Sweden — She stepped out of her student dress and into her corporate suit almost straight away when she, at the age of 21, started her career at Wallenstam. Now, 25 years later, CFO and IR manager Susann Linde can add the title of vice president to her qualifications. But how is it that she never applied for a job? “I have never had Sunday anxiety. It has always felt fun to go to work and meet my colleagues,” says the newly appointed vice president of Wallenstam.

Nordic — Several of the major players on the Nordic property market announced changes in CEOs during the third quarter. Nordic Property News takes a closer look at the hottest Nordic recruitments in Q3.

Sweden — When Atrium Ljungberg presented its report for the third quarter of 2025 on Friday, the company noted largely unchanged market conditions during the period. At the same time, CEO Annica Ånäs expressed a degree of optimism about the future. With tax cuts, lower interest rates, and renewed confidence in the Swedish economy, the real estate sector is beginning to show signs of recovery. “We can feel that momentum in our own operations as well,” said Annica Ånäs. “Confidence in the Swedish economy is present in the market now. Companies have a completely different outlook, which makes them more willing to make decisions.”

Sweden — Since Hans Wallenstam took over as CEO of Wallenstam in 1991, the residential segment has experienced both soaring highs and deep lows. During the peak of housing construction, there was a shortage of homes in every city. Today, construction sites stand still in many locations. Yet, in his in-depth interview with Nordic Property News, Wallenstam’s CEO and principal owner describes a market that is beginning to stabilize. And while not everything is as it once was, some truths remain constant: “Urbanization in Sweden continues. Although not at the same pace as before, there will still be demand for new housing in attractive locations,” says Hans Wallenstam.

Sweden — A land transfer has been executed as a prerequisite for constructing the planned pedestrian and bicycle route through Stockholm’s Slakthusområdet. Nordic Property News reports on the transaction, valued at more than SEK 550 million.

Sweden — Several large housing projects worth billions in SEK are planned around Sweden. Nordic Property News has listed the 50 largest housing projects, most of which are scheduled to start construction in the next three years.

Sweden — Sweden continues to face a growing need for housing, and in efforts to meet this demand, a new trend has emerged and gained momentum: property conversions. Storsala is one of the companies that has acquired office buildings for conversion into residential units. The company’s Head of Transactions, Sofia Folstad, tells Nordic Property News about their work, what they look for in properties suitable for conversion, and the potential they see in this market segment moving forward.

Nordic — Housing is the transaction market's largest segment in terms of volume and interest in investments is now increasing, says André Lundberg, Head of Capital Markets at Colliers for Nordic Property News. Here he explains more about what is driving the segment forward, which assets are attracting the most interest and how the segment will develop in the future.

Sweden — Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at how the development of recent years has been for a couple of the largest housing-dominated listed Swedish real estate companies – where recent years have been a difficult period for the majority of the companies.

Sweden — Nordic Property News lists the ten largest deals made so far in the residential segment in Sweden.

Sweden — A turbulent spring and the beginning of autumn. This is how Manuela Zerega Westin, CEO of Beautiful Apartments, describes the current situation in the corporate housing segment.

Sweden — Gustav Källén has taken up his position as CEO of Svefa. Having settled into his new role, he tells Nordic Property News why he chose to return to the company, what he has learned during his years at Archus, his reunion with Mikael Lundström, Svefa’s current position, and his vision for the company’s future development.

Nordic — Mipim’s new director, Nicolas Boffi, has completed his first official international visit – and chose Stockholm as his destination. In an interview with with Nordic Property News, he shares his impressions of the visit, Sweden’s role in Mipim going forward, and the strategies for increasing Swedish and Nordic attendance in Cannes.

Sweden — Areim is compelled to undergo a leadership shift as Henrik Brinck Landelius steps down as CEO and is succeeded by Therese Rattik and Erika Olsén as Co-Managing Partners. Areim’s founder, Leif Andersson, shared with Nordic Property News his reflections on Henrik Brinck Landelius’ decision, the new management solution, and the company’s key priorities moving forward.

Sweden — K2A Knaust & Andersson Fastigheter has, for the first time, secured the top position in a global sustainability ranking. For the company, which has actively worked with sustainability since its inception, this recognition is clear evidence that its efforts are paying off. At the same time, K2A’s CEO Johan Knaust acknowledges that work in this field always takes place on a razor’s edge. “In the public debate over the past year, the focus has been on interest rates and profitability, and in that context sustainability issues tend to be sidelined,” he tells Nordic Property News.

Sweden — Fredrik Hellberg is the CEO who will take Arkitema into the future with new ideas and new markets. For Nordic Property News he tells how he will make the company grow and how they will navigate an industry that is challenged by the tough economic situation.

Nordic — The Nordic hotel market experiences strong growth with double-digit increases and record investments during the summer season. Björn Gullaksen, Analyst, Hotels at CBRE Sweden, tells Nordic Property News about the growing interest in the sector, the future development of the transaction market, the types of investors currently active, and the trends shaping the industry.

Nordic — There was a mixed bag among the performance of real estate and construction companies on the stock exchange in September. Nordic Property News has a list of how the companies performed on the stock exchange during August.

Sweden — Jennifer Jansson leaves Croisette to to become Head of Leasing at Castellum West. She tells Nordic Property News what attracted her about joining Castellum, the company’s position in the market, the transition from advisory services to property ownership, and her perspective on the leasing market in Gothenburg.

Sweden — Together with IFK Göteborg, Ola Serneke will investigate and pursue the development of a new football stadium with a capacity of 30,000 spectators in the Kviberg area of eastern Gothenburg. “I believe this has every chance of becoming a reality,” Ola Serneke tells Nordic Property News.

Sweden — Housing developer Boklok has been unable to complete its project in Sege Park, Malmö, and has been seeking a buyer for some time. The Technical Committee has now agreed to repurchase the property, resulting in a loss-making transaction for Boklok.

Sweden — Fortinova has completed a new residential acquisition, thereby gaining access to a new market. CEO Anders Johansson discusses the acquisition, the future outlook for Strömstad, the company’s plans in this new market, and its ambitions for continued growth.

Finland — Prisma is expanding into Finland, beginning with the signing of a portfolio management agreement with Avalor. Head of Property Management Per Nilsson discusses the partnership with Avalor, Prisma’s objectives for the Finnish market, and the conditions enabling growth in this new market.

Nordic — The Nordic stock exchange's most valuable construction and real estate company has a market capitalization of almost SEK 100 billion. Here, Nordic Property News has listed the market capitalization of all the listed Nordic real estate companies on the largest lists.

Finland — Keva and Axiom Advisors join forces in the newly establish company Selena. Tero Lehtonen, CEO of Axiom Advisors, tells Nordic Property News about the new company, what this means to Axiom Advisors and possible new doors that will be opening.