David Carlsson, CEO of Diös, and Andreas Wahlén, CEO of NP3.

New dawn for "Sweden's Klondike" following Lyten's acquisition of Northvolt

Sweden Sweden — Lyten’s acquisition of Northvolt’s bankruptcy estate is giving fresh momentum to Skellefteå. Nordic Property News reached out to two of the largest privately owned property companies in the region, Diös and NP3, for their reactions to the news. Andreas Wahlén, CEO of NP3, and David Carlsson, CEO of Diös, share their respective views on the significance of the deal for Skellefteå and how it will influence their own plans in the city going forward.
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Ingunn Andersen Randa.
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Obos to allocate more capital into the Swedish market: "It's bubbling with positivity in the big cities"
Nils Styf, CEO of Hemsö.
Nordic Nordic —
“Our assessment is that property values have bottomed out”
Peter Wallin, CEO, and Jon Johnsson, CFO, at Bonava.
Nordic Nordic —
Bonava sees strong Swedish growth – sticks to full-year forecast
Stina Lindh Hök.
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Cibus acquires 23 assets in four countries for 103.9 MEUR
Erik Selin, CEO of Balder.

The two market Balder keeps an extra eye on

Nordic — After two decades of growth, Balder looks ahead with continued earnings improvements, stable cash flows, and increased activity in the transaction market. CEO Erik Selin foresees strengthened earning capacity and a strategy based on numerous smaller deals rather than large-scale acquisitions. Two markets, in particular, are of special interest.
Michael Brichmann, Partner & COO at Thylander.

Thylander makes new residential acquisition

Denmark Denmark — Thylander acquires Skovlunde Byhave, just west of Copenhagen.
Nils Styf, CEO of Hemsö.

”Business as usual in a world far from business as usual”

Nordic — Further growth on the horizon for Hemsö and CEO Nils Styf.
Ilija Batljan, CIO, and André Gaden, CEO, of PPI.

PPI acquires a care property in Helsinki

Finland Finland — Public Property Invest (PPI) has agreed to acquire a high-quality care property in Haaga, Helsinki, for EUR 14.8 million.
YIT.

YIT continues collaboration with XTX Markets in Kajaani

Finland Finland — YIT and XTX Markets have signed a new agreement to begin construction of a second data center in Kajaani, Finland, as part of the algorithmic trading firm’s large data center complex. The project includes delivering the shell and core of the new facility, further strengthening Kajaani’s position as a growing data center ecosystem. The parties have agreed not to disclose the value of the agreement.
Veidekke builds sports arena in Bergen.

Veidekke builds sports arena in Bergen

Norway Norway — Veidekke has been commissioned to build the multi-purpose facility Bjarg Arena in Fana in Bergen. The assignment for the Bjarg Sports Club is a turnkey contract worth NOK 116 million excl. VAT.
Daniel Kjørberg Siraj, CEO of Obos.

Obos CEO: "Collaboration must be lived, not just talked about"

Nordic — Collaboration has an important role to play in a changing society. This is according to Daniel Kjörberg Siraj, CEO of Obos, who highlights the Stadsljus project as an example. The company's collaboration with the builder Skanska has only had positive effects: “Higher profitability, smoother construction process with fewer conflicts and less friction,” the CEO tells Nordic Property News.
Annica Ånäs, CEO of Atrium Ljungberg.

Annica Ånäs thinks the turnaround is still some way off

Nordic — Offices, one of Atrium Ljungberg's largest segments, are wobbling and tottering. The willingness to invest from abroad is weaker. But for Annica Ånäs, CEO of Atrium Ljungberg, faith in the future is sprouting – even if the light is a bit far away: – I think we have to wait until after the New Year. But then things will turn around, she tells Nordic Property News.
YIT is launching a self-developed housing project with 35 apartments.

YIT is launching a self-developed housing project with 35 apartments

Finland Finland — YIT is starting the construction of a self-developed apartment building project called Asunto Oy Keravan Tähkiö in the center of Kerava. The seven-storey residential building will have 35 homes. The value of the project is just under EUR 10 million. Construction will begin in August and the building is scheduled for completion during summer 2026.
Tokmanni’s store network in Southwest Finland will be complemented by two new locations. The Tokmanni stores in Naantali and Kemiönsaari will open in renovated retail spaces later this year.

Tokmanni opens a new store in Naantali

Finland Finland — Tokmanni has agreed on a long-term lease for approximately 2,500 square meters of retail space at Venekuja 5 in Naantali. The new Tokmanni store is expected to open in these premises around November 2025.
John Fredriksen increases his ownership in Fabege.

John Fredriksen increases his ownership in Fabege

Sweden Sweden — The Norwegian-Cypriot businessman John Fredriksen continues to strengthen his position at the top after purchasing stocks for SEK 1,6 million in July.
Norwegian billionaire increases holdings in JM and Bonava.

Norwegian billionaire increases holdings in JM and Bonava

Sweden Sweden — Norwegian billionaire Frederik Mohn has increased his holdings in housing developers Bonava and JM during July.
Skanska builds nursing home in Oslo for NOK 578 million

Skanska builds nursing home in Oslo for NOK 578 million

Norway Norway — Skanska has signed a contract with The Norwegian Diakonhjem to build a new nursing home in Oslo, Norway. The contract is worth NOK 578M, about SEK 545M, which will be included in the Nordic order bookings for the third quarter 2025.
House of Dagmar opens permanent store in Bibliotekstan.

House of Dagmar opens permanent store in Bibliotekstan

Sweden Sweden — Following a successful pop-up venture at Smålandsgatan 20, Swedish fashion brand House of Dagmar is now taking the next step in its strategic expansion. The brand is strengthening its presence in Bibliotekstan by establishing a permanent flagship store at Biblioteksgatan 12. Property owner is Hufvudstaden.
These are the winners and losers in the nordic stock market during July 2025.

Winners and losers on the stock market in July

Nordic — July was mostly a month in the red with few bright spots for the Nordic listed real estate companies. Nordic Property News has the list of how the companies performed on the stock exchange during the seventh month of the year.
Ulrika Hallengren, CEO, and Arvid Liepe, Chief Financial Officer & Vice President of Wihlborgs.

Wihlborgs: “Copenhagen works very well for us”

Nordic — Wihlborgs has delivered an interim report that shows several record figures. Rental income rose by six percent, operating surplus increased by six percent and property management profit increased by 14 percent. Ulrika Hallengren, CEO, and Arvid Liepe, Deputy CEO, look forward to an autumn where Copenhagen and Öresund will once again receive major focus.
Fastator's subsidiary receives rejection of reorganization application.

Fastator's subsidiary receives rejection of reorganization application

Sweden Sweden — Fastator announces that its subsidiary Point Properties Portfolio 1 has had its application for corporate restructuring rejected by the Stockholm District Court. The company will appeal the District Court's decision to the Court of Appeal.
Filip Persson.

Future CEO won't change SLP much: "It's about fine-tuning"

Sweden Sweden — It has been a few months since Swedish Logistic Property announced that Filip Persson will become the company's new CEO on September 1. He has now made his first appearance to signal the new chapter that is coming for SLP. But will there be any major changes for the company? Nordic Property News had a talk with Filip Persson: read his own words about the journey he has made within the logistics company and where he thinks it will take him – and the company – next.
Jani Nieminen, CEO of Kojamo.

Kojamo has completed the sale of 44 residential properties

Finland Finland — Kojamo Group’s companies have completed the sale of 44 rental housing properties to Apollo-managed funds and Avant Capital Partners for a debt-free sale price of EUR 242 million. The transaction was announced on 6 June 2025.
In july, Pandox and Eiendomsspar put a major bid on an Irish hotel group.

Pandox and Eiendomsspar with major bid on Irish hotel group

Nordic — Pandox and Norwegian Eiendomsspar have, through a newly established company, submitted a cash takeover offer for Irish Dalata Hotel Group worth the equivalent of SEK 15.7 billion. This was stated in a press release in july, in which a framework agreement was also signed with Scandic Hotels.
Corem CEO Rutger Arnhult.

Arnhult buys Corem shares for nearly 7.4 million SEK

Sweden Sweden — Corem's CEO Rutger Arnhult is adding to his holdings with, among other things, B and D shares.
The property Fleming 7 in Stockholm.

KLP Fastigheter acquires Stockholm office property from Barings

Sweden Sweden — KLP Fastigheter has entered into an agreement with Barings to acquire the property Härolden 44, also known as Fleming 7, in Stockholm for SEK 1.48 billion (EUR 130 million). Occupancy will take place in early September 2025.
Patrik Kallenvret, Rikke Lykke and Henrica Ginström.

The hottest recruitments in Q2

Nordic — Several key-positions within the companies on the Nordic real estate market got appointed during Q2 2025. Nordic Property News takes a closer look at the hottest Nordic recruitments in the second quarter.
Greve Distribution Center.

CBRE IM agrees landmark lease for over 20,400 sqm at Greve Distribution Center

Denmark Denmark — CBRE IM, on behalf of a fund sponsored by the firm, has agreed a major lease with Satair, an Airbus Services company, at Greve Distribution Center, its 107,000 sqm logistics asset in Greater Copenhagen.