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Maria Björklund.

How the Swedish pension giant looks to grow in the hot segment

Nordic — AP7 is establishing a new company focused on community service properties within the judicial sector, doing so through a major transaction with Castellum. Maria Björklund, Head of Alternative Investments at AP7, tells Nordic Property News about the work involved in building the new company, the growth plan to reach a property value target of SEK 25 billion within five years, and the attractiveness of the segment.
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Axel Tärn.
Nordic Nordic —
Colliers’ Head of Reseach leaves the company
Maria Björklund.
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How the Swedish pension giant looks to grow in the hot segment
Logistea's CEO Niklas Zuckerman. The image is a montage.
Nordic Nordic —
“Based on how the market looked in 2025, we are very satisfied”
Prisma CEO Fredrik Mässing.
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Prisma Properties' focus markets on the growth journey
Axel Tärn.

Colliers’ Head of Reseach leaves the company

Nordic — The Head of Research at Colliers, Axel Tärn, is stepping down from his position, with his final day this Friday. He is returning to the banking and finance sector.
Fire stations sold in Oulu.

Fire station portfolio sold in Oulu

Finland Finland — Catella acted as advisor in the sale of three fire and emergency services properties in Oulu.
Sørlandet Hospital in Kristiansand.

Veidekke signs large contract in Kristiansand

Norway Norway — Sørlandet Hospital and Kristiansand Municipality have signed an agreement with Veidekke for the construction of a joint emergency building and health centre at Eg in Kristiansand. The contract is a design & build contract valued at just over NOK 1.3 billion excluding VAT.
Erik Engvall and Orlando Villacrez.

Storsala targets further growth and possible IPO

Sweden Sweden — After founding the company and serving as CEO from its inception, Orlando Villacrez will now assume a new role within Storsala, while CFO Erik Engvall steps up to become Chief Executive Officer. In an interview with Nordic Property News, the duo discuss the decision, the new structure, plans for continued growth, and the prospect of a potential IPO for Storsala.
Johan Knaust, CEO of K2A.

K2A enters 2026 with both positivism and realism

Sweden Sweden — In many ways, 2025 was a turning point for K2A. For the first time since 2021, the company has delivered positive results for four quarters and after several years of focusing on risk management and strengthening the company's balance sheet, it is now on solid ground again. But K2A has no plans to let up on discipline. "We have a stronger starting point – but the same principles still apply," says K2A's CEO, Johan Knaust.
Caroline Hus.

Wihlborgs makes first acquisition in the Carlsberg District

Denmark Denmark — Wihlborgs has signed an agreement to acquire all commercial parts in the project Caroline Hus in Carlsberg District in Copenhagen. The property was completed in 2022 and offers modern office and retail premises in the heart of the vibrant and characterful district. The acquisition forms part of Wihlborgs’ strategy to expand in attractive and somewhat more central areas of Copenhagen where continued solid returns and development potential are expected.
Nya Holtermanska in Gothenburg.

NCC to construct student housing in Gothenburg

Sweden Sweden — NCC has been commissioned to construct Nya Holtermanska student and researcher housing on behalf of Chalmers Student Housing, providing nearly 500 students with accommodation directly adjacent to Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg.
Jörgen Eriksson, CEO of Catena.

Catena's growth targets for the Finnish market

Finland Finland — Catena is entering Finland – and doing so decisively. After taking the first step in through major transaction, CEO Jörgen Eriksson outlines the company’s growth plans for the new market.
Logistea's CEO Niklas Zuckerman. The image is a montage.

“Based on how the market looked in 2025, we are very satisfied”

Nordic — After several years of sharp interest rate increases, 2025 has been marked by a gradual stabilization of the fixed income market in both Sweden and Europe. "For the property market, this means improved financing conditions and a more favorable investment climate," says Logistea CEO, Niklas Zuckerman.
K-Fastigheter sells to Titania.

K-Fastigheter sells project property in Vallentuna

Sweden Sweden — K-Fastigheter has to Titania divested its shares in the joint company that owns the project property Vallentuna-Rickeby 1:48. The project is being sold during ongoing production and the underlying market value amounts to SEK 175 million, which corresponds to SEK 75,000 per square meter and constitutes the property value for the transaction. After the transaction, Titania is the sole owner of the property.
Petra Sörling.

Petra Sörling steps down as CEO of Rosengård Fastigheter

Sweden Sweden — Petra Sörling has, since March 2024, been on leave from her position as CEO of Rosengård Fastighets AB in order to fulfill her duties as President of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). As Sörling has now been re-elected for an additional term as ITTF President, she will step down from her role as CEO of Rosengård Fastighets AB. Jens Ringö will assume the position as Acting CEO.
Henrik Borg.

Cushman & Wakefield recruits Henrik Borg

Sweden Sweden — Cushman & Wakefield is strengthening its Capital Markets offering in Sweden by recruiting Henrik Borg as a new Partner. The hire forms part of the firm’s strategic initiative to broaden and deepen its services in Equity, Debt & Structured Finance in Sweden.
Stina Lindh Hök.

Cibus looks towards European markets

Nordic — Cibus will continue to grow and the company will build up offices in all markets. This is the central message when CEO Stina Lindh Hök presents the report and year-end report for 2025. “We see opportunities in existing markets, and in parallel we are evaluating new markets in continental Europe,” says the CEO.
Prisma CEO Fredrik Mässing.

Prisma Properties' focus markets on the growth journey

Nordic — Prisma Properties aims to expand significantly in the coming years, with a target of reaching SEK 16 billion in property value by the end of 2028. CEO Fredrik Mässing outlines the strategy for achieving this goal and where the company sees attractive opportunities going forward.
Catena enters Finland through major acquisition with Urban Partners.

Catena acquires a major Nordic logistics property portfolio and gains a foothold in Finland

Nordic — Catena has signed an agreement to acquire a portfolio of logistics properties from Urban Partners for approximately SEK 8.8 billion (EUR 823 million). The portfolio comprises 20 properties in Sweden, Denmark and Finland.
Pål Ahlsén, CEO at Castellum.

Castellum divests nine properties to AP7 for SEK 5.6 billion

Sweden Sweden — Castellum has signed an agreement with AP7 to divest a portfolio of nine public-sector properties located in Borås, Gothenburg, Jönköping, Malmö, Mölndal and Örebro, for a total underlying property value of SEK 5.6 billion.
Pål Ahlsén, CEO at Castellum.

Pål Ahlsén: "Kista is not an easy nut to crack"

Sweden Sweden — The mantra "Back to basics" continues for Castellum, which according to CEO Pål Ahlsén will remove everything that is not relevant in the company and instead aim for cost control, reduced vacancy rates, selling what is not contributing and improving the properties that are retained. Here, Pål Ahlsén comments on, among other things, the leasing work, the vacancy problems in Kista, the share buybacks and how he views the holding in the Norwegian property giant Entra in the future.
Jonas Bjuggren in front of Hertziahuset (the Hertzia building) in Gothenburg. The image is a montage.

After new office acquisition – this is where Folksam wants to grow in Gothenburg

Sweden Sweden — Folksam continues to strengthen its portfolio in Gothenburg — this time by acquiring the office property Hertziahuset from Vasakronan. Jonas Bjuggren, Director of Real Estate at the Folksam Group, tells Nordic Property News about the transaction, the property’s future prospects, which areas in Gothenburg are considered attractive for acquisitions, and how the company intends to build its real estate portfolio.
Ikano Bostad buys in Kungsbacka.

Ikano Bostad acquires 140 apartments

Sweden Sweden — Ikano Bostad has acquired two properties comprising approximately 140 rental apartments in Kungsbacka. Through this acquisition, Ikano Bostad further strengthens its presence in the Gothenburg region and has, in a short period, built up a property portfolio of around 1,000 rental apartments in the region.
Emma Jack.

Niam Credit enters new strategic partnership

Nordic — Niam Credit and northern European institutional investor form strategic partnership to expand private real estate credit in the Nordics.

Bonnier Fastigheter has sold a large stake in Eastnine

Sweden Sweden — Bonnier Fastigheter Invest has sold 12.3 million shares in Eastnine. The divested holding corresponds to 13 percent of the company’s shares.
Dan T. Sehlberg, CEO of Sehlhall Fastigheter.

Great growth possibilities for Sehlhall

Sweden Sweden — CEO Dan T. Sehlberg: "Show me another company that is currently building seven retirement homes."
Next Step Group's CEO Jacob Torell and Vectura's CEO Joel Ambré in front of Goco Health Innovation City.

Vectura becomes sole owner of Goco: "A natural progression"

Sweden Sweden — Vectura is acquiring Next Step’s 50-percent stake and will become the sole owner of Goco Health Innovation City in Mölndal in a transaction valued at SEK 3 billion. Joel Ambré, CEO of Vectura, tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition, the plans for the area, and the company’s outlook for the greater Gothenburg region.
Hertziahuset (the Hertzia building) in Gothenburg.

Folksam acquires Hertziahuset from Vasakronan

Sweden Sweden — The Folksamgruppen has acquired the property Nordstaden 21:1 – better known as Hertziahuset – in central Gothenburg for SEK 307 million from Vasakronan. The property, located at Packhusplatsen 2, comprises 4,913 square meters of leasable area, and possession was transferred on 17 February 2026.