Nordic — The Obos Group achieved a pre-tax profit of NOK 154 million in the first quarter of 2025, a 57 percent decrease in profit, which is believed to be mainly due to changes in the value of investment properties and financial instruments. The company's CEO and President, Daniel Kjørberg Siraj, still believes that Obos is performing better than expected.

Nordic — The geopolitical unrest in the world is not something that scares Balder's CEO Erik Selin significantly and is not the main reason why they continue to hold back on the number of project starts. At the same time, he sees a stable transaction market, but whether Balder is a potential player in it is somewhat unclear. In Finland, the recovery is taking a while longer in the residential market than expected and at the same time they see increased competition.

Nordic — Logistea has presented its report for the first quarter of 2025. Both report and the accompanying presentation exude a desire for expansion.

Nordic — A new strong player has started making moves in the Nordic market as Canadian fund Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan made its entry in 2023. Jenny Hammarlund, Senior Managing Director of Real Estate at OTPP, tells Nordic Property News how the company views the Nordic markets, its plans for continued growth, which segments and cities are of interest for investment, and the work of building OTPP's European portfolio.

Sweden — The focus for Besqab is on starting production as much as possible to reach the goal they set – 2.000 homes per year. But it will take time to reach that goal, says CEO Magnus Andersson. But with an uncertain environment, that ambition must also be balanced against how it affects the housing market. At the same time, they have reached one of the interim goals where the company now considers itself a market leader.

Sweden — Genova has started 2025 strongly, with growth in property management income and a smaller increase in net asset value. Property management income, which increased by 93 percent to SEK 52 million, rose per share from SEK 0.12 the previous year to SEK 0.89. – It feels good that we can report such a positive report for the first quarter despite the turbulence in our world, says CEO Michael Moschewitz.

Nordic — Optimistically, there is faith in the market and the opportunities for acquisitions and project starts now. At the same time, there is disappointment and Castellum's CEO, Joacim Sjöberg, is clearly dissatisfied. The rental market is described as tough, and the company is affected by major terminated leases and bankruptcies. The battery manufacturer Northvolt is in focus when he presents the first quarter.

Sweden — A major initiative in the healthcare and social care property sector has been launched, where Sehlhall, with Nrep as a co-owner, will develop properties worth SEK 8 billion over the next five years. Carl-Adam von Schéele, Head of Sweden at Nrep, tells Nordic Property News about the investment in Sehlhall, the company’s strategic goals after the investment, and his view on market trends in the healthcare and care property segment.

Sweden — For the first time since 2022, K2A can show a positive result after tax. The company can thus be said to be receiving dividends for all the hard work that has been put into the organization in recent years. – It is proof that we have made the right strategic choices in recent years. It is teamwork that is behind it, says CEO Johan Knaust.

Sweden — Stena Fastigheter expands significantly through the acquisition of Källfelt Byggnads AB. CEO Cecilia Fasth tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition, the newly added property portfolio, and Stena Fastigheter’s growth plans.

Sweden — After a 2024 with large divestments, K-Fastigheter and Jacob Karlsson are looking forward to great opportunities to buy building rights at attractive levels. At the same time, the company will divest if it becomes possible to generate a better return on capital by reinvesting the released cash. – Divestments in favor of a strengthened balance sheet and investment in new projects are something to be expected, says Jacob Karlsson.

Nordic — Blackstone continues to keep a close eye on the Nordics and is ready to deploy capital into the region. Alexander Simon, Managing Director, shares his view on the Nordic markets and what segments Blackstone is focused on.

Nordic — Wihlborgs continues to break records with a positive net leasing. At the same time, the rental rate is decreasing, and one market in particular is facing challenges. She is confident that these challenges can be reversed despite a turbulent environment. Even in this situation, CEO Ulrika Hallengren believes that the company still has good opportunities.

Nordic — April represented a turnaround for most of the Nordic listed real estate companies on the stock market. One company rose almost 50 percent during the month. Here Nordic Property News presents the full list of how the companies performed during the fourth month of the year.

Sweden — Construction starts have increased slightly, while many have been hesitant to start projects for several years. Nordic Property News has mapped out which projects are in the pipeline in Sweden's three largest cities.

Sweden — In May, Storebrand Fastigheter will appoint a new CEO as Marita Loft retires and is succeeded by Henrik Bastman, currently a portfolio manager within the company. Henrik Bastman shares his thoughts on the new role, the company’s key priorities moving forward, and where the most promising investment opportunities lie.

Nordic — Prisma Properties continues to stick to its strategy and continues to see great opportunities to acquire and launch more projects in 2025, says CEO Fredrik Mässing when commenting on the first quarter. But there is some friction in the machinery for those plans.

Sweden — Construction starts have increased slightly, while many have been hesitant to start projects for several years. Nordic Property News has mapped out which projects are in the pipeline in Sweden's three largest cities.

Sweden — Construction starts have increased slightly, while many have been hesitant to start projects for several years. Nordic Property News has mapped out which projects are in the pipeline in Sweden's three largest cities.

Nordic — BlackRock continues to focus on Sweden and the Nordics. The company’s Head of Nordic Real Estate, Thorsten Slytå, tells Nordic Property News about their ambitions for the Nordic markets, where they prefer to make new acquisitions, which segments they are focusing on, which new ones they're interested in, and his newly expanded role within the company.

Sweden — In Solna, Fabege is located in the Arenastaden district with the city districts of Haga Norra, Solna Business Park, Solna Strand and Ulriksdal. During the company's presentation of the Q1 report, Fabege’s CEO, Stefan Dahlbo, talked about how he wants to see a cluster of authorities and defense and power industries in Solna Business Park.

Nordic — Neobo has had a strong start to the year. The management result increased by 155 percent. The rental negotiations for 2025 are complete with an average increase of 4.8 percent and with positive prospects for next year. There are positive changes in the value of the property portfolio because of stabilized direct yields and increased operating surplus. “The company continues to develop well”, says CEO Ylva Sarby Westman.

Nordic — The investment industry is affected like all others by recent global events. Now Jenny Tuleby at CBRE Investment Management talks about how she and the company think about the turns in the world of finance and investment. "In the current climate, we are selective in our investments", says the transaction manager in an exclusive interview.

Sweden — A new initiative is being put into shape in Stockholm as Nrep and Åke Sundvall partner to create more housing. Carl-Adam von Schéele, Country Manager at Nrep, tells Nordic Property News about the partnership with Åke Sundvall, the intended balance between housing and senior living facilities, future growth plans, and the long-term goals for the joint venture.

Sweden — Boosts it stake and rises in the shareholder rankings.