Sweden — The SBB CEO feels that fewer and fewer players want to sell properties to adjust their capital structure and that more instead want to buy properties to increase returns. With falling capital costs, Leiv Synnes believes that there is reason to be more positive than usual regarding the value development of properties, something that would benefit SBB, which needs to continue to sell assets in order to, among other things, reduce their loan-to-value ratio.

Sweden — The second quarter was a milestone for Sveafastigheter as the company completed its first twelve months as a company. Now CEO Erik Hävermark can recharge and focus on the core business - owning, managing and developing rental properties. But he does not rule out new purchases: “Complementary acquisitions are relevant when good opportunities arise."

Nordic — After 13 years as CEO, Jan Björk is handing over his chair to Johan Augustsson. The founder shares with Nordic Property News why it is time to leave now, which company he is handing over and what awaits him in the future.

Sweden — A new transaction advisory firm is entering the market as Tobias Magnussen departs from New Property to establish his own company, Toboprop. He tells Nordic Property News about the initiative, the segments and clients the firm will focus on, as well as his journey into the industry.

Sweden — A new milestone will be reached for Balder at the 2026 Annual General Meeting, when Erik Selin hands over the position of CEO to Sharam Rahi and himself transitions into the role of Executive Chairman of the Board. The two key figures share their thoughts on the decision, their new roles, and the company’s future.

Nordic — Just five years ago, office construction in the United States was seven times larger than investment in data centers. Today, however, AI-driven data centers are on the verge of surpassing offices in terms of construction investment. The AI boom is without doubt reshaping the American investment landscape, raising the question of how much the Swedish market will be affected in the years ahead. Nordic Property News spoke with Robert Björk, Investment Manager at Areim, who has extensive experience in data center investments.

Sweden — The Swedish government has previously announced that it wants to modernize construction and repair preparedness. The proposal focuses on military and socially important properties – but completely lacks a directive on housing. Therefore, Riksbyggen is now criticizing the government's proposal. Håkan Andersson, housing policy spokesperson at Riksbyggen, says: – These issues need to be investigated in advance, before the crisis comes.

Sweden — On Thursday, K2A announced that it has now chosen to divest its minority stake in an urban development project, Upplands-Bro. This is in line with the direction the company has taken as a net seller for some time. But at the same time, it is still buying building rights here and there. Nordic Property News has spoken to the company's vice president, Christian Lindberg, who tells us more about how K2A actually thinks about transactions.

Nordic — In July, 26 transactions totaling nearly SEK 21 billion were completed in the Swedish market, making it the third-strongest month in terms of volume since 2023, according to Colliers.

Sweden — The transaction market is reawakening – and according to Ulrika Lindmark of Newsec, Sweden is now close to reaching its historically typical transaction volumes. Risk appetite is rising, particularly in the residential sector, where interest extends not only to new developments but also to offices outside Stockholm’s CBD. The future of the office remains in flux, with many tenants only now realising the long-term importance of physical offices for sustainable operations.

Sweden — Lyten’s acquisition of Northvolt’s bankruptcy estate is giving fresh momentum to Skellefteå. Nordic Property News reached out to two of the largest privately owned property companies in the region, Diös and NP3, for their reactions to the news. Andreas Wahlén, CEO of NP3, and David Carlsson, CEO of Diös, share their respective views on the significance of the deal for Skellefteå and how it will influence their own plans in the city going forward.

Nordic — After two decades of growth, Balder looks ahead with continued earnings improvements, stable cash flows, and increased activity in the transaction market. CEO Erik Selin foresees strengthened earning capacity and a strategy based on numerous smaller deals rather than large-scale acquisitions. Two markets, in particular, are of special interest.

Nordic — Further growth on the horizon for Hemsö and CEO Nils Styf.

Nordic — Collaboration has an important role to play in a changing society. This is according to Daniel Kjörberg Siraj, CEO of Obos, who highlights the Stadsljus project as an example. The company's collaboration with the builder Skanska has only had positive effects: “Higher profitability, smoother construction process with fewer conflicts and less friction,” the CEO tells Nordic Property News.

Nordic — Offices, one of Atrium Ljungberg's largest segments, are wobbling and tottering. The willingness to invest from abroad is weaker. But for Annica Ånäs, CEO of Atrium Ljungberg, faith in the future is sprouting – even if the light is a bit far away: – I think we have to wait until after the New Year. But then things will turn around, she tells Nordic Property News.

Nordic — July was mostly a month in the red with few bright spots for the Nordic listed real estate companies. Nordic Property News has the list of how the companies performed on the stock exchange during the seventh month of the year.

Nordic — Wihlborgs has delivered an interim report that shows several record figures. Rental income rose by six percent, operating surplus increased by six percent and property management profit increased by 14 percent. Ulrika Hallengren, CEO, and Arvid Liepe, Deputy CEO, look forward to an autumn where Copenhagen and Öresund will once again receive major focus.

Sweden — It has been a few months since Swedish Logistic Property announced that Filip Persson will become the company's new CEO on September 1. He has now made his first appearance to signal the new chapter that is coming for SLP. But will there be any major changes for the company? Nordic Property News had a talk with Filip Persson: read his own words about the journey he has made within the logistics company and where he thinks it will take him – and the company – next.

Nordic — Several key-positions within the companies on the Nordic real estate market got appointed during Q2 2025. Nordic Property News takes a closer look at the hottest Nordic recruitments in the second quarter.

Nordic — Slättö is expanding its hotel portfolio through the acquisition of a vacant and outdated office building at Halmtorvet in central Copenhagen, which will be transformed into a tech-driven lifestyle hotel. Erik Möller, Head of Hotels at Slättö, tells Nordic Property News about the strategy for conversions within the segment and how the company plans to continue growing its hotel portfolio across the Nordics.

Finland — Prisma Properties is entering a new market through an acquisition in Ylivieska in Finland. The company’s Head of Transactions, Tom Hagen, tells Nordic Property News about the establishment in Finland, growth targets, where new business opportunities are being sought, and how the Finnish market is expected to develop going forward.

Denmark — Greykite launches a new Nordic venture with the single-family rental housing platform Danske Homes. Michael Abel, CEO and Founder of Greykite, tells Nordic Property News about Aarhus as a starting point, how they want to grow the platform, the partnership with Brunswick and about the state of the Nordic residential markets.

Sweden — Eight percentage points from the target and that is where Fabege is fully focused – on the vacancy rate. This in a market that is moving sideways. Stefan Dahlbo, CEO, sees a market that is still bubbling and hopes that the autumn will be more intense.

Sweden — Ica Fastigheter is acquiring Alecta Fastigheter’s 50 percent stake in jointly owned Ancore Fastigheter in a transaction based on an underlying property value of SEK 8 billion (EUR 716 million). Jan-Erik Hellman, CEO of Ica Fastigheter, tells Nordic Property News about the decision to become sole owner of the company, how they plan to develop the portfolio, their view on jointly owned companies going forward, and the long-term strategy for Ica Fastigheter’s property portfolio.

Nordic — The Swedish logistics market continues to experience increases in vacancy rates – but Catena expects strong cash flows in the coming quarters. "We are in a favorable position for further growth", says CEO Jörgen Eriksson.