Nrep sells student housing portfolio to Greystar.

"Denmark offers the right conditions for sustainable, long-term growth and diversification"

Denmark Denmark — After having had Copenhagen on its radar for a long time, Greystar made its entry via a sizeable student housing transaction with Nrep. Greystar tells Nordic Property News about the inaugural investment, what makes Denmark and the Nordics attractive markets and the ambitions going forward.
Karlatornet is the tallest buildning in The Nordic countries.

Slow sales in Karlatornet – more could be turned into rental apartments

Sweden Sweden — Of the 611 apartments in Karlatornet, the tallest residential building in the Nordic region located in Gothenburg, Balder acquired approximately 140 from Doxa at the turn of the year. Only a few condominiums have since been sold and a large portion has now instead become rental apartments. Nordic Property News has now looked at how the sales are going and what the future holds for the tower.
Bernstorp.

Niam sells Bernstorp to Svenska Handelsfastigheter

Sweden Sweden — Niam Real Estate, on behalf of its Core-Plus II fund, has entered into an agreement to divest four retail properties in Bernstorp retail park in Malmö to Svenska Handelsfastigheter. The transaction is valued at SEK 928.5 million.
Logistea buys in Vansbro.

Logistea acquires logistics property fully let to Lyko

Sweden Sweden — Logistea has entered into an agreement to acquire the property Ytteråker 2:5, located in Vansbro Municipality, Sweden. The property has an agreed underlying property value of SEK 433 million, before deduction for latent capital gains tax of SEK 6 million. Lyko leases the entire property, which has a total lettable area of 36,652 square meters. The annual rental income amounts to approximately SEK 34.1 million, and the lease has a remaining term of approximately 19 years.
Urban Escape.

AMF Fastigheter extends lease with Roschier in Urban Escape

Sweden Sweden — Approximately ten years ago, the law firm Roschier was one of the first tenants to move into AMF Fastigheter’s new city block, Urban Escape. The lease has now been extended by nearly another decade, and at the same time, Roschier is expanding its office space at Malmtorgsgatan 8.
André Lundberg.

"We believe in a more active and liquid real estate market in the coming years"

Sweden Sweden — Colliers strengthens its transaction team with two established recruits, Mikael Stellinger and Dan Brink. Following the recruitments, André Lundberg, Partner and Head of Capital Markets in Sweden at Colliers, tells Nordic Property News about the strengthening of the Malmö office and how he sees the transaction market in the region developing in the future.
Stefan Andersson, project manager at Pembroke.

These are Pembroke's next Nordic ventures

Nordic — The next project is just around the corner. In Stockholm CBD and at Sveavägen 14, Pembroke is taking action to make its mark on the property that is popularly known as Bankpalatset (Bank Palace). Stefan Andersson, Project Manager at Pembroke, shares their vision, where they might invest and which new segment they would like to add to the portfolio.
Nrep sells student housing portfolio to Greystar.

Greystar makes Danish entry – buys student housing from Nrep

Denmark Denmark — Greystar a global leader in the investment, development and management of rental housing, has announced its entry into Denmark with the acquisition of a 1,758-bed student housing portfolio in Copenhagen from Urban Partners’ real estate arm, Nrep. The transaction marks Greystar’s debut in the Nordic region and its eighth European market.
Logian and YIT signs partnership agreement.

Logian and YIT sign a significant partnership agreement for the development of Sammonmäki in Tuusula

Finland Finland — A development project by Logian and YIT Corporation has now been launched in Sammonmäki, Tuusula, as part of the extensive development of the Focus area on the northern side of the airport. The project includes 35,000 sqm of premises for industrial or logistics companies.
AAK's new production and logistics facility in Staffanstorp.

AAK invests in a new production and logistics facility in collaboration with Logicenters

Sweden Sweden — AAK, specialists in plant-based oil and fat ingredients, is investing in a new state-of-the-art logistics facility in Staffanstorp, Sweden. This is taking place within the framework of its foodservice operations, and in collaboration with Logicenters.
Fredrik Jagersjö Rosell, CEO of Panattoni Sweden.

Why the US giant has slowed down the investment pace

Sweden Sweden — Panattoni Sweden's CEO Fredrik Jagersjö Rosell: "Growing by 200,000 square meters per year has not been realistic."
Johan Bråkenhielm.

Schroders' Head of Nordics leaves the company

Nordic — Johan Bråkenhielm steps down from his position of Head of Nordics Real Estate of Schroders after three years.
Besqab divests care home.

Besqab divests completed care home in Nacka

Sweden Sweden — Besqab has signed an agreement regarding the sale of a fully developed care home located on the leasehold property Älta 37:5 in Nacka. The buyer is Stockholms Enskilda Fastighetsägare AB (SEFAB), and the purchase price amounts to approximately SEK 200 million. Possession is scheduled for June 18, 2025.
Joakim Efraimsson.

Joakim Efraimsson stays on as CEO of Wästbygg AB

Sweden Sweden — At the beginning of the year, it was announced that Joakim Efraimsson had, at his own request, decided to step down from his role as CEO of Wästbygg AB in order to pursue new opportunities outside the Group. He has continued in his role during the notice period, and the company now announces that Joakim Efraimsson will remain in his position.
Erik Selin, CEO of Balder.

Balder invests in data center company

Sweden Sweden — Balder has invested capital in the Swedish data center company SDC, according to a press release.
Axel Tärn.

Continued recovery in the transaction market – but one segment is struggling

Nordic — April was a strong month for real estate transactions in the Nordics, and thus the trend from previous months continues and the transaction market is recovering strongly after two weaker years in 2023 and 2024. For Nordic Property News, Collier's Head of Research Axel Tärn tells more about why the Nordics and Sweden attract investors, which segments stand out and what potential obstacles lie ahead.
Atle Kigen.

Aker's view on the PPI and SBB investments

Nordic — Following a transaction earlier this week, it is now confirmed that SBB and its associated company PPI will gain a new major shareholder. Atle Kigen, Head of Media Relations and Public Affairs at Aker, tells Nordic Property News about the Norwegian company’s decision to invest in SBB and PPI, the future of PPI following the transaction, and their view on SBB’s position and prospects.
Støtvig Hotel.

Støtvig Hotel acquired by new owners

Norway Norway — The modern destination hotel, Støtvig Hotel in Larkollen, has been acquired by a new group of Norwegian investors with strong ties to the area. The hotel, widely regarded as one of Norway’s finest beachside retreats, has been sold for approximately NOK 500 million. The seller is Stig Fische and his family, who are behind the hotel’s success story and development.
Prisma CEO Fredrik Mässing.

Prisma acquires property from Corem – strengthens presence in Norrköping

Sweden Sweden — Prisma Properties has signed an agreement to acquire the property Malmen 8 in Norrköping from Corem Property Group, at an underlying property value of approximately SEK 20 million (excluding deductions for deferred tax). The property is leased to MAX, Pizza Hut, and Preem, generating a total annual rental income of approximately SEK 1.2 million and a WAULT of 5.5 years.
The property Ansgarius in Växjö.

APP Properties to make acquisition in Växjö

Sweden Sweden — Vidingehem has signed a letter of intent with Växjö-based company APP Properties regarding the sale of the property Ansgarius in Växjö. The transaction has not yet been formally completed, but both parties have expressed a mutual intention to work towards a final agreement.
Patrik Kallenvret and Niklas Samuelsson.

Savills' future plans after the key-recruitment

Nordic — Savills is making a high-profile addition to its team with the recruitment of Patrik Kallenvret. CEO Niklas Samuelsson tells Nordic Property News about the significance of the hire, developments in the transaction market, and how Savills continues to build its business.
Erik Hävermark.

"We have several tools in the toolbox"

Sweden Sweden — Sweden's largest listed pure housing company, Sveafastigheter, has a clear direction forward: organic growth and increased profitability. Despite the company's short history and the fact that it is only from this quarter that it manages the entire portfolio itself, it is believed that Sveafastigheter's financial and operational key figures continue to develop positively.
Merja Hyttinen.

Sato appoints Merja Hyttinen as VP Human Resources

Finland Finland — Merja Hyttinen (MA) has been appointed as the new Vice President, Human Resources at the housing provider Sato, effective from 1 May. Merja Hyttinen joins Sato from Scania Finland, where she held the role of HR Director since 2017. Earlier in her career, she has worked in various human resource development roles at companies such as Martela and Nokia Networks.

The prison in Kristianstad is being expanded with 29,000 sqm

Sweden Sweden — Intea and the Swedish Prison and Probation Service have agreed on a lease agreement regarding a second phase of the expansion of the Kristianstad prison by 29,000 sqm to create an additional 400 places. The lease term is 25 years, with an estimated annual rental value of just over SEK 131 million.
Johan Bergman.

Johan Bergman elected new Chairman of the Board at Alecta Fastigheter

Sweden Sweden — At Alecta Fastigheter’s Annual General Meeting held on 7 May 2025, Johan Bergman was appointed as the new Chairman of the Board. Johan Bergman brings extensive experience from the real estate industry, most recently from Niam where he served as CEO and later as Chairman. He succeeds Katarina Thorslund, former Deputy CEO of Alecta, who has served as Chair since 2023 and declined re-election due to retirement.