Didde Maria Kristensen and Alfred Eklöf.

NREP Names Two New Partners

Nordic — NREP strengthens leadership team to support rapid growth with double partner promotions: Didde Maria Kristiansen and Alfred Eklöf.
Done deal between US giant Castlelake and AP Pension, concerning BoStad's portfolio.

Castlelake Exits Danish Property Company Bostad

Denmark Denmark — Castlelake, a US based global alternative investment manager, yesterday announced it has reached an agreement for the sale of Bostad, a leading Danish residential property company with approximately 1,750 rental units in major cities across Denmark, to AP Pension.
John O'Driscoll, Global CIO, Head of Investment, AXA IM Alts.

After the Blockbuster Deal: Here Are AXA IM’s Nordic Plans

Nordic — John O'Driscoll, Global CIO, Head of Investment, AXA IM Alts: “We will continue to invest in the region.”
The 'bumble bee garden'.

Ferd Eiendom and Veidekke in Residential Project in Oslo

Norway Norway — Ferd Eiendom has entered into a design and construct contract with Veidekke for the construction of the Humlehagen (‘bumble bee garden’) housing project at Ensjø in Oslo.
Balder.

Balder to Develop Salem’s Town Centre Outside Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — The property company Balder is one of three actors that have obtained a land allocation and, among other things, is planning three residential blocks with about 350 apartments and a new civic hall in Salem’s new town centre.
Johan Karlsson, CEO of Slättö Förvaltning.

“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.
Kristian Isberg and Rickard Langerfors. The image is a montage.

NREP's Ambitions for the Hot Residential Market in Gothenburg

Sweden Sweden — NREP adds Kristian Isberg as Regional Manager for their residential venture in in Gothenburg. Rickard Langerfors, Development & Transaction Director, tells Nordic Property News about the appointment, the ambitions for the Gothenburg market and how the Swedish housing market compares to the other Nordic markets.
Søren Zoffmann.

Patrizia Appoints Head of Capital Markets Nordics

Denmark Denmark — Patrizia AG will further strengthen its delivery of real assets solutions to Nordic investors. Søren Zoffmann, Head of Capital Markets Nordics, is based in Copenhagen and leads the company’s capital raising activities in the Nordic region joining a team active the Americas, Europe and APAC.
The Nordic Real Estate Companies’ market cap.

Updated List: These Are the Largest Property Companies

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents the current market capitalization among the Nordic real estate companies on the stock exchange.
Slättö, through its company Evolv, enters Finland.

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.
Tomas Beck, Head of Nordics at Mileway.

Mileway: Here Are the Keys for Major Growth in the Nordics

Nordic — Tomas Beck, Country Director Nordics of Blackstone’s last-mile logistics company Mileway: “It’s been a year of tremendous growth for the Nordic team.”
Frida Wijkström and Karl Palm.

Hufvudstaden Makes Changes to its Group Management

Sweden Sweden — In conjunction with Anders Nygren taking office as President of Hufvudstaden on 1 January 2022, new managers are being appointed for the Stockholm business area and for Business development. The new managers will be part of Hufvudstaden’s Group management.
Kari Due-Andresen, Chief Economist and Head of Research at Akershus Eiendom.

Notable Features from the Norwegian Property Year

Norway Norway — Kari-Due Andresen, Chief Economist and Head of Research at Akershus Eiendom, on the record-breaking transaction volume in Norway, the Swedish impact in the country, and the trends on the property market, going forward.
BMO REP Logistics (Bordeaux).

BMO Real Estate Partners Expands Mandate with PFA Pension Allocation

Denmark Denmark — BMO Real Estate Partners, the pan-European property investment and asset management specialist arm of BMO Global Asset Management, has expanded its European Logistics mandate with an additional EUR 200 million allocation from PFA Pension, allowing for a total investment capacity of over EUR 400 million.
Frida Wijkström photographed at the Cecil Coworking office in central Stockholm.

"It Will Be Important for Coworking Facilities to Find their Own Niche"

Sweden Sweden — Hufvudstaden changes in Group management and appoints Frida Wijkström as Head of the Stockholm Business Area. She tells Nordic Property News about her new role and gives her view on the future of coworking.
Ilija Batljan, CEO of SBB Norden.

SBB Acquires Major Preschool Portfolio

Norway Norway — SBB acquires preschool portfolio in Norway from Norwegian Trygge Barnehager for 4,580 MNOK and signs long-term leases.
Antti Aarnio.

"Competition Is Getting Fiercer"

Finland Finland — Antti Aarnio takes the helm at the Finnish residential giant Sato on a permanent basis after a year as acting CEO. He tells Nordic Property News about the state of the Finnish residential market and about Sato’s goals for 2022.
Peter Winther.

Current Trends and Challenges on the Danish Property Market

Denmark Denmark — Peter Winther, Executive Director and Head of Capital Markets at Colliers Denmark, summarizes the Danish property year; the largest notifications, the increased amount of global capital, and the major challenges for property owners in 2022.
Region City, version 2.

NCC and Jernhusen Initiate Major Cooperation in Gothenburg

Sweden Sweden — NCC and Jernhusen have entered a joint venture to develop Park Central, the first phase of the Region City venture in Gothenburg.
Jacob Karlsson, CEO of K-Fastigheter.

K-Fastigheter Buys Building Rights in Höör and Mälardalen

Sweden Sweden — K-Fastigheter plans to build approximately 95 rental apartments in the Group’s proprietary Lateral Low-Rise buildings in Höör, central Skåne. Also, K-Fast Kilen AB has acquired additional building rights in Strängnäs.
Christopher Mertlitz, Executive Director, W.P. Carey.

The Global Investor’s Key Ingredients When Investing in the Nordics

Nordic — Christopher Mertlitz, Head of European Investments, W.P. Carey, tells Nordic Property News about the portfolio deal in Denmark, the resilient sector within retail, how they handled the challenges during 2021, and upcoming investment targets.
Wallenstam is buying the commercial property Inom Vallgraven 15:13 in the heart of Gothenburg.

Wallenstam Acquires Property in Central Gothenburg

Sweden Sweden — Wallenstam has signed an agreement to acquire a commercial property in central Gothenburg for an agreed property value of SEK 1,125 million. The property will be taken into possession on February 1, 2022.

Veidekke Gets Residential Assignment from Obos

Norway Norway — Obos has awarded Veidekke the contract to also build the third stage of the Teieparken residential project in Tønsberg. This involves the construction of 167 environmentally certified homes in four stages of construction that will be initiated as sales progress.
Peter Strand, CEO of Swedish Logistic Property.

“We Are Experiencing a Huge Demand on the Market”

Sweden Sweden — Peter Strand, CEO of Swedish Logistic Property, SLP, tells Nordic Property News about the logistics hotspots of Sweden, the preparations for the IPO, and whether other Nordic markets are of interest, going forward.
Antti Aarnio.

Antti Aarnio Becomes Permanent CEO of Sato

Finland Finland — SATO Corporation’s Board of Directors has appointed Antti Aarnio as Sato President and CEO from 1 January 2022. Aarnio has served as acting President and CEO since December 2020.