Jan Hellman.

Taaleri on the Hunt for More Residential Assets

Finland Finland — Jan Hellman, Director, Investments at Taaleri Real Estate, on the major acquisition from Bonava in Helsinki, the sustainable focus in the company’s fund, and the high transaction pace in 2022.
Krister Karlsson.

Krister Karlsson Named New COO at SBB

Sweden Sweden — Krister Karlsson has been appointed as the new chief operating officer, COO, at Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget in Norden. He succeeds Oscar Lekander, who is leaving the management team and who will continue to work on completing transactions and special projects.
Fredrik Ottosson and Anders Nygren in front of the Kvarteret Johanna block. The image is a montage.

Hufvudstaden's Ambitions for the Gothenburg Market

Sweden Sweden — Hufvudstaden has started work on the development of the major project Kvarteret Johanna in Gothenburg. After the groundbreaking, CEO Anders Nygren and Head of Gothenburg Fredrik Ottosson tell Nordic Property News about the big investment and the work with the neighborhood and how they want to grow in Gothenburg in the future.
Karlatornet.

Karlatornet Is Now the Tallest Building in Scandinavia

Sweden Sweden — After reaching 193 meters, Balder and Serneke's Karlatornet in Gothenburg, which is still under construction, is now the tallest building in Scandinavia.
Liia Nõu, CEO of Pandox.

Pandox Divests in Montreal

Nordic — Pandox enters into an agreement to sell InterContinental Montreal.
Max Barclay.

Newsec: Strong Transaction Market in Sweden

Sweden Sweden — Despite worrisome economic clouds looming, the Swedish transaction market looks set to be heading for its second strongest year on record, according to the latest edition of the semi-annual property report Newsec Property Outlook. Max Barclay, Head of Newsec Advisory, tells Nordic Property News about the market's resilience, concerns about the future and why 2023 is likely to be a slower year.
Andreas Morfiadakis, CEO of Klarabo.

"We Will Have Organic Growth through Our Existing Portfolio"

Sweden Sweden — Klarabo's CEO Andreas Morfiadakis on the rent potential in the company's portfolio, why Klarabo is well-positioned for tougher economic times despite a direct return of 3.9 percent and about the future demand for residential.
Eva Landén, CEO of Corem.

Corem Signs Leases in Västerås and Eskilstuna

Sweden Sweden — Corem has signed three lease contracts with a total annual contract value of SEK 9.5 million.
John Forselius.

John Forselius Appointed New Asset Manager at Humlegården

Sweden Sweden — John Forselius will assume the role of Asset Manager with primary responsibility for Humlegården's property portfolio. He has extensive experience in the property industry and has been working as an interim consultant in recent years.
Järngrinden buys eight properties.

Järngrinden Acquires in Mölnlycke

Sweden Sweden — Järngrinden expands its property portfolio through the acquisition of eight properties in Mölnlycke from Mölnlycke Fastighets AB for MSEK 260.
Elias Georgiadis, CEO of Stenhus.

Stenhus Continued Refinement Strategy After the Randviken Acquisition

Sweden Sweden — Stenhus’ refinement process continues after the acquisition of Randviken. CEO Elias Georgiadis comments on the sale to Areim, leaving the Gothenburg market and about possible future divestments.
Stefan Ingves.

Policy Rate Raised by 1 percentage point in Sweden: "Construction Will Decrease"

Sweden Sweden — The Executive Board at the Swedish Riksbank has decided to raise the policy rate by 1 percentage point to 1.75 percent – a blow to many real estate companies. The Governor of Sveriges Riksbank, Stefan Ingves, comments on the decision.
House of Choice.

Fabege Signs Loan Deal with NIB

Sweden Sweden — Nordiska Investeringsbanken (NIB) and Fabege have agreed on a 10-year loan of SEK 432.5 million to finance Scandinavia’s first zero-energy hotel in Arenastaden, Solna, just outside Stockholm.
Veidekke has been commissioned by Signaturhagen Bolig AS and Boligbyggelaget TOBB to build a housing project with 72 apartments in the centre of Stjørdal.

Veidekke Secures Housing Project Deal

Norway Norway — Veidekke has been commissioned by Signaturhagen Bolig AS and Boligbyggelaget TOBB to build a housing project with 72 apartments in the centre of Stjørdal.
SLP.

SLP Increases its Share of Green Loans

Sweden Sweden — SLP’s efforts to continually certify its properties according to environmental schemes and reduce its carbon footprint have resulted in the company’s share of so-called green loans increasing to about 40 percent of the existing loan portfolio.
Bonava Masala As Oy Tinantie 2.

Bonava Makes Residential Divestment to Taaleri

Finland Finland — Bonava is selling 313 sustainable rental apartments in the Helsinki region, Finland, to the investor Taaleri. The transaction includes three rental housing projects and amounts to EUR 85 million.
The residential project in Limhamn, Malmö.

Peab Builds Apartments in Malmö

Sweden Sweden — Peab has been commissioned to build 78 apartments in Limhamn in Malmö. The customer is HSB Projekt i Malmö HB and the contract is worth SEK 194 million.
Swiss Life acquires office property in Helsinki.

Swiss Life Acquires Office Property from S-Bank

Finland Finland — Fennia Mutual Insurance Company, managed by S-Bank Properties, divested an office property in Pasila, Helsinki to funds managed by Swiss Life Asset Managers Nordic.

Recruits New Head of Real Estate from the DFSA

Denmark Denmark — Danish Pension fund appoints new Head of Real Estate.
Fredrik Jagersjö Rosell and Panattoni's logistics development in Enköping.

The Giant's Ambitions for the Swedish Logistics Market

Sweden Sweden — Global giant Panattoni entered Sweden late in 2021 and has already made investment of SEK 3 billion. CEO Fredrik Jagersjö Rosell shares his view of first period for Panattoni in Sweden, the challenges so far, and the growth ambitions for the market.
Kevin Mofid, Head of Logistics & Industrial Research at Savills

Headwinds and Tailwinds in Logistics – Expert Predicts a Harsh Winter

Nordic — Kevin Mofid, Head of Logistics & Industrial Research at Savills, sees an equilibrium within the logistics segment right now where there is a balance between the setbacks and the successes in the market. However, he warns of a harsh winter and that the headwinds may increase in strength.
Housing in Gothenburg's Haga and Annedal area.

The Foreign Interest in the Resilient Nordic Residential Sector

Nordic — As the Nordic markets face challenges in economic headwinds, the residential markets in the capital cities should prove resilient according to DWS’ Nordic Real Estate Strategic Outlook. Simon Wallace, Global Co-Head of Real Estate Research, tells Nordic Property News how he sees foreign interest in Nordic residential developing and where the largest appetite for the sector is.
Aktia Commercial Properties, a special investment fund managed by Taaleri, has completed an acquisition of a light industrial building in Seinäjoki.

Aktia Acquires in Seinäjoki

Finland Finland — Taaleri completed an acquisition of a property for Aktia Commercial Properties special investment fund.
YIT's building VT4 for DWS in Hakkila is completed.

YIT Completes Building for DWS

Finland Finland — YIT’s modern logistics properties developed for, and sold to, DWS Group have been completed.

Castellum Builds for Bravida in Örebro

Sweden Sweden — Castellum will build a new office building on Aspholmen with Bravida as tenant.