Following the new acquisition – here is where Olov Lindgren looks for further growth opportunities

Sweden Sweden — Olov Lindgren has completed a new acquisition in central Stockholm. After adding its 119th property to the portfolio, CEO Frida Stannow Lind shares insights with Nordic Property News about the acquisition, the outlook for Kungsholmen, and the company’s ambitions for continued growth in Stockholm.

Platzer CEO: The wish list for the recent management recruitment

Sweden Sweden — Platzer has now appointed a permanent Head of the Office Business Area, with Anders Woodall being recruited from the role of Head of Property Management at Lansa Fastigheter. CEO Johanna Hult Rentsch explains how this recruitment interacts with the company's future focus and what market he will have to work with when he takes office.

The Key Performance Indicators setting the direction for Sveafastigheter

Sweden Sweden — Sveafastigheter continues its growth trajectory – this time through the acquisition of two residential properties in Stockholm. Following the deal, CEO Erik Hävermark shares insights with Nordic Property News on the potential for further acquisitions, the company’s growth strategy, the intense period since its launch, and the key metrics guiding Sveafastigheter’s future.

"A perfect match for Storsala's large-scale property development"

Sweden Sweden — Storsala is gearing up for its next growth phase. The industrial group Weland has recently invested in the company, becoming a strategic partner and shareholder. CEO Orlando Villacrez speaks with Nordic Property News about this ideal partnership, Weland’s contribution to the company, the current ownership structure, and the potential for bringing in additional stakeholders.

Rikshem is back as a buyer – this is how they want to build the portfolio

Sweden Sweden — Rikshem acquires and expands the portfolio in Uppsala. Andrea Cedwall, Head of Portfolio Strategy and Transactions, shares how she sees the transaction market and how they are approaching more transactions now.

Despite the vacancy issues – Fabege pushes ahead with more office space

Sweden Sweden — The office giant is planning for nearly 7,500 square meters of new offices at Sveaplan.

Jacob Karlsson after the major sale: "We are a different animal"

Sweden Sweden — K-Fastigheter's latest sale concerns a large portfolio in the Gothenburg area where the company is selling over 400 apartments under construction in a transaction worth a total of almost SEK 1.9 billion. For Nordic Property News, CEO Jacob Karlsson tells more about the background to the transaction, why the company can maintain the same size despite large divestments and what kind of company he sees K-Fastigheter as in the future.

"Warsaw has opened up great growth opportunities for us"

Nordic — The recent appointment of a country manager for Eastnine's operations in Poland shows a clear focus on that market for the company. At the same time, the continent and the region are still in a vulnerable position, geopolitically, and a fresh president in the country could rock Eastnine's Polish boat. But the company's CEO, Kestutis Sasnauskas, feels confident and calm about their Polish business. "I don't see any major changes ahead. It is logical that we will continue to grow more in Warsaw now."

Christian Ringnes gives his investment advice – encourages companies to shrink

Nordic — Real estate investor Christian Ringnes, chairman of Pandox and Eiendomsspar, gives his view of the Nordic market, how to make good investments and advises on how listed companies should act to become more attractive - all this when Colliers recently presented its Nordic outlook for 2025.

"There is enormous potential for both us and our clients”

Nordic — Daniel Gorosch takes on a newly established role as Head of Corporate Finance Europe at Catella. Following the announcement, he tells Nordic Property News how the role will be shaped, how operations across Europe will be coordinated, and the potential of an expanded pan-European offering.

Colliers: "The Nordic market stands out"

Nordic — Overall, there is a stable foundation in the Nordic real estate market, but there are still areas that can be improved to reduce companies' headaches. This is according to Colliers Nordics' Head of Research, Axel Tärn, when he presents their outlook for the market in 2025.

Bankruptcy claim and fines – the dispute over Mall of Scandinavia continues

Sweden Sweden — The dispute over the construction of the Mall of Scandinavia in Solna, Stockholm, has been going on for almost a decade and the parties Peab and Unibail Rodamco Westfield continue to demand bankruptcy and fines. For Nordic Property News, Unibail Rodamco Westfield's subsidiary, Rodamco Projekt, is responding to the criticism and bankruptcy demand from Peab.

“Larger transactions are being planned as we speak”

Nordic — International capital has started to sniff on Nordic investments again and Bård Bjølgerud, CEO and partner at Colliers Nordics, says that talks are currently underway about several major transactions.

"The intention was to focus on transactions and acquisitions"

Sweden Sweden — After just under two years at the helm, Christina Hambäck is stepping down as CEO of Qarlbo Property, following a strategic shift in the company’s focus. Executive Chairman Mats Hederos explains the change in direction, the mutual decision to part ways with Christina Hambäck, how leadership will function moving forward, and considerations regarding the recruitment of a successor.

Roger Akelius on the turbulence at Castellum: "Needs an experienced pilot to elevate the business"

Sweden Sweden — Castellum is currently experiencing internal turbulence following the announcement over the weekend that Chair of the Board Louise Richnau and board member Stefan Ränk are stepping down. Their decision comes after expressing a lack of confidence from the company’s largest shareholder, Akelius. In an interview with Nordic Property News, Akelius’ founder Roger Akelius comments on the resignations, explaining why he believes a leadership change is necessary and how he envisions the future governance of the company.

Winners and losers on the stock market in May

Nordic — May was a mixed month for Nordic real estate companies on the stock exchange, with a big rocket at the top and a number of companies that had it a bit more rough at the bottom with red numbers. Here is the full list of the listed Nordic companies' performance on the stock exchange during the fifth month of the year.

Where Active Fastighet looks for new investment opportunities

Sweden Sweden — After divesting both Flens Industrihus and Irsta Företagspark this spring, Active Fastighet is now turning its focus to acquisitions rather than further sales. CEO Mikael Wallner tells Nordic Property News about the recent divestments, acquisition plans, and the company’s key priorities for the remainder of the year.

Vacse's growth targets within the community service property segment

Sweden Sweden — CEO Fredrik Linderborg on the challenges in the segment: "We want to increase our density."

CBRE IM recruits from Blackstone's Mileway

Nordic — CBRE IM strengthens its logistics team with recruitment from Blackstone’s Mileway.

Klövern's ambitions for the office conversion niche

Sweden Sweden — Klövern is already working on a gigantic project where they are converting an office into a residential building. Now they have added another project to their portfolio and CEO Rickard Langerfors explains how they want to continue developing in that niche.

New company launched to target hot segment: "There is a gap to fill"

Sweden Sweden — A new player is stepping onto the scene to challenge the thriving warehouse and light industrial segment. In partnership with Alma Property Partners, Optuna aims to rapidly build a portfolio in Greater Gothenburg. Founders Adam Wilson and Simon Qvilldal tell Nordic Property News about their ambitions and strategic goals, where they are looking for acquisitions, which price ranges they are targeting, and how they plan to distinguish themselves from existing players.

The companies' with the lowest ICRs

Nordic — Nordic Property News has comprised a list of the companies with the lowest interest-cover-ratios among the listed Nordic real estate companies.

"Signs of increased activity and a more balanced pricing environment"

Sweden Sweden — Niam has received strong validation for its value-creation strategy through the sale of the Bernstorp retail area to Svenska Handelsfastigheter. Following the transaction, Rikard Henriksson, Managing Partner at Niam, shares his thoughts on future divestment opportunities, the retail segment outlook, preferred investment locations, and the state of the transaction market.

Here are the industry's highest LTVs

Nordic — Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at which listed companies had the highest loan-to-value ratios at the end of the first quarter of 2025.

The development of the various Nordic residential markets

Nordic — Capman has launched the new rental housing concept Leona. Ilkka Tomperi, COO and Partner at Capman, tells Nordic Property News about the launch of Leona, Capman’s plans for the residential segment and shares his view of the housing markets in the different Nordic countries.