catella's Market Indicator Autumn 2022 has been published: A record-high volume was achieved during the first half of 2022. Antti Louko, Managing Director at Catella, on the outcome and the future development on the Finnish transaction market.

SBB's Sales Rally Set to Continue: "Best for Our Shareholders"

Sweden Sweden — SBB has sold for more than SEK 15 billion so far in 2022 and the time for divestments is not yet over. CEO Ilija Batljan tells Nordic Property News about the company's latest major sale, what the cash injection will be used for and how he views the financing market right now.