Voices on Mipim 2026: Optimism and new business despite global uncertainty

Nordic — This year’s edition of Mipim in Cannes brought together several hundred Nordic real estate professionals for intensive networking, engaging discussions and insights into the future of the market. From AI and data centres to growing international interest in the Nordic region, the participants we spoke with highlighted both spontaneous and pre-arranged meetings, as well as the scheduled programme sessions, as key highlights. Despite geopolitical uncertainties, there is a clear sense of confidence about the future, and many are already planning to return in 2027.
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Voices on Mipim 2026: Optimism and new business despite global uncertainty
SBB.
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117 positions removed from SBB following transaction with PPI
Nordic Property News lists the management results of 2025.
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List: They have the industry's highest management results
The Nobel Foundation CEO Hanna Stjärne in the Stockholm booth at Mipim.
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The prestigious project that attracts international interest
The Gothenburg Opera House.

Proposition: Sell the iconic Gothenburg building

Sweden Sweden — Politicians wants to put iconic Gothenburg building from the mid-90's on the market.
Capman expands its Swedish resi portfolio.

Capman acquires two major residential development projects in Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Capman Real Estate has signed an agreement with leading residential developer Reliwe to forward fund two multifamily development projects in Barkarby and Flemingsberg, Stockholm.
Nordhavn and Home.Earth Nærheden.

Danish winners at Mipim Awards

Denmark Denmark — Danish projects awarded both Best residential project and Best urban regeneration project at this years Mipim Awards.
SBB.

117 positions removed from SBB following transaction with PPI

Nordic — SBB has confirmed the restructuring of its organization following the transaction with PPI that was completed on December 16, 2025. 117 positions are being removed and SBB will have 29 employees after the changes.
The Nobel Foundation CEO Hanna Stjärne in the Stockholm booth at Mipim.

The prestigious project that attracts international interest

Nordic — The much-debated giant Nobel Center project is attracting attention from all over the world. The Nobel Foundation's CEO Hanna Stjärne presented the project at Mipim and told Nordic Property News about its reception and the way forward.
Nordic Property News lists the management results of 2025.

List: They have the industry's highest management results

Nordic — How do the listed companies fare in terms of management results after the financial statements for 2025? You can see the full list here!
Work will begin in March 2026.

Peab to build supermarket in Oulu

Finland Finland — Peab has been commissioned to build the K-Citymarket supermarket in Oulu. The customer is Kesko Oyj and the contract is worth EUR 20 million, which corresponds to SEK 212 million.
Store Kongensgade 68, Copenhagen.

Krook & Tjäder establishes Copenhagen office

Denmark Denmark — The Swedish architectural firm Arkitekterna Krook & Tjäder will open an office in Copenhagen K at Store Kongensgade 68 in March 2026. The firm thereby strengthens its long-term presence in the Danish market. The establishment builds on several years of work in Denmark with a portfolio of high-profile, completed and ongoing projects.
Pekka Metsi, CEO Granlund.

Granlund on the Sweden investment: "Larger volumes and strong synergies"

Nordic — Finnish Granlund Group continues to grow in Sweden. In 2025, the Swedish parts of the company increased their turnover by 222 percent. The group currently has around 100 employees in Sweden and focuses on technically complex projects such as data centers and community properties. More partners are now being sought. –  Ultimately, it is values ​​and culture that determine whether an acquisition is truly successful, says Granlund CEO Pekka Metsi.
Nordic Property News presents the listed property companies' rental income for 2025.

They increased their rental income the most in 2025

Sweden Sweden — Nordic Property News has taken a look at how much the listed real estate companies increased their rental income last year. Most companies report increases, some substantial ones, while seven companies saw their rental income decrease compared to 2024.
The historic Copenhagen block.

NCC and Thylander to refurbish historic city block in Copenhagen

Denmark Denmark — NCC has been commissioned by Thylander to conduct the first refurbishment phase of the historic Laksegade city block in central Copenhagen. The order value is approximately SEK 800 million.

Catena acquires terminal in Jönköping

Sweden Sweden — Catena has acquired and taken possession of a terminal in Jönköping, an investment amounting to SEK 189 million.
The property Rönnedal 1.

SLP extends lease and constructs an extension in Ulricehamn

Sweden Sweden — SLP will construct an extension of approximately 23,300 sqm on the property Rönnedal 1 in Ulricehamn after the existing tenant, Logistikpartner i Ulricehamn AB, which is part of Boxflow Group AB, exercised its option to increase the area.
Mathias Wallestam and Anders Oscarsson.

Klövern makes change in CEO: ”Entering a new phase”

Sweden Sweden — Klövern is preparing to take the next step in its development and is therefore making a change in the CEO position, with Rickard Langerfors being replaced by Mathias Wallestam. The incoming CEO and Chairman of the Board, Anders Oscarsson, tell Nordic Property News about the decision and the path forward for the company.
Nordic Property News lists the occupancy rates among the listed real estate companies in the Nordics.

The companies' occupancy rates during 2025

Nordic — Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at how the listed companies' occupancy rate compares to each other after 2025. At the top is one company that has almost one hundred percent of its stock leased, and at the bottom the figures are around 85 percent and two of the giants are below the 90 percent mark.
The property Seljaren in Stockholm.

Vasakronan signs lease agreements in central Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Vasakronan has signed two lease agreements in the Sejlaren property at Sveavägen 25 in central Stockholm.
Jacob Smergel-Krog, CEO of Rubik Properties.

Rubik completes refinancing of CRED

Denmark Denmark — Rubik Properties announces the successful refinancing of EUR 400 million for Commercial Real Estate Denmark P/S (CRED), completed together with Nordea. The transaction strengthens the fund’s capital structure and secures significant value for its institutional investors through attractive and long-term financing terms.
Skanska invests in a data center in the US.

Skanska builds another data center in USA

Sweden Sweden — Skanska has signed a contract with an existing client to build a new data center in the USA.
David Dahlgren, CEO of Gladsheim Fastigheter.

David Dahlgren: "It is easy to acquire and grow quickly"

Sweden Sweden — Gladsheim's CEO on the challenging years, and what to expect from the company in 2026.

They have the highest LTVs

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents a summary of which among listed companies had the highest loan-to-value ratios in 2025.
Logistea buys from Cactos Oy.

Logistea makes new Finnish acquisition

Finland Finland — Logistea acquires fully leased property in Oulu.
Albatros Kbely in Prague.

Skanska invests in Prague

Sweden Sweden — Skanska invests CZK 917M, about SEK 400M, in the final phase of the residential project Albatros Kbely in Prague, Czech Republic. This phase will feature 178 low-energy apartments, completing a fully-fledged urban district with extensive public spaces and civic amenities right in the neighborhood.
Kjell Stenudd, Dorotea Stellmach and Anders Karlsson.

Athena Fastigheter becomes part of Coeli: “The ambition is to build a leading portfolio”

Sweden Sweden — The team behind Athena Fastigheter will become part of Coeli Real Estate, where they will lead the initiative within the new business area Coeli Social Infrastructure. Athena’s project portfolio and development pipeline will form the foundation of the initiative, which has been named “Athena by Coeli.” The initiative will be led by Dorotea Stellmach, Kjell Stenudd, and Anders Karlsson. Dorotea Stellmach will serve as CEO of the venture and, in an interview with Nordic Property News, she elaborates on the ambitions, future plans, and targeted investments.
Nordic Property News lists the biggest investors in their own portfolio of 2025.

They invested most in their own portfolio in 2025

Nordic — How much did the listed companies actually invest in their own portfolios in 2025? Nordic Property News can reveal that there has been a shake-up at the top since the last round of the list and that we have thus received a new number one. See the full list here!