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Yield and rental expectancy for Sweden's major cities

Sweden Sweden — Yield and rental levels in Sweden's three largest cities remain at the same levels, but more people believe in slowing development over the next twelve months in SEPREF's consensus forecast.

The companies' outlook on the potential office shortage

Sweden Sweden — Recently, a report was published by the West Swedish Chamber of Commerce on Gothenburg's office market, which states that if all currently planned office projects are completed, there is still the risk that the amount of office space it adds will not be able to meet the future need. How do the companies view that risk and the challenges of the office market? Wallenstam and Vasakronan gives their outlook on the office market.

Leaves the advisory side for the ownership side: "A broader spectrum"

Sweden Sweden — Svenska Hus strengthens its team with Patrick Andersson, who will be responsible for transactions and financing. He tells Nordic Property News about the step from the advisory side to ownership side, his view of Svenska Hus as a company, the advantage of a combined transaction and financing role and how he sees the transaction market going forward.

The next step for Safjället Fastigheter after the major acquisition from Wallenstam

Sweden Sweden — Safjället Fastigheter strikes with a billion dollar deal as the first transaction. CEO P-G Persson tells Nordic Property News about the strength and the great development potential of the property that was purchased, why no new deals are planned in the near term and what will be the next step for the company.

"An exciting situation for the residential transaction market"

Sweden Sweden — Neobo recently announced that they are strengthening at the top of the company through the recruitment of Ali Ali as the new Head of Transactions. He tells Nordic Poperty News what attracted him to join Neobo, about his rapid career development, about his time at Rikshem and about his view of the transaction market for residential.

Stenhus on the list change at Nasdaq: "We are hungry and will be seen more"

Sweden Sweden — On Wednesday, Stenhus will ring the bell on Nasdaq's main list. Elias Georgiadis, CEO, is convinced that this will increase investment pressure and give the company more muscle on the transaction market: “We are eager to buy after two years of reorganization!”

"The lack of office space in Gothenburg will inhibit growth"

Sweden Sweden — In a new report from the West Swedish Chamber of Commerce, it is stated that despite the high vacancy rate in Gothenburg's office market, the upcoming projects are far from sufficient to cover the upcoming need. Within ten years, the Gothenburg region may have a growth-limited office shortage in Gothenburg, says Christina Heikel, urban development manager at the Chamber of Commerce.

The keys for the new Brinova

Sweden Sweden — A giant deal in southern Sweden creates a new major player in the Swedish market. After it is clear that Brinova is buying properties for SEK 10.8 billion (EUR 934 million) from K-Fastigheter, Per Johansson, CEO of Brinova, and Jacob Karlsson, CEO of K-Fastigheter, tell us how the new Brinova will be developed and the volume advantages that will be taken advantage of after the deal .

Infranode sets focus on Sweden – here is where they want to grow

Sweden Sweden — Infranode takes a first step into the Swedish public property market. After the acquisition in Telestaden in Stockholm, Carl-Emil Lindholm, Partner and Head of Investments at Infranode, tells Nordic Property News about the growth plans within the segment, where you want to grow, how big deals you are looking for, how you look at cooperation opportunities with other companies and why Sweden is a priority target right now.

Plans to demolish and build higher – at the important the public transport hub

Sweden Sweden — When Odenplan in central Stockholm is now being developed, the property owner wants the landmark property Läkarhuset to be dismantled and build a new office building on the same site. But the proposal, which is now to be considered at the highest political level, has met with criticism.

American giant increases in Fabege

Sweden Sweden — Increases its own investment by close to to ten percent and rises in the list of owners.

Castellum recruits from Colliers

Sweden Sweden — Castellum makes a renowned recruitment when Martin Lindgren joins as Head of Leasing Stockholm. Lindgren tells Nordic Property News what attracted him about Castellum, taking the step back to the ownership side, how he views the portfolio he will be working with and about the keys needed in the rental market in 2025.

Nrep moves towards new land allocation in growing Stockholm district

Sweden Sweden — Noise investigations has stopped the development of the property several times. But now Nrep is moving towards its fourth land allocation in Stockholm and will be allowed to take the project further.

The future plans for Folksam's real estate portfolio – after the major acquisitions in Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Folksamgruppen expands its real estate portfolio with two major acquisitions in the same week. After the acquisitions, Folksamgruppen's property director Jonas Bjuggren tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition volume in 2024, the step from the inner city out to Solna with the purchase of the office project Yrket 4 for EUR 312 million, which parts of Stockholm they want to continue in and about the focus in 2025.

"The possibilities far exceed the capital we have"

Sweden Sweden — Eastnine has landed its first acquisition in Warsaw, a market the company has long had in mind. In connection with the purchase, the company's CEO, Kestutis Sasnauskas, spoke to Nordic Property News about the future prospects for Eastnine, for the office segment and for the industry as a whole. In addition, the CEO shared his thoughts on the geopolitical situation.

The largest sellers in Q3

Nordic — These are the largest sellers among the listed Nordic companies in Q3.

Nordic expansion on the horizon for Vendus after Nordika's entry

Nordic — Nordika is increasing its focus on grocery properties. This by stepping in as the main owner of Vendus. Gabriel Cronstedt, COO and co-founder of Nordika, tells Nordic Property News about the development of the segment, how Vendus will grow to EUR 500 million within three years, Nordika's influence in the company and about a possible expansion outside of Sweden.

The largest buyers in Q3

Nordic — These are the largest buyers among the listed Nordic companies in Q3.

"We hope to grow further during the winter"

Sweden Sweden — Nivika continues to make acquisitions in the Småland region. After the latest acquisition in Värnamo, CEO Sverker Källgården tells Nordic Property News about the growth journey, the market situation in the region, about the first months as CEO of Nivika and what will be most important for the company in 2025.

Creiman aims for Finland with new board

Nordic — Creiman, a relatively newly established consultancy in the construction and property industry, has recruited four well-known members to its board. We spoke to the company's founder and CEO, Kaveh Feliciano, who believes that Creiman will now aim to become a leading player in the construction and property industry.

Blackrock: "We hope to see more activity in the Nordics"

Nordic — Blackrock continues to gear up by appointing Thorsten Slytå to the newly established role of Head of European Real Estate Strategic Partnerships. He tells Nordic Property News about the opportunities that come with strategic partnerships, what role the Nordic markets will play and what he hopes to achieve in his new position.

The companies with the lowest ICRs

Nordic — Nordic Property News took a closer look at the companies' interest coverage ratio to find out how interest-sensitive they are. A third of the companies have an interest coverage ratio that is below the often used target set by many of 2.0. Almost as many are hovering close. Here is the full list.

Winners and losers on the stock market in November

Nordic — After a tough October, the stock market stabilized for the real estate and construction shares dropped significantly in November. Nordic Property News Nordic Property News presents the winners and losers on the stock exchange during October.

Catena's CFO steps down: "Time for something new"

Sweden Sweden — Sofie Bennsten has chosen to end her employment as CFO and vice president at Catena. "I've been doing this for 25 years and I'm getting tired of it, quite simply."

The companies with the highest incomes from property management

Nordic — Nordic Property News has reviewed the listed companies' reports during the third quarter. Which companies end up at the top and which ones fall, in terms of income from property management by Q3? Here is the full list!