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The Main Challenges on the Finnish Construction Market

Finland Finland — Heidi Kerosuo, Director, Project Development and Business at EKE-Rakennus, tells Nordic Property News about the attractive Olari district in Espoo, the Finnish construction market, and the major targets for 2022.

Springtime for Nordic Retail

Nordic — After years of decline for retail properties a positive outlook is on the horizon, according to Pangea.

The Opportunities for Odalen under SBB's Ownership

Sweden Sweden — SBB continues to strengthen its investment in community properties - now by acquiring Odalen Fastigheter. The CEO of the new subsidiary, Alex Mabäcker, tells Nordic Property News about the deal, the future of Odalen and the opportunities that open up with SBB as owner.

“There’s Still a Lot to Do in the Centre”

Finland Finland — The retail centre Lippulaiva will open at the end of March. Nordic Property News asks Mari Laaksonen, Commercial Director of Citycon, on the current status, the struggles during the pandemic, and what will make this retail centre unique.

The Residential Boom in Finland’s Number Three

Finland Finland — Petri Valkama, Partner at NREP Finland, on the residential development with Jatke in Tampere, the Juli Living concept, and NREP’s Finnish investment targets for 2022.

Reasons Behind Magnus Nordholm’s Departure

Sweden Sweden — Heimstaden’s Deputy CEO Magnus Nordholm has decided to resign after 14 years. He tells Nordic Property News about the decision, the highlights, the challenges, and what he will do, going forward.

The Most Influential Chairmen in the Nordic Heavyweights

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents an updated list of the shareholdings among the chairmen of the major real estate companies in the Nordics.

Strong Nordic Transaction Market in 2022

Nordic — After the transaction record in 2021 a new strong transaction year – albeit not a new record – is expect for the Nordic markets in 2022, according to Pangea. Here is what transaction level the see for Nordic markets this year.

How the Swedish Investment Market Broke the Record Level

Sweden Sweden — Maryrose David, Head of Research at Savills Sweden, on the European and Swedish transaction trends, the M&A deals in Sweden, and what to expect from the investment market in 2022.

Swedish Giant Plans Residential Development in Sweden's Number Five

Sweden Sweden — Kungsleden to develop residential units in hot area.

The Most Influential CFOs in the Nordic Heavyweights

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents a list of the shareholdings among the CFOs of the major real estate companies in the Nordics.

Goes Against the M&A Trend – Why Mergers Will Not Be an Option for Fastpartner

Sweden Sweden — The trend of M&A deals has grown rapidly on the Nordic markets in the last years – but it will not be an option for Fastpartner. CEO Sven-Olof Johansson explains why M&A is not for Fastpartner but an important factor for SBB, where he is on the Board.

They Want to Create a New Way Forward for Real Estate

Nordic — Former NREP Partner Rasmus Nørgaard, Founder, and Emil Bender Lassen, Co-Founder, have launched Home.Earth. Emil Bender Lassen tells Nordic Property News about the new way of thinking in real estate, the major green focus, and which countries they are aiming for future investments.

The Most Influential CEOs in the Nordic Heavyweights

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents the shareholdings among the CEOs of the major real estate companies in the Nordics.

The Challenges for Akademiska Hus

Sweden Sweden — Akademiska Hus continues to strengthen its team and recruits Anna Alsborger to the position of property director. Akademiska Hus' CEO Caroline Arehult tells Nordic Property News about team building and the challenges they face in 2022.

The Highest Valued Property Giants in the Nordics

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

Savills IM Recruits from Blackrock: “A Great Opportunity”

Nordic — Savills IM strengthens their team as Johan Bark joins from Blackrock to take the position as Head of Client Capital, Nordics. He tells Nordic Property News what attracted him about the role and what he hopes to accomplish, what he will bring with him from Blackrock and where he sees Savills IM in the Nordics going forward.

Why Varma Believes in the Office Market Post the Pandemic

Finland Finland — Pension insurance company Varma is planning one of its largest office building projects ever. Property Development Director Sari Raunio tells Nordic Property News about the lease negotiations, investment targets going forward, and the attraction to the office area Pasila.

Here Are the Growth Targets in the Competitive Segments for Newly-established Bohild

Sweden Sweden — A new company, created by Brunswick with Länsförsäkringar as a co-investor, sees the light of day and will become a new player in the competitive segments housing and community properties. Patrik Andersson, CEO of Brunswick, tells Nordic Property News about the ambitious growth targets and the collaboration with Länsförsäkringar, the focus on significantly reducing the carbon footprint and why they choose to look for acquisitions in small and medium-sized cities.

Why Martinussen Leaves Solon for Nordr

Norway Norway — Takes the helm in the pan-Nordic residential developer after his second spell at Solon Eiendom. “Ambitious owners and great potential.”

Fresh Figures: Here Are the Preference Shares with the Best 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?

"We Want to Be in Liquid Markets and Bergen is Certainly that"

Norway Norway — Niam adds another market to their Norwegian portfolio with an inaugural acquisition in Bergen. Torstein Bomann-Larsen, Associate Director Transactions Norway at Niam, tells Nordic Property News about the investment, how they view the Bergen market and where in Norway they are looking for new investments.

“The Competition for All Projects Has Been Huge”

Sweden Sweden — Gunnar Gillholm, country manager Prologis Nordics, on ups and downs in 2021, the logistics demand in Arlanda, and where Prologis wants to grow in 2022.

Real Estate Profile Increases Holding in Nordic Giant

Nordic — PDMR transaction: CEO acquires shares for over EUR 1 million in other major company.

Spectacular Portfolio Hits the Market in Copenhagen – Parken for Sale

Denmark Denmark — A spectacular real estate divestment, involving Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, could be underway as Parken Sport & Entertainment has given Colliers the sales mandate for a possible sale of the stadium, four office properties and two aquadomes. Peter Winther, Executive Director and Partner at Colliers, tells Nordic Property News about the portfolio, selling such a well-known property, what kind of buyers are expecting and the foreign interest.