Kestutis Sasnauskas and The Bridge in Warsaw.

Eastnine sees major potential in Warsaw

Sweden Sweden — Eastnine grows its Warsaw portfolio through the acquisition of the office property The Bridge, valued at EUR 300 million. CEO Kestutis Sasnauskas expands on the acquisition, the potential of the Warsaw market and Eastnine’s future plans.
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Michael Björklund, Head of Bonava Sweden.
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Jennifer Andersson.
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Jennifer Andersson leaves Niam to join Urban Partners

A tough first half for the listed giants – but Castellum emerged as the standout winner

Nordic — The first half of 2026 was overwhelmingly challenging for the share prices of listed real estate and construction companies. Eight companies saw their share prices decline by more than 20 percent. At the other end of the spectrum, Castellum stood out as the clear winner, with its share price soaring during the first half of the year.
Wihlborgs leases 9,400 sqm to Weibel Scientific.

Wihlborgs leases 9,400 sqm in the Greater Copenhagen area

Denmark Denmark — Wihlborgs has signed a lease agreement with radar technology company Weibel Scientific A/S for approximately 9,400 square metres at the property located at Sortemosevej 2 in Allerød, north of Copenhagen. Occupancy will commence on 1 October 2026.
Erik Ranje, CEO of Stendörren.

Stendörren signs a 15-year lease agreement with a Swedish government agency

Sweden Sweden — Stendörren Fastigheter has signed a 15-year lease agreement with a Swedish government agency for premises in southern Stockholm, Tullinge. The agreement comprises approximately 6,500 square meters and will have a positive impact on net operating income of approximately SEK 11 million per year. The tenant will take possession of the premises during autumn 2026.
Annica Ånäs, CEO of Atrium Ljungberg.

“I hope this marks the beginning of a turnaround for the real estate market”

Sweden Sweden — Despite a still-cautious office market, Atrium Ljungberg’s CEO, Annica Ånäs, sees an increasing number of signs that the market is beginning to recover. Following the company’s record-breaking lease agreement with Ericsson, she points to rising employment, a growing number of large office requirements, and a clear “flight to quality.” “I remain optimistic,” she says.
Martin Bjöörn, portfolio manager, retail, Niam.

Niam: "You can affect the return significantly more"

Sweden Sweden — Niam's Martin Bjöörn on the benefits of owning shopping malls.
The Bridge in Warsaw.

Eastnine acquires The Bridge in Warsaw

Sweden Sweden — Eastnine has entered into an agreement with Ghelamco to acquire the 40-storey office property The Bridge in Warsaw at an underlying property value of EUR 300 million. The transaction, which is subject to financing, is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2026. The acquisition will make Warsaw Eastnine's largest market and is expected to increase profit from property management per share by 20 per cent to EUR 0.37.
Prisma CEO Fredrik Mässing.

Prisma Properties signs letter of intent regarding its largest development right in Kungens kurva

Sweden Sweden — Prisma Properties has signed a letter of intent with a major retail operator regarding the company’s largest development right in its portfolio, located in Kungens kurva in southern Stockholm. The letter of intent includes a long lease agreement under which the tenant intends to lease all commercial space, except for the portion currently leased to the existing tenant Yoump.
Cecilia Safaee, CEO of Hemmaplan.

Hemmaplan: Social investments delivered a ninefold return in Gottsunda

Sweden Sweden — Three years of independent research show that social sustainability not only strengthens public safety and local development – it also creates measurable economic value. That is the conclusion of Fastighets AB Hemmaplan, which, together with RISE – Research Institutes of Sweden, has now presented the results of its work in Gottsunda Centre. At the same time, the company hopes the reports will pave the way for further acquisitions of neighbourhood shopping centres across Sweden.
Mikael Åslund, Alexandra Stråberg, Gustav Källén and Henrik Johansson.

“The real estate industry cannot wait for the crisis to pass”

Sweden Sweden — An economic downturn, geopolitical uncertainty, and a far-reaching societal transition are creating new conditions for the real estate sector. Industry representatives are calling for greater predictability, shorter regulatory processes, and a stronger focus on growth to enhance Sweden’s competitiveness. During a discussion at Almedalen Week, Mikael Åslund, CEO of JM, Henrik Johansson, CEO of Grant Thornton, Alexandra Stråberg, Chief Economist at Länsförsäkringar, and Gustav Källén, CEO of Svefa, discussed the direction the industry needs to take.
Jakob Fyrberg, CEO of Emilshus.

Emilshus acquires ten light industrial properties

Sweden Sweden — Emilshus has, through six separate transactions, acquired ten properties within the category light industry in several locations, of which six properties are located in Skåne, with a total lettable area of 36,200 sqm. The annual rental value amounts to MSEK 35 and the average remaining lease term is 5.3 years.
Ilija Batljan, CIO, Public Property Invest.

PPI acquires care property in Tampere

Finland Finland — Public Property Invest has agreed to acquire a high-quality ESG compliant care property at Hervanta in Tampere for circa EUR 23.3 million. Hartela Oy will construct the property under a turnkey agreement.
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.
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.