Nordic — The next project is just around the corner. In Stockholm CBD and at Sveavägen 14, Pembroke is taking action to make its mark on the property that is popularly known as Bankpalatset (Bank Palace). Stefan Andersson, Project Manager at Pembroke, shares their vision, where they might invest and which new segment they would like to add to the portfolio.

Sweden — Colliers strengthens its transaction team with two established recruits, Mikael Stellinger and Dan Brink. Following the recruitments, André Lundberg, Partner and Head of Capital Markets in Sweden at Colliers, tells Nordic Property News about the strengthening of the Malmö office and how he sees the transaction market in the region developing in the future.

Sweden — Panattoni Sweden's CEO Fredrik Jagersjö Rosell: "Growing by 200,000 square meters per year has not been realistic."

Nordic — Johan Bråkenhielm steps down from his position of Head of Nordics Real Estate of Schroders after three years.

Nordic — April was a strong month for real estate transactions in the Nordics, and thus the trend from previous months continues and the transaction market is recovering strongly after two weaker years in 2023 and 2024. For Nordic Property News, Collier's Head of Research Axel Tärn tells more about why the Nordics and Sweden attract investors, which segments stand out and what potential obstacles lie ahead.

Nordic — Following a transaction earlier this week, it is now confirmed that SBB and its associated company PPI will gain a new major shareholder. Atle Kigen, Head of Media Relations and Public Affairs at Aker, tells Nordic Property News about the Norwegian company’s decision to invest in SBB and PPI, the future of PPI following the transaction, and their view on SBB’s position and prospects.

Sweden — Sweden's largest listed pure housing company, Sveafastigheter, has a clear direction forward: organic growth and increased profitability. Despite the company's short history and the fact that it is only from this quarter that it manages the entire portfolio itself, it is believed that Sveafastigheter's financial and operational key figures continue to develop positively.

Nordic — Savills is making a high-profile addition to its team with the recruitment of Patrik Kallenvret. CEO Niklas Samuelsson tells Nordic Property News about the significance of the hire, developments in the transaction market, and how Savills continues to build its business.

Nordic — Two new companies, a new major owner and steps towards the goal of reducing debt are some of the things that please Leiv Synnes about the first quarter for SBB. In short, it means that the strategy to return the company to financial stability is starting to have an effect.

Nordic — Bonava has delivered its report for the first quarter of 2025 and President and CEO Peter Wallin has, together with Vice President and CFO Jon Johnsson, held a presentation of the numbers, challenges and direction for the company. “We hope to be able to complete an interesting pipeline of B2B products in 2025”, says Peter Wallin.

Sweden — Klövern is taking further steps in Gothenburg, recently strengthening its portfolio through the acquisition of properties in Wendelstrand from Next Step Group. Following the transaction, Klövern’s CEO, Rickard Langerfors, tells Nordic Property News about the company’s growth plans in Gothenburg, its outlook on the city's housing market, and provided a status update on the development rights it already holds in the area.

Nordic — Art-Invest continues its expansion in Sweden. Following a residential acquisition in Barkarbystaden, Johan Öhlund Lagerdahl, Head of Stockholm at Art-Invest, discusses the company's entry into the Swedish market, where it is seeking new opportunities, the segments it is focusing on, and its outlook on potential investments in Finland.

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.