The property Tunnan 1 in Trollhättan.

Logistea buys in Trollhättan and Växjö

Sweden Sweden — Logistea acquires two fully leased properties in Trollhättan and Växjö with an underlying property value of SEK 303 million.
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Oulu Eden.

Capman signs new lease for Oulu Eden

Finland Finland — Capman Real Estate and Holiday Club sign a 20-year lease agreement for Oulu Eden – the spa hotel to be fully refurbished and reopened in the first half of 2027.
Jörgen Eriksson, CEO of Catena.

Catena carries out a directed share issue of approximately SEK 2.8 billion

Sweden Sweden — Catena is conducting a directed new share issue of just over SEK 2.75 billion before issue costs, at a discount of 3.8 percent to the last closing price. The funds will be used to capitalize on the opportunities of the intended acquisition of a portfolio of 20 logistics properties in the Nordic region, which was communicated on December 22.
Peab builds hotel and offices in Uppsala for Vasakronan.

Peab builds hotel and offices in Uppsala for Vasakronan

Sweden Sweden — Peab has been commissioned to build a new social hub in Uppsala that will include a hotel, offices and a restaurant. The customer is Vasakronan and the contract is worth SEK 700 million.
Skanska builds the second phase of a hospital project in Turku.

Skanska builds the second phase of a hospital project in Turku

Finland Finland — Skanska has signed a contract with the wellbeing services county of Southwest Finland to carry out the second phase of a hospital project in Turku, Finland. The contract is worth EUR 50M, about SEK 540M, which will be included in the Nordic order bookings for the first quarter of 2026.
Johan Augustsson.

How Trophi wants to continue developing under the new CEO

Sweden Sweden — After 13 years, Trophi has appointed a new CEO as Johan Augustsson succeeds Jan Björk. Now that Augustsson has taken up his position at the company, he tells Nordic Property News what attracted him to the role, how he views the company’s current position, its objectives going forward, and the market outlook for the grocery retail sector.

Construction starts increased gradually during 2025

Sweden Sweden — Construction starts for new development projects increased by two percent between November and December, according to Prognoscentret’s Construction Starts Indicator. Residential construction increased by 0.7 percent, while non-residential construction rose by 0.6 percent. Over the past twelve months, the Construction Starts Indicator has increased by just over 22 percent.
Omid Noghabai, CEO of Liljebo Fastigheter.

Liljebo ready to grow in 2026

Sweden Sweden — With an acquisition in place this fall, when Liljebo bought a neighboring property with 56 apartments, the company is now ready to build on its portfolio further. The company's CEO, Omid Noghabai, talks about the current situation for Liljebo and the growth plans: “The idea is that we will make a couple of acquisitions during Q1."
Stoneweg acquires Copenhagen logistics facilities on behalf of EUR 200 million PenSam mandate.

Stoneweg acquires Copenhagen logistics facilities

Denmark Denmark — Stoneweg has completed the acquisition of a circa 39,000 sqm logistics facilities, near Copenhagen.

Swedish heavyweight to add more than 250 units in hot Stockholm area

Sweden Sweden — In Mariehäll, located in western Stockholm, Peab will deliver the majority of approximately 320 new residential units to the area, while Tegelbergs Fastigheter will contribute a smaller share. Nordic Property News reports further on the projects.
The property Fleming 7 in Stockholm.

KLP Fastigheter signs new lease in the property Fleming 7

Sweden Sweden — KLP Fastigheter has signed a lease agreement covering approximately 1,000 sqm of office space with Forex in the property Fleming 7 on Kungsholmen in Stockholm. Occupancy will take place as early as April this year.
Venturi to develop new logistics hub.

Development plan approved for 345,000 sqm of logistics space

Sweden Sweden — Venturi Fastigheter’s detailed development plan in Södra Stigamo Tokarp has gained legal force. The plan allows for 345,000 sqm of development rights for warehousing, logistics, industrial use, business operations and services in one of Sweden’s most sought-after logistics hubs.
Corem signs ten-year agreement with Elgiganten in Copenhagen.

Corem signs ten-year agreement with Elgiganten in Copenhagen

Denmark Denmark — Corem has signed a ten-year lease agreement with Elgiganten for 3,725 sq.m. of office space in Fairway House in Copenhagen.
Trio forms joint venture and invests 4 billion in logistics project.

Trio forms joint venture – invests SEK 4 billion in logistics project

Sweden Sweden — Fastighets AB Balder, Next Step Group AB, and Bockasjö AB have signed an agreement to form a joint venture for the development of the Link40 logistics area – one of Sweden's most extensive logistics projects. The initiative encompasses approximately 250,000 square meters of modern and sustainable logistics properties in a strategic location along National Road 40, just outside Gothenburg in Härryda municipality.
Wihlborgs signs agreement with Baravaragruppen for restaurant at Helsingborg C.

Wihlborgs signs agreement with Baravaragruppen for restaurant at Helsingborg C

Sweden Sweden — Wihlborgs’ continued development of Helsingborg C (Terminalen 1) takes the next step as the Helsingborg-based restaurant and entertainment group Baravaragruppen AB establishes operations at the transport hub. In spring 2026, a new concept covering 600 square metres will open.
Christoffer Walljaeger.

British company targets Nordic expansion

Nordic — The British firm Trinova is taking a new step in its efforts to expand its Nordic portfolio. Christoffer Walljaeger has been recruited to a senior position, and the company is preparing to invest at least EUR 100 million in the Nordic region. Christoffer Walljaeger outlines the company’s growth plans, the segments it is focusing on, the geographic markets under consideration, and where he sees the greatest opportunities in 2026.

The most heavily shorted companies on the real estate stock market

Sweden Sweden — An additional seven listed real estate companies have been subject to short selling over the past six months, all representing a very small proportion of total share capital. Among the larger companies, some have seen an increase in short interest compared with six months ago, while others have experienced a decline. Nordic Property News presents an overview of short selling in listed construction and real estate companies at the beginning of 2026.
Finnish investor group buys Shopping Centre Zeppelin

Finnish investor group buys Shopping Centre Zeppelin

Finland Finland — JLL acted as the seller's commercial advisor in the sale of Shopping Centre Zeppelin, located in near Oulu in Northern Finland, to a Finnish investor group with Asko Myllymäki and Arvo Sijoitusosuuskunta as anchor investors.
Sharam Rahi, Pål Ahlsén, Rikke Lykke and Bent Oustad.

The hottest recruitments in 2025

Nordic — A number of key positions on the Nordic real estate market got filled with new people during 2025. Nordic Property News takes a closer look at the hottest Nordic recruitments and appointments in the past year.
Allan Strand Olesen.

Allan Strand Olesen joins Colliers

Denmark Denmark — Colliers Denmark is intensifying its commercial focus as Allan Strand Olesen joins the company as CCO/Sales Director.
Entra renews lease agreement in Skøyen.

Entra renews lease agreement in Skøyen

Norway Norway — Entra has renewed its lease agreement with the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (Statens pensjonskasse) for approximately 8,000 sqm at Verkstedveien 1, Skøyen, Oslo.
Joakim Bornold

One year since the British stock market escape: This is what it looks like today

Nordic — A year ago, there was a flight of companies from the London Stock Exchange. It was said to be the worst ordeal since the financial crisis. At the same time, analyst Joakim Bornold predicted that the flight from the London Stock Exchange would not play any major role for the Swedish property market. But what was the actual outcome? We have, a year later, reconnected with Bornold: "For large companies with Swedish owners, it is still natural to list in Stockholm and I do not see that as threatened at the present time."
Johan Tengelin.

Johan Tengelin takes office at Willhem: “A well-managed and robust company”

Sweden Sweden — Willhem’s new Chief Executive Officer has taken office. Having assumed the role at the turn of the year, Johan Tengelin explains what attracted him to the position, how he views the Willhem organization he is joining, and how the company will continue to develop under his leadership.
South Bay buys in Västerås.

South Bay acquires property from MG Real Estate

Sweden Sweden — South Bay continues to expand through the acquisition of a modern, fully let logistics property in Hacksta, Västerås, from MG Real Estate. Following the transaction, South Bay’s logistics portfolio amounts to more than 230,000 square metres, with a total property value of approximately SEK 4 billion upon completion of its development projects.
Morten Kampli.

Newsec strengthens Nordic‐Baltic investment platform

Nordic — Effective immediately Newsec today announces the appointment of Morten Kampli as Head of Investment Management, a newly established Pan-Nordic and Baltic role aimed at accelerating growth and strengthening the scale, coordination, and impact of Newsecs investment management offering across all markets.