Sweden — In an interview with Nordic Property News, Platzer's CEO Johanna Hult Rentsch talks about how the company is working to reduce its vacancies, what distinguishes Gothenburg's office market and what is driving the increased vacancy rates in the country's next largest office market.

Sweden — The recovery of the economy that Platzer CEO Johanna Hult Rentsch had hoped for has still not come. This has been noticed during the quarter through two large tenants, one of whom, Volvo Cars, has decided to reduce its staff. At the same time, there is hope for the Gothenburg CBD, which until now has seen an unusually large vacancy. She also sees reasons that the rent levels should increase in Sweden's second largest city.

Nordic — A few days ago, the news came that Savills IM had made its first acquisition in Gothenburg with a logistics fund. Lisen Heijbel, Head of Investment, shares how they want to grow in Sweden with the large fund.

Sweden — K-Fastigheter's latest sale concerns a large portfolio in the Gothenburg area where the company is selling over 400 apartments under construction in a transaction worth a total of almost SEK 1.9 billion. For Nordic Property News, CEO Jacob Karlsson tells more about the background to the transaction, why the company can maintain the same size despite large divestments and what kind of company he sees K-Fastigheter as in the future.

Sweden — Of the 611 apartments in Karlatornet, the tallest residential building in the Nordic region located in Gothenburg, Balder acquired approximately 140 from Doxa at the turn of the year. Only a few condominiums have since been sold and a large portion has now instead become rental apartments. Nordic Property News has now looked at how the sales are going and what the future holds for the tower.

Sweden — Construction starts have increased slightly, while many have been hesitant to start projects for several years. Nordic Property News has mapped out which projects are in the pipeline in Sweden's three largest cities.

Sweden — The world is shaking and trade tariffs are in focus. The Gothenburg company Platzer, with a large part of its logistics property portfolio near Gothenburg's transatlantic port, will of course follow developments closely and be humble about what may happen now, says CEO Johanna Hult Rentsch. At the same time, she believes that the office market in Gothenburg is better equipped than that in Stockholm.

Sweden — Earlier this week it was clear that Lansa is taking new steps towards continued growth. This is through an acquisition from Peab, which is currently building a large residential project in Partille. This is the third purchase in the Gothenburg region since they entered the market two years ago. Cecilia Andersson, Property Development Manager at Lansa Fastigheter, gives her view on the competition in the market and the ambition for how the portfolio will grow.

Sweden — Derome Fastighet is embarking on a new project in Gothenburg and will increase its portfolio by 50 percent. It is part of a strategic investment going forward, says Patrik Westin, CEO of the company.

Sweden — Have offices become a worse investment? Neither Karl Persson, Nordic CEO, nor Peter W-O Berglin, Associate Director, at Cushman & Wakefield, believe so. They give their views on investor interest in the office market and the potential for neighboring buildings in the future, where Gothenburg in particular have great opportunities.

Sweden — The office market has been facing headwinds. There are brightening tendency’s and representatives from Vasakronan, Svenska Hus and Citymark Analys explains what they are. The question is what a good investment in these times is.

Sweden — Hans Wallenstam shares what awaits with the fifth Hötorgsskrapan and how he sees the coworking market going forward, as well as the reasons for Convendum's difficulties. He also sees that the company will be able to increase the pace of residential development but also sees a major challenge in how the City of Gothenburg works with urban development.

Sweden — Henrik Einarsson, Establishment Manager at Business Region Gothenburg, share his analysis on how the market is performing today and what awaits in the future. There is one area where the second largest city in Sweden stands out significantly and has surpassed Stockholm by a full 20 percent. "They warn that if they do nothing, Gothenburg will take over."

Sweden — A few days before Christmas Eve, Serneke Sweden's last contract was signed. A turnkey contract that would ensure that a new warehouse building would be built for the City of Gothenburg's cultural administration. The order was worth approximately EUR 283 million. But the fact that Serneke Sweden was heading for bankruptcy was not suspected by the municipal real estate company Higab, the other party to the contract.

Sweden — Hans Wallenstam summarizes the property year 2024 from Wallenstam’s view and talks about the investment opportunities after the recent blockbuster deals in Gothenburg and Stockholm. He also tells how he was inspired during a trip to Poland to find a possible solution to the crisis in housing construction in Sweden.

Sweden — Recently, a report was published by the West Swedish Chamber of Commerce on Gothenburg's office market, which states that if all currently planned office projects are completed, there is still the risk that the amount of office space it adds will not be able to meet the future need. How do the companies view that risk and the challenges of the office market? Wallenstam and Vasakronan gives their outlook on the office market.

Sweden — In a new report from the West Swedish Chamber of Commerce, it is stated that despite the high vacancy rate in Gothenburg's office market, the upcoming projects are far from sufficient to cover the upcoming need. Within ten years, the Gothenburg region may have a growth-limited office shortage in Gothenburg, says Christina Heikel, urban development manager at the Chamber of Commerce.

Sweden — 950 homes may be discussed at the Gothenburg City Planning Committee's meeting this week. It is Skandia Fastigheter that can let their mall Frölunda Torg swell and merge with new housing.

Sweden — The number of collaborations and joint ventures will steadily increase, says regional manager Carmtih Mårtensson at Bonava. During Thursday, they were able to disclose their first endeavor with Obos. As early as next year, they will jointly undertake to build 200 homes in the emerging Södra Änggården district in Gothenburg. But building in the city is far from optimal, he says.