"The market is progressively entering a new investment cycle"

Nordic — Fokus Nordic gets a new CEO as Charles Dupont succeeds Tonny Nielsen. Charles Dupont tells Nordic Property News about his new position and the most important tasks in it, his view on the company he’s joining, and shares his view on the state of the Nordic markets.

The companies with the highest occupancy rates

Nordic — Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at how the listed companies' occupancy rate compares to each other after Q1.

Areim’s expansion plans for the hot segment

Sweden Sweden — Areim has completed its largest transaction to date within the warehouse and light industrial sector through the acquisition of 33 properties from Urban Partners and Invela. Louise Bruneheim, Head of Asset Management Light Industrial Sweden, and Kristoffer Ultenius, Investment Director, tell Nordic Property News about the acquisition, the portfolio, the company’s growth plans, the locations they consider attractive for future investments, and their outlook on the sector’s development.

The Swedish state proposed to take greater risk in housing when large companies are established

Sweden Sweden — Municipalities that want to say yes to large company establishments should receive better support to build housing and develop communities. This is what the Acceleration Office proposes in a new interim report to the government. Among the proposals are a state rent loss guarantee for newly built rental apartments, interest subsidies for single-family homes and financial incentives that will reduce the municipalities' risk when new residents move in.

Ola Serneke: “Some politicians are engaging in clear abuse of power”

Sweden Sweden — As the land allocation process for the highly attractive Circus Site project in central Gothenburg is set to be restarted, Ola Serneke has sharply criticised the decision and says he looks forward to seeing the politicians reprimanded by the Administrative Court, which he expects will ultimately rule in accordance with the recommendation prepared by the city's Development Administration.

Invela bids farewell with major divestment

Sweden Sweden — Invela has reached the end of its journey with a major portfolio sale to Areim. CEO Maria Mastej tells Nordic Property News about the company’s development, the final transaction, and what lies ahead.

Niam: “Real estate is no longer seen as a low-risk investment”

Sweden Sweden — Investors today are demanding sustainable city districts with strong public transport, vibrant environments and long-term stable cash flows. This is according to Ola Kolmert, business developer at Niam. Nordic Property News has spoken to him ahead of Hamnkvarteren Talks in Stockholm – where Stockholm's future as a port city is in focus.

Tomas Hermansson on future urban development: "It is the whole that determines the quality"

Sweden Sweden — The role of the property owner today is about much more than developing buildings. This is according to Bonnier Fastigheter's CEO Tomas Hermansson, who points to city life, culture and long-term value creation as decisive factors when new city districts emerge. During Hamnkvarteren Talks in Stockholm, he highlights the importance of developing offices, public spaces and content as a cohesive whole.

"Strong investor interest in hotels – both from international and domestic investors"

Nordic — The Swedish and Nordic hotel markets are performing exceptionally well, with sustained growth and record-breaking levels. Björn Gullaksen, Associate, Hotels at CBRE, tells Nordic Property News about the factors driving this performance, future developments, investor interest, destinations with strong growth potential, and key trends to monitor going forward.

The companies with the lowest ICRs

Nordic — Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at the interest coverage ratio of real estate companies to find out how interest-sensitive they are. Here is the full list.

"Strong and stable demand for high-quality commercial premises in central locations"

Sweden Sweden — Wallenstam has signed a major lease agreement with Mullvad VPN, fully occupying the remaining space in Valvet. Marina Fritsche, Deputy CEO and Regional Manager Gothenburg at Wallenstam, tells Nordic Property News about the work involved in transforming the premises under the new concept, the current status of Gothenburg’s rental market, and how the company expects the market to develop going forward.

Finns feel stuck in their homes – the dream of housing is being postponed

Finland Finland — Confidence in the Finnish housing market has plummeted. More and more people feel stuck in their current homes and see a change of residence as unrealistic. Long sales times, difficulties in obtaining loans and growing economic anxiety mean that many are now refraining from moving - at the same time as an unexpected segment is going against the tide. Nordic Property News talks to Jukka Rantanen, CEO of SB Hem.

Eastnine shifts focus after Riga sale: "We see greater opportunities in Warsaw"

Nordic — Following Eastnine's completed sale of two properties in Riga, CEO Kestutis Sasnauskas talks about the deal as part of a geographic allocation. The company's focus is now shifting more and more towards premium offices in Warsaw. At the same time, Sasnauskas describes the deal as a statement of strength for the Baltic transaction market. ”The fact that we are making a deal is a confirmation that liquidity has improved,” says Kestutis Sasnauskas.

How much did the companies invest in the first quarter?

Sweden Sweden — How many millions did the listed companies plow into their own portfolio during Q1? With increasing new construction and emerging stabilization in the market, there are both those who allocate the investment money to other things and those who use it for their own portfolio. Nordic Property News has the list you don't want to miss!

Police report and increased controls – how Train Alliance is responding to the irregularities

Sweden Sweden — Train Alliance has filed a police report against former board member Otto Persson and is implementing a range of measures after EY, through its independent forensic investigation, identified a number of irregularities. CEO Jenny Johansson tells Nordic Property News about the investigation process, the measures being introduced to strengthen governance and internal controls, and the company’s efforts to restore shareholder confidence.

List: They divested the most in the first quarter of 2026

Sweden Sweden — How much did the listed companies sell for in the first quarter of 2026? Nordic Property News has the full list of who is at the top and who did not sell anything at all.

"One of Stockholm’s most attractive and competitive office locations for the future"

Sweden Sweden — Atrium Ljungberg has secured a landmark leasing agreement as Ericsson relocates from Kista to Hagastaden in Stockholm, leasing 58,000 square metres of office space. Annica Ånäs, CEO of Atrium Ljungberg, tells Nordic Property News about the work behind securing the agreement, the development plans for the properties, the significance of the deal for Atrium Ljungberg, and Hagastaden’s future role in Stockholm’s office market.

Corem’s next steps in Kista following Ericsson’s departure

Sweden Sweden — Ericsson’s relocation from Kista to Hagastaden represents a significant setback for Corem, which will lose one of its major tenants. As the company prepares to move forward without Ericsson from 2030 onwards, its focus will be on helping drive Kista’s transformation into a more mixed-use urban district, according to Sebastian Schlasberg, CEO of Corem’s property operations.

Episurf maintains high transaction pace: “Significant opportunities for growth”

Sweden Sweden — Episurf continues to expand its business through both acquisitions and executive appointments. CEO Jens Andersson tells Nordic Property News about the company’s latest transaction and its plans for the industrial real estate segment, the pace of acquisitions since the company’s strategic shift, future growth ambitions, and the recruitment of Christian Olofsson and Petra Widén Lindh.

List: They purchased the most in the first quarter of 2026

Sweden Sweden — Nordic Property News lists how much the listed companies acquired for in the first quarter of 2026. See the top companies and which ones did not acquire anything at all.

Vacancy rates rise in Sweden’s major cities – but confidence remains in future prospects

Sweden Sweden — Vacancy rates are increasing in Sweden’s three largest cities, according to a survey conducted by Citymark. Tor Borg, Head of Research at Citymark, tells Nordic Property News about the factors behind the decline and his outlook for future developments.

The Nordic companies with the highest LTVs

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents a summary of which among listed companies had the highest loan-to-value ratios in Q1 2026.

Demand for retail locations remains strong: "Companies know exactly what they are looking for"

Sweden Sweden — After years of e-commerce growth, inflation and changing consumption patterns, retailers are looking for fewer – but more targeted – locations. Now, property advisor Croisette is seeing how clearer concepts and higher demands are changing rental dialogues. Tenants are becoming increasingly precise in their location requirements, with exposure, traffic flows and proximity to complementary players playing a crucial role.

Storsala enters the Gothenburg market

Sweden Sweden — Storsala is expanding and taking its first step into the Gothenburg market. CEO Erik Engvall tells Nordic Property News about the company’s inaugural project and market entry in Gothenburg, its ambitions in the region, and Storsala’s growth plans for 2026 and 2027.

Unity Living targets Nordic expansion: "Actively looking at the Danish and Norwegian markets"

Nordic — Unity Living grows within student housing in the Nordics through the acquisition of the famous Domus Academica in Helsinki. Armon Bar-Tur, CEO, and Sini Pankka, Commercial Director, tell Nordic Property News about the acquisition, the growth plans for the Nordic markets, what type of properties and in what look locations they are looking for opportunities, possible entries into the Danish and Norwegian markets and about their view on student housing market.