“There are significant opportunities in the years ahead”

Sweden Sweden — Wojciech Wondell is taking the next step within the Titania Group, having been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the subsidiary Titania Project Development. He tells Nordic Property News about his new role, the company’s growth ambitions in project development, and his outlook on the market conditions for residential development.

Prisma Properties’ growth journey in Finland

Finland Finland — Just under a year ago, Prisma Properties entered the Finnish market through a forward-funding acquisition of a new retail property in Ylivieska, south of Oulu. Since then, the company has expanded its portfolio through a series of transactions. Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at Prisma's acquisition journey in Finland.

United Spaces’ expansion plans in Gothenburg

Sweden Sweden — United Spaces continues to strengthen its presence in Gothenburg. CEO Homan Tehrani tells Nordic Property News about the company's plans for the Gothenburg market.

Nancy Mattsson appointed to new top position

Sweden Sweden — Nancy Mattsson appointed Director General of the National Board of Housing, Building and Planning: “There is a great deal of work to be done.”

The Swedish companies that improved their rental incomes most in Q1

Sweden Sweden — Nordic Property News has compiled a list showing how much the listed real estate companies increased their rental income during the first quarter of 2026. Most companies reported increases, some of them substantial. However, seven companies experienced a decline in rental income compared with 2025.

ICA Fastigheter’s growth plans after the new large JV-transcation

Sweden Sweden — Following the divestment of Trecore, ICA Fastigheter has announced another major joint venture transaction, selling eight retail properties worth over SEK 1 billion to Delcore, a company jointly owned with AMF. Jan-Erik Hellman, CEO of ICA Fastigheter, tells Nordic Property News about the new transaction, the ongoing streamlining of the property portfolio, and the company's new position as a shareholder in Vendus.

Global hotel giant heads to Kvarnholmen in 20-year deal

Nordic — Kvarnholmen's transformation is taking another major step forward as KUAB, the joint development company owned by Peab and JM, has signed a 20-year agreement with hotel operator IHG Hotels & Resorts and 1912 Hotels. The investment will bring the Hotel Indigo lifestyle brand to Sweden for the first time, with a new hotel at the entrance to Stockholm's archipelago—a development that Peab believes could boost Kvarnholmen's regional appeal and international profile.

Slättö invests EUR 100 million in Finland – here's how they look to grow further

Finland Finland — Slättö has committed nearly EUR 100 million to the Finnish market in the first half of 2026, deploying capital across residential, light industrial and logistics and hotel – all key conviction segments for the firm. Tuomas Kokkila, Investment Director at Slättö, tells Nordic Property News about where he sees best potential going forward, what cities he considers attractive, Slättö’s investment approach for the remainder of 2026 and how he sees the Finnish transaction market developing.

Dense urban district to connect Gothenburg across the river

Sweden Sweden — 4,500 homes, two schools, new bridge connections and a development project expected to continue for up to 30 years. Gothenburg’s City Planning Committee has now approved an updated planning programme for Frihamnen and parts of Ringön. The ambition is to create a dense and mixed-use inner-city district that connects Gothenburg across the river, while maintaining a balanced project economy.

Urban Partners launches first-of-its-kind fund to accelerate urban regeneration

Nordic — Urban Partners has launched a new fund with an investment capacity of EUR 650 million following its first closing. Carl-Adam von Schéele, Partner and CEO of Urban Partners Sweden, tells Nordic Property News about the establishment of the fund, investor interest, investment strategy, and target markets.

German investors warn of energy crisis in property portfolios as technology emerges as lifeline

Nordic — Energy efficiency has become a critical driver of value in Germany's commercial property market, according to new research from energy performance specialist Re:sustain. The study found that every fund manager surveyed already holds so-called "stranded assets" within their portfolios, with some properties suffering value declines of up to 40 per cent. The findings suggest investors are increasingly shifting their focus away from large-scale refurbishment projects and towards digital technologies in a bid to protect asset values and meet tightening sustainability requirements.

Doxa's growth plans under the new strategy

Sweden Sweden — Doxa has completed its first acquisition under its new strategy. CFO Navid Rostam tells Nordic Property News about the company’s work under its new direction, its objectives, and its growth plans for the coming years.

Continued discounts among the listed Swedish companies

Sweden Sweden — Nordic Property News has taken an updated look at the net asset values (NAVs) of listed real estate companies following the first quarter in order to identify which companies are trading at a discount and which are trading at a premium on the stock market.

Vendus’ growth plans following the major acquisition of Trecore

Sweden Sweden — Vendus, whose principal owners are Nordika and MEL & ME, has significantly strengthened its market position through the acquisition of Trecore from ICA Fastigheter and Bonnier Fastigheter. Following the transaction, which values the underlying assets at SEK 2.7 billion, Vendus CEO Mattias Bülow tells Nordic Property News about the milestone achievement, the new shareholders, the company's growth plans, and its outlook on the grocery-anchored real estate market.

Stockholm among Europe’s most affordable capitals despite high housing costs

Nordic — The Swedish capital ranks among Europe’s most affordable capitals for families in 2026, according to a new report by research platform Tradingpedia. Despite high living costs and a strained housing market in Stockholm, relatively strong wages allow Swedish households to fare better than many of their counterparts in other major European cities. Lisbon, Tirana and Athens rank among the least affordable capitals.

Fedelta challenges major banks: “We want to do more business”

Sweden Sweden — Borås-based Fedelta is entering the construction credit facility market and aims to take on a larger role in real estate financing. According to Andreas Larsson, Head of Real Estate at Fedelta, demand for alternative financing solutions is increasing as banks’ lending models become more standardized. “Many projects that are sound and profitable are being filtered out by the system—not because the risks are too high, but because they do not fit the template,” says Andreas Larsson.

“The market will continue to grow”

Sweden Sweden — Ellen Lindvall is leaving Convendum to become the new Head of Sales for Gothenburg at United Spaces. She tells Nordic Property News what attracted her to United Spaces, how she views the company’s portfolio in Gothenburg, and her outlook on the future development of the coworking market in the city.

“Investors buy into a direction – not just a cash flow”

Sweden Sweden — After several years of interest rate concerns and sharp value adjustments, the property market is entering a new phase. Investors have become more selective, sustainability requirements are being tightened and attractive urban development projects are being rewarded. This is according to Bob Gustafsson, partner and property advisor at Avanti Partners, who highlights Stockholm's Port District as an example of how future city districts are being shaped. – Investors want places with a story, infrastructure and a long lifespan, says Gustafsson.

The companies with the most valuable portfolios

Nordic — Nordic Property News takes a look at the listed companies with the most valuable property portfolios.

The most important tasks for Akademiska Hus in implementing its new strategy

Sweden Sweden — One of Sweden's largest property companies, Akademiska Hus, has adjusted its course with an increased focus on the company’s core offering. CEO Caroline Arehult tells Nordic Property News about the initial phase of implementing the new strategy and the key priorities involved in reshaping the company in line with its new direction.

They house Sweden’s Michelin-starred restaurants

Sweden Sweden — The Michelin Guide has announced this year’s stars. Sweden remains home to 23 Michelin-starred restaurants. Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at the property owners hosting these culinary gems, with one landlord having doubled the number of Michelin-starred restaurants in its portfolio.

"Stockholm's districts must be built with people in focus"

Sweden Sweden — Stockholm is facing extensive urban development projects in the coming years. For Urban Planning Councilor Jan Valeskog (S), the challenge is about more than just constructing new buildings. Sustainability, social inclusion, sports, green environments and affordable housing must go hand in hand as the next generation of city districts takes shape.

List: They had the highest management profit in the first quarter

Nordic — How are the listed companies doing in terms of management results after the first quarter report? Nordic Property News has the full list!

"The market is progressively entering a new investment cycle"

Nordic — Fokus Nordic gets a new CEO as Charles Dupont succeeds Tonny Nielsen. Charles Dupont tells Nordic Property News about his new position and the most important tasks in it, his view on the company he’s joining, and shares his view on the state of the Nordic markets.

The companies with the highest occupancy rates

Nordic — Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at how the listed companies' occupancy rate compares to each other after Q1.