Patrizia: “Here Are the Most Attractive Residential Areas in Copenhagen”

Denmark Denmark — Patrizia continues to invest on the Nordic markets. After the acquisition of 248 apartments in Bellakvarteret in Copenhagen, Louise Hertz, Country Manager in Denmark at Patrizia, shares her view of the Danish residential segment, the most attractive residential areas in Copenhagen and in what other Danish cities Patrizia sees potential for housing investments.

Leaves JLL for Brunswick

Finland Finland — Brunswick strengthens their team in Finland with a renowned name.

The Hot Finnish Office Market: “It Remains the Most Preferred Property Type for Investments”

Finland Finland — The Finnish market saw the largest office transaction since 2018 take place when Castellum acquired Kielo. Henrik Calton, Head of Capital Markets Finland at CBRE, tells Nordic Property News about the impact of the deal, the development of the Finnish office market, the foreign interest and the possibility of more corporate acquisitions.

American Company Makes Sizeable Investment in Swedish Gladsheim

Sweden Sweden — ‘Game-changer’ for Swedish Gladsheim when American company enters to make sizeable investment over the coming four years.

Where Catena Looks for New Acquisitions

Nordic — Catena looks to make sizeable investments in development projects in the coming years. CEO Jörgen Eriksson comments on the development focus and where they look to make cash-flow acquisitions.

Why the Timing Proved Right for the Blockbuster Transaction

Finland Finland — Brunswick and Blackstone divested Kielo and its portolio to Castellum for EUR 640M. Brunswick CEO tells Nordic Property News about the transaction and the timing for office divestments.

“This Will Enable Even Stronger Growth for Us Going Forward”

Finland Finland — Trevian Funds AIFM got new ownership in Mandatum last week. Emilia Riikonen, CEO of Trevian Funds AIFM Ltd, tells Nordic Property News about the strengths that the new owner provides and what opportunities they are looking at next.

Castellum's CEO on the Kielo Acquisition

Finland Finland — Castellum makes a massive investment in Finland with the acquisition of Kielo from Brunswick and Blackstone. CEO Henrik Saxborn tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition and the repositioning towards offices.

"The Nordics Provide a Unique Balance of Yield and Stability"

Nordic — Citycon strengthens their team with a new important piece as Bret D. McLeod takes the position of CFO. He tells Nordic Property News what attracted him about Citycon, about joining a Nordic company and about his view of the Nordic property markets.

After the Casa Acquisition – Activum SG Open to More Corporate Acquisitions

Denmark Denmark — Casa is about to get a new owner in Activum SG. The new owner shares its view of the Casa, the Danish residential market and the possibility of more acquisitions.

Winners and Losers on the Nordic Stock Markets in June

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

These Are the Nordic Top Recruitments During Q2

Nordic — ordic Property News lists the people who was recruited to the most attractive jobs in the Nordic real estate market during Q2, 2021.

Here Are the New Hot Office Locations in Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Colliers continues to strengthen the team in Sweden and adds Marie Meyer as Head of Leasing. She tells Nordic Property News what attracted her about Colliers, the state of the rental market and where the new hot office locations in Stockholm are.

SLP’s Massive Growth Rate: 580 sqm/Day

Sweden Sweden — With the latest acquisition in Helsingborg SLP edges closer to a 500,000 sqm portfolio. Nordic Proeprty News looks into the massive expansion rate for the up-and-coming logistics company.

NREP's Plans for the Hot Polish Market

Nordic — NREP has entered a new market. After the inaugural acquisition outside the Nordics, Stefan Wallander, CEO of NREP in Sweden, talks about the future in Poland, what the most interesting cities in the country are and about the possibility to enter more new markets.

The New Booming Market in Sweden: "Will Continue to Grow for Several Years"

Sweden Sweden — After battery manufacturer Northvolt's entry, Skellefteå has become one of Sweden's hottest growth locations, and with it a number of large real estate deals have followed. Joakim Arvius, CEO of Pangea, talks about the interest in the city, which segments are the hottest, what the development looks like and the foreign interest.

After the Logistic Divestment: Future Targets for Pontos

Finland Finland — Päivi Tomula, Investment Director of Real Estate at Pontos, on the logistic deal with Idän Liikenteenvälitys and MMK Kuljetus, the increasing demand for logistics in Finnish urban areas, and whether the pandemic has affected the business.

Updated List: They Control the Nordic Heavyweights

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents an updated list of the largest owners in the listed real estate companies in the Nordic region.

Hufvudstaden's Incoming CEO: "A Big Decision"

Sweden Sweden — At the turn of the year, Hufvudstaden will for the first time in the 2000s have a different CEO than Ivo Stopner. Incoming CEO Anders Nygren tells Nordic Property News about his thoughts when he received the question to take over and about the work with the handover from his representative.

Ivo Stopner on Retirement and the Remain Time at Hufvudstaden

Sweden Sweden — After 22 years at the helm of Hufvudstaden, Ivo Stopner goes into retirement at the turn of the year. He tells Nordic Property News about his decision to step down, his remaining time at the company and what he looks forward to in retirement.

Recruitment Strategies for Gefion Group

Denmark Denmark — The Danish property developer Gefion Group’s CEO Thomas Færch on the recent appointment of Jeppe Erikstrup Møller, how they will strengthen the team going forward, and the major portfolio acquisition that is about to be finalized.

The Sustainable Residential Focus for NREP in Copenhagen

Denmark Denmark — Christian Axeltoft, Investment Manager at NREP, on the investment from Calum: “The district is going through a rapid development.”

ABG Fastena Enters New Segment

Sweden Sweden — ABG Fastena is entering a new segment with the acquisition of a community service property in Limhamn. CEO Andreas Birgersson tells Nordic Property News what community service they see as attractive, which segment they hope to enter next, why they are waiting to invest in residential and about the possibilities for a Finnish entry.

“Ragnar Eggen Has Been a True Pioneer of Norwegian Real Estate Analysis”

Norway Norway — Petter Nylend, CEO of Akershus Eiendom, on the impact from the analyst profile Ragnar Eggen; the recruitment process for his successor and why they chose Kari-Due Andresen.

Why Research Profile Ragnar Eggen Leaves the Head of Research Position at Akershus Eiendom

Norway Norway — Ragnar Eggen has decided to leave the role as Head of Research at Akershus Eiendom. He tells Nordic Property News about the decision, what he will do next, and the major differences on the Norwegian transaction market over the years.