New dawn for "Sweden's Klondike" following Lyten's acquisition of Northvolt

Sweden Sweden — Lyten’s acquisition of Northvolt’s bankruptcy estate is giving fresh momentum to Skellefteå. Nordic Property News reached out to two of the largest privately owned property companies in the region, Diös and NP3, for their reactions to the news. Andreas Wahlén, CEO of NP3, and David Carlsson, CEO of Diös, share their respective views on the significance of the deal for Skellefteå and how it will influence their own plans in the city going forward.

The two market Balder keeps an extra eye on

Nordic — After two decades of growth, Balder looks ahead with continued earnings improvements, stable cash flows, and increased activity in the transaction market. CEO Erik Selin foresees strengthened earning capacity and a strategy based on numerous smaller deals rather than large-scale acquisitions. Two markets, in particular, are of special interest.

”Business as usual in a world far from business as usual”

Nordic — Further growth on the horizon for Hemsö and CEO Nils Styf.

Obos CEO: "Collaboration must be lived, not just talked about"

Nordic — Collaboration has an important role to play in a changing society. This is according to Daniel Kjörberg Siraj, CEO of Obos, who highlights the Stadsljus project as an example. The company's collaboration with the builder Skanska has only had positive effects: “Higher profitability, smoother construction process with fewer conflicts and less friction,” the CEO tells Nordic Property News.

Annica Ånäs thinks the turnaround is still some way off

Nordic — Offices, one of Atrium Ljungberg's largest segments, are wobbling and tottering. The willingness to invest from abroad is weaker. But for Annica Ånäs, CEO of Atrium Ljungberg, faith in the future is sprouting – even if the light is a bit far away: – I think we have to wait until after the New Year. But then things will turn around, she tells Nordic Property News.

Winners and losers on the stock market in July

Nordic — July was mostly a month in the red with few bright spots for the Nordic listed real estate companies. Nordic Property News has the list of how the companies performed on the stock exchange during the seventh month of the year.

Wihlborgs: “Copenhagen works very well for us”

Nordic — Wihlborgs has delivered an interim report that shows several record figures. Rental income rose by six percent, operating surplus increased by six percent and property management profit increased by 14 percent. Ulrika Hallengren, CEO, and Arvid Liepe, Deputy CEO, look forward to an autumn where Copenhagen and Öresund will once again receive major focus.

Future CEO won't change SLP much: "It's about fine-tuning"

Sweden Sweden — It has been a few months since Swedish Logistic Property announced that Filip Persson will become the company's new CEO on September 1. He has now made his first appearance to signal the new chapter that is coming for SLP. But will there be any major changes for the company? Nordic Property News had a talk with Filip Persson: read his own words about the journey he has made within the logistics company and where he thinks it will take him – and the company – next.

The hottest recruitments in Q2

Nordic — Several key-positions within the companies on the Nordic real estate market got appointed during Q2 2025. Nordic Property News takes a closer look at the hottest Nordic recruitments in the second quarter.

How Slättö wants to grow its hotel portfolio through office conversion

Nordic — Slättö is expanding its hotel portfolio through the acquisition of a vacant and outdated office building at Halmtorvet in central Copenhagen, which will be transformed into a tech-driven lifestyle hotel. Erik Möller, Head of Hotels at Slättö, tells Nordic Property News about the strategy for conversions within the segment and how the company plans to continue growing its hotel portfolio across the Nordics.

"We aim to establish a portfolio of at least EUR 100 million within one year from now"

Finland Finland — Prisma Properties is entering a new market through an acquisition in Ylivieska in Finland. The company’s Head of Transactions, Tom Hagen, tells Nordic Property News about the establishment in Finland, growth targets, where new business opportunities are being sought, and how the Finnish market is expected to develop going forward.

How Greykite wants the grow its new Danish residential venture

Denmark Denmark — Greykite launches a new Nordic venture with the single-family rental housing platform Danske Homes. Michael Abel, CEO and Founder of Greykite, tells Nordic Property News about Aarhus as a starting point, how they want to grow the platform, the partnership with Brunswick and about the state of the Nordic residential markets.

Dahlbo: "The office market is moving sideways"

Sweden Sweden — Eight percentage points from the target and that is where Fabege is fully focused – on the vacancy rate. This in a market that is moving sideways. Stefan Dahlbo, CEO, sees a market that is still bubbling and hopes that the autumn will be more intense.

Ica Fastigheter makes major acquisition: “More flexibility in our portfolio"

Sweden Sweden — Ica Fastigheter is acquiring Alecta Fastigheter’s 50 percent stake in jointly owned Ancore Fastigheter in a transaction based on an underlying property value of SEK 8 billion (EUR 716 million). Jan-Erik Hellman, CEO of Ica Fastigheter, tells Nordic Property News about the decision to become sole owner of the company, how they plan to develop the portfolio, their view on jointly owned companies going forward, and the long-term strategy for Ica Fastigheter’s property portfolio.

Catena positive – despite struggling market

Nordic — The Swedish logistics market continues to experience increases in vacancy rates – but Catena expects strong cash flows in the coming quarters. "We are in a favorable position for further growth", says CEO Jörgen Eriksson.

Vasakronan buys Solna United: "A valuable addition"

Sweden Sweden — Vasakronan makes a significant move ahead of the summer with the acquisition of the 34,000-square-metre office property Solna United. Martin Kron, Head of Investments and Projects at Vasakronan, tells Nordic Property News about the transaction, the company's first step into Arenastaden, the area's development, its future position within the Stockholm office market, and Vasakronan’s thoughts on potential future acquisitions in the area.

Platzer CEO: "Not justifiable that it is half the rent in Gothenburg"

Sweden Sweden — The recovery of the economy that Platzer CEO Johanna Hult Rentsch had hoped for has still not come. This has been noticed during the quarter through two large tenants, one of whom, Volvo Cars, has decided to reduce its staff. At the same time, there is hope for the Gothenburg CBD, which until now has seen an unusually large vacancy. She also sees reasons that the rent levels should increase in Sweden's second largest city.

Executive leaves Heimstaden

Nordic — Steps down after 18 years with the company.

Signature founder takes new aim at the stock market: “Offensive growth theme”

Sweden Sweden — On the last day of June, a transaction was announced. Rikshem was the seller and the buyer was the Malmö-based and growing company Insig. Behind that company is a trio that can now take action to return to the stock exchange in a new form. The goal is to grow by SEK 5 billion in just a few years.

Wallenstam's future plans for the Stockholm market

Sweden Sweden — Wallenstam makes a large divestment in Stockholm. CEO tells Nordic Property News about the transaction, the future plans for the Stockholm market and what kind of properties they look to invest in.

"Useful vacancies" as Spotify evolves in Urban Escape

Sweden Sweden — In connection with the renewal of the lease, Spotify chooses to continue developing in Urban Escape and relocate. Per Helgesson, Market Area Manager of Urban Escape, expands his thoughts about the significance of the new contract, what they want to create with Spotify's new concept and what knots remain in the development of the gigantic property.

KKR's growth plans for Nordic residential

Nordic — KKR continues to make move on the Swedish residential market. Following a new acquisition from Reliwe, Alexander Thams, Head of Nordics Real Estate at KKR, tells Nordic Property News about the plans for the residential portfolio in Sweden and the Nordics, where they look for new investment opportunities, the market situation and about the

Vaekstkapital enters the Swedish market: “A key part of our long-term growth strategy”

Sweden Sweden — The Nordic investment group Vaekstkapital is establishing operations in Sweden. Following the launch, CEO Simon Otterstedt tlls Nordic Property News about the timing, the interest shown by Swedish investors, the company’s plans for property development in Sweden, and its ongoing operations in emerging cities across Southeastern Europe.

Erik Hävermark: “We want to fill our building rights portfolio”

Sweden Sweden — As Sveafastigheter now looks ahead, it is in the Stockholm region and certain cities in the Mälardalen that it will focus when it comes to new production and development projects. "We have narrowed down the markets we focus on", says CEO Erik Hävermark to Fastighetssverige.

Winners and losers on the stock market in June

Nordic — June was a comeback for a previously pressured stock that performed best of all companies during the month. At the other end of the scale, we find large construction companies that fell back. Here is the full list of the companies' performance on the stock market during the sixth month of the year.