Image
Image
Ivan Martic.

From the Balkans to Jönköping – an entrepreneur's journey

Sweden Sweden — Just over 15 years ago, Ivan Martic, who grew up in Vaggeryd, a small town close to Jönköping, founded IM Vision after his UF company at school. Today it is one of Sweden's leading companies in the rental and sale of LED screens. In 2023, he was named Young Entrepreneur of the Year in Jönköping County. In the same year, the majority of the company was acquired by an investment company. At the Real Estate Market Day in Jönköping, he talks about his journey and his philosophy when it comes to entrepreneurship.
TOP 4 Nordic
Nils Styf, CEO of Hemsö.
Nordic Nordic —
Nils Styf: "A lack of resources and expertise in many municipalities"
Mårten Othérus.
Nordic Nordic —
The growth targets for Nordr Sweden after Starwood’s entry
Pål Ahlsén, CEO at Castellum.
Nordic Nordic —
Pål Ahlsén: "Castellum will be a net seller this year"
Nordic Nordic —
Nordr Sweden sold to Starwood
There are some apartments with saunas in Karlatornet.

The industry on the future demand for saunas

Nordic — After Finnish comedy group KAJ won big with the song "Bara bada bastu"(Just take a sauna) in the Swedish Melodifestivalen a little more than a week ago, Nordic Property News asked the question – will more people want to take a sauna now and let the sweat swirl? Will it affect what is demanded in newly produced residential and to what extent are companies working with offering a sauna today? Six companies in the industry answer this question.
Globen area, Arenan 2 i Stockholm.

Corem attracts HQ to the Globen area

Sweden Sweden — Corem has signed a nine-year lease agreement with the fuel company Circle K for 2.038 square meters in the Arenan 2 property in the Globen area, Stockholm. Circle K is thus moving its Swedish headquarters to Corem's premises. The move is planned for January 2026.
Diös expands in Umeå.

Diös acquires 73.000 square meters in Umeå

Sweden Sweden — Diös strengthens its position as the largest commercial property owner in Umeå through the acquisition of a portfolio of centrally located properties totaling 73.000 square meters at an agreed property value of EUR 0.14 billion, SEK 1.6 billion. Takeover will take place on June 2 and the seller is Lerstenen.
Patrik Westin, CEO of Derome Fastighet.

Strategic residential expansion in central Gothenburg

Sweden Sweden — Derome Fastighet is embarking on a new project in Gothenburg and will increase its portfolio by 50 percent. It is part of a strategic investment going forward, says Patrik Westin, CEO of the company.

NCC develops training area for the Swedish Fortification Agency

Sweden Sweden — On behalf of the Swedish Fortification Agency, NCC will carry out development work at the Villingsberg training and shooting range in Karlskoga.

Tagehus new shareholder in Besqab - purchased 1.5 million ordinary shares

Sweden Sweden — Tagehus Holding becomes new shareholder in residential developer Besqab.
This year's Mipim is over. What did the business people think of it?

Industry voices on Mipim 2025

Nordic — This year's edition of Mipim is over for now. How was it, what were the highlights, what was missing (apart from the sun of course!) and will people be back next year? A large group of real estate players provide the answers in Nordic Property News’ large survey from Cannes.
The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority issues a warning to the authority.

Criticism against the authority for investments in Heimstaden Bostad

Sweden Sweden — The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (FI) issues a warning to the Swedish Pensions Authority for lack of risk control when investing in Heimstaden Bostad AB.
Maryrose David.

Savills' Head of Research: "Imbalance in the market"

Sweden Sweden — The market is polarized and Savills Sweden's Head of Research Maryrose David gives her view on which segments will be in demand in 2025, how office tenants view their office needs and what is in demand in the logistics market. She also offers her analysis of how investors view the market and a possible reason why international players have had difficulties to invest in the Swedish market in 2024.

One of Europe’s largest data centers will be built in Norway

Norway Norway — Coreweave will build large AI data center in Norway.
Håndværkskollegiet.

Danish winner at Mipim awards

Denmark Denmark — Håndværkskollegiet (The Crafts College) was awards Best Cultural, Sports & Education Project at this year's Mipim Awards.
Fredrik Bergenstråhle.

"Afa Fastigheter has a very good portfolio"

Sweden Sweden — After 17 years at Skanska, Fredrik Bergenstråhle is taking a new step in his career. Starting this summer, he will become the new CEO of Afa Fastigheter. He tells Nordic Property News his thoughts on the transition, Afa Fastigheter's status, and his remaining time at Skanska.
Robert Björk in front of Campus Falun. The image is a montage.

Why data centers remain a darling among investors

Nordic — Areim raises an additional SEK 5 billion for its data center investment. Robert Björk, Fund Manager at Areim DC Fund, tells Nordic Property News the company’s plans for the market, the strong interest from investors, and the projects being developed in Dalarna.
From December, Grand Tromsø will be called Quality Hotel Grand Tromsø and become part of Strawberry.

Strawberry takes over Grand Tromsø

Norway Norway — Strawberry strengthens its team in Tromsø with Scandic Grand Tromsø, which will be the sixth hotel in the Arctic city for the hotel company.
David Carlsson and Andreas Wahlén, CEOs of Diös and NP3.

"Liquidity in the property market in Skellefteå is not getting better"

Sweden Sweden — The bankruptcy of Northvolt has the potential to cause ripples in northern Sweden. Nordic Property News turned to two of the largest private real estate companies in the region, Diös and NP3, to get their reactions on how it could affect them and the real estate market going forward.
Lund International School.

Hemsö develops new international primary school

Sweden Sweden — Hemsö has entered into a 20-year lease agreement with Lund International School for a new primary school with space for 450 students and a lettable area of ​​5.100 square meters.
One of the Rusta stores in Sweden.

Historically large expansion awaits retail company

Nordic — Retail company Rusta's pipeline of new department stores has increased to 44. The growing number of contracts is now starting to affect the pace of openings, and Rusta will open four new department stores in March, followed by two more in April.
Nordic Property News lists the biggest buyers after the fourth quarter of 2024.

The largest buyers in 2024

Nordic — After an autumn with fairly low transaction activity, some large deals finally broke through during the fourth quarter of last year. Nordic Property News lists the purchase figures for the companies after the Q4 report.
Newsec CEO Max Barclay.

Newsec expands with Nordic office in London

Nordic — Newsec expands to London, strengthening Nordic-Baltic presence and global investment reach.
Copenhagen.

Schroders Capital successfully closes loan on residential complex in Greater Copenhagen

Denmark Denmark — Schroders Capital’s Private Debt & Credit Alternatives (PDCA) team announces the successful close of a mezzanine loan on a modern residential complex in Greater Copenhagen. The loan will be held in one of PDCA’s flexible, global, evergreen income funds.
The new Ruby hotel in Copenhagen is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027.

Ruby enters Denmark with its first hotel project in Copenhagen

Denmark Denmark — Ruby Group continues its expansion in Northern Europe and is now establishing itself in Denmark. In collaboration with long-term development partner ECE, Ruby is opening its first hotel in Copenhagen. Attractively located in the prestigious Frederiksberg district, the hotel will offer 219 rooms with a modern and stylish accommodation experience in one of the city’s most sought-after districts.
Northvolt had the ambition to establish Europe's largest factory for batteries.

Northvolt files for bankruptcy – these real estate companies are affected

Sweden Sweden — After an exhaustive attempt to investigate all available means to secure a viable financial and operational future for the company, the board of directors of Northvolt AB announces that it has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden. Nordic Property News has mapped out which real estate companies will be affected.
Nordic Property News lists the biggest sellers of 2024.

They were the biggest sellers in 2024

Nordic — The listed companies largely kept a fairly low profile in 2023 when it comes to transactions. During the fourth and final quarter of last year, we were still able to see a number of deals that raised the numbers a bit. Nordic Property News has comprised a list of the largest sellers in 2024.
Cleantech Garden in Espoo.

NCC sells new community property project in Espoo

Finland Finland — NCC is selling the Cleantech Garden community property project in Espoo, Finland, which comprises approximately 13.750 square meters of leasable area for SEK 900 million, approximately EUR 80 million. The buyer is Suohki, a social infrastructure company in Finland, wholly owned by Infranode. The City of Espoo will become the largest tenant in the property with a new school.