Hökerum Purchases in Central Borås

Sweden Sweden — On July 2nd Hökerum Fastigheter takes possession of two new properties in central Borås. They are Uranus 9 and 17, located on the corner of Mariedalsgatan/Lidaholmsgatan, close to highway 40.
Skanska sells to Senate Properties.

Skanska Sells Office Building in Helsinki for EUR 53M

Finland Finland — Skanska has sold the office building K6 in Helsinki for EUR 53M. The buyer is Senate Properties.

Here Are Antilooppi's Focus Areas in Helsinki

Finland Finland — Antilooppi acquired two Helsinki office buildings from Cromwell for EUR 43M. CEO Tuomas Sahi tells Nordic Property News what Helsinki areas Antilooppi focuses on.

Vasakronan Acquires Retail Property in Uppsala

Sweden Sweden — Vasakronan has acquired the property Dragarbrunn 18: 3 in central Uppsala from SEB Trygg Liv. The purchase price amounts to MSEK 284.5 (EUR 27.7M).

Victoria Eiendom Makes Multiple Transactions in Oslo

Norway Norway — Victoria Eiendom purchases and divests in central Oslo.

YIT and Are to Build Metro Station in Espoo

Finland Finland — A consortium formed by YIT, Are and Länsimetro Oy have signed an agreement on the construction of the Soukka station on the West Metro line in Espoo. The value of the contract is approximately EUR 50M, whereof YIT’s share is approximately EUR 35M.
Ilija Batljan.

SBB Purchases in Karlskrona

Sweden Sweden — Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget purchases 114 apartments in Karlskrona, split among six apartment buildings.

Vonovia Majority Owner in Victoria Park

Sweden Sweden — Dispite rejection from Starwood for their shares in Victoria Park – German Vonovia completes the public cash takeover offer for Victoria Park and extends the acceptance period.
Alna Senter.

After EUR 215M Divestment – Aspelin Ramm On the Hunt for New Investments

Norway Norway — Aspelin Ramm completed a giant divestment by selling the shopping center Alna Senter in Oslo for EUR 215M. The company's CEO, Gunnar Bøyum, tells Nordic Property News about the decision to sell after a 40 years of ownership and where they are looking for their next investment.
Olle Zetterberg.

Housing Shortage Possible Threat to Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Olle Zetterberg, retiring CEO of Stockholm Business Region, sees possible clouds looming on the horizon for the Stockholm market going forward.

Fund Acquires Eight New Nursing Homes

Finland Finland — Evli Fund Management Company's Evli Healthcare I Ky fund has signed a contract to buy eight new Finnish nursing homes under construction.

Scala: "Size Matters"

Norway Norway — On the retail market, where there is an uncertainty regarding the future development of retail, one has to create strong companies. Salto Eiendom and Scala Retail Property in Norway have decided to merge. Hans Jørgen Mørland, CEO at the new formed company, tells Nordic Property News about the merger, future visions for the new company and his view on the development of the retail market.

Skanska Builds Multi-Purpose Building at the University of Turku Campus

Finland Finland — Skanska has signed a contract with The University Properties of Finland to build a new multi-purpose building in the campus area of Åbo Akademi University and the University of Turku in Turku, Finland. The contract is worth EUR 69M.

Vasakronan Sells to Trianon

Sweden Sweden — Vasakronan has signed a deal with Trianon regarding the divestment of the Smedjan 13 and 15 properties. The purchase price amounts to EUR 9M.

Why Barings Focus on Sweden and Finland

Nordic — Barings Real Estate made a big splash on the Nordic market by acquiring the highly sought after office building Fleming 7 in Stockholm CBD from Mengus. Gunther Deutsch, Head of Real Estate Transactions Europe at Barings, tells Nordic Property News his views on the Nordic markets, how the Nordic markets perform compared to the rest of Europe and why Barings focus on Sweden and Finland.

Three Companies to Develop New Block in Aarhus

Denmark Denmark — Dansk Boligbyg, Sweco and Pluskontoret to develop new 9,265 sqm project in Aarhus.

Skanska Sells Logistics Facility in Arlandastad

Sweden Sweden — Skanska has sold a logistics facility to be built in Arlandastad, Sigtuna, for about EUR 23M. The buyer is Logicenters.
Helsingin Pikkutylli.

YIT in Several Apartment Building Projects

Finland Finland — YIT has started several apartment building projects during April and May. The largest of the started projects include Helsingin Pikkutylli, Kauniaisten Kreivi and Vantaan Koukku, among others, with value of approximately EUR 50M in total.

Starwood Rejects Vonovia's Offer for Victoria Park Shares

Sweden Sweden — Starwood has announced that they do not intend to accept Vonovia's current offer of SEK 38 per Class A and Class B share and SEK 316 per preference share.

"The Strong Foreign Interest in Norwegian Real Estate Will Continue"

Norway Norway — Anders Solaas, newly appointed CEO for Cushman & Wakefield Realkapital, tells Nordic Property News of his views on the Norwegian market, the future development of foreign interest in Norway and what he can contribute to Cushman & Wakefield.

Midroc on Major Stockholm Divestment

Sweden Sweden — Midroc completes a major sale in Stockholm CBD to Anders Bodin Fastigheter. Midroc's deputy CEO Peter Syrén tells Nordic Property News about the large divestment of Tändstickspalatset – and the company's future Stockholm plans: "Will definitely invest."

Salto Eiendom and Scala Retail Property Merge

Norway Norway — The two shopping center companies Salto Eiendom and Scala Retail Property merge to form Norway's fourth largest retail owner.
Årstadvollen.

Skanska Builds Education Facilities for the University of Bergen

Norway Norway — Skanska has signed a contract with the University of Bergen to build a new education facilities at the campus area in Bergen, Norway. The contract is worth MNOK 295 (EUR 31M).
Anders Solaas.

New CEO of Cushman & Wakefield Realkapital

Norway Norway — Anders Solaas has been appointed as CEO of Cushman & Wakefield Realkapital in Norway. He joins from Entra ASA, where he has had a leading role as Head of Leasing and property development.
Rikshem buys outside of Gothenburg.

Rikshem Buys in Älvängen for EUR 30M

Sweden Sweden — Rikshem has bought a combined retirement home and rental apartments for senior citizens in Älvängen, outside of Gothenburg, from Skanska.