Sweden — Following a 168-page arbitration award that cannot be appealed, Mutares has been ordered to pay approximately SEK 103 million. For Ola Serneke, the ruling represents long-awaited vindication, both for himself and for the subcontractors, suppliers and customers affected by the bankruptcy of Serneke Sverige. He now strongly criticizes the former owner and vows to continue the fight.

Sweden — Doxa intends to sell the majority of its holdings in Karlastaden, with the goal of finalizing the sale during the first half of 2027. The company’s CEO, Christian Lindgren, explains to Nordic Property News how the funds from the sales will be utilized, why they have chosen to retain one of the blocks, and the specific segment in which the company is primarily looking to acquire new assets moving forward.

Sweden — Platzer Fastigheter is accelerating investment in industrial and logistics properties, with its Arendal 5.0 development in Gothenburg at the heart of its growth strategy. However, the company will adjust the pace of development to market demand, while rising lease terminations and fierce competition continue to weigh on the office market. “We invest where we see the best conditions for risk-adjusted returns,” says CEO Johanna Hult Rentsch.

Sweden — Following Polestar’s decision not to locate its new 80,000-square-meter headquarters in Frihamnen, City Planning Director Henrik Kant explains to Nordic Property News how the city envisions the land closest to the Hisingsbron bridge being utilized instead.

Sweden — Electric vehicle company Polestar is not moving forward with its plans for an 80,000-square-meter global headquarters next to the bridge abutment near the Hisingsbron bridge in Frihamnen in central Gothenburg. The company has decided not to renew its 2023 land allocation agreement, and the City Planning Authority is now proposing that work on the detailed development plan be discontinued.

Sweden — A strong Emilshus continues to grow through acquisitions, with its property portfolio approaching a value of SEK 15 billion. CEO Jakob Fyrberg outlines the company's activities in the transaction market, its future growth ambitions and its capacity for further acquisitions.

Nordic — "We are carrying on just as before," says the Swedish CEO Mattias Wilson.

Nordic — Three Panattoni executives share their views on the development opportunities emerging from the Fehmarnbelt link.

Nordic — Nordiqus has appointed a new CEO, with Samuel Spetz succeeding Jenny Rehn. Speaking to Nordic Property News, he shares his views on stepping into a more senior role within the company, his leadership style, Nordiqus' next phase and the outlook for the Nordic educational property markets.

Sweden — When Erik Elmgren, head of the Swedish Union of Tenants, speaks at a UN meeting in Geneva on October 14, he highlights the strengths of the Swedish rental model—but also what needs to change so that more people can secure housing at a reasonable rent. "A proactive housing policy is required," Erik Elmgren tells Nordic Property News.

Nordic — Transaction activity in the Nordic region remained stable in September, with 82 transactions totaling euro 2.7 billion. In Sweden, volume declined by 30 percent compared to the same month last year, yet year-to-date figures show a volume 25 percent higher than at the corresponding point in 2025. Denmark recorded its strongest month of 2026, reaching a volume of DKK 9 billion, according to the latest monthly figures from Colliers.

Sweden — Jonas Regnander, the new CEO of Obos Sweden, is drawn to the company’s industrial initiative and aims to be a visible leader who is active within the operations. He also highlights the need to find a new level for the housing market—and the industry’s responsibility to influence policy. "People will always want to live in detached houses," says Jonas Regnander.

Nordic — Annehem is expanding in Gothenburg and exiting Finland following a transaction with Peab. CEO Monica Fallenius tells Nordic Property News about the decision to concentrate the portfolio on the Swedish market, the company's future in Gothenburg, its ambitions to grow in existing markets and the possibility of expanding beyond Sweden's borders again in the future.

Sweden — After a couple of challenging years, the logistics leasing market is beginning to show signs of recovery. But how much confidence can be placed in the improvement following several setbacks? Nordic Property News spoke to Gustaf Damberg, Head of Industrial & Logistics Leasing at Savills, to analyze the situation on the Swedish logistics leasing market.

Nordic — Andreas Friberg, Director and Partner at Colliers, discusses the state of the transaction market for logistics with Nordic Property News, how interest rate trends could impact the segment, and how to capitalize on the growing interest in data centers.

Sweden — Martin Häller has now taken over as CEO of Logistic Contractor. He steps into the role following a period of market weakness and postponed investments, but now sees signs of increased activity in the logistics and industrial sectors. He highlights data centers as a growing area, among others, and aims to build on LC’s specialist expertise rather than broadening operations for the sake of breadth alone. "Clients are increasingly demanding advanced facilities where technical knowledge must be combined with strong execution capabilities," says Martin Häller.

Sweden — Despite a turbulent external environment, Filip Persson, CEO of Swedish Logistic Property, believes the company is exactly where it needs to be. Growth is now set to continue through a combination of acquisitions, new construction, and value-enhancing development—but without compromising the requirement that every deal must create value. "It is the combination of these elements that drives our value creation," says Filip Persson in this brand-new interview.

Sweden — Rikard Skoglund is leaving Cushman & Wakefield for Logicenters, moving from the advisory side to the ownership side. He tells Nordic Property News about the move, what attracted him about joining Logicenters, what he brings with him from the advisory side and how he expects the logistics market to develop going forward.

Nordic — The US firm Blackstone launches a new European logistics platform, Norla, which will operate across key markets in Sweden, Denmark and Finland. James Seppala, Head of Real Estate Europe at Blackstone, tells Nordic Property News about the targets for the new platform, what type of assets it looks to acquire, the future for Mileway and the hire of Mikael Freudmann as Senior Advisor.

Nordic — First, NCC halted the sale. Then the buyers returned with a better offer. Industry is now being sold for SEK 8.2 billion, and NCC President and CEO Tomas Carlsson sees new opportunities for the construction giant.

Nordic — Following its latest SEK multi-billion acquisition in Finland, Catena has purchased logistics properties worth over SEK twelve billion (EUR 1,1 billion) so far in 2026. In an interview with Nordic Property News, CEO Jörgen Eriksson discusses the factors enabling this acquisition drive, the outlook for continued growth amidst rising interest rates, and his perspective on competition from data centers—a market sub-segment that is increasingly expanding.

Sweden — Weak demand for tenant-owned apartments has prompted Klövern to seek to change the tenure form to rental apartments for part of a project in Stockholm. The plan is then to transfer the land to another party for the construction of elderly care housing.

Nordic — Several companies recruited for key positions during Q3. Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at some of the most notable hires and appointments in the industry during the third quarter of the year.

Sweden — Fabege has been granted a building permit for a 15-story building with 210 homes and a 39,000-square-meter office building opposite the future metro station in Arenastaden.

Nordic — Three quarters have passed, and Nordic Property News lists the ten largest transactions completed so far in 2026.