Nordic — Hemsö begins 2026 with a stable profit trend and continued high business activity. During the first quarter of the year, both rental income and property management income increased, while the company strengthened its financing through several major capital market transactions. We got hold of CEO Nils Styf, who answers a few questions based on the quarterly report.

Nordic — Residential developer Bonava expects clear growth in Sweden in 2026 and reiterates its financial targets, despite a seasonally uncertain first quarter. At the same time, the Baltics continue to deliver strong figures, while Finland is still characterized by a wait-and-see market. ”Bonava continues its controlled growth journey. We are preparing ourselves, have a good sales situation, have control over costs and have the right team in place, says Peter Wallin,” President and CEO of Bonava.

Sweden — ByggVesta and EQT Real Estate are welcoming the first tenants to their joint project near Campus Flemingsberg, in the southern parts of Stockholm. Jonas Jonsson, CEO of ByggVesta, and Erik Körner, Senior Director Nordics at EQT Real Estate, spoke to Nordic Property News about the project’s strengths, Flemingsberg’s future potential, the cooperation between the companies, and the possibility of new joint ventures.

Sweden — Plans for a new residential development near Hällsboskogen in Sigtuna have been halted by the Land and Environment Court. According to the ruling, the construction could affect air traffic operations at Arlanda Airport – a decision the municipality may now choose to appeal. Bonava has been contracted as the residential developer.

Sweden — Castellum continues to work on the strategy of streamlining the portfolio – disposing of assets that cannot not meet the target of ten percent return on equity. CEO Pål Ahlsén and acting CFO Christoffer Strömbäck shared their view on the divestment strategy and the market for them.

Sweden — Fredrik Jagersjö Rosell, CEO of Panattoni Sweden, has decided to step down from his position as the company enters a new phase of development. Andreas Gibrand, Business Manager at Panattoni Sweden, explains how the company will move forward following Jagersjö Rosell’s departure and what this next phase will look like.

Sweden — Brinova reports a strong first quarter with significantly increased rental income and a result that has more than quintupled. This report will be Per Johansson’s last as CEO, as he will retire this summer. At the same time, the company continues its expansion strategy.

Sweden — Fredrik Setterberg has been appointed new CEO of the municipal company Higab in Gothenburg. In an interview with Nordic Property News, he discusses stepping into the role, his view on the position, and the challenges facing the company.

Sweden — The financing issue surrounding Gothenburg's new arena and central swimming pool has now become a deep chasm between the blocs. The red-green government in Gothenburg wants to borrow for the construction, while the opposition, consisting of the Moderates, the Liberals, and the Democrats, wants to sell off the municipality's land and properties in order to finance the construction. – Without a joint financing solution, there is no project, M, L, and D write in a statement on the matter. – We are not interested in any specialized financing solutions, says Daniel Bernmar (V).

Sweden — Following changes within the executive management team, Catena’s sustainability efforts now fall under the responsibility of Johan Jaxell. In an interview with Nordic Property News, Jaxell discusses his expanded role, the current status of Catena’s sustainability work, its future development, and the potential for growth in this area.

Sweden — The Folksam Group, through KPA Pension, has completed one of the largest real estate transactions of the year to date, acquiring 2,500 residential units from SEB. Jonas Bjuggren, Head of Real Estate at Folksam, discusses the transaction, the housing portfolio, and the company’s continued growth ambitions within the segment.

Sweden — Åby Padel in Mölndal, south of Gothenburg, is closing, Nordic Property News reports. When the facility opened in 2020, the ambition was to create the world’s largest indoor padel center. In recent times, however, only five courts have remained in operation, and these are now also set to close.

Sweden — SLP continues to deliver strong results and expand its business. In a robust logistics market, the company is now well positioned for further acquisitions and has a clear view of the assets it intends to grow with.

Sweden — In an exclusive interview with Nordic Property News, renowned architect Gert Wingårdh explains why high-rise buildings belong in central Gothenburg – and how his latest project, the Ancora tower between Hotel Draken and Global Business Gate, aims to be more than just a skyscraper. Drawing inspiration from Shanghai, with a focus on vibrant ground floors and a city in transformation, he argues that good architecture has no height limit.

Sweden — Swedish real estate transaction volumes increased by 28 percent in 2025, with Sweden accounting for approximately 50 percent of total real estate investment in the Nordic region. The strong market continues to attract both domestic and international capital across all segments.

Sweden — During the first quarter, Platzer, according to CEO Johanna Hult Rentsch, largely focused on optimizing its property portfolio: “We have done so both through new lease agreements and major renegotiations. We achieved a positive net letting of SEK 20 million – despite a turbulent external environment. It is particularly encouraging that we have been able to close transactions under such conditions.”

Finland — Chooses to step down after ten years with the company.

Sweden — Sweden and the city of Enköping will serve as a logistics hub for NATO troop movements in the Nordic region. The garrison in Enköping is currently being expanded to accommodate this mission. This logistics base is the first of its kind in Sweden.

Nordic — Technopolis sells its campus in Gothenburg to Alecta Fastigheter and decreases to Swedish holdings just Stockholm. CEO Niko Pulli tells Nordic Property News about the divestment, a possible return to the Gothenburg market and about the targets in the home market of Finland and abroad.

Sweden — A new player is entering the residential property market in the Mälardalen region. Johan Haddadi, who will lead the initiative together with a capital partner, tells Nordic Property News about the venture, the company’s objectives, the types of properties under consideration, the locations of interest, and the timeline for securing the first acquisition.

Sweden — Alecta Fastigheter is expanding in Gothenburg, most recently through a major acquisition from Technopolis. CEO Lena Boberg tells Nordic Property News about the cluster creation in the Ullevi area and the company’s growth ambitions in the city.

Sweden — The land allocation for Block 4 within the Fixfabriken area in Gothenburg had remained dormant since two developers lost the assignment in 2022. A new comparative selection process has now been conducted, with Skanska proposed as the winner in strong competition with another major developer. Nordic Property News reports on the competition, the site, and the planned development.

Nordic — Nordic Property News lists the ten largest transactions carried out in the Nordics during Q1. The top transaction is valued at 900 million Euros.

Sweden — Atrium Ljungberg granted early land reservation for office development in eastern Hagastaden.

Sweden — Panattoni has reached a significant milestone in Sweden by completing its first property sale, as the Panattoni Park Landvetter facility, located outside Gothenburg, has been sold to an institutional investor. Fredrik Jagersjö Rosell, Managing Director of Panattoni Sweden, tells Nordic Property News about the transaction, the company’s next steps in Sweden, and his outlook on the logistics real estate transaction market.