Annie Franzon, Head of Transactions at Diös.

Diös divests residential in Northern Sweden

Sweden Sweden — Diös sells 22 residential properties in Östersund and Gävle with a leasable area of 26,000 square meters for SEK 385 million. The underlying property value is in line with the book value. The transaction is in line with the company’s portfolio strategy.
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Mikael Åslund.
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“Can save a quarter of a million per newly built apartment”
Helena Paulsson, head of Afry Architects, and Thomas Sandell, cheif architect.
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"Our supply is being sharpened towards the market"
Blackrock is among the largest owners in several of the listed Nordic real estate companies.
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The development of Blackrock’s ownership in listed Nordic companies
Christian Fredrixon, Kristina Sawjani and Henrik Brinck Landelius.
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The hottest free agents in the industry
Lennart Sten.

Lennart Sten proposed as new Chairman of SBB

Nordic — The Nomination Committee’s Board of Directors of SBB propose Lennart Sten pas new Chairman. He is proposed to succeed Lennart Schuss who has decline re-election as Chairman, but will continue on the Board of Directors.
Sophie Löfving.

Sophie Löfving appointed Managing Director of RED Management

Sweden Sweden — RED Management appoints Sophie Löfving as Managing Director. The company is facing an expansion where, among other things, the business area SYD (South) was recently initiated with a base in Malmö. Sophie Löfving will lead the company through the next phase of growth and development.
The tower where the water slides where suppose to start was instead where the fire started.

Major Swedish project destroyed by fire: "A terrible sight"

Sweden Sweden — On Monday, a major fire broke out at NCC's Oceana project in Gothenburg. The fire started at a water attraction on the outside of the building and later spread to the rest of the building. A person who worked for the amusement park Liseberg on the project is still missing. Niklas Sparw, business area manager NCC Building Sweden, comments to Nordic Property News what it was like to see the devastation in a project he has visited many times, at what stage the construction was and the hope that there are certain parts that can be saved.
Christer Farstad.

"Gratifying to see a consensus between tenants and property owners on sustainability issues"

Nordic — CBRE grows from within as Christer Farstad is appointed Head of Occupier Advisory & Transaction Services in the Nordics. He tells Nordic Property News about his new position, his view on the Occupier Service market, and the most important tasks within the segment in 2024 for CBRE.

Wihlborgs implements Group Management changes

Nordic — With the aim of increasing operational traction and formally clarifying existing working methods, Wihlborgs is implementing minor changes to its organisation. The changes include the appointment of the Chief Financial Officer and Director of Projects & Developments as Deputy CEOs as well as the establishment of a new business-oriented role, which entails a decrease in the members of Group Management.
Niclas Bergman, steps down as CEO of Nivika.

Niclas Bergman steps down as CEO of Nivika

Sweden Sweden — After 25 years as president and CEO at Nivika, Niclas Bergman has informed Nivika's board that he is leaving the position as president and CEO. The work to recruit a new president and CEO will begin immediately.
Ylva Sarby Westman, CEO of Neobo.

Neobo divests property portfolio in Eskilstuna

Sweden Sweden — Neobo Fastigheter AB has divested six residential properties in Eskilstuna at an underlying property value of SEK 113 million, which is in line with the most recent external valuation that was conducted at year-end.
Niklas Johansson and Anna Hallsten.

How Nordisk Renting will continue to build after the change in CEO

Nordic — Nordisk Renting has appointed Caroline Bertlin's successor as CEO and decided on Anna Hallsten. Chairman of the board Niklas Johansson tells Nordic Property News why Anna Hallsten was the right person to take over, about the possibilities for more recruitments and what will be the most important tasks for Nordisk Renting in 2024.
Erik Selin, CEO of Balder.

Erik Selin on Balder's 2024: "Net sales of building rights – maybe some investments"

Sweden Sweden — Balder's CEO Erik Selin predicts a quiet 2024 for the company, which in many ways will be similar to their 2023. There are no project starts planned during the year, and he also does not see much activity ahead of him in the transaction market, although he believes that as a whole the market will thaw more during the course of the year.
Storsala continues to expand its portfolio.

Storsala acquires in Täby

Sweden Sweden — Storsala acquires the center facility Kyrkbyns Centrum in Täby. The current freehold property was built in 1985 and has a lettable area of 682 square meters with a plot area of 1,582 square meters. The seller is Vincero Fastigheter 2, which is part of the Vincero Group.
Carl Janglin, CEO of Oscar Properties.

Oscar Properties contests new bankruptcy filing

Sweden Sweden — The real estate company DSAM Sweden files for bankruptcy of Oscar Properties, Expressen reports. Oscar Properties writes in a press release that they have been informed that DSAM has applied for the company to be declared bankrupt as a result of an agreement entered into with DSAM which DSAM believes that Oscar Properties has not complied with. Oscar Properties will contest the bankruptcy filing.
Christer Farstad.

CBRE appoints new Head of Occupier Services Nordics

Nordic — CBRE appoints Christer Farstad as Head of Occupier Advisory & Transaction Services in the Nordics.
Kestutis Sasnauskas, CEO of Eastnine.

"It will be easier to navigate this universe"

Nordic — Eastnine has had a rollercoaster year. Even so, they are reporting the best year yet operationally. CEO Kestutis Sasnauskas says that they are now in several discussions for future transactions.
The top transactions in the Nordics in January.

January 2024: The Nordic top transactions

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents the largest transactions on the Nordic property market in January, 2024.
Slättö acquires residential in Norrköping.

Slättö makes its first housing acquisition in almost two years

Sweden Sweden — Slättö continues to expand its portfolio by acquiring twelve residential properties in central Norrköping, the company's first residential acquisition in almost two years.

The CEO leaves Link Prop Investment

Sweden Sweden — After just over six years as CEO of Link Prop Investment AB, Mattias Rickardsson has informed the company's board that he has decided to leave his role as CEO.
The Rimforsa school in Kinda municipality.

NCC to convert and expand school in Östergötland

Sweden Sweden — NCC has been commissioned by Kinda Municipality to convert and expand Rimforsa school in Östergötland. Rimforsa school is a compulsory school for children aged 5-12 and upon completion, will contain 21 classrooms with associated spaces for up to 483 students.
Knut Rost.

Rost's plans after final year with Diös: "I love this company"

Sweden Sweden — Diös outgoing CEO tells Nordic Property News about the future after he leaves the company at the turn of the year, how he views his decade as CEO, the biggest challenges and the great pride in what he and his employees have built together since 2014.
Swiss Life Asset Manager's HQ in Zürich.

Swiss Life Asset Managers' plans for the Nordic markets after the Wilfast acquisition

Nordic — Swiss Life Asset Managers increases its presence in the Nordics through the acquisition of Wilfast. Christian Ness, CEO of Swiss Life Asset Managers Nordic, tells Nordic Property News why Wilfast is the right partner for Swiss Life, the possibility of growing further in the Nordics through company acquisitions and about the future plans for the Nordic markets.
Oulun Energia Oy is moving to new premises: Is acquiring the Kaleva Oy property in Karjasilta.

Oulun Energia acquires the Kaleva property

Finland Finland — Oulun Energia moves its office – acquires the Kaleva property in Karjasilta, Oulu.
Anna Hallsten.

Anna Hallsten appointed new CEO of Nordisk Renting

Nordic — Nordisk Renting's board has decided to appoint Anna Hallsten as the company's new CEO. In the role of CEO, she will also be a member of the company's board.
Northern Horizon makes acquisition from SPD.

Northern Horizon acquires care home project in Hørsholm

Denmark Denmark — Northern Horizon, specialized healthcare real estate investor, has signed a deal with Danish developer Scandinavian Property Development to purchase a care home under construction in Hørsholm, Denmark. Once completed in the summer of 2025, the care home is expected to achieve DGNB Gold certification. Attendo A/S will operate the care home.
Destination Torslanda.

Volvo Cars enters major venture with Next Step Group and Vectura

Sweden Sweden — Vectura Fastigheter and Fastighets AB Balder’s associated company Next Step Group continue to invest, now in collaboration with Volvo Cars and Gothenburg City, to contribute to Sweden's international competitiveness. The companies plan to create a leading innovation cluster in sustainable mobility.
Erik Möller.

This is where Slättö sees the best opportunities within the hotel segment

Nordic — Slättö continues to invest in hotels. After the latest acquisition in Helsinki, Erik Möller, Head of Hotels at Slättö, tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition, the possibilities of conversions, where to look for new acquisitions and gives his view on the hotel market in 2024.