Nordic — After more than two decades, the real estate industry is now facing a Balder without Erik Selin as CEO. How big a change will it be when Gothenburg's real estate king instead becomes the working chairman of the board and remains the largest owner? In this article, Erik Selin shares his experiences, milestones in the company's journey to success and thoughts on the future - both for the company and the real estate market in general.

Sweden — After nearly six years with ABG Fastena, co-founder and Chief Investment Officer Philip Söderqvist has decided to leave the company to pursue new ventures. Philip Söderqvist tells Nordic Property News about the decision to step down, his time at the firm, and his thoughts on the future.

Sweden — The different segments of the real estate industry are differently attractive to invest in. Some you should even be wary of. Anders Elvinsson, Head of Valuation & Strategic Advisory at Cushman & Wakefield, provides an insider's overview of the state of the different investment types in the real estate market - nationally as well as locally.

Nordic — Most of the conversations over the past year, regarding Eastnine, have been about Poland and especially Warsaw. It is easy to forget that the company also has large markets in Vilnius and Riga. Eastnine's CEO, Kestutis Sasnauskas, clarifies that the Baltic markets are also doing well: "Rents in the segment where we are located continue to rise."

Sweden — US President Donald Trump wants control over Greenland – and he threatened several countries that opposed this, including Sweden, with increased tariffs if he did not get his way. On Wednesday, he announced that he was withdrawing the tariffs that were supposed to come into effect on February 1, this after talks with NATO's Secretary General where the framework for a future agreement on Greenland was designed according to Trump. For Nordic Property News, Handelsbanken's senior economist Helena Bornevall tells more about the Greenland conflict and the economic consequences of the tariff threat, as well as how the industry can be affected by the increased uncertainty and unrest.

Sweden — On Wednesday it became clear that Erik Norrman has been appointed head of the transaction advisory business area at Svefa. As a long-term employee, Erik Norrman has had a good ability to close deals even in uncertain times. He himself sees the appointment as “business as usual”: "I will continue to be involved in the deals, so in practice there will be no major changes."

Sweden — After 13 years, Trophi has appointed a new CEO as Johan Augustsson succeeds Jan Björk. Now that Augustsson has taken up his position at the company, he tells Nordic Property News what attracted him to the role, how he views the company’s current position, its objectives going forward, and the market outlook for the grocery retail sector.

Sweden — Construction starts for new development projects increased by two percent between November and December, according to Prognoscentret’s Construction Starts Indicator. Residential construction increased by 0.7 percent, while non-residential construction rose by 0.6 percent. Over the past twelve months, the Construction Starts Indicator has increased by just over 22 percent.

Sweden — With an acquisition in place this fall, when Liljebo bought a neighboring property with 56 apartments, the company is now ready to build on its portfolio further. The company's CEO, Omid Noghabai, talks about the current situation for Liljebo and the growth plans: “The idea is that we will make a couple of acquisitions during Q1."

Sweden — In Mariehäll, located in western Stockholm, Peab will deliver the majority of approximately 320 new residential units to the area, while Tegelbergs Fastigheter will contribute a smaller share. Nordic Property News reports further on the projects.

Nordic — The British firm Trinova is taking a new step in its efforts to expand its Nordic portfolio. Christoffer Walljaeger has been recruited to a senior position, and the company is preparing to invest at least EUR 100 million in the Nordic region. Christoffer Walljaeger outlines the company’s growth plans, the segments it is focusing on, the geographic markets under consideration, and where he sees the greatest opportunities in 2026.

Sweden — An additional seven listed real estate companies have been subject to short selling over the past six months, all representing a very small proportion of total share capital. Among the larger companies, some have seen an increase in short interest compared with six months ago, while others have experienced a decline. Nordic Property News presents an overview of short selling in listed construction and real estate companies at the beginning of 2026.

Nordic — A number of key positions on the Nordic real estate market got filled with new people during 2025. Nordic Property News takes a closer look at the hottest Nordic recruitments and appointments in the past year.

Nordic — A year ago, there was a flight of companies from the London Stock Exchange. It was said to be the worst ordeal since the financial crisis. At the same time, analyst Joakim Bornold predicted that the flight from the London Stock Exchange would not play any major role for the Swedish property market. But what was the actual outcome? We have, a year later, reconnected with Bornold: "For large companies with Swedish owners, it is still natural to list in Stockholm and I do not see that as threatened at the present time."

Sweden — Willhem’s new Chief Executive Officer has taken office. Having assumed the role at the turn of the year, Johan Tengelin explains what attracted him to the position, how he views the Willhem organization he is joining, and how the company will continue to develop under his leadership.

Sweden — The heavyweight will demolish a 45-year-old block in Vasastaden in Stockholm and build 300 new homes on the site. The detailed plan is now to be adopted.

Sweden — Winds of change are blowing at Trianon. In August, the company will appoint a new CEO for the first time in 20 years, when Petra Krüger succeeds Olof Andersson, who at the Annual General Meeting will step into the role of Chairman of the Board. Petra Krüger tells Nordic Property News what attracted her to Trianon, how she views the company, and the shift from a purely development-focused business to a more ownership- and management-oriented model.

Sweden — On Nytorps gärde, which is located within the districts of Kärrtorp, Hammarbyhöjden, Björkhagen and Gamla Enskede, a detailed plan for a major urban development has been prepared. Among other things, plans are being made for almost 650 new homes as well as a grocery store and a sports hall. The project includes heavyweights such as Sveafastigheter and SBB.

Sweden — He bought Trianon 20 years ago and has since led it as CEO. On Monday, the announcement of his resignation came. But he is not leaving completely, because he will remain as chairman of the board of "his company". Now Olof Anderson talks about the decision and about a Trianon after him. "It is a very carefully thought-out decision. It is not easy – but it is the right one."

Sweden — Croisette is strengthening its Stockholm office with three new hires. Ahmanda Kastenholm, Head of Leasing for Stockholm and Uppsala, tells Nordic Property News about the current status of the team, her initial period as Head of Leasing in Stockholm, the objectives for 2026, and her view on how the Stockholm leasing market is expected to develop going forward.

Nordic — Logicor is already established in the Swedish market, but its commitment is now being intensified with the recruitment of Eva Sterner. She tells Nordic Property News about her new position.

Sweden — Hagabacken concluded 2025 with transactions totaling SEK 1 billion in the fourth quarter. CEO Oscar Lekander speaks with Nordic Property News about market conditions, how he sees the market developing, and how Hagabacken plans to continue growing in 2026.

Sweden — CEO Andreas Birgersson after the blockbuster divestment: "We are definitely net buyers in 2026, there are no sales activities underway."

Nordic — Truls Nergaard on streamlining the corporate structure and what effects he expects looking at the investments, going forward.

Sweden — CEO Carl-Johan Hugner: "Conditions to be a net investor this year."