Winners and losers on the stock market in May

Nordic — May was a mixed month for Nordic real estate companies on the stock exchange, with a big rocket at the top and a number of companies that had it a bit more rough at the bottom with red numbers. Here is the full list of the listed Nordic companies' performance on the stock exchange during the fifth month of the year.

Where Active Fastighet looks for new investment opportunities

Sweden Sweden — After divesting both Flens Industrihus and Irsta Företagspark this spring, Active Fastighet is now turning its focus to acquisitions rather than further sales. CEO Mikael Wallner tells Nordic Property News about the recent divestments, acquisition plans, and the company’s key priorities for the remainder of the year.

Vacse's growth targets within the community service property segment

Sweden Sweden — CEO Fredrik Linderborg on the challenges in the segment: "We want to increase our density."

CBRE IM recruits from Blackstone's Mileway

Nordic — CBRE IM strengthens its logistics team with recruitment from Blackstone’s Mileway.

Klövern's ambitions for the office conversion niche

Sweden Sweden — Klövern is already working on a gigantic project where they are converting an office into a residential building. Now they have added another project to their portfolio and CEO Rickard Langerfors explains how they want to continue developing in that niche.

New company launched to target hot segment: "There is a gap to fill"

Sweden Sweden — A new player is stepping onto the scene to challenge the thriving warehouse and light industrial segment. In partnership with Alma Property Partners, Optuna aims to rapidly build a portfolio in Greater Gothenburg. Founders Adam Wilson and Simon Qvilldal tell Nordic Property News about their ambitions and strategic goals, where they are looking for acquisitions, which price ranges they are targeting, and how they plan to distinguish themselves from existing players.

The companies' with the lowest ICRs

Nordic — Nordic Property News has comprised a list of the companies with the lowest interest-cover-ratios among the listed Nordic real estate companies.

"Signs of increased activity and a more balanced pricing environment"

Sweden Sweden — Niam has received strong validation for its value-creation strategy through the sale of the Bernstorp retail area to Svenska Handelsfastigheter. Following the transaction, Rikard Henriksson, Managing Partner at Niam, shares his thoughts on future divestment opportunities, the retail segment outlook, preferred investment locations, and the state of the transaction market.

Here are the industry's highest LTVs

Nordic — Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at which listed companies had the highest loan-to-value ratios at the end of the first quarter of 2025.

The development of the various Nordic residential markets

Nordic — Capman has launched the new rental housing concept Leona. Ilkka Tomperi, COO and Partner at Capman, tells Nordic Property News about the launch of Leona, Capman’s plans for the residential segment and shares his view of the housing markets in the different Nordic countries.

They increased their rental income the most during Q1

Nordic — Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at how the listed companies' rental income changed during the first quarter compared to the corresponding period last year. Here is the full list.

Sehlhall's prospects as Nrep invests and becomes new part-owner

Sweden Sweden — Sweden faces an urgent need for more and better elderly care. With Nrep now joining as a co-owner, Sehlhall is preparing to take the lead in addressing this challenge. Dan T. Sehlberg, CEO and founder, tells Nordic Property News about the opportunities created by Nrep’s entry, the synergy between the companies, the goals for expansion, and why they are choosing not to acquire existing buildings – along with the company’s plans for a potential IPO.

The companies with the best occupancy rates

Nordic — The decline in occupancy rates during the recession has been particularly noticeable for property owners in the office segment, which has been sliding downwards for a number of quarters. Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at how well the companies are preforming with their occupancy rate.

"Denmark offers the right conditions for sustainable, long-term growth and diversification"

Denmark Denmark — After having had Copenhagen on its radar for a long time, Greystar made its entry via a sizeable student housing transaction with Nrep. Greystar tells Nordic Property News about the inaugural investment, what makes Denmark and the Nordics attractive markets and the ambitions going forward.

Slow sales in Karlatornet – more could be turned into rental apartments

Sweden Sweden — Of the 611 apartments in Karlatornet, the tallest residential building in the Nordic region located in Gothenburg, Balder acquired approximately 140 from Doxa at the turn of the year. Only a few condominiums have since been sold and a large portion has now instead become rental apartments. Nordic Property News has now looked at how the sales are going and what the future holds for the tower.

"We believe in a more active and liquid real estate market in the coming years"

Sweden 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.

These are Pembroke's next Nordic ventures

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.

Why the US giant has slowed down the investment pace

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

Schroders' Head of Nordics leaves the company

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

Continued recovery in the transaction market – but one segment is struggling

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.

Aker's view on the PPI and SBB investments

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.

Savills' future plans after the key-recruitment

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.

"We have several tools in the toolbox"

Sweden 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.

SBB CEO: "We have time on our side"

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.

"We are not sitting in an ivory tower here in Stockholm"

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.