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Patriam buys in Stockholm.

Patriam buys from Peab

Sweden — Patriam acquires and takes over the property Nacka Sicklaön 37:29 in Stockholm from Peab.

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Nils Styf, CEO of Hemsö.

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Nils Styf: "A lack of resources and expertise in many municipalities"

Mårten Othérus.

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The growth targets for Nordr Sweden after Starwood’s entry

Pål Ahlsén, CEO at Castellum.

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Pål Ahlsén: "Castellum will be a net seller this year"

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Nordr Sweden sold to Starwood

Wihlborgs' property Hermes 10 in Helsingborg.

Historic Wihlborgs property in Helsingborg attracts new tenants

Sweden — Fabriken1891 (Hermes 10), the old Tretorn factory in Helsingborg, is not just a historic well-known building in Helsingborg. Today, it is home to 100 companies and Lund University, and an important place for knowledge exchange, fellowship and innovation. In just the last six months alone, Wihlborgs has signed new leases for a total of 6,500 square metres at the property, including with Visma and Arbetsförmedlingen (Sweden’s public employment agency).

Christian Fredrixon, CEO of Cibus.

Cibus completes the acquisition of Forum Estates

Nordic — Cibus completes the acquisition of Forum Estates and resolves on a share issue as consideration for the acquisition.

Hans Wallenstam, CEO of Wallenstam.

Wallenstam CEO: "If the location and product is right, the market is there"

Sweden — Hans Wallenstam shares what awaits with the fifth Hötorgsskrapan and how he sees the coworking market going forward, as well as the reasons for Convendum's difficulties. He also sees that the company will be able to increase the pace of residential development but also sees a major challenge in how the City of Gothenburg works with urban development.

Decrease in explosives from construction sites among criminals in Sweden

Sweden — The police's focus on reducing criminals' access to explosives from the industry appears to have paid off. "We have done several things to reduce the access to explosives that are used illegally, but the work is far from finished," says Malin Nygren, head of the National Bomb Data Center and police commissioner at the National Bomb Protection Agency.

P-G Persson, CEO of Safjället Fastigheter.

P-G Persson proposed as new Chairman of Diös

Sweden — The Chairman of the Board, Bob Persson, declines re-election at the 2025 Annual General Meeting. Per-Gunnar Persson is proposed as new chairman. The Nomination Committee proposes the election of Björn Rentzhog as new Board member and Vice Chairman.

Sanna Yliniemi

Sanna Yliniemi appointed Regional Director for Southern Finland at Senate Properties

Finland — Sanna Yliniemi will start as Senate Properties' new Regional Director for Southern Finland and a member of Senate Properties' Management Team on March 1, 2025. Senate Properties' long-time Regional Director for Southern Finland, Petri Turku, will retire in June.

Skanska.

Skanska builds new science and technology center for Texas A&M

Sweden — Skanska has signed a contract with Texas A&M University System to construct the new Meat Science and Technology Center on their campus in College Station, Texas, USA.

Lidingö centrum and Charlotte Claesson Ripoll.

CA Fastigheter's plans for the Stockholm market

Sweden — CA Fastigheter builds on its Stockholm holdings when Lidingö centrum is acquired from Grosvenor for approximately SEK 800 million. Regional Manager Charlotte Claesson Ripoll tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition and how they want to continue and develop in Stockholm.

Henrik Einarsson, Establishment Manager at Business Region Gothenburg.

Outlook for the Gothenburg market

Sweden — Henrik Einarsson, Establishment Manager at Business Region Gothenburg, share his analysis on how the market is performing today and what awaits in the future. There is one area where the second largest city in Sweden stands out significantly and has surpassed Stockholm by a full 20 percent. "They warn that if they do nothing, Gothenburg will take over."

Jarl Greve and Michael Brichmann.

Thylander names new CFO and COO

Denmark — Thylander promotes Jarl Greve and Michael Brichmann to CFO and COO, along with other organizational changes.

Jakob Fyrberg, CEO of Emilshus.

Emilshus acquires two properties

Sweden — Emilshus has acquired two light industrial properties with a total lettable area of 14,859 square meters. The total annual rental value amounts to SEK 19 million and the average remaining lease term is 13 years.

The property Värjan 13 in Helsingborg.

Wihlborgs signs new lease in Helsingborg

Sweden — Wihlborgs has signed an agreement with the expanding Smurfit Westrock Onwell for Värjan 13 at Berga in Helsingborg. The move is taking place in 2025 and the lease is for five years.

Alma Property Partners and Rubik Properties acquire landmark building in Aarhus.

Alma Property Partners and Rubik Properties acquire residential asset in Aarhus

Denmark — Alma Property Partners and Rubik Properties, in a joint venture, announce the acquisition of “Unity Aarhus”, an institutional-grade, new build residential asset located on Randersvej in Aarhus.

Ola Serneke.

Ola Serneke secures first pieces for the new venture

Sweden — Two key-players joins the new company.

Andreas Carlson.

The Minister for Housing's view on the development in Northern Sweden

Sweden — On behalf of the Council for Sustainable Cities, six teams presented their reports and proposals for new living environments in northern Sweden on Tuesday. Sweden's Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Housing Andreas Carlson was there and pointed out the importance of design and architecture when development is going fast.

South Bay makes its inaugural acquisition.

Newly founded South Bay acquires modern logistics property in Malmö – now fully leased

Sweden — The newly established company South Bay has, shortly after its inception, completed its first acquisition of a newly constructed logistics property of 44,000 sqm with a strong environmental profile in Malmö. During the process, South Bay and the seller MG Real Estate collaborated closely to further develop the technical specifications and lease out the remaining vacancy of approximately 7,500 sqm.

WSP becomes a tenant of AMF Fastigheter's in Marievik.

AMF Fastigheter signs lease for 8,500 sqm with WSP

Sweden — The leading community development consultancy, WSP, has chosen to move its Swedish headquarters to Marievik. In March 2026, WSP will open the doors to its new premises in AMF Fastigheter's urban development project. The move will bring approximately 1,200 employees together on 85,000 square meters in an innovative and inspiring environment.

Nina Kovsted Helk.

Nina Kovsted Helk appointed new CEO of Realdania

Denmark — Realdania's board of directors has appointed the current philanthropy director Nina Kovsted Helk as the philanthropic association's new CEO. She will replace Jesper Nygård in the position on April 1, 2025. At the same time, the executive board will be adjusted from three to two people.

Karl Persson.

How Cushman & Wakefield looks to sharpen its Nordic offering

Nordic — Cushman & Wakefield is to sharpen its Nordic offering and appoints Karl Persson as CEO of the Nordic region. He tells Nordic Property News about the potential of the increased Nordic focus, how cooperation between the countries will develop and the keys to success with the venture.

Anders Frisell.

Stena Fastigheter's ambitions for the Gothenburg market

Sweden — Anders Frisell is taking a step up within Stena Fastigheter and will become the new Gothenburg CEO from April 1. He tells Nordic Property News about his journey within the company, what he is like as a leader, the work with Stena Fastigheter's development project in Gothenburg and how he sees the company's position in the city developing in the future.

Skanska builds in Skövde.

Skanska builds office and garage in Skövde

Sweden — Skanska has signed an agreement with the municipal company Kreativa Hus Skövde AB to build an office building with an adjacent parking garage in central Skövde.

Fish restaurant and taproom open in Wihlborgs property in Dockan in Malmö.

Wihlborgs signs new leases in Malmö

Sweden — The restaurant and food truck company Fisky Business is opening a new unit in Dockporten 1 overlooking the marina in Dockan. The establishment is in partnership with the Skåne-based brewery Perfectly Squared Brewing, which will open a taproom on the floor above the restaurant. The restauranteurs behind the project refer to it as a “Living room in Dockan.”

Ola Serneke, Serneke CEO and Prashant Agarwal, CEO Ajna Holding AB.

Ola Serneke makes a comeback: "A step towards a major company"

Sweden — Ola Serneke is making a comeback, as he, together with the Agarwal Group, is making an effort to regain ground in the Swedish market – going forward again under the name Serneke. To Nordic Property News Ola Serneke shares how they want to grow the company now.

Manuelle Gautrand.

AMF Fastigheter hires French star architect for new hotel: "I absolutely love Sweden"

Sweden — AMF Fastigheter has hired acclaimed French architect Manuelle Gautrand to design a destination hotel in Marievik, Stockholm. Marievik, at Årstaviken, is AMF Fastigheter's largest urban development project to date. A new hotel with around 180 rooms is now being planned here. For star architect Manuelle Gautrand, the project has been more than rewarding: “I love analyzing the soul of Stockholm!”