Sweden — The financing issue surrounding Gothenburg's new arena and central swimming pool has now become a deep chasm between the blocs. The red-green government in Gothenburg wants to borrow for the construction, while the opposition, consisting of the Moderates, the Liberals, and the Democrats, wants to sell off the municipality's land and properties in order to finance the construction. – Without a joint financing solution, there is no project, M, L, and D write in a statement on the matter. – We are not interested in any specialized financing solutions, says Daniel Bernmar (V).

Sweden — Following changes within the executive management team, Catena’s sustainability efforts now fall under the responsibility of Johan Jaxell. In an interview with Nordic Property News, Jaxell discusses his expanded role, the current status of Catena’s sustainability work, its future development, and the potential for growth in this area.

Sweden — The Folksam Group, through KPA Pension, has completed one of the largest real estate transactions of the year to date, acquiring 2,500 residential units from SEB. Jonas Bjuggren, Head of Real Estate at Folksam, discusses the transaction, the housing portfolio, and the company’s continued growth ambitions within the segment.

Sweden — Åby Padel in Mölndal, south of Gothenburg, is closing, Nordic Property News reports. When the facility opened in 2020, the ambition was to create the world’s largest indoor padel center. In recent times, however, only five courts have remained in operation, and these are now also set to close.

Sweden — SLP continues to deliver strong results and expand its business. In a robust logistics market, the company is now well positioned for further acquisitions and has a clear view of the assets it intends to grow with.

Sweden — In an exclusive interview with Nordic Property News, renowned architect Gert Wingårdh explains why high-rise buildings belong in central Gothenburg – and how his latest project, the Ancora tower between Hotel Draken and Global Business Gate, aims to be more than just a skyscraper. Drawing inspiration from Shanghai, with a focus on vibrant ground floors and a city in transformation, he argues that good architecture has no height limit.

Sweden — Swedish real estate transaction volumes increased by 28 percent in 2025, with Sweden accounting for approximately 50 percent of total real estate investment in the Nordic region. The strong market continues to attract both domestic and international capital across all segments.

Sweden — During the first quarter, Platzer, according to CEO Johanna Hult Rentsch, largely focused on optimizing its property portfolio: “We have done so both through new lease agreements and major renegotiations. We achieved a positive net letting of SEK 20 million – despite a turbulent external environment. It is particularly encouraging that we have been able to close transactions under such conditions.”

Finland — Chooses to step down after ten years with the company.

Sweden — Sweden and the city of Enköping will serve as a logistics hub for NATO troop movements in the Nordic region. The garrison in Enköping is currently being expanded to accommodate this mission. This logistics base is the first of its kind in Sweden.

Nordic — Technopolis sells its campus in Gothenburg to Alecta Fastigheter and decreases to Swedish holdings just Stockholm. CEO Niko Pulli tells Nordic Property News about the divestment, a possible return to the Gothenburg market and about the targets in the home market of Finland and abroad.

Sweden — A new player is entering the residential property market in the Mälardalen region. Johan Haddadi, who will lead the initiative together with a capital partner, tells Nordic Property News about the venture, the company’s objectives, the types of properties under consideration, the locations of interest, and the timeline for securing the first acquisition.

Sweden — Alecta Fastigheter is expanding in Gothenburg, most recently through a major acquisition from Technopolis. CEO Lena Boberg tells Nordic Property News about the cluster creation in the Ullevi area and the company’s growth ambitions in the city.

Sweden — The land allocation for Block 4 within the Fixfabriken area in Gothenburg had remained dormant since two developers lost the assignment in 2022. A new comparative selection process has now been conducted, with Skanska proposed as the winner in strong competition with another major developer. Nordic Property News reports on the competition, the site, and the planned development.

Nordic — Nordic Property News lists the ten largest transactions carried out in the Nordics during Q1. The top transaction is valued at 900 million Euros.

Sweden — Atrium Ljungberg granted early land reservation for office development in eastern Hagastaden.

Sweden — Panattoni has reached a significant milestone in Sweden by completing its first property sale, as the Panattoni Park Landvetter facility, located outside Gothenburg, has been sold to an institutional investor. Fredrik Jagersjö Rosell, Managing Director of Panattoni Sweden, tells Nordic Property News about the transaction, the company’s next steps in Sweden, and his outlook on the logistics real estate transaction market.

Sweden — Recently, Genova's board of directors decided to adopt a new sustainability framework and new goals. The company wants to strengthen its sustainability work with this in order to create and manage attractive and sustainable properties and city districts. Nordic Property News has spoken to Anna Barosen, Sustainability Manager at Genova, about how they implement the new goals in their daily work: "We drive sustainability work together with both tenants and suppliers."

Sweden — Rikshem continues to expand through a new acquisition from Credentia. Andrea Cedwall, Head of Portfolio Strategy and Transactions, tells Nordic Property News about the company’s growth plans within this business segment, the potential to add further sub-segments, the desired allocation between residential and social infrastructure properties, and the locations where future growth is prioritized.

Sweden — Svenska Handelsfastigheter is updating its climate targets and taking a new step in its sustainability work. Wilma Norin, Sustainability Controller at the company, discusses the challenges associated with the new SBTi targets, collaboration across the value chain, and tenants’ growing sustainability expectations.

Nordic — After Episurf Medical's recent acquisition from Mofast for almost 700 million kronor, the newly formed real estate company already has a property value of over SEK three billion. But the big ambitions don't stop there - in the next two years the company has a goal of acquiring for SEK 15-20 billion. For Nordic Property News, CEO Jens Andersson talks about how they'll manage to grow so quickly, why they see so many opportunities in the transaction market and how they will handle the medical part of the business going forward.

Nordic — Several of the industry’s major companies announced leadership changes at the CEO level during the first quarter. Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at some of the most notable recruitments and appointments in the sector during Q1 2026.

Nordic — Nordiqus is on the buying trail. The company recently acquired 13 completed educational properties and one under construction. CEO Jenny Rehn talks about Nordiqus's path forward: "Competition has increased in recent years but is still limited when compared to other segments such as nursing homes, senior housing and residential properties", says Jenny Rehn.

Nordic — Nordic Property News has mapped the renumeration for the chairmen of the boards in the industry in 2025. Here is the full list.

Nordic — Nordic Property News has mapped the CEO salaries in the industry in 2025. Here is the full list.