These were the biggest buyers in 2025

Nordic — After the financial statements for 2025 have been revealed Nordic Property News lists how much the Nordic listed companies spent on acquisitions in 2025. See the top companies and which ones that did not acquire anything at all last year.

Obos exits residential project

Sweden Sweden — Withdraws from project with Klarabo in Malmö.

After the Carlsberg Byen entry – here is where Wihlborg looks for new opportunities in Copenhagen

Denmark Denmark — Wihlborgs has entered Carlsberg Byen through the acquisition of the commercial parts in the Caroline Hus projects. Søren Kempf Holm, CEO of Wihlborg A/S, tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition, the future prospects for the area, and about Wihlborgs thoughts on further growth on the Copenhagen market.

Winäs expansion plans after the rebrand

Sweden Sweden — Under a new name, Winäs is expanding its portfolio and stepping into a larger role. CEO Hampus Brodin tells Nordic Property News about the company’s new profile, the acquisition in Tornby, its current market position, and its growth strategy going forward.

Mipim: "We expect a more active transactional environment"

Nordic — Mipim is just over a week away. Ahead of the industry gathering in Cannes, Nicolas Boffi, Director of Mipim, shares his view on this year's fair, the impact of the global situation, and how to get the most out of your visit.

Winners and losers on the stock market in February

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents how the Nordic companies performed on the stock exchange during the second month of 2026.

Thomas Persson: Major transaction focus on Stockholm's inner city

Sweden Sweden — JLL's Head of Capital Markets, Thomas Persson, sees that bidding is good for properties located in Stockholm's inner city, while the outer areas are going tougher and struggling with double problems. He also talks about the underweight of international investors when it comes to offices in Stockholm and how funds are now allocating vanishingly little capital to offices, while two other segments have emerged as clear favorites.

Continued challenges in achieving financial viability for new construction projects

Sweden Sweden — Erik Klang will assume expanded responsibilities at Wallenstam as he becomes Head of the newly established Investment Business Area. He tells Nordic Property News about the new role, the company’s new-build operations, and how these are expected to develop going forward.

“It is dangerous to be in the average segment”

Sweden Sweden — David Andrén, Head of Leasing at JLL, is positive about the prospects for Stockholm's rental market in 2026. He sees increased movement in the market, a push from Ericsson's major move to Hagastaden and a trend that companies are no longer downsizing when they move.

Synnes: "Time to catch the tailwind we see in the market"

Sweden Sweden — SBB CEO Leiv Synnes can state that the company has now completed the strategic review that was decided on in the summer of 2023, and the transformation into a real estate investment company is now complete. He now looks with confidence to 2026 and beyond and an opportunity for SBB to capture the tailwind that is seen in the market for housing and community properties.

Colliers’ Head of Reseach leaves the company

Nordic — The Head of Research at Colliers, Axel Tärn, is stepping down from his position, with his final day this Friday. He is returning to the banking and finance sector.

How the Swedish pension giant looks to grow in the hot segment

Nordic — AP7 is establishing a new company focused on community service properties within the judicial sector, doing so through a major transaction with Castellum. Maria Björklund, Head of Alternative Investments at AP7, tells Nordic Property News about the work involved in building the new company, the growth plan to reach a property value target of SEK 25 billion within five years, and the attractiveness of the segment.

K2A enters 2026 with both positivism and realism

Sweden Sweden — In many ways, 2025 was a turning point for K2A. For the first time since 2021, the company has delivered positive results for four quarters and after several years of focusing on risk management and strengthening the company's balance sheet, it is now on solid ground again. But K2A has no plans to let up on discipline. "We have a stronger starting point – but the same principles still apply," says K2A's CEO, Johan Knaust.

Storsala targets further growth and possible IPO

Sweden Sweden — After founding the company and serving as CEO from its inception, Orlando Villacrez will now assume a new role within Storsala, while CFO Erik Engvall steps up to become Chief Executive Officer. In an interview with Nordic Property News, the duo discuss the decision, the new structure, plans for continued growth, and the prospect of a potential IPO for Storsala.

“Based on how the market looked in 2025, we are very satisfied”

Nordic — After several years of sharp interest rate increases, 2025 has been marked by a gradual stabilization of the fixed income market in both Sweden and Europe. "For the property market, this means improved financing conditions and a more favorable investment climate," says Logistea CEO, Niklas Zuckerman.

Catena's growth targets for the Finnish market

Finland Finland — Catena is entering Finland – and doing so decisively. After taking the first step in through major transaction, CEO Jörgen Eriksson outlines the company’s growth plans for the new market.

Prisma Properties' focus markets on the growth journey

Nordic — Prisma Properties aims to expand significantly in the coming years, with a target of reaching SEK 16 billion in property value by the end of 2028. CEO Fredrik Mässing outlines the strategy for achieving this goal and where the company sees attractive opportunities going forward.

Cibus looks towards European markets

Nordic — Cibus will continue to grow and the company will build up offices in all markets. This is the central message when CEO Stina Lindh Hök presents the report and year-end report for 2025. “We see opportunities in existing markets, and in parallel we are evaluating new markets in continental Europe,” says the CEO.

Pål Ahlsén: "Kista is not an easy nut to crack"

Sweden Sweden — The mantra "Back to basics" continues for Castellum, which according to CEO Pål Ahlsén will remove everything that is not relevant in the company and instead aim for cost control, reduced vacancy rates, selling what is not contributing and improving the properties that are retained. Here, Pål Ahlsén comments on, among other things, the leasing work, the vacancy problems in Kista, the share buybacks and how he views the holding in the Norwegian property giant Entra in the future.

After new office acquisition – this is where Folksam wants to grow in Gothenburg

Sweden Sweden — Folksam continues to strengthen its portfolio in Gothenburg — this time by acquiring the office property Hertziahuset from Vasakronan. Jonas Bjuggren, Director of Real Estate at the Folksam Group, tells Nordic Property News about the transaction, the property’s future prospects, which areas in Gothenburg are considered attractive for acquisitions, and how the company intends to build its real estate portfolio.

Great growth possibilities for Sehlhall

Sweden Sweden — CEO Dan T. Sehlberg: "Show me another company that is currently building seven retirement homes."

Vectura becomes sole owner of Goco: "A natural progression"

Sweden Sweden — Vectura is acquiring Next Step’s 50-percent stake and will become the sole owner of Goco Health Innovation City in Mölndal in a transaction valued at SEK 3 billion. Joel Ambré, CEO of Vectura, tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition, the plans for the area, and the company’s outlook for the greater Gothenburg region.

Over 330,000 people in Wallenstam's housing queue

Sweden Sweden — Wallenstam's financial statements for 2025 were released on Thursday, with property management results increasing by eleven percent and net asset value by eight percent during the year. Wallenstam has started and completed new productions, carried out energy optimizations and worked to manage and develop its properties. "The quality of what we build is high and it is appreciated by our customers", says the company's CEO Hans Wallenstam.

Well-known player to acquire office project from Parkgate's bankrupt estate

Sweden Sweden — The Development Board decides to allocate land for office purposes in Hammarby Sjöstad to the bankruptcy estate belonging to Oscar Engelbert's former company Parkgate. The project involves the current building on the site being expanded with approximately 6,800 square meters of additional office space, an addition that was started before the bankruptcy but was not completed. However, the bankruptcy estate will not retain the project, as the completion will be carried out by another well-known player. Nordic Property News reveals more.

"We have to take action ourselves"

Sweden Sweden — Heba's CEO Patrik Emanuelsson on the 2025 results, how to gear up in 2026, and what probably makes the company unique in the world.