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After the Largest Single Public Use Asset Transaction Ever: Future Targets for Local Tapiola

Finland Finland — Mia Vuorinen, Managing Director Local Tapiola Alternative Investment Funds, on the Espoo hospital investment, why the segment attracts many investors, and the competition from global investors.

Verdion’s Global CEO: “We Are Interested in a Range of Opportunities in the Nordics”

Nordic — The global CEO of Verdion Michael Hughes tells Nordic Property News about the collaboration with Tritax EuroBox, the attractive logistics area in Sweden, and future investment targets on the Nordic logistics market.

The Global Attraction for Finnish Logistics

Finland Finland — New logistics and industrial snapshot from CBRE: Tailwinds continue for the segment. Jussi Niemistö, Head of Research CBRE Finland, tells Nordic Property News whether the investment opportunities in logistics will grow in 2022.

Where the German Investor Looks for Nordic Acquisitions

Nordic — German Union Investment started the year by divesting and large office property in Helsink to Corum. Union Investment’s Fabian Hellbusch tells Nordic Property News about the divestment, Union Investments ambitions for the Nordic markets in 2022 and where they look for new acquisitions.

Svenska Handelsfastigheter Aims for Further Growth: "We Have Plenty of Capital to Invest”

Sweden Sweden — Sweden's leading property owner within the daily goods and retail trade segment, Svenska Handelsfastigheter, is on the move for more investments. CEO Lennart Sten and Head of Transaction Jöran Rydberg tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition of Tre Kronor, investment targets going forward, and why their retail segment is of great interest.

Leaves Corem for Fabege

Sweden Sweden — Fabege makes senior recruitment from Corem.

Reasons Behind the Trend: Why Cities in Finland Are Divesting Properties

Finland Finland — Deputy Mayor for Urban Environment in Espoo, Olli Isotalo: “We are following the international trend – Finland is a stable country for investments.”

Why Tritax EuroBox Sees Huge Potential in the Nordics

Nordic — Alina Iorgulescu, Assistant Fund Manager of Tritax EuroBox, on the recent Swedish investment, targets in 2022, and why the Nordics is an important market for the continental European investor in logistics real estate.

Elo’s Main Focus After the Tampere Investment

Finland Finland — Kati Kniivilä, Director, Domestic Real Estate at Elo, tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition from Tampereen Asunnot Ky, why Tampere is an attractive location for investments, and the residential targets for 2022.

Swedish Juggernaut Adds Key Player

Nordic — SBB continues to shape their team – adds new key player.

“Many Hotel Operators and Owners Are Desperate for Some Good News”

Nordic — Erik Lee Myklebust has been appointed as Head of Hotels, Nordics, at CBRE. He tells about the major challenges in the struggling hotel segment, how to bounce back in uncertain times, and whether the hotel strategies differ between the Nordic markets.

Challenges in Finland: ”There Are Needs for Modern Logistics Properties”

Finland Finland — Jarkko Äikää, Commercial Director, Logicenters Finland, on the logistics opportunities in Finland, and the recent announced major lease contract with Tokmanni in Mäntsälä.

More Turbulence at Castellum – Deputy CEO and CFO Also Leaves the Company

Sweden Sweden — On Monday, it was announced that CEO Biljana Pehrsson would leave Castellum and be replaced by the company's largest owner and then Chairman Rutger Arnhult. Now the turbulence in the company continues as Deputy CEO and CFO Ylva Sarby Westman also leaves Castellum. She tells Nordic Property News about the decision.

The Largest Nordic Community Service Property Transactions in 2021

Nordic — Nordic Property News lists the largest Nordic transactions in the community service property segment, during 2021.

ICG’s Growth Plans for the Nordic Markets

Nordic — ICG entered Finland at the tail-end of 2021 with the acquisition of Thermo Fisher’s Finnish HQ and R&D facility from Niam. Chad Brown, Managing Director at ICG, tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition, ICG’s view of the Nordic markets and their growth plans in the Nordics.

Areim's Investment Targets on the Danish Market

Denmark Denmark — Areim continues to grow and opens an office in Denmark and appoints Peter Frische as Head of Denmark. He tells Nordic Property News what attracted him about Areim, the company’s growth ambitions, what segments and areas they will look for investments in, and how he views the Danish real estate market.

The Largest Nordic Residential Transactions in 2021

Nordic — Nordic Property News lists the largest Nordic transactions in the residential segment, during 2021.

DFI After the Danish Deal: “We Would Consider Investments There in the Future”

Denmark Denmark — Paul Nearchou, Managing Director at Deutsche Finance International, tells Nordic Property News about the major deal with Patrizia, why Denmark is the main Nordic target for the pan-European investor, and whether other Nordic markets will be of interest, going forward.

After the EUR 314M Acquisition – Here Are Patrizia's Growth Plans for the Danish Market

Denmark Denmark — Patrizia starts off 2022 with a bang. After the EUR 314M student housing acquisition in Denmark, Country Manager Louise Hertz tells Nordic Property News about the Patrizia’s interest in Noridc student housing, where they look for new investments and what other segments are of interest on the Danish market.

December 2021: The Nordic Top Transactions

Nordic — Nordic Property News lists the largest transactions in the Nordics during December.

Divestment Focus in 2021: These Are Conficap’s Expectations for This Year

Finland Finland — Conficap’s Real Estate Director Antti Pitkänen on his first months on the position, the SBB deal, and what the investor aims for in 2022.

Castellum’s New Chairman: “Very Sad that it Turned Out like this”

Sweden Sweden — New Castellum Chairman Per Berggren tells Nordic Property News about the schism behind the change in CEO, the chairmanship of Castellum and the view of Rutger Arnhult's various roles and ownership interests.

The German Giant’s Nordic Investment Targets for 2022

Nordic — Benjamin Rüther, Head of Fund Management for Catella Residential Investment Management: “2021 was in line with our expectations.”

The Largest Nordic Logistics Transactions in 2021

Nordic — Nordic Property News lists the largest Nordic transactions in the logistics segment, during 2021.

Rutger Arnhult: ”This Was Not My Original Plan”

Sweden Sweden — Castellum’s former Chairman and new CEO Rutger Arnhult on the new assignment.