Winners and losers on the stock market in April

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.

Largest upcoming projects in Stockholm

Sweden 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.

Strong growth focus for Storebrand Fastigheter

Sweden 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.

Prisma CEO: "Buyers and sellers have difficulty agreeing on the price"

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.

Largest upcoming projects in Gothenburg

Sweden 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.

The largest upcoming projects in Malmö

Sweden 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.

BlackRock eyes new segments in the Nordics

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.

"We will take Solna Business Park further"

Sweden 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.

Ylva Sarby Westman: "Neobo stable despite turbulent business environment"

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.

Renowned investment profile says the Nordic region remains stable

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.

The targets for Nrep's new housing JV

Sweden 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.

Americans increase ownership in Platzer

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

Colliers appoints new MD in Finland and increases focus on Property Management services

Finland Finland — Colliers appoints Miro Karttunen as new Managing Director for the Colliers in Finland. Davoud Amel-Azizpour, CEO of Colliers EMEA, tells Nordic Property News about the recruitment and about the focus on strengthening Propety Management services.

"The vacancy rate will plateau somewhat in 2025"

Sweden Sweden — Citymark has now released the results of its latest survey regarding the state of the office rental market in Gothenburg. The outlook is far from bright, with a new vacancy record of nearly twelve percent for offices in central Gothenburg. Tor Borg, Head of Research at Citymark, elaborates on the reality behind the figures presented in the report.

Why Nivika opts for single-property transactions over portfolios

Sweden Sweden — Nivika continues its growth strategy through smaller acquisitions. Following its latest deal in Vaggeryd, the company’s CEO, Sverker Källgården, tells Nordic Property News why the company has chosen to focus on single-property transactions, outlines its portfolio growth targets, and shares where the company is looking to expand next.

Residential returns remain a challenge in the north of Sweden

Sweden Sweden — When Diös does business in northern Sweden, it is with a clear goal in mind: to increase the portfolio in central locations and reduce it on the outskirts of the cities. Annie Franzon, transaction manager at Diös, shares the company's vision for northern Sweden. – It is clear what customers are asking for, she says.

How ownership structures affect the transaction market

Sweden Sweden — The transaction market in Sweden saw a recovery in 2024, partly due to the fact that some major office properties and portfolios have changed owners. However, over the past 20 years, a lot has changed in the ownership structures. This is something that Cushman & Wakefield has analyzed and Anders Elvinsson, Head of Valuation & Strategic Advisory Sweden, explains the differences we see between now and then and what it will mean for the transaction market going forward.

"Hopefully the housing market will pick up speed already in 2026"

Sweden Sweden — Great uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and an ongoing trade war. The scene for Atrium Ljungberg is, as for all property companies, shaky and unpredictable. But there are glimmers of light: the Slakthuset area and the companies' return to the office. "When our customers feel good, we simply feel good", says CEO Annica Ånäs.

Stendörren's expansion plans for the hot market

Denmark Denmark — Stendörren recently announced that they have acquired four warehouse and light industrial properties near Copenhagen through two separate transactions. This is part of an expansion to reach critical mass in the Danish portfolio. Johan Malmberg, Head of Investment and Business Development, comments on the plans and conditions for the portfolio to develop.

"Uncertainty is never good for decisions"

Sweden Sweden — Fabege hopes to reach the net rental target by 2025 and reducing vacancies has the highest priority, according to CEO Stefan Dahlbo. It is classic sales work that will gain ground for the company, that is, many meetings and viewings. "There is an old saying: 100 calls a day, keeps the manager away", says Stefan Dahlbo.

Greykite's ambitions for the Nordic markets

Nordic — Following the acquisition of a 27-property light industrial portfolio from Regio, Greykite’s CEO and founder, Michael Abel, tells Nordic Property News about the transaction, the company’s future plans for Sweden, its search for new investment opportunities, its interest in other Nordic countries, and his outlook on the development of the industrial market in Sweden and the Nordics.

"The office market is better in Gothenburg than in Stockholm"

Sweden Sweden — The world is shaking and trade tariffs are in focus. The Gothenburg company Platzer, with a large part of its logistics property portfolio near Gothenburg's transatlantic port, will of course follow developments closely and be humble about what may happen now, says CEO Johanna Hult Rentsch. At the same time, she believes that the office market in Gothenburg is better equipped than that in Stockholm.

New opportunities for Storsala within office conversions

Sweden Sweden — After acquiring an office property in Märsta, just north of Stockholm, with the intention of converting it into residential units, CEO Orlando Villacrez tells Nordic Property News about the project, the potential seen in future conversions, and the company's first collaboration with co-owner Lindesberg’s Bygg.

These are the largest owners in the listed real estate companies

Nordic — After billionaire John Fredriksen became the largest owner in Fabege, Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at which profiles and funds own most of the capital in the listed Nordic real estate companies on the largest lists. Here is the full list.

JLL to take its valuation operations to the next level: "We've seen a steady rise in demand"

Nordic — JLL is undergoing a strategic restructuring of its Nordic valuation operations, significantly increasing its capacity to meet rising demand from clients. Linus Ericsson, CEO of JLL Sweden, spoke with Nordic Property News about the transformation, the evolving client needs, the Nordic collaboration, and the choice of Kaisu Pienimäki to lead Nordic Value & Risk Advisory services.