Michael Björklund, Head of Bonava Sweden.

Head of Bonava Sweden sees clear market recovery but warns of land shortages and high building costs

Nordic — Swedish residential developer Bonava is seeing clear signs of a recovery in the country's housing market after a sluggish start to the year, driven by renewed investor appetite, stronger demand in prime locations and improved access to project financing. However, Michael Björklund, Head of Bonava Sweden, warns that a shortage of development-ready land, elevated construction costs and lengthy planning processes continue to pose significant challenges to a broader market recovery.
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Michael Björklund, Head of Bonava Sweden.
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Head of Bonava Sweden sees clear market recovery but warns of land shortages and high building costs
Jenny Bay.
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The Nordic investment focus for CBRE Investment Management
Jennifer Andersson.
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Jennifer Andersson leaves Niam to join Urban Partners
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Winners and losers on the stock market in June
Johanna Hult Rentsch, CEO of Platzer.

Johanna Hult Rentsch on Platzer's Arendal expansion: "We are now taking the next step"

Sweden Sweden — After a decade of investing in the industrial and logistics sector, Swedish property company Platzer is preparing its next major expansion. Under its new Arendal 5.0 development programme, the company plans to invest around SEK 2 billion in creating 200,000 sq m of new industrial and logistics space adjacent to the Port of Gothenburg. According to Chief Executive Johanna Hult Rentsch, the project marks the natural next phase of the company's long-term strategy as both the port and the wider business community continue to expand. "The Port of Gothenburg is growing, Stena Line is establishing operations in the area, and our long-term development strategy is to grow alongside the needs of industry and the logistics sector," says CEO Johanna Hult Rentsch.
Henrik Steenstrup.

AP Ejendomme appoints Henrik Steenstrup as CEO

Denmark Denmark — Henrik Steenstrup has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of AP Ejendomme. He joins the company from his position as Property Director at By & Havn and will assume his new role on 1 October 2026.
Studio A in Warsaw.

Stena Real Estate acquires Studio A in Warsaw

Sweden Sweden — Stena Real Estate has acquired Studio A, the second phase of the Studio office development in Warsaw, from Skanska. With this transaction, Stena Real Estate becomes the owner of both phases of the Studio office complex, strengthening its long-term presence in the Polish office market. This acquisition marks an important step in Stena Real Estate’s expansion and further strengthens its presence in Warsaw.
David Mindus, CEO of Sagax.

Sagax makes investmests in several European markets

Sweden Sweden — Sagax has through seven separate transactions acquired nine properties for the equivalent of SEK 710 million.
Jennifer Andersson.

Jennifer Andersson leaves Niam to join Urban Partners

Nordic — After nearly two decades at Niam, Jennifer Andersson is leaving to become a Partner at Urban Partners. Speaking to Nordic Property News, she explains her decision to change employers, why she sees growing international interest in the Nordic region, and which investments she believes will generate the greatest value in the years ahead. "I was attracted by the company's clear growth trajectory and the opportunity to offer investors a significantly broader platform," she says.
Jenny Bay.

The Nordic investment focus for CBRE Investment Management

Nordic — Jenny Bay, Head of Transactions and Investment Operations, Nordics: "Still an attractive investment environment."
Björlanda Park.

Folksam buys in Gothenburg

Sweden Sweden — The Folksam Group, through KPA Pension, has acquired another residential rental development in Gothenburg. The project has been purchased from K-Fastigheter and Alhem Fastigheter, through their jointly owned company KAH Holding, for SEK 793 million.
Toni Loimijoki.

Trophi appoints Managing Director for Finland

Finland Finland — Trophi is continuing to expand its operations in Finland by strengthening its local organisation through the appointment of Toni Loimijoki as Managing Director, Finland. As part of this initiative, the company has established a new leadership position responsible for overseeing and further developing its Finnish business.
The property Kromen 3 in Norrköping.

Lundbergs sells logistics and warehouse properties in Norrköping

Sweden Sweden — Lundbergs Fastigheter has entered into an agreement with Evolv AB for the sale of the properties Kopparn 1 and Kromen 3, located in the Ingelsta district in northern Norrköping. The buyer took possession of the properties on 1 July 2026.
The properties Klassföreståndaren 3 and Isotopen 1 and Alecta Fastigheter's CEO Lena Boberg.

Alecta Fastigheter makes major acquisition from Castellum: "It has long been a target submarket for us"

Sweden Sweden — Alecta Fastigheter concluded the first half of 2026 with a major transaction, acquiring two office properties in Stockholm from Castellum for approximately SEK 5 billion. Lena Boberg, CEO of Alecta Fastigheter, tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition, the company's first step into the Hagastaden district, the status of its current portfolio, its future growth ambitions, and its outlook on the transaction market.

Winners and losers on the stock market in June

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents how the Nordic companies performed on the stock exchange in June.
Hangar 5.

NCC sells Bromma property

Sweden Sweden — NCC has agreed the sale of the first section of the Hangar 5 property project in Bromma for SEK 790 million. The property in question is let to ICA and is being acquired by Delcore Fastigheter. While the sale will generate positive cash flow, it will have no earnings impact.
The property Traktören 20 in Sollentuna.

Skanska divests rental multifamily project in Sollentuna

Sweden Sweden — Skanska divests a self-developed rental multifamily project, Traktören 20, in Tureberg in central Sollentuna, Sweden, to the Folksam Group through KPA Pension. The transaction value is about SEK 570M which will be recorded by Skanska Commercial Property Development in the second quarter of 2026. The takeover will take place in connection with completion, planned for the first quarter of 2029. The construction contract amounts to about SEK 320M and will be included in the order intake for Sweden in the second quarter of 2026.
Carl-Johan Hugner.

Altra makes divestments and acquisitions

Sweden Sweden — During the second quarter, Altra Fastigheter (”Altra”) has entered into agreements to acquire four properties with total annual contracted rental income of SEK 20 million. Furthermore, Altra divests five properties in two separate transactions, with total annual contracted rental income of SEK 33 million. The divestments generate a positive earnings effect of SEK 19 million.
Bent Oustad.

How Bent Oustad plans to transform Fabege

Sweden Sweden — Bent Oustad describes Fabege as “a fantastic company,” but after six months as CEO, he is clear that certain changes need to be made. “We don't just love offices,” says Oustad.
Sofia Folstad in front of the newly acquired Danvik Center in Stockholm. The image is a montage.

"There are still plenty of attractive deals for active investors"

Sweden Sweden — Storsala has completed the largest acquisition in its history by purchasing a property portfolio in Stockholm from Altra for SEK 1.2 billion. Sofia Folstad, Head of Transactions at Storsala, tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition, the company's plans for the portfolio, its long-term growth strategy, and the current state of the transaction market.

Barings expands its presence in Sweden with logistics acquisitions in Norrköping and Jönköping

Sweden Sweden — Barings has completed two transactions within Sweden's logistics and cold-storage sectors as part of its European real estate debt strategies.
Hemsö makes new German acquisition.

Hemsö acquires primary school in Bremen

Sweden Sweden — Hemsö has acquired the Schwachhausen school campus in Bremen, Germany. The property comprises 10,600 square metres of lettable area and is leased to the City of Bremen under an 17-year lease agreement. The acquisition price amounts to EUR 34 million.
Tom Hagen.

Prisma Properties' growth plans for the various Nordic markets

Nordic — Following two major transactions in June, Prisma Properties can look back on a strong first half of the year in Finland. Tom Hagen, Deputy CEO and Head of Transactions, tells Nordic Property News about what makes Finland an attractive market, the company's ambition to build a SEK 16 billion portfolio, and its growth strategy across the Nordic region.
Yusrizal Ibrahim in front of Technopolis campus in Kista, Stockholm. The image is a montage.

Technopolis launches new concept: "There is clear demand"

Sweden Sweden — Technopolis is launching its new Five Star concept in Kista and has already secured its first tenant. Yusrizal Ibrahim, Key Account Manager at Technopolis Kista, tells Nordic Property News about the new initiative, demand for the concept, the possibility of expanding it, and the future of Kista as an office district.
Danvik Center.

Altra divests portfolio to Storsala

Sweden Sweden — Altra Fastigheter has entered into an agreement to divest four properties at an agreed property value of SEK 1,187 million, before deduction for deferred tax of SEK 40 million to Storsala.
55 Old Broad Street in London.

Skanska builds office property in London

Sweden Sweden — Skanska has signed a contract with AshbyCapital to deliver 55 Old Broad Street, a 23-storey commercial office near Liverpool Street Station in London, UK. The contract is worth GBP 282M, about SEK 3.5 billion, which will be included in order bookings for Europe for the second quarter of 2026.
Ulrika Hallengren, CEO of Wihlborgs.

New opportunities for Wihlborgs following the landmark acquisition from Castellum

Sweden Sweden — Wihlborgs is set for significant expansion. On Thursday, the company announced that it is acquiring Castellum's property portfolio in the Skåne region for SEK 13.3 billion. CEO Ulrika Hallengren tells Nordic Property News about the transaction and the acquired portfolio, how the acquisition will strengthen Wihlborgs' position, and the prospects for further acquisitions.
Roger Akelius.

"This suggests that Pål Ahlsén knows how to do the numbers"

Sweden Sweden — Castellum continues its journey towards improved profitability with a landmark divestment, selling its Skåne portfolio to Wihlborgs for SEK 13.3 billion. The company's largest shareholder, Roger Akelius, shares his perspective on the transaction.