These Are the Norwegian Self Storage Targets for SSG

Norway Norway — Fabian Søbak, CEO of Self Storage Group, on the recent secured acquisitions in Norway, the main focus for the investor, and whether he experiences a higher competition in the segment now, compared to a couple of years ago.

SBB's Spectacular Month: Acquisitions, Divestments and Corporate Acquisitions

Nordic — Nordic Property News takes a closer look at SBB’s intense month since the Q3 report.

The Golden Logistics Area of the Nordics

Nordic — Matthias Kettelhoit, Head of Logicenters: “This is one of the best places if you easy want to reach the whole region.”

How Nordika Secures Lease Signings on the Finnish Office Market – During Challenging Times

Finland Finland — Jonas Grandér, CEO of Nordika, on the recent lease signings in Helsinki, how the Finnish property market has developed over the last 15 years, and why the market attracts many investors.

Skanska's New Venture: Build Up Property Portfolio of EUR 1.17–1.75 billion

Sweden Sweden — Skanska is broadening its operations and adds an investment property leg that will reach SEK 12–18 billion (EUR 1.17–1.75 billion) in property value. Claes Larsson, Executive Vice President, tells Nordic Property News about the investment, the ambitions, the type of properties that will end up in the new company, the synergy effects and how it will develop Skanska as a company, and about the possibility of taking the concept to the rest of the Nordic countries.

NREP Enters the Real Estate Credit Market: “No Effect on Our Equity Investments”

Nordic — Claus Mathisen, CEO of NREP, tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition of leading credit specialist from M3 Capital Partners; why they are entering the credit market, and whether there will be any Nordic effects.

Why Retail Investments Are Stable in the Nordics

Finland Finland — Jaakko Onali, Portfolio Manager at United Bankers, on the acquisition from Alma Property Partners in Oulu, why they invest in the retail segment, and upcoming investment targets across the Nordics.

Diös' Plans for the Scolding Hot Market in Sweden's Klondike

Sweden Sweden — Diös continues to grow in Sweden's Klondike. After the giant acquisition in Skellefteå, Head of Transactions Annie Franzon tells Nordic Property News about market development in Skellefteå, about Northvolt's impact on competition and about Diös’ growth plans in the city.

"Significantly Higher Yields than in Sweden"

Finland Finland — Nyfosa continues to expand its Finnish portfolio through new acquisitions in Tampere and Oulu. The company's Head of Transactions Josephine Björkman tells Nordic Property News about the favorable yield levels in Finland, about the rapid expansion and about the growth opportunities in 2022.

Blackstone Company: Expectations of Increased Demand for Logistics

Nordic — Strong demand for last mile properties across Europe as 60 percent of companies plan to expand in order to keep pace with continued growth in e-commerce.

November 2021: The Nordic Top Transactions

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

“Oslo Areal Has Been on Our Target List for Many Years”

Norway Norway — Entra’s CEO Sonja Horn on the major acquisition of Oslo Areal’s portfolio; why it is a perfect match, the input from the major owner Balder, and the increased attractiveness for Entra as a company.

Here Are Wihlborgs’ Future Danish Plans: ”The Last Two Deals Differ”

Denmark Denmark — Ulrika Hallengren, CEO of Wihlborgs, on the growth targets in Copenhagen and its surrounding area, why they may not go for full speed right now, and the positive net rental figures for the company, during the challenging times.

Niam's Ambitions for the Norwegian Market

Norway Norway — Niam continues to grow in Norway. Following the new acquisition in Stavanger, Torstein Bomann-Larsen, Associate Director Transactions at Niam, tells Nordic Property News about the deal, the market in Stavanger and how Niam wants to continue to grow in the Norwegian market.

The Ground-Breaking Real Estate Development in Hot Helsinki Area

Finland Finland — Ilkka Tomperi, EVP, Property Development at YIT, on the JV together with HGR and Ilmarinen: “Keilaniemi is one of the leading office areas already and its development is going to continue being rapid.”

Newsec Appoints New CEO: "Exciting Challenge"

Nordic — Newsec appoints new CEO as the company intensifies European growth strategy. The new CEO Patrik Attemark tells Nordic Property News what attracted him about joining Newsec, what he hopes to bring to the CEO position and about the growth ambitions in both Europe and the Nordics.

Leaves Pan-Nordic Logistics Developer – for Global Industrial Giant

Sweden Sweden — He will become the Swedish Managing Director at one of the world's largest industrial developers, and be in charge for a possible Swedish expansion.

How Office Buildings with ESG Standards Means Higher Rental Levels

Nordic — New analysis from CBRE shows that ESG standards are commanding significantly higher rental levels. Dragana Marina, Head of Research at CBRE Denmark: “Talking about all matters related to sustainability and ESG when being based in the Nordics is an absolute privilege.”

Alma Property Partners' Finnish Plans After the Retail Divestment

Finland Finland — Alma Property Partners has sold the 24,000 sqm Ideapark Oulu local retail center to UB Nordic Property Fund. Robert Landtman, Partner at Alma Property Partners, tells Nordic Property News on the timing of the divestment, whether the pandemic has affected their retail business, and investment targets for 2022.

The Border Trade Effects During the Pandemic

Norway Norway — Alexander Jørgensen, CEO of Concilia Retail Property, on the sale to Cibus, the demand for properties by the Swedish-Norwegian border, and which of the countries they focus on, going forward.

The New Trends on the Investor Leasing Market

Finland Finland — CBRE strengthens their Finnish team with Sami Hyryläinen who takes the positions as Director, Investor Leasing. He tells Nordic Property News about what attracted him about CBRE, what kind of solutions are in demand on the investor leasing market, what trends are emerging and how the market has been affected by the pandemic.

Winners and Losers on the Nordic Stock Markets in November

Nordic — Nordic Property News has the complete list of how the Nordic real estate and construction companies performed on the stock exchange in November.

Cibus Makes Acquisition on the Swedish-Norwegian Border: "Positive View of the Area"

Nordic — Cibus completes an acquisition right on the Swedish-Norwegian border. CEO Sverker Källgården tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition, the company's view of border trade and whether more border trade focused acquisitions are conceivable.

The Highest Yields Among the Nordic Heavyweights

Nordic — Nordic Property News has listed the Nordic construction and real estate companies’ dividend yield. Here is the complete list.

The Record Level of Sale-and-Leaseback Deals in Finland

Finland Finland — Tero Uusitalo, Head of Capital Markets, JLL Finland, on the recent Skanska deal in Espoo, the attraction to the area, the international driven Finnish market, and what segments that will boom in the country.