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"Gothenburg and Stockholm can compete with London and Paris"

Sweden Sweden — Have offices become a worse investment? Neither Karl Persson, Nordic CEO, nor Peter W-O Berglin, Associate Director, at Cushman & Wakefield, believe so. They give their views on investor interest in the office market and the potential for neighboring buildings in the future, where Gothenburg in particular have great opportunities.

Stefan Dahlbo to step down as CEO of Fabege

Sweden Sweden — Almost half of the 20th century has passed and the challenges have succeeded each other. Pessimism has been replaced by optimism for Fabege's CEO Stefan Dahlbo, despite the great disappointment in the 2024 that the company has left behind. Personally, the CEO is now looking towards retirement, as he announced on the same day as the presentation of the financial statements that it was time to leave the company. Until then, hard work and managing Convendum's reconstruction will continue.

"The gap between the best and the worst will increase"

Nordic — Axel Tärn has been Director & Head of Analysis at Colliers for a few weeks now. Now he is giving one of his first analyses of how transactions and investments may develop during the year. On stage during Nordic Property News event Public Properties Day, he explains which segments are creating interest and which players will drive the transaction market forward.

How Aspelin Ramm will continue its growth journey in Sweden after the restructuring

Nordic — On Wednesday it became clear that the Swedish-Norwegian company Aspelin Ramm is being divided into two parts, on either side of the border. Sweden CEO Manne Aronsson explains what this will mean for their future investments.

International investors to return as net buyers to the Danish market in 2025

Denmark Denmark — A new Danish company has been formed as renowned industry profiles William Kanta and Sune Ingemann launch Evervest. William Kanta tells Nordic Property News about the new company, what role they want to play on the Danish market, the mandate from PFA and about the appetite for investments in Denmark from foreign investors.

Synnes on the crisis: "The debts were not a huge problem for SBB"

Sweden Sweden — SBB is up to 80 percent done with reversing the company's setbacks. This is according to CEO Leiv Synnes when he participated in Nordic Property News event Public Properties Day. According to him, there were two important reasons why there were not really any major problems for the company.

The future for the new hot office area in Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Humlegården adds a new office property to its portfolio through the acquisition of Fenix ​​Stockholm in Hagastaden from Invesco. CEO Anneli Jansson tells Nordic Property News about Hagastaden's role in the Stockholm office market going forward, Humlegården's exposure to the area and what the company's most important tasks will be in 2025.

Hemsö CEO: "Here Finland and Germany are better than Sweden"

Nordic — The turbulence in the market has been positive for Hemsö says CEO Nils Styf, as they are always looking for innovation and the opportunity to be quick on their feet. This may not be the case with the focus on future transactions, but rather on the investments they makes. He says that there is a lot to learn from the other markets in which the company operates.

ABG makes first divestment – here is where the look for new invesments

Sweden Sweden — ABG Fastena is making its first ever sale when it divests a community property in Malmö to Annehem. After the inaugural divestment, Head of Investment Philip Söderqvist shares his view on the deal, the possibility of more divestments, how ABG Fastena wants to continue growing within their investment pillars and the opportunities to expand into new segments for the company.

Winners and losers on the stock market in January

Nordic — During a fairly stable January, there was an even distribution between rising and falling prices among real estate and construction stocks. SBB and Genova stood out at the top of the list. Nordic Property News Nordic Property News presents the winners and losers on the stock exchange during January.

Perfect conditions for community property transactions: "There is almost never any bidding war"

Sweden Sweden — There has been a wet blanket over community properties on the transaction market, and interest has dropped. There are advantages to that, where competition for the properties has decreased. This is according to the panel consisting of CEOs from Vacse, Stenvalvet and Heba.

"Now I can think freely again"

Sweden Sweden — Croisette's founder and current CEO, Per Svensson, is handing over the reins to Magnus Andersson, who intends to focus on growing the company. Nordic Property News has spoken to both the outgoing and incoming CEOs to hear where they intend to take Croisette next.

The segments the two giants consider the hottest

Sweden Sweden — It has been a tough time with inflation and higher interest rates. Many have noticed a difference in the market towards the end of 2024 and this is how Alecta Fastigheter and Wallenstam view the investment opportunities ahead.

American bank increases its holdings in listed Swedish company

Sweden Sweden — Increases own holdings by nearly 20 percent – ​​reaches new record high in the company.

“Listed companies will become net buyers in 2025”

Nordic — After a couple of tough years, the bottom was reached in 2024 and now the market is on the way to lift. A normalization will occur in 2025 and then good years await in 2026 and 2027, according to Colliers' Nordic Property Outlook. In addition, there is a shift in how listed companies act in the transaction market.

Finnish housing market recovery slows down due to unemployment

Finland Finland — Last autumn, prices for second-hand homes in Finland were predicted to increase by an average of 3.5 percent this year. Now, at the beginning of the year, the price forecast is being adjusted down to three percent by several sellers. "The housing market in Finland is in a very sensitive phase," says Jukka Rantanen, CEO of Sb-Hem, to Nordic Property News.

These are hottest commodities on the office market

Sweden Sweden — The office market has been facing headwinds. There are brightening tendency’s and representatives from Vasakronan, Svenska Hus and Citymark Analys explains what they are. The question is what a good investment in these times is.

South Bay's growth plans after the inaugural acquisition

Sweden Sweden — Newly established South Bay has made its first acquisition. Following the logistics transaction in Malmö, Felix Paljak, CIO and Partner at South Bay, shares his view on the market situation for logistics in Öresund, how they want to deepen their collaboration with the seller MG Real Estate, what new acquisition opportunities they are looking at and what they want to achieve in 2025.

Wallenstam CEO: "If the location and product is right, the market is there"

Sweden Sweden — Hans Wallenstam shares what awaits with the fifth Hötorgsskrapan and how he sees the coworking market going forward, as well as the reasons for Convendum's difficulties. He also sees that the company will be able to increase the pace of residential development but also sees a major challenge in how the City of Gothenburg works with urban development.

Decrease in explosives from construction sites among criminals in Sweden

Sweden Sweden — The police's focus on reducing criminals' access to explosives from the industry appears to have paid off. "We have done several things to reduce the access to explosives that are used illegally, but the work is far from finished," says Malin Nygren, head of the National Bomb Data Center and police commissioner at the National Bomb Protection Agency.

Outlook for the Gothenburg market

Sweden Sweden — Henrik Einarsson, Establishment Manager at Business Region Gothenburg, share his analysis on how the market is performing today and what awaits in the future. There is one area where the second largest city in Sweden stands out significantly and has surpassed Stockholm by a full 20 percent. "They warn that if they do nothing, Gothenburg will take over."

CA Fastigheter's plans for the Stockholm market

Sweden Sweden — CA Fastigheter builds on its Stockholm holdings when Lidingö centrum is acquired from Grosvenor for approximately SEK 800 million. Regional Manager Charlotte Claesson Ripoll tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition and how they want to continue and develop in Stockholm.

The Minister for Housing's view on the development in Northern Sweden

Sweden Sweden — On behalf of the Council for Sustainable Cities, six teams presented their reports and proposals for new living environments in northern Sweden on Tuesday. Sweden's Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Housing Andreas Carlson was there and pointed out the importance of design and architecture when development is going fast.

Ola Serneke secures first pieces for the new venture

Sweden Sweden — Two key-players joins the new company.

How Cushman & Wakefield looks to sharpen its Nordic offering

Nordic — Cushman & Wakefield is to sharpen its Nordic offering and appoints Karl Persson as CEO of the Nordic region. He tells Nordic Property News about the potential of the increased Nordic focus, how cooperation between the countries will develop and the keys to success with the venture.