Left to right: Jan Berg, partner, and Henrik Ståhlberg, partner and chairman of the board at Foyen.

“Not many advisors work in both asset classes”

Sweden Sweden — When the business law firm Foyen now makes an investment and strengthens with a special team in real estate and infrastructure, Nordic Property News is naturally curious about how the firm has noticed increased demand when it comes to investments in the segments. We have spoken to newcomers Jan Berg, lawyer and partner, and Henrik Ståhlberg, lawyer, partner and new chairman of the board of Foyen. "There is a trend to talk about real assets as a common term for real estate and infrastructure, they coincide more and more", says Henrik Ståhlberg.
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Benjamin Thorsen, CEO of Kinland.

After the transaction-filled Q4 – here are Kinland's targets for the Nordic markets

Nordic — Through the transaction with Svenska Samhällsfastigheter, the Norwegian company Kinland is taking a significant step forward in the Nordic markets. CEO Benjamin Thorsen tells Nordic Property about the latest transaction, future plans in Sweden and Finland, how the Swedish market is expected to develop, and the company’s key priorities for 2026.
Stina Lindh Hök.

Cibus acquires in four countries

Nordic — Cibus has in five separate transactions acquired eleven properties in Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Belgium. The acquisition price amounts to 41.9 MEUR and the annual rental income is 2.74 MEUR with mainly double-net lease structures. The weighted average lease term is 11.6 years.
Henrik Bastman and one of the properties acquired in Espoo.

Storebrand Real Estate makes residential acquisitions

Finland Finland — Storebrand Real Estate, through its core plus fund Storebrand Nordic Real Estate II (SNRE II), has acquired two residential properties in Espoo.
Peeter Kinnunen, Head of Transactions at Corem.

Corem divests five properties

Nordic — Corem has signed agreements in four separate transactions to divest five properties at an underlying property value of approximately SEK 300 million.
Annica Ånäs, CEO (left), and Andreas Wik.

"The fact that Andreas Wik is stepping in right now is very positive"

Sweden Sweden — Atrium Ljungberg's new addition to the management team, Andreas Wik, steps into the role of business area manager for properties. Nordic Property News has spoken to both him and the company's CEO, Annica Ånäs, about Wik's - and the company's - challenges ahead.
Bent Oustad.

Fabege's focus under the new CEO

Sweden Sweden — Fabege’s new CEO has taken up his position at the office. At a press briefing, he shared his views on the company, its future approach, and the challenge of the vacancy rate.
Benjamin Thorsen, CEO of Kinland.

Kinland acquires eleven preschool properties in Sweden

Sweden Sweden — Kinland announce the signing of an agreement to acquire eleven Swedish preschool properties from Svenska Samhällsfastigheter AB with a gross property value of SEK 515 million.
Carl-Johan Hugner.

Nyfosa buys and sells

Nordic — During the fourth quarter, Nyfosa completed eight separate transactions acquiring five properties with total annual contractual rental income of MSEK 20 and divested four properties with total annual contractual rental income amounting to MSEK 26. The divestments generate a positive effect on earnings of MSEK 13.
Kongahälla Center.

Alecta Fastigheter acquires Kongahälla Center

Sweden Sweden — Alecta Fastigheter has entered into an agreement to acquire the property Handelsboden 1 in Kungälv, also known as Kongahälla Center. The transaction entails the termination of the current joint venture between Adapta Fastigheter and Alecta, with Alecta Fastigheter becoming the sole owner of the property. Completion is scheduled for 2 March 2026.
Andreas Morfiadakis, CEO of Klarabo.

Andreas Morfiadakis: "Klarabo becomes more distinct"

Sweden Sweden — In the streamlining of the property portfolio that is the effect of Klarabo's exchange deal with Sveafastigheter, the company's holdings are now concentrated in strategic cluster locations. The deal of SEK 2.1 billion means, among other things, that the company strengthens its presence in the Öresund region and Östersund while leaving six locations. Klarabo's CEO, Andreas Morfiadakis, tells more about the "exchange" deal.
Skanska builds in Helsinki.

Skanska builds rental apartments in Helsinki

Finland Finland — Skanska has signed a contract with the City of Helsinki to build rental apartments in Helsinki. The contract is worth EUR 32 million which will be included in the Nordic order bookings for the fourth quarter of 2025.
Wihlborgs signs new lease in Lund.

Wihlborgs signs lease agreement with the Swedish Transport Administration in central Lund

Sweden Sweden — In the summer of 2026, the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) will move into newly built premises totalling 1,665 square metres in Posthornet 1, located in the Sockerbruket development area in central Lund. The lease agreement has a term of six years.
Erik Hävermark, CEO.

Sveafastigheter's focus following the major swap deal with Klarabo

Sweden Sweden — Sveafastigheter is optimizing its property portfolio through a major asset swap with Klarabo. Erik Hävermark, CEO of Sveafastigheter, discusses the transaction and its significance for the company, the decision to exit the Malmö market and the potential for re-entry, as well as the strong performance in 2025 that underpins the company’s objectives for 2026.
Andreas Morfiadakis and Erik Hävermark.

Sveafastigheter and Klarabo in large swap deal

Sweden Sweden — Sveafastigheter signs an agreement with KlaraBo for an exchange transaction with a total property value of SEK 2.1 billion. Through the transaction, Sveafastigheter strengthens its presence in six municipalities and leaves five municipalities. The transaction contributes to increased operational efficiency and a more focused property portfolio.
A visualisation for the plans at Skanstorget. Now the detailed plan could be canceled.

Ernst Rosén's major plans at Skanstorget in Gothenburg could be canceled

Sweden Sweden — The City Planning Administration recommends that the detailed planning work on Ernst Rosén's plans for housing and a preschool at Skanstorget in Gothenburg be canceled. Among other things, a digital petition has generated 2,664 signatures against the development proposal.
Michelsen in Fana, Bergen.

JM starts production of housing in Oslo and Bergen

Norway Norway — JM has started production of two Norwegian housing projects. Granstangen Park in Furuset, Oslo, which consists of 81 owner-occupied homes. Michelsen, which consists of 75 owner-occupied apartments in the Fana district of Bergen.
Carl-Adam von Schéele in front of one of the properties acquired by the new JV. The image is a montage.

The growth targets for Urban Partners new JV

Sweden Sweden — Urban Partners has entered into an additional investment initiative in senior housing through a joint venture with Granitor and Justim. Following the initial acquisitions, Carl-Adam von Schéele, CEO of Urban Partners Sweden, tells Nordic Property News about the partnership, the objectives of the initiative, plans for continued growth, market developments within the segment, and how the new JV will complement Urban Partners’ existing investments in healthcare and care properties.
Kupittaa Core.

YIT starts project in Turku

Finland Finland — YIT launches the implementation phase of the Taito campus and infrastructure project of the Kupittaa Core partnership project in Turku – the value to YIT is about EUR 150 million.
Mikael Åslund.

“Can save a quarter of a million per newly built apartment”

Nordic — JM has adopted new financial targets. Some things in them remain the same while others have changed quite a bit. The biggest change is in terms of emissions and capital employed. CEO Mikael Åslund talks in depth about the new targets.
Lena Boberg and the property Hasseln 1 in Stockholm.

Alecta Fastigheter’s growth plans following the acquisition of a highly coveted Stockholm property

Sweden Sweden — Alecta Fastigheter has completed a major new transaction in central Stockholm. Following the acquisition of Hasseln 1 – home to Casino Cosmopol for more than 20 years – CEO Lena Boberg speaks to Nordic Property News about the addition to the portfolio, the work required to prepare the building for new tenants, the opportunities for continued growth in Västra City, and Alecta Fastigheter’s key priorities for 2026.
Peter Ullmark.

Brinova appoints Peter Ullmark as new CEO

Sweden Sweden — The board of directors of Brinova Fastigheter has appointed Peter Ullmark as the new CEO of the group.
Benjamin Thorsen, CEO of Kinland.

Kinland acquires thirteen preschool properties in Finland

Finland Finland — Kinland announces the signing of an agreement to acquire thirteen preschool properties in Finland from Special Mutual Fund Titanium Care Real Estate, with a total agreed property value of approximately EUR 35 million. The transaction comprises preschool units with strong operational performance, strategically located in areas supported by robust demographic fundamentals. The portfolio carry a WAULT of approximately 10 years and is leased to leading private operators. Completion of the transaction is expected on or around 19 December 2025.
Annika Ekström.

Exec leaves SBB for PPI

Norway Norway — Annika Ekström, Property Director and Deputy CEO, leaves SBB to become COO at Public Property Invest.
Helena Paulsson, head of Afry Architects, and Thomas Sandell, cheif architect.

"Our supply is being sharpened towards the market"

Nordic — The recently announced Afry Architects, which is a merger of a group of well-reputed architectural firms, will have the Nordics as its base but the whole world as its workplace. Thomas Sandell is one of the architects whose firm is now part of the new giant. – I see it as a startup. I am convinced that the architects' services will be increasingly in demand, says Thomas Sandell.