South Bay makes its inaugural acquisition.

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

Sweden 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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!”

Keva and Aktiivitilat invest together in light industrial properties

Finland Finland — Keva and Aktiivitilat have established a new real estate investment company focusing on light industrial properties in Finland. The targeted investment volume is approximately EUR 200 million.
Louise Richnau.

Louise Richnau proposed as new Chair of the Board at Eastnine

Nordic — The Nomination Committee of Eastnine proposes that current board member Louise Richnau be elected as Chair of the Board at Eastnine's Annual General Meeting on April 29, 2025. Liselotte Hjorth, current Chair of the Board of Eastnine, has notified the Nomination Committee that she will decline re-election.
NKT's new test facility in Alingsås.

Logistea completes test facility – long-term lease agreement signed

Sweden Sweden — Logistea has completed a test facility in Alingsås for the tenant NKT.
Kristina Grahn Persson.

A shift in the industry: from buildings to sustainability, value creation and quality

Sweden Sweden — Kristina Grahn Persson becomes the new Head of People & Culture at Castellum. She tells Nordic Property News what attracted her to the role and the company, the shift in the industry towards a greater focus on people versus buildings, and what areas she sees as important for building the organization and corporate culture.
Per Nilsson.

John Mattson adds key-players – to focus on growth

Sweden Sweden — John Mattson focuses on growth and strengthens his management team with two new names. CEO Per Nilsson tells Nordic Property News about the growth plans, the weighting of the portfolio, how and where they want to expand their portfolio, the sustainability focus and the additions to the management team.
Christian Fredrixon, CEO of Cibus.

Cibus has entered into a binding agreement to acquire EUR 508 million portfolio

Nordic — Cibus Nordic Real Estate has, following the board of directors' approval, entered into a binding agreement to acquire Forum Estates Holding BV, including its property portfolio. The consideration in connection with the transaction will be paid in newly issued shares in Cibus following a resolution by the company's board of directors in accordance with the authorization granted by the extraordinary general meeting on 14 January 2025.
NCC to build school and kindergarten in Turku.

NCC to build in Turku

Finland Finland — NCC and the City of Turku have signed an agreement for the construction of a new school and kindergarten in the district of Järkälä in Turku, Finland. The order value is approximately SEK 195 million.
Karl Persson.

Cushman & Wakefield appoints Karl Persson as Head of Nordics

Nordic — The appointment of Karl Persson as Head of Nordics follows the news that the company has expanded its presence in the Nordic region by acquiring its partner company in Finland. Karl Persson's expanded responsibilities will drive growth and strengthen support for Nordic customers, while complementing and coordinating activities at the country level.
Marcus Lotzman, Head of Transactions Sweden at Capman, in front of the brownfield project acquired with Panattoni. The image is a montage.

Here is where Capman looks for new logistics opportunities

Sweden Sweden — Capman is increasing its exposure toward logistics through an acquisition together with Panattoni in Mölnlycke just outside Gothenburg. Marcus Lotzman, Head of Transactions Sweden at Capman, tells Nordic Property News about the partnership with Panattoni, how Capman wants to continue growing in the logistics market, what types of properties and locations it is looking at, and what other segments it sees opportunities in.
Julius Tallberg-Kiinteistöt sells office property.

Julius Tallberg sells in Helsinki

Finland Finland — Julius Tallberg-Kiinteistöt Oyj has sold its property at Tapulikaupungintie 37 in Suutarila, Helsinki, to another investor in a transaction concluded on 16 January 2025.
Lidingö centrum.

CA Fastigheter buys Lidingö centrum

Sweden Sweden — CA Fastigheter buys Lidingö centrum from Grosvenor to for SEK 811 million (EUR 71 million).
Platzer sells school property.

Platzer sells to Infranode

Sweden Sweden — Platzer has sold the school property Högsbo 55:13 in the Södra Änggården district of Gothenburg to Infranode. The school, developed by Platzer, covers 10,000 square meters and was completed in 2024. The property is being sold for SEK 552 million (EUR 48 million) with vacated on February 28, 2025.
The Lagerhaus store in Hallarna, Halmstad.

The property owners that may be affected by the corporate restructuring of Lagerhaus

Sweden Sweden — Lagerhaus, with around 50 stores in Sweden, has found itself in financial strains and has been granted reconstruction. Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at which property owners may be affected.
Kristina Pettersson Post.

Vasakronan signs large office lease in central Gothenburg

Sweden Sweden — Vasakronan signs an 8,800 sqm office lease in central Gothenburg with the insurance company If – while keeping the vacating tenant SEB within their own office stock. Kristina Pettersson Post, Head of Gothenburg at Vasakronan, tells Nordic Property News about the leasing situation in Gothenburg and the trends on the market.

How the newly listed companies have fared on the stock exchange

Nordic — After years without Nordic real estate IPOs, three Swedish company enlisted on the stock exchange, two made listing changes to the main list, and PPI made its debut on the Oslo Stock Exchange in 2024. Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at how the newly companies' shares have developed.
Capman and Panattoni acquire in Mölnlycke.

Capman and Panattoni acquire a brownfield logistics development project outside Gothenburg

Sweden Sweden — The Capman Nordic Real Estate III fund and Panattoni have signed an agreement with Mitsubishi Logisnext Europe AB to acquire a brownfield logistic development project situated in the Gothenburg region which is the highest ranked logistics hub in the Nordics. The plan is to demolish the current outdated industrial buildings and, in their place, construct an EU taxonomy aligned modern logistics facility.