Bent Oustad, CEO of Norwegian Property.

“We See a Flat Development on the Norwegian Office Market”

Norway Norway — Norwegian Property’s CEO Bent Oustad on the intense 2020, the Q4 figures and notable trends in the retail and office segments in Norway.
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Blackrock is among the largest owners in several of the listed Nordic real estate companies.
Nordic Nordic —
The development of Blackrock’s ownership in listed Nordic companies
Christian Fredrixon, Kristina Sawjani and Henrik Brinck Landelius.
Nordic Nordic —
The hottest free agents in the industry
Nordic Nordic —
The largest owners in the listed companies
Tom Hagen, Deputy CEO at Prisma Properties.
Nordic Nordic —
Prisma Properties’ growth plans for 2026
Johanna Skogestig.

Why Price per Square Meter is Staring to Become an Obsolete Term on the Office Rental Market

Sweden Sweden — Sweden’s largest real estate owner Vasakronan presented stable figures, but with decline in new lettings, in their year-end report. CEO Johanna Skogestig gives her view on the future office demands and why price per square meter is starting to become obsolete.
Simon Mallinson, Executive Managing Director at Real Capital Analytics.

These Nordic Countries Stood Out on the Investment Market in 2020

Nordic — Simon Mallinson, Executive Managing Director at Real Capital Analytics, tells Nordic Property News on which Nordic country that was one of the few markets globally to buck the trend of declining commercial property deal activity in 2020. He also shares a full insight of the Nordic countries' performance, in comparison with other European markets.
Ralf Spann, CEO of Akelius.

Akelius Revises the Financial Policy

Sweden Sweden — Akelius revised financial policy limits the maximum loan-to-value to 45 percent. The previous limit was 40 percent.
The city of Tampere, and Pia Lindborg, Director Real Estate at A. Ahlström.

The Attraction to Finland’s Number Three

Finland Finland — Pia Lindborg, Director Real Estate, at A. Ahlström: “We have updated our real estate strategy for some years ago and included Tampere to it.”
S-Bank's funds in major divestment to Avara.

S-Bank’s Funds Sells Almost 400 Apartments to Avara

Finland Finland — S-Bank’s funds have sold a residential portfolio of almost 400 apartments to Avara Residential Fund II. The portfolio consists of 17 assets, of which 8 are wholly- and 9 minority-owned. The leasable area of the portfolio is approximately 20,000 sq m.
Which listed companies in Denmark are the most influential on social media?

These Are the Largest Swedish Companies on Social Media

Sweden Sweden — Nordic Property News presents how influential the listed housing, construction and real estate companies are on social media. Here are the industry's ten most powerful companies in Sweden.

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Michael Berthelsen, Country Manager Denmark at Niam.

New Fund Strategies Ahead for Niam

Denmark Denmark — Michael Berthelsen, Country Manager Denmark at Niam, tells Nordic Property News about the recent divestment, and the Danish investment focus for 2021.
Colin Waddell and Siri Tulikoura.

Changes in the Top at CBRE: “Better Support for Our Cross-border Clients”

Nordic — CBRE makes changes at the top. Colin Waddell takes over as Managing Director of Nordics while Siri Tulikoura assumes the role of Managing Director of Finland. The duo tells Nordic Property News about the changes and how this will make CBRE more attractive.
Turku.

Schroders Redevelops an Office Property in Turku

Finland Finland — A fund managed by Schroders Real Estate is starting a major refurbishment project in the so called Sampotalo office property in the city centre of Turku.
Märta Stenevi.

Märta Stenevi Appointed Minister of Housing

Sweden Sweden — Märta Stenevi, new spokesperson of the Green Party, has been named new Minister of Housing in Sweden.
Mathias Aronsson, Regional Director Stockholm and Uppsala, Wallenstam.

Wallenstam Obtains New Land Allocation in Barkarbystaden

Sweden Sweden — The Municipal Executive Board in Järfälla has decided to award Wallenstam a land allocation for a block with a gross floor area of 22,500 sq m directly adjacent to the future metro station square in Barkarbystaden. Construction start is expected to occur during 2022.
Timo Nurminen, Head of Property Investment Management at Catella.

Reasons Behind the French Divestment

Nordic — Catella divests its 50.1 percent holdings in its French subsidiary Catella Asset Management SAS for a cash purchase price of SEK 154 million. Timo Nurminen, Head of Property Investment Management at Catella, tells Nordic Property News about the decision, how they performed in 2020, and how Catella will continue to strengthen the property operations.

Blackstone Company in Major Lease Agreement

Nordic — Exclusive at Nordic Property News: Mileway signs a new 15-year lease with existing customer.
Which listed companies in Denmark are the most influential on social media?

These Are the Largest Danish Companies on Social Media

Denmark Denmark — Nordic Property News presents how influential the listed housing, construction and real estate companies are on social media. Here is the industry's most powerful in Denmark.

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Vasa Real school yard.

Veidekke to Renovate Vasa Real in Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Veidekke’s subsidiary Arcona has been commissioned to renovate the Vasa Real school for SISAB – The Stockholm School Properties Company. The contract amount is SEK 255 million.
Lisen Heijbel.

Lisen Heijbel Leaves CBRE for Savills IM

Nordic — Lisen Heijbel leaves CBRE to become the new Head of Investment Nordics at Savills IM. She tells Nordic Property News about Savills IM's major investment in the Nordic region, what they are looking for in acquisitions, what attracted the investor side and what she takes away from her role as an advisor.
Jesper Göransson, CEO of Peab.

Revided Targets for Peab

Sweden Sweden — In order to promote continued value creation Peab’s executive management and Board have today adopted revised targets; everything from our mission, business concept and strategic targets to internal and external financial and non-financial targets. As of 2021 Peab will externally report the performance of the business by monitoring nine targets, of which three are financial.
Tampere.

A. Ahlström Makes Office Investment in Tampere

Finland Finland — A. Ahlström Kiinteistöt, the real estate subsidiary of Ahlström Capital Oy, invests in an office property in Tampere, Ratapihankatu. The project is developed by Jatke Pirkanmaa, who bought the site from the City of Tampere for €6.5 million.
Colin Waddell.

CBRE Appoints Colin Waddell as Managing Director of the Nordics

Nordic — CBRE has announced the appointment of Colin Waddell as Managing Director of its Nordic region effective March 1, 2021. Waddell was previously Managing Director of CBRE’s Finland and Norway businesses.
Stockholm.

Partner and Director Leaves the Advisory Firm

Nordic — Joins property owner and developer of public properties and logistics.
Which listed companies in Norway are the most influential on social media?

These Are the Largest Norwegian Companies on Social Media

Norway Norway — Nordic Property News presents how influential the listed housing, construction and real estate companies are on social media. Here is the industry's most powerful in Norway.

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Johan Skoglund, CEO of JM.

JM Acquiring Building Rights in Solna for MSEK 364

Sweden Sweden — JM is acquiring building rights from Vasakronan for approximately 360 residential units in Järvastaden, Solna, which is located north of Stockholm. The transaction is worth SEK 364 million, and occupancy and payment will take place in Q1 2021. JM has been active in Järvastaden since 2006 and will continue developing the area through the acquisition.
Anders Østergaard Hansen, Head of Office investments at NREP.

Here Are NREP’s Future Office Targets

Denmark Denmark — Anders Østergaard Hansen, Head of Office investments at NREP: “We actively looking for attractive office opportunities across the Nordic capital cities.”
Karl Persson, Head of Sweden at Cushman & Wakefield.

Cushman & Wakefield Strategy to Replace Department Heads

Sweden Sweden — After the new company Avanti started, Cushman & Wakefield saw two department heads leave to be part of the new company. Karl Persson, CEO of Cushman & Wakefield in Sweden, tells Nordic Property News how to replace them and why they see this as an opportunity.