Besqab: "It is not unlikely that we will sell management properties"

Sweden Sweden — Besqab has presented its figures for the fourth quarter of 2024 and for the past year. "We think this is a stable quarter, a good result. We have completed several successful sales launches and we see that the housing market is starting to pick up", says CEO Magnus Andersson.

"We read the newspapers but concentrate on our own business"

Nordic — Prioritizing profitability over growth has been Veidekke's mantra for the last five years. Therefore, says CEO Jimmy Bengtsson, the potential for the company to grow is still great. "All our operations have higher margins now than five years ago - although not all are at a level we are satisfied with."

Capman's plans for the hotel sector after the blockbuster acquisition of Midstar Fastigheter

Nordic — Capman makes one of the largest hotel transactions in the Nordics when it acquires Midstar Fastigheter and its portfolio of 28 properties. Thomas Laakso, partner at Capman, tells Nordic Property News about the company's position as a hotel owner after the transaction, the targets for the hotel fund, the recovery of the hotel sector, and where they’d like to continue growing.

"We will contact potential buyers"

Nordic — An evaluation will show whether NCC should keep the industrial business area within the group - or sell it. At the same time, Tomas Carlsson, CEO of NCC, is clear that the company will contact both industrial and financial players, mainly in Europe and the USA.

SBB focuses on one segment as massive divestments are planned

Sweden Sweden — Debt continues to be a problem for SBB and now CEO Leiv Synnes is presenting the plan for which divestments for EUR 890 million that are on the table.

Entra: "We are in a more competitive market environment"

Norway Norway — When Entra presents its year-end report for the fourth quarter of 2024, one can note, among other things, a slower rental activity for the time being, which is expected to pick up during the year. "We continue to work hard to sign new contracts, but whether we close these contracts this quarter or the next is difficult to say", stated CEO Sonja Horn.

Neobo wants to optimize its own stock

Nordic — Neobo's net operating income increases by 12 percent and the management result shows an increase of 3 percent compared to the previous year, despite the fact that seven properties have been sold during the year at the same time that financing costs have increased. "We intend to increase the pace of our transaction work to further optimize our property portfolio", says managing director Ylva Sarby Westman.

This is how the new CEO wants Diös to grow

Sweden Sweden — Growth is the focus when David Carlsson explains what he wants to achieve as the new CEO of Diös. The company will be both a buyer and a seller and many stars seem to be aligned for the market they operate in. In several places, he sees that northern Sweden is less volatile than the metropolitan cities and that the challenges are fewer – but first they need to deal with a decline in the occupancy rate.

CBRE: The challenges for the retail market

Sweden Sweden — News of bankruptcies and restructurings in the retail sector has been pouring in. Many times, poor profitability and high rents are cited as the reasons. But what does this mean for the retail market, what is its strength and how will it develop in the future? Oscar Sandén is Head of Retail at CBRE and gives his view on the issue.

They send the most Danish participants to Mipim

Denmark Denmark — Mipim is just a month away and Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at which Nordic companies sends the most participants to the real estate fair. Last out are the participants from Denmark, the country that sends the most participants among the Nordic countries.

Swedish real estate profile launches new advisory company

Sweden Sweden — Malin Andrén is embarking on a new journey and focusing on her own company Handshake Property. She tells Nordic Property News about the decision to go solo, the focus and goals for the company, and the future together with Novier.

The companies that send the most Finnish participants to Mipim

Finland Finland — Mipim is just a month away and Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at which Nordic companies sends the most participants to the real estate fair. Here are the participants from Finland.

Corem CEO: "The Ericsson property will leave the office market"

Sweden Sweden — Corem is a smaller company today than it was a couple of years ago, CEO Rutger Arnhult concludes when commenting on the results from 2024. They have divested significant parts of the property portfolio and will continue to do so. Not even the flagships are safe. He shares the plans for the Ericsson property, where the tenant left a big vacancy in H2.

Balder would rather buy than put a shovel in the ground

Nordic — CEO Erik Selin says that Balder has emerged from the economic cycle stronger than before. The focus in recent quarters has been on streamlining operations and creating added value through good investments. He gives his view on which markets that are on the wish list.

They send the most Norwegian participants to Mipim

Norway Norway — Mipim is just a month away and Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at which Nordic companies sends the most participants to the real estate fair. Next are the participants from Norway.

Peter Wallin: "We haven't been sleeping on the job"

Nordic — The year-end reports have started to come in and Bonava is one of the listed companies that is the earliest to submit its. The company reduced sales and operating profit in the fourth quarter compared to the same period the year before – but the last quarter of the year points upwards compared to the rest of 2024. Bonava's CEO Peter Wallin answers questions about the past year and also explains why the fourth quarter is traditionally so strong for Bonava.

The companies that send the most Swedish participants to Mipim

Sweden Sweden — Mipim is just a month away and Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at which Nordic companies sends the most participants to the real estate fair. First out are the participants from Sweden.

"It's easier to put the shovel in the ground on smaller projects now"

Sweden Sweden — Swedish Logistic Property is standing strong and delivering good results for 2024 as well as for the fourth quarter. Given the challenging macro environment, with high interest rates, rising yield requirements and a recession, CEO Tommy Åstrand and the rest of the management have reason to be satisfied. "I see no end to the growth", he tells Nordic Property News.

Wihlborgs makes EUR 215 million acquisition: "A good complement"

Sweden Sweden — Wihlborgs has completed a giant deal to buy properties in Helsingborg, Malmö and Lund for approximately SEK 2.4 billion (EUR 215 million) from Granitor. CEO Ulrika Hallengren tells Nordic Property News about the deal, daring to be picky about what you acquire, the attractive project development opportunities in Lund and the continued growth efforts.

AMF after the Finnish sale: "The Nordics and Northern Europe are interesting"

Nordic — AMF has announced that it is selling its third of the shares in the Finnish real estate company Mercada, a transaction that was completed on January 31, 2025. Pernilla Arnrud Melin, responsible portfolio manager for properties at AMF, talks about the sale and where AMF is now aiming.

John Fredriksen takes new steps in Fabege

Nordic — John Fredriksen's Geveran Trading continues to invest in Fabege and is closing the gap to the largest owner, Backahill, in the ownership list.

"Gothenburg and Stockholm can compete with London and Paris"

Sweden Sweden — Have offices become a worse investment? Neither Karl Persson, Nordic CEO, nor Peter W-O Berglin, Associate Director, at Cushman & Wakefield, believe so. They give their views on investor interest in the office market and the potential for neighboring buildings in the future, where Gothenburg in particular have great opportunities.

Stefan Dahlbo to step down as CEO of Fabege

Sweden Sweden — Almost half of the 20th century has passed and the challenges have succeeded each other. Pessimism has been replaced by optimism for Fabege's CEO Stefan Dahlbo, despite the great disappointment in the 2024 that the company has left behind. Personally, the CEO is now looking towards retirement, as he announced on the same day as the presentation of the financial statements that it was time to leave the company. Until then, hard work and managing Convendum's reconstruction will continue.

"The gap between the best and the worst will increase"

Nordic — Axel Tärn has been Director & Head of Analysis at Colliers for a few weeks now. Now he is giving one of his first analyses of how transactions and investments may develop during the year. On stage during Nordic Property News event Public Properties Day, he explains which segments are creating interest and which players will drive the transaction market forward.

How Aspelin Ramm will continue its growth journey in Sweden after the restructuring

Nordic — On Wednesday it became clear that the Swedish-Norwegian company Aspelin Ramm is being divided into two parts, on either side of the border. Sweden CEO Manne Aronsson explains what this will mean for their future investments.