Veritas acquires hospital for EUR 64 million

Finland Finland — Veritas Pension Insurance Company has acquired the Töölö hospital from The Hospital District och Helsinki and Uusima (HUS).

D Carnegie Acquires in Södertälje

Sweden Sweden — The Blackstone company D Carnegie has entered into an agreement to acquire two residential properties for MSEK 70. The properties are located in Södertälje in close vicinity to other D Carnegie properties.

Why Amazon Might Cause a Swedish Warehouse Boom

Sweden Sweden — Amazon is rumoured to open up shop in Sweden within the near future. Kevin Mofid, Head of Industrial Research at Savills, tells Nordic Property News why the American giant might cause a boom in the Swedish warehouse market: “A trend that’s here to stay.”

Ilmarinen Expands its Real Estate Investments in the Netherlands

Finland Finland — Ilmarinen has invested in an office property in Rotterdam.

”I Think We Will See a Housing Shortage”

Sweden Sweden — The Swedish housing market are seing tough times with several developers struggling. But Anette Frumerie, CEO of Besqab, sees a potential shortage on the horizon.
YIT and Are to Build the Kaitaa Metro Station in Espoo.

YIT and Are to Build the Kaitaa Metro Station in Espoo

Finland Finland — A consortium formed by YIT and Are and Länsimetro Oy have signed an agreement on the construction of the Kaitaa station on the West Metro line in Espoo.

Skanska Builds Hydroelectric Power Plant in Hedmark

Norway Norway — Skanska will build a hydroelectric power plant in the Norwegian Tolga municipality in Hedmark.

The Largest Nordic H1 Buyers

Nordic — Nordic Property News can present a list over the largest buyers among the listed companies in H1 2018.

”I Think We Will See More Deals Like These”

Sweden Sweden — Sharam Rahi, deputy CEO of Swedish giant Balder, shares his view on the future of Gothenburg and what deals he expects to see more of.

Hoivatilat Sells Properties and Specifies its Guidance

Finland Finland — Suomen Hoivatilat Oyj signed a sales agreement with Special Investment Fund eQ Care, based on which Hoivatilat sells all shares in six property companies to eQ. The debt-free purchase price is EUR 16.4 million.

PFA Ejendomme Invest in Madrid High Street Retail

Denmark Denmark — PFA Ejendomme has invested in a retail property in Madrid.

Fabege and TB Group to Create 130 New Residential Homes in Råsunda

Sweden Sweden — Fabege and the TB Group have signed an agreement to jointly develop approximately 130 tenant-owner apartments at the old Råsunda Stadium, next to Solna Centrum and the metro station. Fabege already owns the so-called “Dallashuset” (the property Lagern 3), which is being converted into attractive tenant-owner apartments. The TB Group has now acquired 50 per cent of the project and the parties have agreed to run a joint venture.
Urban Escape.

Microsoft to Urban Escape

Sweden Sweden — Microsoft has rented 3,000 sqm in AMF's Urban Escape.

Logicor Strengthens its Position in Sweden

Sweden Sweden — Logicor strengthens its position in the Swedish logistics property market through the appointment of Christoffer Walljaeger as Senior Asset Manager.

Pangea Launches Hotel Team and New Research

Nordic — Pangea Property Partners launches a dedicated Nordic hotel team of transaction specialists, analysts and industry experts to strengthen its position. In addition, the team presents new research.

DWS Acquires 42,000 sqm in Aviapolis

Finland Finland — Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company, together with Local Tapiola General Mutual Insurance Company have sold a prime logistics property by the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to DWS.

TK Development Taken Off Major Project

Sweden Sweden — After working on the development of the Kulan in Gothenburg for the past eleven years, SKF now chooses to cancel cooperation with TK Development.

Vonovia Acquires Starwood's Shares in Victoria Park

Sweden Sweden — Vonovia has announced that the company now controls 81.4 percent of the shares and 81.1 percent of the votes in Victoria Park.

Swedes Rebrand to Challenge Leaders in Hot Segment

Sweden Sweden — After years with retail and residential as focus Swedish Arwidsro targets new segment. CEO Peter Zonabend shares his view of how they will challenge the leaders in their new segment.

Kielo Acquires in Turku CBD

Finland Finland — Kielo has completed the acquisition of two fully let CBD office properties in Turku.

Tristan's Long-Life Fund Makes First Finnish Acquisition

Finland Finland — CCP 5, a long-life core-plus fund advised by pan-European investment manager Tristan Capital Partners, has acquired two interconnected modern office buildings in Aviapolis, next to Helsinki Airport for around EUR 34M. The properties are the first Finnish assets in the Fund.

Kildare’s Plans for Technopolis

Finland Finland — Kildare Partners increases their mark in the Nordics. After having acquired a large portfolio from Kungsleden in Sweden the company bought the shares in listed Finnish company Technopolis. Emer Finnan, Partner at Kildare Partners, tells Nordic Property News of their plans for Technopolis.

Strong Foreign Cashflow Heading Towards Sweden

Sweden Sweden — Ingemar Rindstig, Head of EY Real Estate, tells Nordic Property News why foreign capital is aiming for the Swedish market.

Peab Builds Office Building in Jyväskylä

Finland Finland — Peab has been commissioned to build an office building according to Peab’s Business Garden Concept in Jyväskylä.

CEO Leaves Tobin Properties

Sweden Sweden — Erik Karlin, co-founder and CEO, leaves his position at Tobin Properties, now owned by Rutger Arnhult's Klövern.