Kungsleden moves HQ to Värtahamnen in Stockholm.

Kungsleden Relocates to New Head Office

Sweden Sweden — Kungsleden moves their HQ to their property Rotterdam 1 in Värtahamnen in Stockholm.
The NRK plot.

Johan H Andresen's Ferd Acquires the NRK Plot in Massive Deal

Norway Norway — NRK has entered into an agreement to sell Marienlyst (the NRK plot) to Ferd. The agreement secures NRK funding to realize a new head office. Ferd has ambitions to develop a new inclusive and creative district that combines the history of NRK with the knowledge environments.
Risto Aro, Partner and Director Real Estate Investments at Trevian.

Trevian’s Attraction to Vaasa: “Yields Are at the Highest Level”

Finland Finland — Trevian Finland Properties I has continued its strong growth. Investment Director Risto Aro tells Nordic Property News about the purchased portfolio in Vaasa and the benefits in the area.
Oulu University Hospital street view.

Skanska Builds New Hospital Building in Oulu for EUR 190 Million

Finland Finland — Skanska has signed a contract with Oulu University Hospital to build a new hospital building in Oulu, Finland. Skanska’s share of the contract is worth EUR 190 M, about SEK 2.0 billion, which will be included in the Nordic order bookings for the first quarter of 2020.
Håkon Styrvold and the NRK plot.

They Were the Contenders to Purchase the NRK Plot

Norway Norway — Håkon Styrvold at Newsec, that has worked with the NOK 5 billion divestment of the Marienlyst site in Oslo for more than two years, tells about the process, the bidders and why Ferd Eiendom finally became the winner of the historical plot that was for sale.
One of the logistics areas owned by NRP and Partner Axel Wroll-Evensen.

NRP’s Fund Oversubscribed: ”We Are True to Our Philosophy”

Nordic — Axel Wroll-Evensen, Partner at NRP Asset Management, on the strong performance in their logistics fund and the investment criteria for the recently launched fund.
YIT and Sakky have signed an implementation phase contract for the construction of Sakky’s new premises in the Savilahti area in Kuopio.

YIT Signs Contract for Construction of Kuopio Premises

Finland Finland — YIT and Sakky have signed an implementation phase contract for the construction of Sakky’s new premises in the Savilahti area in Kuopio.
Montage of Jørgen Bråten Nordby, Commercial Manager, Logicenters Norway, and the Vestby area.

This Is the Hotspot for Logistics in Norway

Norway Norway — Jørgen Bråten Nordby, Commercial Manager of Logicenters Norway, tells Nordic Property News about the great development potential, going forward, for the logistics area. ”A very hot logistics area with great location.”
Montage of Hemsö's CEO Nils Styf and the Princeton property.

“The Property Does Not Meet Our Requirements”

Sweden Sweden — Hemsö’s CEO Nils Styf on the reasons for the sale of the Princeton property to KLP and upcoming divestments from the portfolio.

Matkahuolto Divests Portfolio

Finland Finland — Matkahuolto divests of a property portfolio consisting 13 assets in several locations across Finland. Most of the assets are commercial premises in travel centres and bus stations. The buyer is a group of private investors.
Vilhelm Isberg, Head of Property Management.

Savills Strenghtens Their Team

Sweden Sweden — Savills strengthens the property management team with Thomas Malmberg as Senior Retail Advisor, Fredrik Laigar as Head of Client Accounting and Sefkan Benz Halbori as Property Manager.
Tomtebo Gård.

Bonava to Initiate Production of Housing Units in Umeå

Sweden Sweden — Bonava has initiated the production of 33 housing units in Umeå’s new city district, Tomtebo Gård. In total, Bonava is planning to build 350 homes, divided into several phases and comprising both rental and tenant-owner apartments. It is estimated that the first housing units will be handed over to customers in the second half of 2021.
Logicenters develops property in Vestby.

Logicenters Develops Property in Vestby

Norway Norway — Logicenters is continuing to strengthen its presence at strategic logistics hubs in the Nordic region. The logistics property company will develop a 12,000 sqm logistics facility in Vestby, Norway.
Trenum acquires in Norrköping.

Trenum Acquires in Norrköping

Sweden Sweden — Grundingen Fastighets AB has signed an agreement with Trenum, owned by Balder and AP3, on the sale and financing of a residential project located in Söderport, Norrköping comprising 121 apartments.
Petteri Nurminen.

“The Finnish Market Seems to Attract Foreign Investors”

Finland Finland — Petteri Nurminen, Portfolio Manager at Evli Fund Management Company, on the latest purchase, future investments and their targets in the healthcare segment.
Three of the assets, purchased by DWS.

The German Giant’s Nordic Deals: ”Good Market Conditions”

Nordic — DWS acquired the office building Solna United for about SEK 3.3 billion. Nordic Property News presents a list of the Germans’ transactions in the Nordics, and the company shares its view on the market.
Solna United, which was purchased by DWS, was on Gunnar Gjørtz and KLP Eiendom's radar, he reveals to Nordic Property News.

KLP Eiendom’s CEO: “We Considered Solna United”

Sweden Sweden — Gunnar Gjørtz, CEO of KLP Eiendom, tells Nordic Property News on the latest SEK 2.6 billion acquisition in Stockholm, possible expansion plans, and that the company was up to purchase Solna United instead of the Hemsö property.
Ilija Batljan, CEO of SBB, and Mattias Lundgren, CEO of SSM.

SBB New Major Owner in SSM

Sweden Sweden — SBB has, via a subsidiary, entered into an agreement with Eurodevelopment AG to acquire 11,600,000 common shares in SSM Holding.
Hans Wallenstam, CEO of Wallenstam.

Wallenstam Becomes Joint Owner in Colive

Sweden Sweden — Wallenstam is becoming a 25-percent joint owner in Colive through a new issue. Colive is one of Sweden's first operators of co-living housing through so-called 'co-living hubs'.
Tomi Aimonen, Head of Domestic Real Estate Investments at Ilmarinen.

Why the Shopping Center Attracts Ilmarinen: “A More Solid Ground for Future Development”

Finland Finland — Tomi Aimonen, Head of Domestic Real Estate Investments at Ilmarinen, on the ownership in the shopping center REDI in Helsinki, why it is a good investment and their retail investments in Finland.

Evli Acquires Healthcare Property

Finland Finland — Evli acquires healthcare property from Fincap.
Ilija Batljan.

SBB’s Plans for Further Growth in the Nordics

Nordic — CEO Ilija Batljan: “We are probably among the largest players in this segment in Europe.”
REDI shopping center.

SRV Sells its Stake in Shopping Center and Reduces Ownership in Arena Project

Finland Finland — Construction company SRV has sold its stake in the REDI shopping centre in the Kalasatama district in Helsinki and reduced its ownership in the Tampere Central Deck and Arena project, to other existing investors.
Veli-Pekka Paloranta, CFO at Lehto Group and vision of the Swedish segment.

Lehto Group: “We Had a Very Difficult Year”

Finland Finland — Veli-Pekka Paloranta, CFO of Lehto Group, on the building giant’s challenging 2019, the weakening of the financial position during the first three quarters and whether they plan to enter more markets after the establishment in Sweden.
Solna United.

DWS Acquires Solna United from Skanska for SEK 3.3 Billion

Sweden Sweden — Skanska has divested the office building Solna United in Solna, Sweden, for about SEK 3.3 billion to a fund managed by DWS. The transaction will be recorded by Skanska Commercial Development Nordic in the first quarter 2020. The transfer of the property will take place in June 2020.