Mikael Snellman, YIT, and the new Wasa Station.

The New Landmark in Finland – 400 Kilometers from Helsinki

Finland Finland — An old bus station will be transformed into a new Finnish landmark. YIT's Regional Director Mikael Snellman talks about the giant project in Vaasa, why it was important to get an international player to run the hotel in the area and how close YIT is to sell the new Wasa Station to an investor.
Valdemara.

Eastnine Acquires Office Property in Riga

Sweden Sweden — Eastnine has signed an agreement to acquire the office property Valdemara Centrs in central Riga. The purchase price amounts to EUR 25 million and the transaction is expected to be closed in the fourth quarter 2019. In connection with the acquisition, Eastnine will establish its own organization in Latvia.
Johan Åskogh, CEO of Bråviken Logistik.

Bråviken Logistik Divests All Properties

Sweden Sweden — Bråviken Logistik sells all properties to an international investor for SEK 1.8 billion.
Mette Eriksen, COO of Keystone Investment Mangement.

“Valby Stand Out as an Investment Theme for Many”

Denmark Denmark — Keystone serve as operating partner for cross border investors in Denmark. COO Mette Eriksen tells Nordic Property News about the new hot area in Copenhagen and why international investors are attracted to the Danish capital at the moment.
Helsinki.

Conficap Acquires Office Property in Helsinki

Finland Finland — Conficap acquires fourth office property in connection with the Juju Business Campus in Pitäjänmäki, Helsinki.
Montage of Copenhagen Towers and Fredrik Jonsson, CEO of Niam.

How Niam Will Develop the Landmark in Copenhagen

Denmark Denmark — Niam's CEO Fredrik Jonsson on the largest deal of the year in Denmark and the challenges that come with the acquisition of Copenhagen Towers.
WaldemarsTorn courtyard and exterior.

Peab Builds Apartments and Commercial Space for Fredensborg

Norway Norway — Peab has been commissioned to build apartments and commercial space at Aleksander Kielland Place in Oslo. The customer is Fredensborg Bolig and the contract is worth NOK 114 million (EUR 11.5 million).
Västerås.

Kungsleden Leases 5,300 sqm in Västerås

Sweden Sweden — Kungsleden has signed several new leases for Finnslätten in Västerås.
Vonovia's CEO Rolf Buch wants to grow in Sweden.

Why Sweden Attracts the German Giant

Sweden Sweden — After the major purchase of Hembla from Blackstone: Vonovia’s CEO Rolf Buch tells Nordic Property News about the future in Sweden. “We have demonstrated that our business model works outside Germany.”
Jimmy Bengtsson, CEO of Veidekke.

Veidekke: “We Work Hard Every Day to Get New Contracts”

Norway Norway — The construction giant Veidekke’s CEO Jimmy Bengtsson on the need for housing in Oslo and the great interest in the largest residential project ever in Norway.
Peter Wiman, Head of Research at Savills Sweden.

"Blackstone Has Made a Great Journey"

Sweden Sweden — Peter Wiman, Head of Research at Savills Sweden, on Vonovia's acquisition of Hembla from Blackstone and whether this will attract more international investors to the Swedish residential market, going forward.
Medeon Science Park, Malmö.

Wihlborgs to Let New Build at Medeon in Malmö

Sweden Sweden — Wihlborgs has signed an agreement with Galenica for 2,640 square meters at the property under construction at Medeon Science Park in Malmö, Sweden, with occupancy scheduled for 1 October 2020.
Ilija Batljan.

SBB Presents New Financial and Operational Targets

Nordic — After Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden, SBB, B- and D-shares have been admitted to trading on the main market at Nasdaq Stockholm, the company presents new financial and operational goals together with a new dividend policy adopted by the Board of Directors.
Catena invests in new logistics facility in E-City.

Catena Invest in New Logistics Facility in Ängelholm

Sweden Sweden — Catena will be investing SEK 193 million in E-city Engelholm after signing an agreement with Boozt Fashion AB regarding a new logistics facility in the area.
Fredrik Jonsson, CEO of Niam.

Niam Acquires Office and Hotel Complex in Copenhagen

Denmark Denmark — Niam has acquired Copenhagen Towers, the landmark office and hotel complex located in Ørestad, 10 minutes south of Copenhagen city.
James Seppala and Rolf Buch.

Blackstone Sells Its 61 Percent Stake in Hembla to Vonovia

Sweden Sweden — Blackstone announce the sale of their 61 percent shareholding, which controls 69 percent of the voting rights, in Hembla to Vonovia, for SEK 215 per share.
Lars Wikström, CEO of Prime Living.

Prime Living Presents Plan for Recapitalization

Sweden Sweden — Prime Living now presents a plan for how the company should get on its feet financially.
Arne Baumann, Executive Vice President of Obos.

"Too Few Homes Are Being Built in Relation to the Need"

Norway Norway — Executive Vice President at Obos, Arne Baumann, on the record project in Oslo and the housing market in the Norwegian capital.
Eva Granlund, Head of Nordic Real Estate Investment at Schroders.

How the Investment Giant Wants to Grow in Denmark

Denmark Denmark — Eva Granlund, Head of Nordic Real Estate Investment at Schroders, on why the Valby area in Copenhagen will bring several benefits in the future, where to invest in Denmark, going forward and the potential of the Copenhagen market.
M17 Illustration.

Veidekke Signs Biggest Residential Contract Ever

Norway Norway — Veidekke has signed a contract with M17 Utvikling to build the Middelthunet housing project with 329 apartments at Majorstua in Oslo. The contract is worth around NOK 1 billion excluding VAT.
Haga Norra.

Zengun Completes Housing for Brabo and Fabege

Sweden Sweden — Zengun has been contracted to complete some 420 housing units for the housing developer Brabo in partnership with Fabege. The units are part of the first phase of the major urban development project, Haga Norra in Solna, Stockholm.
Catarina Molén-Runnäs is the new Business Area Manager of NCC Building Nordics.

NCC's Challenges on the Nordic Construction Market

Nordic — New Business Area Manager Catarina Molén-Runnäs: “Delivering profitable projects on time is important.”
Both Sverker Källgården and Jan Björk are interested in the grocery store portfolio.

Who Will Buy Coop's Grocery Stores?

Sweden Sweden — The Swedish grocery store chain Coop is going to sell 115 properties. Nordic Property News has spoken to property owners in the segment about whether the stores are attractive to acquire.
Jacob Philipson and Nils Bergman.

Datscha Appoints New CEO and Announces Chairman Position

Sweden Sweden — Datscha appoints Nils Bergman as new CEO. Jacob Philipson, who has been CEO of Datscha for the past eight years, replaces Chairman and founder Urban Edenström.
Nicolai Dalsgaard, Associate Director Transactions at Patrizia Denmark.

Why Aarhus Is Attractive for Residential Investments

Denmark Denmark — Nicolai Dalsgaard, Associate Director Transactions at Patrizia Denmark, on the unique investment in Aarhus and why the global investment giant is attracted to the region.