Logian and YIT signs partnership agreement.

Logian and YIT sign a significant partnership agreement for the development of Sammonmäki in Tuusula

Finland Finland — A development project by Logian and YIT Corporation has now been launched in Sammonmäki, Tuusula, as part of the extensive development of the Focus area on the northern side of the airport. The project includes 35,000 sqm of premises for industrial or logistics companies.
AAK's new production and logistics facility in Staffanstorp.

AAK invests in a new production and logistics facility in collaboration with Logicenters

Sweden Sweden — AAK, specialists in plant-based oil and fat ingredients, is investing in a new state-of-the-art logistics facility in Staffanstorp, Sweden. This is taking place within the framework of its foodservice operations, and in collaboration with Logicenters.
Fredrik Jagersjö Rosell, CEO of Panattoni Sweden.

Why the US giant has slowed down the investment pace

Sweden Sweden — Panattoni Sweden's CEO Fredrik Jagersjö Rosell: "Growing by 200,000 square meters per year has not been realistic."
Erik Selin, CEO of Balder.

Balder invests in data center company

Sweden Sweden — Balder has invested capital in the Swedish data center company SDC, according to a press release.
Joakim Efraimsson.

Joakim Efraimsson stays on as CEO of Wästbygg AB

Sweden Sweden — At the beginning of the year, it was announced that Joakim Efraimsson had, at his own request, decided to step down from his role as CEO of Wästbygg AB in order to pursue new opportunities outside the Group. He has continued in his role during the notice period, and the company now announces that Joakim Efraimsson will remain in his position.
Johan Bråkenhielm.

Schroders' Head of Nordics leaves the company

Nordic — Johan Bråkenhielm steps down from his position of Head of Nordics Real Estate of Schroders after three years.
Besqab divests care home.

Besqab divests completed care home in Nacka

Sweden Sweden — Besqab has signed an agreement regarding the sale of a fully developed care home located on the leasehold property Älta 37:5 in Nacka. The buyer is Stockholms Enskilda Fastighetsägare AB (SEFAB), and the purchase price amounts to approximately SEK 200 million. Possession is scheduled for June 18, 2025.
Axel Tärn.

Continued recovery in the transaction market – but one segment is struggling

Nordic — April was a strong month for real estate transactions in the Nordics, and thus the trend from previous months continues and the transaction market is recovering strongly after two weaker years in 2023 and 2024. For Nordic Property News, Collier's Head of Research Axel Tärn tells more about why the Nordics and Sweden attract investors, which segments stand out and what potential obstacles lie ahead.
Atle Kigen.

Aker's view on the PPI and SBB investments

Nordic — Following a transaction earlier this week, it is now confirmed that SBB and its associated company PPI will gain a new major shareholder. Atle Kigen, Head of Media Relations and Public Affairs at Aker, tells Nordic Property News about the Norwegian company’s decision to invest in SBB and PPI, the future of PPI following the transaction, and their view on SBB’s position and prospects.
Støtvig Hotel.

Støtvig Hotel acquired by new owners

Norway Norway — The modern destination hotel, Støtvig Hotel in Larkollen, has been acquired by a new group of Norwegian investors with strong ties to the area. The hotel, widely regarded as one of Norway’s finest beachside retreats, has been sold for approximately NOK 500 million. The seller is Stig Fische and his family, who are behind the hotel’s success story and development.
The property Ansgarius in Växjö.

APP Properties to make acquisition in Växjö

Sweden Sweden — Vidingehem has signed a letter of intent with Växjö-based company APP Properties regarding the sale of the property Ansgarius in Växjö. The transaction has not yet been formally completed, but both parties have expressed a mutual intention to work towards a final agreement.
Prisma CEO Fredrik Mässing.

Prisma acquires property from Corem – strengthens presence in Norrköping

Sweden Sweden — Prisma Properties has signed an agreement to acquire the property Malmen 8 in Norrköping from Corem Property Group, at an underlying property value of approximately SEK 20 million (excluding deductions for deferred tax). The property is leased to MAX, Pizza Hut, and Preem, generating a total annual rental income of approximately SEK 1.2 million and a WAULT of 5.5 years.
Erik Hävermark.

"We have several tools in the toolbox"

Sweden Sweden — Sweden's largest listed pure housing company, Sveafastigheter, has a clear direction forward: organic growth and increased profitability. Despite the company's short history and the fact that it is only from this quarter that it manages the entire portfolio itself, it is believed that Sveafastigheter's financial and operational key figures continue to develop positively.
Patrik Kallenvret and Niklas Samuelsson.

Savills' future plans after the key-recruitment

Nordic — Savills is making a high-profile addition to its team with the recruitment of Patrik Kallenvret. CEO Niklas Samuelsson tells Nordic Property News about the significance of the hire, developments in the transaction market, and how Savills continues to build its business.

The prison in Kristianstad is being expanded with 29,000 sqm

Sweden Sweden — Intea and the Swedish Prison and Probation Service have agreed on a lease agreement regarding a second phase of the expansion of the Kristianstad prison by 29,000 sqm to create an additional 400 places. The lease term is 25 years, with an estimated annual rental value of just over SEK 131 million.
Merja Hyttinen.

Sato appoints Merja Hyttinen as VP Human Resources

Finland Finland — Merja Hyttinen (MA) has been appointed as the new Vice President, Human Resources at the housing provider Sato, effective from 1 May. Merja Hyttinen joins Sato from Scania Finland, where she held the role of HR Director since 2017. Earlier in her career, she has worked in various human resource development roles at companies such as Martela and Nokia Networks.
Johan Bergman.

Johan Bergman elected new Chairman of the Board at Alecta Fastigheter

Sweden Sweden — At Alecta Fastigheter’s Annual General Meeting held on 7 May 2025, Johan Bergman was appointed as the new Chairman of the Board. Johan Bergman brings extensive experience from the real estate industry, most recently from Niam where he served as CEO and later as Chairman. He succeeds Katarina Thorslund, former Deputy CEO of Alecta, who has served as Chair since 2023 and declined re-election due to retirement.
Leiv Synnes, CEO of SBB.

SBB CEO: "We have time on our side"

Nordic — Two new companies, a new major owner and steps towards the goal of reducing debt are some of the things that please Leiv Synnes about the first quarter for SBB. In short, it means that the strategy to return the company to financial stability is starting to have an effect.
Peter Wallin, CEO, and Jon Johnsson, CFO, at Bonava.

"We are not sitting in an ivory tower here in Stockholm"

Nordic — Bonava has delivered its report for the first quarter of 2025 and President and CEO Peter Wallin has, together with Vice President and CFO Jon Johnsson, held a presentation of the numbers, challenges and direction for the company. “We hope to be able to complete an interesting pipeline of B2B products in 2025”, says Peter Wallin.
Prisma CEO Fredrik Mässing.

Prisma continues to grow in Denmark – signs long lease agreement

Denmark Denmark — Prisma Properties has signed a 15-year lease agreement with one of Denmark’s largest burger chains for a new location in Hammelev, in the municipality of Haderslev, southern Denmark. As previously announced, the grocery chain Netto will also open at the site. The estimated total annual rental value for the entire project upon completion amounts to approximately SEK 4.9 million.
Patrik Kallenvret.

Savills recruits Head of Nordics Capital Markets

Nordic — Savills has recruited Patrik Kallenvret as Managing Director, Head of Nordics Capital Markets. He will start on 15 November 2025. Patrik Kallenvret, who will be based in Savills Stockholm office, joins from CBRE where he was Managing Director and Head of Capital Markets, Nordics and previously MD of CBRE in Sweden.
Annie Skoglund.

Diös strengthens its senior management team with Director of HR

Sweden Sweden — Diös is expanding its senior management team with the addition of Director of HR Annie Skoglund. She, who has been with Diös since 2013, leads the company’s work on corporate culture and organizational development. The change is effective immediately.
Klövern's CEO Rickard Langerfors in front of Wendelstrand. The image is a montage.

Klövern's view on the Gothenburg residential market

Sweden Sweden — Klövern is taking further steps in Gothenburg, recently strengthening its portfolio through the acquisition of properties in Wendelstrand from Next Step Group. Following the transaction, Klövern’s CEO, Rickard Langerfors, tells Nordic Property News about the company’s growth plans in Gothenburg, its outlook on the city's housing market, and provided a status update on the development rights it already holds in the area.
Johan Öhlund Lagerdahl and the properties acquired in Barkarbystaden.

Art-Invest looks for new opportunities in the Nordics – this is what they want to acquire

Nordic — Art-Invest continues its expansion in Sweden. Following a residential acquisition in Barkarbystaden, Johan Öhlund Lagerdahl, Head of Stockholm at Art-Invest, discusses the company's entry into the Swedish market, where it is seeking new opportunities, the segments it is focusing on, and its outlook on potential investments in Finland.
Øyvind Eriksen.

Aker acquires ownership interest in PPI and SBB

Nordic — Aker Property Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aker ASA, announces that it has signed agreements to acquire a strategic ownership interest in Public Property Invest and Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden.