ARTICLES TAGGED WITH "Helsinki"

Sagax Makes Finnish Investment

Finland Finland — Sagax has through seven separate transactions acquired 9 properties for the equivalent of SEK 452 million.

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.

Allianz Signs Lease Agreement with Carnegie

Finland Finland — Carnegie rents office premises from Allianz Real Estate on Eteläesplanadi in Helsinki.

ICG Acquires HQ in Helsinki from Niam

Finland Finland — Niam has divested Thermo Fisher’s Finnish headquarter office and R&D facility to ICG. The building was constructed in 2002 and has over 23,000 sqm lettable area. It is located next to the Vantaankoski railway station with direct access to Helsinki city center and to Helsinki airport.

Oy Interior Invest Sells Logistics Centre to EQ

Finland Finland — Oy Interior Invest has sold a logistics centre in Tuusula in the Helsinki region. The property was acquired by EQ Commercial Properties Fund.

Patrizia Acquires T7 Tower in Helsinki for EUR 101 Million

Finland Finland — Patrizia AG is investing in a 240-unit prime residential tower in Helsinki, on behalf of its institutional clients. Patrizia acquired T7 Tower for EUR 101 million from SRV, a leading Finnish developer.

Skanska Makes Residential Development Investment

Finland Finland — Skanska invests in a residential development project consisting of 61 apartments in Helsinki, Finland. The total investment amounts to EUR 22M, about SEK 220M.

Abrdn Buys Office Project from NCC

Finland Finland — NCC is selling the Fredriksberg D office project in Helsinki to a fund managed by Abrdn. Fredriksberg D is the fourth phase of NCC’s development project in the Konepaja district, downtown Helsinki.

“We Have Come a Long Way with Several Transactions”

Finland Finland — Johan Karlsson, founder and CEO of Slättö, sees many possibilities to continue to grow in Finland after the announced entry, and will soon close more deals. He also tells Nordic Property News about the next Nordic market to enter.

Slättö Enters Finland – Acquires Omni-Channel Property in Helsinki

Finland Finland — Evolv, Slättö’s specialised logistics platform, establishes presence in Finland through the acquisition of the company’s first asset outside of Sweden.

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.

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.”

After the Office Divestment: These Are Niam’s Finnish Investment Targets

Finland Finland — Antti Muilu, Country Manager Niam Finland: “We have broadened our horizon also outside Helsinki area to other growth cities.”

Altaal Acquires Office Property in Helsinki

Finland Finland — Niam has divested one of their office properties in Helsinki metropolitan area to Altaal. It was built in 2004 as headquarters for CGI in Finland. The building has seven floors providing space for 1,200 employees on 18,500 sqm.

“The Competition in the Finnish Logistics Market Has Clearly Increased”

Finland Finland — VVT’s CEO Jan Olin on the logistics investment from construction giant SRV, targets for the new fund, and whether the pandemic has affected the investor’s business.

“We Are Seeing a Lot of Transaction Activity with Many New Players”

Finland Finland — Mikael Keski-Marttunen, Investment Manager at Avant Asset Management, on the partnership with Nordika, the recent acquisition, and the transaction trends in Finland.

Why Global Investors Will Increase Their Nordic Impact

Nordic — M&G’s Global Outlook report has been released. Alex Lund, Associate Director of European Research and Strategy at M&G Real Estate, tells Nordic Property News: “It has been a phenomenal growth of prices.”

“We Evaluate All Interesting Investment Opportunities“

Finland Finland — Christian Fladeland, Co-CIO of Heimstaden, tells Nordic Property News about the ten percent acquisition of Kojamo’s shares, whether they will increase their holding going forward, and the attraction to the Finnish residential market.

Schroders Capital’s Business Focus for 2021: Divestments

Nordic — Eva Granlund, Head of Nordic Real Estate at Schroders Capital, tells Nordic Property News about the recent divestment to Altaal, why the bidding process almost went on for a year, and future investment targets in the Nordics.

Altaal: “Everything We Do Must Have a Green Impact”

Finland Finland — Stefan Gattberg, Founder of the investment firm Altaal, on the Finnish investment, and why the green agenda is important in the years to come.

Reasons Behind the Management Changes in Cushman & Wakefield

Finland Finland — Janne Eriksson will take over as Chairman of the Board of Cushman & Wakefield Finland. He tells Nordic Property News how his everyday work will change, how this will effect Cushman & Wakefield’s Finnish operations, and also shares insights of an increasing appetite for Finnish real estate from global investors.

Cofinimmo Invests in Helsinki Care Home

Finland Finland — Cofinimmo has acquired the company that will develop a nursing and care home in Helsinki. The investment budget amounts to approximately 19 million EUR.

The German Investor: “We See Helsinki as a Solid and Transparent Residential Market”

Finland Finland — After the EUR 100 million investment: Martin Schellein, Head of Investment Management Europe at German investor Union Investment, shares his view on the Nordic property market, the recent purchase in Helsinki, and the collaboration with Skanska.

Many Attractive Objects for Sale in Finland

Finland Finland — Jenna Kiukkonen, Sales Manager at Senate Properties: “We have about 500 properties in our sales portfolio.”

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.