Skanska CEO Magnus Persson believes that the construction industry's role in Sweden's total defense is obvious, but that the industry cannot wait for orders and must be proactive.

Skanska sees growing business as the Swedish military expands

Sweden Sweden — Construction and repair readiness, reinforced infrastructure and security-classified projects. As Sweden builds up its military defense, Skanska sees both a social responsibility and a growing business area. “We believe that we are an important part of Sweden's total defense,” says Skanska CEO Magnus Persson.
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Nordic Property News lists the companies that bought the most during the first half of the year.
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The companies that bought the most during the first half of the year
Christoffer Börjesson.
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Newsec profile: "Property owners will be key as AI changes society"
Tim Crowley.
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Tim Crowley appointed Capital Formation Director at Niam
Louise Bergqvist.
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Swedish top executive leaves Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
Nordic Property News lists the companies that bought the most during the first half of the year.

The companies that bought the most during the first half of the year

Nordic — A lot of companies are still stagnant on the acquisition front so far in 2026, but the most aggressive companies have spent billions on transactions during the first six months of the year. Here, Nordic Property News lists how much the Nordic companies spent on acquisitions during H1.
David Mindus, CEO of Sagax.

Sagax acquires nine properties

Sweden Sweden — Sagax has acquired nine properties through six separate transactions for the equivalent of SEK 1,125 million.
Capman sells in Mölnlycke, outside of Gothenburg.

Capman divests logistics property in Gothenburg

Sweden Sweden — Capman Real Estate has completed the sale of a logistics property in Mölnlycke, outside of Gothenburg, on behalf of its Nordic Property Income Fund. The buyer is a fund managed by Areim.
Christoffer Börjesson.

Newsec profile: "Property owners will be key as AI changes society"

Nordic — Digital development in general – and AI in particular – is moving fast now. However, the biggest changes will be determined by how society chooses to use technology. According to Newsec’s Head of Digitalization Christoffer Börjesson, property owners will have a crucial role in creating the environments where the future of work, innovation and growth will emerge.
Auliscap buys from Mandatum.

Auliscap buys in Tampere

Finland Finland — Catella Property Oy acted as the commercial advisor to the local real estate investment company Auliscap Oy in the transaction of a commercial property in the city center of Tampere.
Tim Crowley.

Tim Crowley appointed Capital Formation Director at Niam

Nordic — Niam Group strengthens its capital formation capabilities with the appointment of Tim Crowley as Capital Formation Director in London.
Louise Bergqvist.

Swedish top executive leaves Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield

Nordic — Louise Bergqvist, Group Director of International Leasing, is leaving Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield after 17 years.
Strawberry adds another hotel north of the Arctic Circle.

Pandox signs lease agreement with Strawberry for hotel in Bodø

Norway Norway — The current Radisson Blu Hotel in Bodø will be rebranded before becoming part of Strawberry on 1 January 2027. The parties have also agreed to renovate the communal areas and add a new gym.
Helsinki.

Nordika expands existing hospital premises and secures 20-year lease agreement

Finland Finland — Nordika has signed a 20-year long lease agreement with HUS (Helsinki University Hospital) for approximately 9,000 sqm at the property Tietokuja 2 in Espoo.
Andreas Morfiadakis, CEO of SBB.

New SBB CEO: ‘We can be more proactive’

Sweden Sweden — At the beginning of the summer, the merger between Sveafastigheter and Klarabo was completed. Now Klarabo’s former CEO, Andreas Morfiadakis, is taking the helm at SBB, a company with significantly greater financial room for manoeuvre than it had just a year ago. The focus is to shift from the balance sheet to its three core holdings – and to creating long-term shareholder value. “SBB is a completely different company today,” Andreas Morfiadakis tells Fastighetssverige.
Victoria Kjellström.

CBRE IM recruits Asset Manager Residential

Sweden Sweden — CBRE Investment Management has appointed Victoria Kjellström as Asset Manager Residential, further strengthening the firm's Nordic residential platform. Victoria will join the business on 17 August and will be responsible for asset management across the firm's Nordic residential portfolio.
SBB.

SBB exits Studentbostäder i Norden – increases in Klarabo and Arlandastad

Sweden Sweden — Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget i Norden has, through a subsidiary, entered into agreements to acquire shares in Klarabo and Arlandastad, while divesting all of its shares in Studentbostäder i Norden.
Lennart Sten, Leiv Synnes and Andreas Morfiadakis.

SBB appoints new CEO: "A new phase for the company”

Sweden Sweden — SBB is changing its top leadership: Leiv Synnes is stepping down as CEO with immediate effect and is being replaced by Andreas Morfiadakis. SBB Chairman of the Board Lennart Sten tells Nordic Property News about the decision-making process and the choice of Andreas Morfiadakis as the new CEO, as well as his views on Leiv Synnes' tenure as CEO and the company's objectives for the future as it enters a new phase.

Major shareholder Aker increases stake in Sveafastigheter

Nordic — Sveafastigheter's second-largest shareholder, Aker Capital, has purchased shares in the company for SEK 143 million.
YIT builds in Vilnius.

YIT to build a laser technology production facility in Vilnius

Finland Finland — YIT Lietuva has signed a contract with a laser technology company, Light Conversion, for the development and construction of a new manufacturing facility in Vilnius, Lithuania. The complex will be built in two phases, and the project includes 200 parking spaces and improvement of the surrounding area.
Short selling is increasing across the board among the listed Swedish property companies.

Short selling is increasing across the board among the property companies

Sweden Sweden — Since the start of the year short selling has increased sharply among some of the most shorted real estate companies - among other things, one construction giant has had its share of short-selling capital more than doubled in the past six months. Nordic Property News presents an updated list of what the short selling looks like among the listed construction and real estate companies in Sweden right now.
Carola Lavén, CEO of Ikano Bostad.

Ikano Bostad acquires 335 rental apartments in Uppsala

Sweden Sweden — Ikano Bostad has acquired two properties in Kvarngärdet and Rickomberga in Uppsala, comprising a total of 335 rental apartments. The acquisition strengthens Ikano Bostad’s long-term presence in Uppsala and supports the company’s strategy of growing its property portfolio in priority markets.
The new St Olof’s School in Turku.

NCC to construct junior high school in Turku

Finland Finland — NCC has been commissioned by the municipal property company KOy Turun monitoimitilat to construct the new St Olof’s School in Turku. The project is a partnering contract, and the order value is approximately SEK 300 million.
Nordic Property News lists who owns the most of the capital in the industry's listed companies.

Top list: They own the most in the industry's listed companies

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents an updated list of who owns most of the capital in the listed Nordic real estate companies.
NCC is sued for SEK 5 million after fatal accident at Northvolt.

NCC is sued for SEK 5 million after fatal accident at Northvolt

Sweden Sweden — NCC is being fined SEK 5 million after a workplace accident outside Northvolt's factory in Skellefteå in which one person died and another was seriously injured, Swedish state television reports.
Stina Lindh Hök.

Half year report: Cibus improves its results

Sweden Sweden — Growing further in a sustainable and profitable way was the focus when Cibus Nordic Real Estate presented the Q2 report earlier this summer.
Linda Fagerlund, CEO of Danske Bank in Sweden.

The bank CEO: "The companies look healthier"

Sweden Sweden — Danske Bank's Swedish CEO Linda Fagerlund on the lesson the property companies have learned.
The hospital in Vaasa.

Peab gets renovation assignment in Vaasa

Finland Finland — Peab has been commissioned to carry out a fundamental renovation of the protected F and T buildings at Vanha Vaasa Hospital in Vaasa. The customer is Senate Properties and the contract is worth EUR 14 million, which corresponds to SEK 154 million.
Sverre Molvik., CEO of Selvaag Bolig.

Record-high sales and strong profitability for Selvaag Bolig

Norway Norway — Selvaag Bolig sold homes for a record-high NOK 4.2 billion in the first half of the year, the company’s highest sales value ever recorded for a first half. In the second quarter, 187 homes were delivered to buyers. Adjusted EBITDA, including Selvaag Bolig’s share of joint venture projects, was NOK 258 million in the quarter.