Anders Elvinsson, Head of Valuation and Strategic Advisory, på Cushman & Wakefield

How ownership structures affect the transaction market

Sweden Sweden — The transaction market in Sweden saw a recovery in 2024, partly due to the fact that some major office properties and portfolios have changed owners. However, over the past 20 years, a lot has changed in the ownership structures. This is something that Cushman & Wakefield has analyzed and Anders Elvinsson, Head of Valuation & Strategic Advisory Sweden, explains the differences we see between now and then and what it will mean for the transaction market going forward.
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Greykite's CEO and Founder, Michael Abel, in front of one of the properties acquired from Regio. The image is a montage.
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Greykite's ambitions for the Nordic markets
These are the largest owners in the listed real estate companies.
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These are the largest owners in the listed real estate companies
Linus Ericsson.
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JLL to take its valuation operations to the next level: "We've seen a steady rise in demand"
Leiv Synnes, CEO of SBB.
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SBB updates financial and operational targets including dividend policy
Annie Franzon, Head of Transactions at Diös.

Residential returns remain a challenge in the north of Sweden

Sweden Sweden — When Diös does business in northern Sweden, it is with a clear goal in mind: to increase the portfolio in central locations and reduce it on the outskirts of the cities. Annie Franzon, transaction manager at Diös, shares the company's vision for northern Sweden. – It is clear what customers are asking for, she says.
The Uschakoff House in Helsinki.

Cobbleyard buys the Uschakoff House

Finland Finland — Borenius is advising Cobbleyard Real Estate on the contemplated acquisition of Pohjoisesplanadi 19 (Uschakoff House).
Castellum signs new agreement with Knightec Group – expands by 5,900 square metres in Lindholmen in Gothenburg.

Castellum leases an additional 5,900 sqm to Knightec

Sweden Sweden — Castellum has signed a seven-year lease with Knightec Group, which will expand its premises on Lindholmsallén by approximately 5,900 square metres to a total of 9,288 square metres. With this agreement, the company is once again leasing the entire property. Occupancy will take place in stages, finalizing in the first quarter of 2026.
Diös buys the property Patronen 1 in Sundsvall from Pertias.

Diös acquires for SEK 245 million and divests for SEK 243 million

Sweden Sweden — Diös has acquired three properties and divested one property in Sundsvall with Peritas as counterparty and divested two properties in Luleå with NP3 Fastigheter as buyer.
Johan Malmberg, CIO and Head of Business Development at Stendörren.

Stendörren's expansion plans for the hot market

Denmark Denmark — Stendörren recently announced that they have acquired four warehouse and light industrial properties near Copenhagen through two separate transactions. This is part of an expansion to reach critical mass in the Danish portfolio. Johan Malmberg, Head of Investment and Business Development, comments on the plans and conditions for the portfolio to develop.
Annica Ånäs, CEO Atrium Ljungberg.

"Hopefully the housing market will pick up speed already in 2026"

Sweden Sweden — Great uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and an ongoing trade war. The scene for Atrium Ljungberg is, as for all property companies, shaky and unpredictable. But there are glimmers of light: the Slakthuset area and the companies' return to the office. "When our customers feel good, we simply feel good", says CEO Annica Ånäs.

Logian buys property by the Helsinki-Vantaa airport

Finland Finland — Logian has acquired an industrial property near the Helsinki-Vantaa airport.
Nivika buys property in Vaggeryd.

Nivika makes new acquisition

Sweden Sweden — Nivika Fastigheter has acquired the property Vaggeryd Båramo 1:10 through a sale-and-leaseback transaction.
Stendörren makes new acquisitions in Denmark.

Stendörren acquires four warehouse and light industrial properties in Copenhagen

Denmark Denmark — Stendörren Fastigheter has, through two separate transactions, acquired four warehouse and light industrial properties with a total agreed property value of SEK 253 million. The total leasable area amounts to 19,200 square meters. The properties are all well located with a short distance to Copenhagen's city centre and are considered to have further net operating income potential.
Greykite's CEO and Founder, Michael Abel, in front of one of the properties acquired from Regio. The image is a montage.

Greykite's ambitions for the Nordic markets

Nordic — Following the acquisition of a 27-property light industrial portfolio from Regio, Greykite’s CEO and founder, Michael Abel, tells Nordic Property News about the transaction, the company’s future plans for Sweden, its search for new investment opportunities, its interest in other Nordic countries, and his outlook on the development of the industrial market in Sweden and the Nordics.
Stefan Dahlbo.

"Uncertainty is never good for decisions"

Sweden Sweden — Fabege hopes to reach the net rental target by 2025 and reducing vacancies has the highest priority, according to CEO Stefan Dahlbo. It is classic sales work that will gain ground for the company, that is, many meetings and viewings. "There is an old saying: 100 calls a day, keeps the manager away", says Stefan Dahlbo.
David Mindus, CEO of Sagax.

Sagax makes acquisitions in Spain

Sweden Sweden — Sagax has acquired six properties in Barcelona and one property in Madrid through four separate transactions for the equivalent of SEK 830 million (EUR 75 million). The properties comprise a lettable area of 75,900 square metres and 111,200 square metres of freehold land.
Therése Ekström.

Therése Ekström appointed Head of People & Culture at Areim

Sweden Sweden — Areim appoints Therése Ekström as Head of People & Culture. She will join in mid-August and will be responsible for driving and developing Areim’s HR strategy in line with the company values and business strategy.

Bo-Tor Ejendomme acquires portfolio in Southern Jutland

Denmark Denmark — Bo-Tor Ejendomme acquires portfolio in Southern Jutland. With this acquisition, Bo-To Ejendomme’s total property portfolio in Denmark now exceeds DKK 2.5 billion (EUR 335 million).
Platzer CEO Johanna Hult Rentsch.

"The office market is better in Gothenburg than in Stockholm"

Sweden Sweden — The world is shaking and trade tariffs are in focus. The Gothenburg company Platzer, with a large part of its logistics property portfolio near Gothenburg's transatlantic port, will of course follow developments closely and be humble about what may happen now, says CEO Johanna Hult Rentsch. At the same time, she believes that the office market in Gothenburg is better equipped than that in Stockholm.
Orlando Villacrez in front of the property in Märsta. The image is a montage.

New opportunities for Storsala within office conversions

Sweden Sweden — After acquiring an office property in Märsta, just north of Stockholm, with the intention of converting it into residential units, CEO Orlando Villacrez tells Nordic Property News about the project, the potential seen in future conversions, and the company's first collaboration with co-owner Lindesberg’s Bygg.
One of the properties in Gothenburg that Greykite acquires.

Greykite acquires light industrial portfolio in Sweden

Sweden Sweden — Regio divests a portfolio of 27 properties located in Stockholm and Gothenburg, with a total lettable area of approximately 95,000 square meters. The buyer is Greykite European Real Estate Fund I.
HGR Property Partners makes a new acquisition.

HGR buys a commercial property in Otaniemi

Finland Finland — The property, located at Metallimiehenkuja 10, was acquired from Aalto University Campus and Real Estate (ACRE).
Andreas Wik.

Neobo appoints Andreas Wik as Head of Property Management

Sweden Sweden — Neobo is strengthening the organization and recruits Andreas Wik as Head of Property Management. Andreas will take overall responsibility for Neobo’s property portfolio, consisting of 260 properties and 8,300 apartments, and will be part of the company’s management team.
These are the largest owners in the listed real estate companies.

These are the largest owners in the listed real estate companies

Nordic — After billionaire John Fredriksen became the largest owner in Fabege, Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at which profiles and funds own most of the capital in the listed Nordic real estate companies on the largest lists. Here is the full list.
Linus Ericsson.

JLL to take its valuation operations to the next level: "We've seen a steady rise in demand"

Nordic — JLL is undergoing a strategic restructuring of its Nordic valuation operations, significantly increasing its capacity to meet rising demand from clients. Linus Ericsson, CEO of JLL Sweden, spoke with Nordic Property News about the transformation, the evolving client needs, the Nordic collaboration, and the choice of Kaisu Pienimäki to lead Nordic Value & Risk Advisory services.
Leiv Synnes, CEO of SBB.

SBB updates financial and operational targets including dividend policy

Nordic — SBB has decided to update the company's financial and operational targets, including dividend policy.
Sörred Logistic Park.

Sörred Logistic Park fully leased

Sweden Sweden — Catena and Platzer have, through their joint venture Sörred Logistic Park, signed a 10-year lease with Speed Group regarding a new logistics facility.
Anna Lindin.

Hemsö appoints new Regional Director for the Northern region

Sweden Sweden — Hemsö has appointed Anna Lindin as the new Regional Director for the Northern Region, based in Västerås. She will assume her position in August 2025.