David Mindus, CEO of Sagax.

Sagax Acquires in the Netherlands and Spain

Sweden Sweden — Through six separate transactions, Sagax has acquired 17 properties in the Netherlands and 14 properties in Barcelona. The total investment amounts to the equivalent of MSEK 439.
The apartments in Norrköping.

Peab Builds Apartments in Norrköping

Sweden Sweden — Peab has been commissioned to build 121 apartments in Söderport, in the center of Norrköping. The customer is Grundingen Fastighets AB and the contract is worth SEK 145 million.
Kristian Krogh.

“The Danish Market Has Gone Through a Remarkable Development”

Denmark Denmark — Kristian Krogh, CEO of Thylander Gruppen, on the evolution of the Danish real estate market in the last decade, the investment strategy for the company and the increasing global interest for Denmark.
The Västerås property.

Ica Fastigheter Acquires Saltängen 1 Logistics Property in Västerås

Sweden Sweden — ICA Fastigheter, through the subsidiary Fastica Holding AB, has entered into an agreement to acquire the Saltängen 1 property in Västerås from Saltängen Property Invest for a purchase price of approximately SEK 1.1 billion before tax deduction.
Part of Farsta Centrum, and Magnus Alteskog, CEO of Stadsrum Fastigheter.

After the Stockholm Entrance: Here Are Stadsrum’s Plans for the Center

Sweden Sweden — Magnus Alteskog, CEO of Stadsrum, on their all-time high investment in Stockholm, how they will manage to develop the area and the strategy for the portfolio, going forward.
The largest Nordic real estate companies on the stock exchange.

The Nordic Real Estate Heavyweights on the Stock Exchange

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents the market capitalization among the Nordic real estate companies on the stock exchange.
Jani Nieminen, CEO of Kojamo.

Skanska and Kojamo to Create More Homes in Vantaa

Finland Finland — Skanska and Lumo homes, a Kojamo Group company, have signed an agreement on the construction of rental housing in Leinelä, Vantaa.
Part of Farsta centrum.

Atrium Ljungberg Sells Farsta Centrum for SEK 4 Billion

Sweden Sweden — Property company Atrium Ljungberg has signed an agreement to sell the shopping centre Farsta Centrum in Stockholm. This deal includes a rental value of SEK 310 million and more than 100,000 sqm letting area. The purchase price is based on an underlying property value of SEK 3,979 million. The purchaser is Stadsrum Fastigheter AB.
Farsta Centrum and Annica Ånäs, CEO of Atrium Ljungberg.

Why It Was a Perfect Timing for the Major Divestment

Sweden Sweden — Atrium Ljungberg’s CEO Annica Ånäs on the SEK 4 billion sale of Farsta Centrum, in Stockholm: “The opportunities to develop the center in line with our strategy are not so great.”
Jenny Lindholm.

Allianz Is Waiting for the Right Investment Opportunity: “We Are Not in a Hurry”

Nordic — Almost a year ago, Jenny Lindholm was appointed to the German giant Allianz Real Estate, as Head of Operations in the Nordic market. She tells Nordic Property News what attracted her to the company, why Finland has an advantage in the Nordics and future investment targets.
Sato to have 77 new rental homes built in Niittykumpu district of Espoo.

Sato to Build New Apartments in Espoo

Finland Finland — Sato will have 77 rental homes built close to the Niittykumpu metro station in Espoo. Construction begins in March 2020 and the apartments will be ready for moving into in December 2021.

YIT Constructs its First Timber-Based Module Apartment Building

Finland Finland — YIT has started to build the first wooden apartment building in its history on Tieteenkatu street in Hervanta, Tampere.
Montage of Nils Morten Bøhler, CEO of Obos Eiendom, and the Portalen area in Lillestrøm, Oslo.

The Property Benefits in a Growing Oslo City Center

Norway Norway — Obos Eiendom’s CEO Nils Morten Bøhler on the NOK 1.6 billion divestment in the Lillestrøm area in Oslo; what to do with the income, why the sell was not as expected and future development projects.
Wework.

Another Wework Director Leaves the Coworking Heavyweight

Nordic — The Senior Director of Real Estate at Wework tells Nordic Property News: ”The conditions have changed.”
Copenhagen.

Thylander Gruppen Acquires in Copenhagen

Denmark Denmark — Thylander Gruppen has purchased the property Strandgade 108, 1401 Copenhagen on behalf of the property fund TG Partners VI.
Johan Eriksson.

Estea Buys in Karlstad

Sweden Sweden — Estea's wholly-owned subsidiary and alternative investment fund, Estea Sverigefastigheter 3, has acquired the property Björnen 12 in Karlstad from Arwidsro Fastigheter.
Veidekke to build 184 apartments at Vollebekk.

Veidekke to Build 184 Apartments at Vollebekk

Norway Norway — Obos Nye Hjem has awarded Veidekke the contract to build the Humla housing cooperative, which is the fifth building stage with 184 apartments and parking facilities at Vollebekk in eastern Oslo. This is a design and build contract valued at MNOK 370 excluding VAT.
André Scharf.

André Scharf Leaves Danica for ATP

Denmark Denmark — André Scharf leaves his position at Danica Ejendomme to become Head of Real Estate at ATP Ejendomme.
Nordic Property News lists the vacancy rates among the listed real estate companies in the Nordics.

These Are the Companies with the Lowest Vacancies

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents a list of the fourth quarter’s vacancy rates among the listed Nordic real estate companies.
Stefaan Gielens, CEO of Aedifica in a long interview with Nordic Property News, regarding the purchase of Hoivatilat.

The Global Investor: “Hoivatilat Offers a High-Quality Existing Portfolio”

Finland Finland — After the EUR 400 million purchase: Stefaan Gielens, CEO of the Belgian investor Aedifica, points out the direction for the Finnish listed healthcare property giant Hoivatilat and to Nordic Property News he shares his view on the Finnish market, whether further growth in the Nordics is of interest and what Aedifica will change in Hoivatilat’s future operations.
Ilkka Pitkänen, CFO of SRV, and Jani Nieminen, CEO of Kojamo.

Residential Plans for Kojamo and SRV: “Similar Deals in Pipeline”

Finland Finland — The listed construction company SRV’s CFO Ilkka Pitkänen and the listed residential company Kojamo’s CEO Jani Nieminen on the partnership in the major residential portfolio and why the parts fit well together.
Kungsleden leases 2,900 sqm in Stockholm.

Kungsleden Leases in Gärdet to Swedish Performing Arts Agency

Sweden Sweden — Kungsleden has signed a 12-year contract with the Swedish Performing Arts Agency (Musikverket) for approximately 2,900 sq.m. in the Stettin 6 property in Gärdet, Stockholm. The lease contract corresponds to an annual rental value of approximately SEK 12 million.
Patrik Hall, CEO of Heimstaden.

Heimstaden Bostad Acquires from Magnolia Bostad

Sweden Sweden — Heimstaden Bostad has acquired Magnolia Bostad's project Slipsen in Södra Råbylund, Lund Municipality. The project started production in December 2019 and includes the development of approximately 780 apartments of 45,000 sq.m. BTA. Estimated property value at completion amounts to approximately SEK 1.4 billion.
Portalen in Lillestrøm.

Obos Eiendom Sells Portalen in Lillestrøm for NOK 1.6 Billion

Norway Norway — A company organized by Arctic Securities AS buys Portalen Kontor AS, Portalen Forretning AS and Tærudparken AS. Storebrand Eiendomsfond Norge KS buys Portalen Hotell AS. The total property value for the sale is NOK 1.6 billion. The shares will be transferred tomorrow, March 6.
Cibus enters Sweden by purchasing Coop's portfolio of grocery stores.

Cibus Enters Sweden – Acquires Coop Supermarket Portfolio

Sweden Sweden — Cibus Nordic Real Estate is on the verge of completing its first acquisition in Sweden with its intention to acquire a property portfolio consisting of 111 supermarkets, with a property value of approximately SEK 1.9 billion, from Coop.