Karlatornet.

Balder Acquires 50 Percent of Karlatornet

Sweden Sweden — Balder is acquiring 50 per cent of the shares in Karlatornet AB, becomes a shareholder in Serneke Group and has agreed on the acquisition of almost 1,400 rental apartments and just over 12,000 sqm of commercial premises.
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Blackrock is among the largest owners in several of the listed Nordic real estate companies.
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The development of Blackrock’s ownership in listed Nordic companies
Christian Fredrixon, Kristina Sawjani and Henrik Brinck Landelius.
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The hottest free agents in the industry
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Tom Hagen, Deputy CEO at Prisma Properties.
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Prisma Properties’ growth plans for 2026
Peter Broström, Head of Nordics at Savills IM, and the Elgiganten distribution centre that Savills IM divested to DWS.

The Difference Between the Nordic Logistics Markets

Nordic — Savills IM completed a large divestment when the Elgiganten distribution center was sold to German DWS this week. Peter Broström, Head of Nordics at Savills IM, tells Nordic Property News about the future of the logistics fund, which he sees as Sweden's most interesting logistics areas and how the logistics markets differ between the various Nordic countries.
Sampsa Apajalahti, Investment Director at Capman Real Estate.

After the Latest Divestment: Capman on the Finnish Offensive

Finland Finland — Sampsa Apajalahti, Investment Director at Capman Real Estate, on the perfect timing of divesting the office building in Helsinki, whether the pandemic has affected Capman’s Finnish business, and the investment targets for 2021.
Patrik Andersson, Partner at Brunswick Real Estate.

Why Brunswick Invests in Data Centres

Sweden Sweden — Pictet Alternative Advisors and Brunswick Real Estate in partnership to form data centre platform across the Nordics, starting with 63,000 sqm asset in Stockholm. Patrik Andersson, Brunswick Real Estate, on the investment, and how 2020 has been for the company, in general.

Niam and Heimstaden in Record-Breaking Residential Transaction

Denmark Denmark — Niam has signed an agreement to sell a Danish residential portfolio, which includes the real estate company HD Ejendomme, to Heimstaden. A total of 152 residential properties are included in the portfolio, comprising 6,237 residential units, of which several have been developed during Niam's ownership.
Patrik Andersson, Brunswick Real Estate, and Alexander Thams, Pictet Alternative Advisors.

Pictet and Brunswick Join Forces to Form a Data Centre Platform

Sweden Sweden — Pictet Alternative Advisors and Brunswick Real Estate in partnership to form data centre platform across the Nordics, starting with 63,000 sqm asset in Stockholm.
Antti Louko.

Winners and Losers on the Finnish Transaction Market

Finland Finland — Antti Louko, Managing Director at Catella Finland, on the current trends on the Finnish investment market; how the pandemic has affected the transaction pace, and whether the vacancy rates will increase in 2021. “Still a lot of foreign interest towards Finland.”
Michael Berthelsen, Country Manager Denmark at Niam.

After the Massive Sale: Here Are Niam’s Danish Investment Targets

Denmark Denmark — Niam’s Danish Country Manager Michael Berthelsen tells Nordic Property News on the record-breaking divestment to Heimstaden; the background for the sale, why the timing was perfect, and why Heimstaden is the perfect buyer.
Vision of the project Kista äng.

Norwegian Giant Leaves Major Residential Project in Northern Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — City of Stockholm is planning for an area with 1,500 residential units. But the former listed Norwegian company leaves the project.
DWS acquires in Swedish logistics hotspot: Jönköping.

DWS Expands Footprint in Swedish Logistics Sector

Sweden Sweden — DWS has announced the acquisition of a well-located logistics property in Jönköping, Sweden for approximately EUR 141.6 million on behalf of one of its German open-ended retail real estate funds. The seller of the property is Savills Investment Management's Nordic Logistics Club Deal fund.
Skanska builds apartments in Helsinki.

Skanska Builds Apartments in Helsinki

Finland Finland — Skanska has signed a contract with the City of Helsinki to build new apartments in Helsinki, Finland. The contract is worth EUR 34M, about SEK 350M, to be included in the Nordic order bookings for the fourth quarter 2020.
Eva Granlund, Head of Real Estate Investments Nordics at Schroder Real Estate.

The Switched Focus for Schroder Real Estate in the Nordics

Nordic — Eva Granlund, Head of Real Estate Investments Nordics at Schroder Real Estate, tells Nordic Property News about the 5 GRESB stars, how they work with sustainability going forward, and the resilience on the Nordic transaction market.
Siri Hatlen, Chairman of Entra.

Entra's Board Recommends Shareholders Not to Accept Castellum's Offer

Norway Norway — Entra's board recommends that the company's shareholders not accept Castellum's offer for the company. However, the board is open to discussing a different approach to a deal, with Castellum or another player.
Per Johansson, CEO of Brinova, Peter Strand, incoming CEO of SLP, and Jakob Fyrberg, CEO of Emilshus.

Norama's Entire Portfolio Divested to Three Buyers

Sweden Sweden — Three buyers - Brinova, SLP and Emilshus - acquires Norama Real Estate Fund's 49 commercial properties with a total lettable area of approximately 170,000 square meters. The acquisition price amounts to SEK 2.014 billion.
Anna Reuterskiöld.

Why the Vacant Property Attracted Capman

Sweden Sweden — Anna Reuterskiöld, Partner and Head of Capman Real Estate Sweden: “This is a perfect case.”

CEO Increases Holding in its Own Company

Finland Finland — Profiled CEO proves great trust in one of the most challenged companies during the pandemic.
Solveig Rannje.

This Will Be Velliv’s Main Focus in 2021

Denmark Denmark — Solveig Rannje, Head of Real Estate at Velliv Ejendomme: “We are in the process of determining the strategy for next year.”
Sadelplatsen 1.

Capman Purchases Vacant Office Building from Fabege

Sweden Sweden — CapMan Nordic Real Estate III Fund has agreed to acquire Sadelplatsen 1, a vacant office building in Järva Krog, Solna, from Fabege in an off-market transaction.
Halmstad university, campus exterior.

Intea Acquires Properties in Halmstad University Area

Sweden Sweden — Castellum is selling properties in the university area in Halmstad. The buyer is Intea Fastigheter, which thereby increases its portfolio in the area. The total lettable area is 36,376 square meters and the sales price amounts to SEK 714 million.
Mads Skaarup.

“One Threat to the Nordic Real Estate Market Is Uncertainty”

Nordic — Top real estate profile Mads Skaarup joins Deloitte. He tells Nordic Property News on what attracted him to Deloitte, major challenges on the Nordic property market, and how the Nordic countries differ in these challenging times.
Helsinki.

Castellum Buys Classic Office Building in Helsinki

Finland Finland — Castellum has today acquired a historic office building in Helsinki, located in one of the city's most dynamic developing areas. The acquisition price amounts to EUR 23,7 million including expenses of approximately EUR 0,7 million.

New Residential Area to Be Developed in Sweden's Number Three

Sweden Sweden — Extensive residential plans in southern Malmö: The plan proposal enables, among other things, approximately 1,700 homes in apartment buildings and approximately 350 detached houses.
Sverker Källgården, CEO of Cibus Nordic Real Estate.

Cibus Acquires Property Portfolio for EUR 102 Million

Finland Finland — Cibus Nordic Real Estate has today the acquisition of a real estate portfolio of 7 assets in Finland for EUR 102 million. The transaction is targeted to close on December 17, 2020.

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Søren Tang Kristensen, Head of Real Estate Investments, Industriens Pension.

The Insurance Company: “We Expect a Stable Return for the Years to Come”

Denmark Denmark — Søren Tang Kristensen, Head of Real Estate Investments, Industriens Pension, on the rare residential investment opportunity in Aarhus and Copenhagen, what opportunities they have turned down this year, and future investment targets in the Danish property market.
Christian Fladeland, co-CIO of Heimstaden.

Why the Polish Market Attracts Heimstaden

Nordic — Co-CIO Christian Fladeland: “The average quality in the rental market is not meeting the requirements of today’s tenants.”