The CapMan office in Stockholm.

Capman signs major office lease agreement in Oslo

Norway Norway — Capman Nordic Real Estate III fund has signed a landmark 17,600 sqm lease agreement with a 15-year maturity with Visma, securing the entire office premises at Sørkedalsveien 6 in Oslo. The asset will undergo a full-scale renovation with a strong focus on sustainability, with completion expected in late 2027.
Katarina Liljestam Beyer.

Aparta launches in Sweden – with plans for European expansion

Sweden Sweden — With its new model of co-ownership between homeowners and investors, Aparta is now establishing itself in Sweden. The model aims to enable homeowners to unlock equity from their property. The Swedish launch is seen as a strategic springboard for further expansion across Europe.

A divided segment struggles with excess speculative construction

Sweden Sweden — The warehouse and logistics sector has seen a surge in development in recent years – often speculative in nature. However, a volatile global landscape is creating hesitation in the market, even as the willingness to invest remains strong. Nordic Property News spoke with two experts in the sector about the current state of affairs, the hottest logistics locations, and what lies ahead.
Ruohis.

Antilooppi merges shopping centre and two office properties in Helsinki into new urban block

Finland Finland — The Ruoholahti shopping centre in Helsinki, which has been under renovation since the spring, and the two surrounding office properties at Porkkalankatu 20 and 22 are being merged into a new urban block, called Ruohis. New retail tenants at Ruohis will be announced over the summer.
ABG Fastena expands in Uppsala.

ABG Fastena acquires light industrial property in Uppsala

Sweden Sweden — ABG Fastena has acquired a light industrial property comprising just over 3,400 square meters, located in the Fyrislund industrial area in Uppsala. The property, designated Gnista 6:2, sits on a plot of approximately 15,000 square meters. It includes a terminal building and a workshop building, both constructed in 2020.
Johanna Hult Rentsch.

Platzer CEO: The wish list for the recent management recruitment

Sweden Sweden — Platzer has now appointed a permanent Head of the Office Business Area, with Anders Woodall being recruited from the role of Head of Property Management at Lansa Fastigheter. CEO Johanna Hult Rentsch explains how this recruitment interacts with the company's future focus and what market he will have to work with when he takes office.
Erik Hävermark, CEO.

Sveafastigheter approved for Nasdaq Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Nasdaq Stockholm's Corporate Governance Committee has approved Sveafastigheter's application for admission of Sveafastigheter's shares to trading on Nasdaq Stockholm. The first day of trading on Nasdaq Stockholm is scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, 2025, and the last day of trading on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Juhani Erke, Chief Asset Management Officer at Capman Real Estate

Capman Real Estate strengthens asset management team with several key hires and promotions

Nordic — Over the past 12 months, Capman Real Estate has strengthened its asset management organisation with ten new hires and several promotions. This follows the appointment of Juhani Erke as Chief Asset Management Officer (CAMO) last year.
Jørgen Arnesen.

European lending activity expected to rise, according to new CBRE survey

Nordic — Lending activity across Europe is expected to increase in 2025, according to the latest Lender Intentions Survey from global real estate advisor, CBRE. Nearly 80 percent of lenders plan to increase origination efforts this year, with refinancing identified as the primary driver of demand, according to the findings. Additionally, 40 percent of respondents noted an improvement in sentiment across various sectors compared to the previous year.
Frida Stannow Lind.

Following the new acquisition – here is where Olov Lindgren looks for further growth opportunities

Sweden Sweden — Olov Lindgren has completed a new acquisition in central Stockholm. After adding its 119th property to the portfolio, CEO Frida Stannow Lind shares insights with Nordic Property News about the acquisition, the outlook for Kungsholmen, and the company’s ambitions for continued growth in Stockholm.
Erik Hävermark.

The Key Performance Indicators setting the direction for Sveafastigheter

Sweden Sweden — Sveafastigheter continues its growth trajectory – this time through the acquisition of two residential properties in Stockholm. Following the deal, CEO Erik Hävermark shares insights with Nordic Property News on the potential for further acquisitions, the company’s growth strategy, the intense period since its launch, and the key metrics guiding Sveafastigheter’s future.
Storsala's CEO Orlando Villacrez.

"A perfect match for Storsala's large-scale property development"

Sweden Sweden — Storsala is gearing up for its next growth phase. The industrial group Weland has recently invested in the company, becoming a strategic partner and shareholder. CEO Orlando Villacrez speaks with Nordic Property News about this ideal partnership, Weland’s contribution to the company, the current ownership structure, and the potential for bringing in additional stakeholders.
Trophi signs lease with Ikea.

Trophi leases 4,000 sqm to Ikea

Sweden Sweden — Trophi Fastighets AB has signed a lease agreement with Ikea, which will open a 4,000-square-meter store in Boländerna, Uppsala. The handover is scheduled for early June, with the store set to open to customers on June 22.
Anders Woodall.

Platzer recruits from Lansa

Sweden Sweden — Anders Woodall has been appointed Head of the Office Business Area at Platzer. He most recently served as Head of Property Management at Lansa Fastigheter.
The property Grinden 16 in Stockholm.

Olov Lindgren acquires property in Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — The real estate company Olov Lindgren continues to strengthen its presence on Kungsholmen with the acquisition of the property Grinden 16, located in the central block along S:t Eriksgatan 32 and S:t Göransgatan 66. The transaction was completed on June 9, marking the company’s 119th property in its portfolio.
Andrea Cedwall is Head of Portfolio Strategy and Transactions at Rikshem and in the background of this photo montage are the three properties they have now acquired from Besqab.

Rikshem is back as a buyer – this is how they want to build the portfolio

Sweden Sweden — Rikshem acquires and expands the portfolio in Uppsala. Andrea Cedwall, Head of Portfolio Strategy and Transactions, shares how she sees the transaction market and how they are approaching more transactions now.
Tham & Videgård has designed Fabege's new office at Sveaplan.

Despite the vacancy issues – Fabege pushes ahead with more office space

Sweden Sweden — The office giant is planning for nearly 7,500 square meters of new offices at Sveaplan.
Jenny Rehn, CEO of Nordiqus.

Nordiqus acquires two newly constructed daycare centres in Finland

Finland Finland — Nordiqus has acquired a portfolio of two daycare assets from Sievi Hyvinvointitilat for EUR 6.95 million. The properties, Terveystie 5, Nurmijärvi och Perttiläntie 8, Järvenpää, are located in strong micro-locations just outside the HMA, with a total lettable area of approx. 2,000 square metres and capacity for over 200 children.
Urban Edenström and Gabriel Fitzgerald.

Fidelio becomes shareholder and strategic partner in Newsec

Nordic — Newsec, a leading company in real estate advisory and property management in the Nordics and Baltics, welcomes Fidelio Capital as a new minority shareholder and partner. The partnership brings both capital and strategic expertise, strengthening Newsecs growing acquisition ambitions and intensifying investments in digitalization and sustainability offerings in both existing and new markets.
Marina Fritsche.

Wallenstam signs agreement in Forsåker

Sweden Sweden — Wallenstam has signed an agreement with Mölndala Fastighets AB, the municipal company which is leading the urban development of Forsåker, on the construction of rental apartments. The agreement is the result of Wallenstam's participation and involvement in the consortium that was established in 2013 to develop Forsåker. The construction of about 240 rental apartments is planned in the district.
Jacob Karlsson, CEO K-Fastigheter.

Jacob Karlsson after the major sale: "We are a different animal"

Sweden 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.
Kestutis Sasnauskas, CEO of Eastnine.

"Warsaw has opened up great growth opportunities for us"

Nordic — The recent appointment of a country manager for Eastnine's operations in Poland shows a clear focus on that market for the company. At the same time, the continent and the region are still in a vulnerable position, geopolitically, and a fresh president in the country could rock Eastnine's Polish boat. But the company's CEO, Kestutis Sasnauskas, feels confident and calm about their Polish business. "I don't see any major changes ahead. It is logical that we will continue to grow more in Warsaw now."
Höegh Eiendom makes acquisition.

Höegh Eiendom acquires property in Tullin

Norway Norway — Höegh Eiendom has entered into an agreement to purchase Pilestredet 27 / St. Olavs gate 22 in central Oslo from Jahr Gruppen AS. The property is a historic corner building in the Tullin quarter, covering approximately 10,400 square meters, primarily comprising office space and ground-floor retail premises.
Christian Fredrixon, CEO of Cibus.

Cibus makes acquisitions and hires two

Nordic — Cibus acquires two assets in the Netherlands and Denmark, divests two assets in Belgium, recruits a Head of Sustainability and an Investment Manager, and updates on lockup.
Carsten Krebs.

Prisma starts new retail area project in Holstebro

Denmark Denmark — During the third quarter of 2025, Prisma Properties will start the development of its new retail area in Holstebro in western Denmark. Prisma has signed 11-year leases with discount retailers Lager 157, Hi five and Big Dollar. Thansen and a national restaurant chain will also be established at the site. The estimated annual rental value of Prisma's project is approximately DKK 6.9 million upon completion.