Setback for new 27-storey building

Sweden Sweden — Framtiden intends to build approximately 200 new homes on a centrally located plot that currently houses a parking garage. The centrepiece of the proposal would be a 27-storey tower, but the City Planning Department has concluded that a building of this height would not be suitable for the location.

The largest sellers in the Nordics during the first three quarters

Nordic — Most companies are still keeping quiet on the sales side, but there are some pressured heavyweights who have sold for several hundred million euros so far this year. After Q3, Nordic Property News can now present the full list of how much the various companies have sold for so far this year.

Fortinova reaches new milestone – sets sights on continued growth

Sweden Sweden — After five years on First North, Fortinova Fastigheter will move to the Nasdaq Stockholm main list next week. CEO Anders Johansson tells Nordic Property News about the opportunities opening up on the main market, how Fortinova’s position today compares with its entry to First North, and how the company aims to continue growing.

The largest buyers in the Nordics in the first three quarters

Nordic — Nordic Property News has looked into which of the listed companies have spent the most on acquisitions in the first three quarters of 2025.

Blackrock increases its stake in Catena

Sweden Sweden — New investments mean that the shareholding increased by nearly 50 percent during Q3.

Ilija Batljan elaborates on blockbuster deal with SBB: "Been working day and night"

Nordic — As investment manager at PPI, SBB founder and former CEO Ilija Batljan has worked hard to close the SEK 32 billion deal, and the last two weeks have been particularly intense. He tells this in an interview with Nordic Property News, where he also talks more about the path leading up to the extensive deal, what it means for the companies involved and how offensive the future will be for PPI.

"SBB becomes more of an investment company with high leverage – involves very high risk"

Sweden Sweden — After the extensive deal with PPI, SBB is now starting to look more like an investment company than a property-owning company, Pareto Securities analyst Emil Ekholm tells Nordic Property News. – An investment company with high leverage, which means very high risk.

The top executives' views on the office transaction market

Sweden Sweden — The office transaction market is beginning to move again. During the seminar Stora Kontorsdagen, prominent industry figures Anneli Jansson and Jonas Bjuggren shared their perspectives on the market, their own investment strategies, and advice for other investors.

Continued discount party on the real estate stock market

Sweden Sweden — Nordic Property News has taken an updated look at the net asset values ​​of the Swedish listed companies after Q3 to see which ones are trading at a discount and which ones are trading at a premium on the stock exchange.

The companies with the highest LTVs

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents a summary of which among listed companies had the highest loan-to-value ratios in Q3.

Jörgen Eriksson: “We need to put more care into creating attractive properties”

Sweden Sweden — Jörgen Eriksson, CEO of Catena, spoke last week at the Logistik & Transport trade fair at the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre about “up-shaping” properties, why the company does not build on speculation, and an important insight learned from Kristina Alvendal.

CBRE appoints new MD in Norway: “We continue to see strong growth ahead”

Norway Norway — CBRE has appointed Jørgen Arnesen as new Managing Director in Norway. He tells Nordic Property News about the new position, CBRE’s state and future in Norway and about the development of the Norwegian market.

Challenging leasing market may be turning

Sweden Sweden — The leasing market has been challenging in recent years, with cautious tenants, a strong focus on cost control, and a growing downsizing trend. But signs of improvement may now be emerging. Jessica Gräsberg, Head of Leasing at Colliers in Sweden, notes that the number of property viewings has returned to levels seen before the economic downturn, and that decision-making processes are moving faster.

Clarksons makes Nordic expansion: “We see an opportunity to make attractive acquisitions”

Nordic — Clarksons Real Estate launches Nordic expansion with appointment of Martin Grimm Strømme as Investment Director and establishment of Nordic fund. He tells Nordic Property News about the timing, the opportunities, what they are looking to acquire and where, and what they search for in domestic partners.

Alecta Fastigheter evaluates entry into a new market

Sweden Sweden — Five years have passed since Alecta consolidated its property portfolio into its own real estate company, Alecta Fastigheter. CEO Lena Boberg tells Nordic Property News about the status of the office portfolio, growth plans, and the potential to expand into additional markets.

"Signs of improvement – but too early to confirm a turning point"

Sweden Sweden — Vasakronan is observing signs of improvement in the market, though it considers it too early to conclude that a turning point has been reached. CEO Johanna Skogestig tells Nordic Property News about the demand they are experiencing for their office spaces, the focus areas for strengthening their offering, and the potential for growth through acquisitions going forward.

Vacancies in Gothenburg are not driven by space reduction

Sweden Sweden — In an interview with Nordic Property News, Platzer's CEO Johanna Hult Rentsch talks about how the company is working to reduce its vacancies, what distinguishes Gothenburg's office market and what is driving the increased vacancy rates in the country's next largest office market.

The largest Swedish office transactions in 2025

Sweden Sweden — With only two months left in the year, a deal worth just over SEK 3 billion is the largest office deal on the Swedish market so far this year. Here, Nordic Property News lists the year's top ten.

New Property appoints new Head of Office Leasing

Sweden Sweden — New Property is strengthening its organization further as Rikard Améen steps into the role of Head of Office Leasing. He tells Nordic Property News about his new position, the company’s direction, the keys to succeeding in the current market, and how he foresees the office landscape in Stockholm developing going forward.

The office segment is shrinking in the transaction market

Sweden Sweden — The market for office transactions is cautious and selective, and interest in offices is declining. The transaction volume so far this year has almost halved compared to the ten-year average, and foreign investors are currently strong net sellers in the Swedish market. Joakim Arvius, CEO of Colliers Sweden, explains more about what characterizes the office segment in today’s transaction market, which deals are being made, and how the future will take shape.

K2A one step closer to new student housing development

Sweden Sweden — K2A has been granted a land allocation for 150 new student apartments in the Stockholm district of Vällingby. Nordic Property News takes a close look on this new step for K2A.

Balder’s view on the Entra ownership going forward

Nordic — The future of Entra, jointly owned by Balder and Castellum, remains a hot topic. During the presentation of Balder’s Q3 report, CEO Erik Selin shared his view on the company’s ownership going forward.

The ownership structure in Emilshus after NP3’s exit

Sweden Sweden — During Q3, NP3 divested its entire holding in Emilshus – here is how the ownership structure looks following the northern company’s exit.

How the new Obos CEO views the residential markets developing

Nordic — Obos has appointed a new Group Chief Executive Officer, Marianne Gjertsen Ebbesen. She tells Nordic Property News about her new role, her leadership style, the company’s current position and challenges, and her outlook on how the housing markets in Norway and Sweden will develop in the coming years.

“A continued cautious and wait-and-see customer base”

Nordic — Despite stronger household incomes, lower policy rates and pent-up demand, Bonava sees a still cautious market and a slower and cautious recovery is noticeable after the summer. But it points in the right direction. "We see steadily improved margins in combination with gradually higher turnover, a good sales ratio in ongoing projects and relatively low debt", says Jon Johnsson, vice president and CFO at Bonava.