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Cushman & Wakefield’s Swedish CEO Leaves the Company

Sweden Sweden — Karl Persson exits Cushman & Wakefield.

Further Expansion Plans in Stockholm for the Norwegian Developer

Norway Norway — Selvaag Bolig’s CEO Sverre Molvik: “We need to be in areas with population growth and high purchase power.”

Heimstaden's CEO on the Blockbuster Deal: "An Excellent Chance to Grow"

Nordic — It was a transaction for the ages when Heimstaden acquired properties from Akelius for EUR 9.1 billion. Heimstaden's CEO Patrik Hall tells Nordic Property News about the deal, Heimstaden's ambitions going forward and gives his view on the possibility of expropriation in Berlin.

Yearly Transaction Record Set – With Q4 Remaining

Nordic — The huge deal between Heimstaden and Akelius means that 2021 is already a record year in terms of transaction volume. Nordic Property News takes a closer look at the past year and the factors behind it.

“It Has Been a Tough Year and There Are Still Concerns”

Nordic — Riikka Moreau, Fund Manager and Head of Finland at Northern Horizon, tells Nordic Property News about the major challenges in the aged care sector.

Catella Figures: This Segment Is the Main Focus of Finnish Investors

Finland Finland — Antti Louko, Managing Director of Catella Finland, tells Nordic Property News about the main lessons during the pandemic, the shift to other asset classes for property investors, and the strong transaction market in Finland.

“We Are Constantly Looking for Suitable Opportunities”

Finland Finland — Sami Haverinen, Head of Commercial Operations at Olo Asunnot on the recent challenges and future investment targets on the Finnish investment market.

The Strong and Stable Asset Class in Challenging Times

Denmark Denmark — Gefion Group’s CEO Thomas W Færch: ”It is necessary to be on site and see the solutions one by one.”

More Deals than Ever for A. Ahlström

Finland Finland — Pia Lindborg, Director Real Estate, at A. Ahlström on the need of thinking outside the box, and future investment targets on the Finnish property market.

SBS' Expansion Plans: "Advantage for Us to Look all Over the Nordic Region"

Nordic — Studentbostäder i Norden continues its expansion journey and enters a new country. CEO Rebecka Eidenert tells Nordic Property about the premiere purchase in Norway, how they view the market, the growth plans and about a possible Finnish entry.

This Segment Attracts the Global Investors the Most

Denmark Denmark — Peter Winther, Executive Director and Head of Capital Markets at Colliers Denmark, on how the property companies have handled the turbulent times, and whether 2021 will be another record year for transaction volume in Denmark.

The Giant Left the Stock Market: Here Are the Future Targets

Norway Norway — Norwegian Property’s CEO Bent Oustad: “Time spent to visit equity investors will of course be reduced but...”

Avara’s Resilience Throughout the Pandemic

Finland Finland — Tuomas Rantsi, Chief Operating Officer at Avara, on how the Finnish investor summarizes the pandemic, how crucial ESG factors are going forward, and what segments that have been the winners the last 18 months.

Here Are the Self-Storage Challenges in Finland

Finland Finland — The self-storage property company Cityvarasto’s CEO Ville Stenroos on the recent acquisition, including office space, how the pandemic has affected the investor, and which segments that have been hit the hardest the last year.

Aspelin Ramm Enters Major Development Project: "A Good Opportunity"

Sweden Sweden — Aspelin Ramm acquires a property in the major urban development area Masthuggskajen in Gothenburg. The company's CEO Manne Aronsson tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition and the development plans and about his initial period as CEO of the company.

“More Allocation Will Be Towards Logistics and Light Industrial”

Finland Finland — Jaakko Ristola, Head of Real Estate Investment Management at Elite Alfred Berg, on the major challenges for the investor during the turbulent times, and future investment targets.

Joona Nyman Returns to Newsec

Finland Finland — Joona Nyman returns to Newsec as a Senior Advisor and Team Leader for Tenant Representation. Joona Nyman and Ville Inkeri, Head of Corporate Real Estate, tell Nordic Property News about the return to Newsec and how the occupiers need for advisory services will change post-pandemic.

The Nordic Expansion Plans of Tritax Eurobox: “Keen to Invest in Sweden”

Nordic — Alina Iorglescu, Assistant Fund Manager at Tritax Eurobox, tells Nordic Property News about the investments in Rosersberg and Gothenburg, the collaboration with Verdion, and how much they want to grow in the Nordics, going forward.

“Not Many Good Investment Targets”

Finland Finland — Julius Tallberg Real Estate’s CEO Timo Valtonen on how the pandemic has affected the investor during the last 18 months.

Erik Selin Increases Holding in Finnish Heavyweight

Finland Finland — Becomes even more powerful in the Eastern neighboring country.

“The Uncertainty Is Never a Good Thing”

Nordic — Styrmir Bjartur Karlsson, Managing Director, Croisette Iceland, on the effects of the pandemic, how things have changed, and the future investment targets on Iceland.

Where Genesta Looks for Acquisitions for the New Fund

Nordic — After the first closing of Genesta’s fifth fund, GNRE Core Plus Open-ended, CEO David Niel tells Nordic Property News about the investment strategy, what segments and type of assets they are looking for and when the first acquisition will be in the books.

SLP’s Unique Team: All the Employees Are Shareholders

Sweden Sweden — Swedish Logistic Property’s CEO Peter Strand on the Nasdaq plans, and what’s need to be done before entering the stock market.

Here Are the Hottest Free Agents in the Nordics

Nordic — The end of the summer and the start of the fall have, as usual, meant a series of major personnel changes in the industry. Nordic Property News has taken a look at which free agents are available on the market as new senior positions needs filling.

Verdion’s Global CEO on the Attraction to the Nordics

Nordic — Michael Hughes, CEO of Verdion, on the collaboration with Tritax Eurobox, the enormous potential of the Nordic property market, and the logistics targets in the region.