Filip Persson, CEO of SLP.

SLP’s acquisition strategy on the hot logistics market

Sweden Sweden — SLP continues to deliver strong results and expand its business. In a robust logistics market, the company is now well positioned for further acquisitions and has a clear view of the assets it intends to grow with.
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Kestutis Sasnauskas, CEO of Eastnine.
Nordic Nordic —
Eastnine divests two properties in Riga
Niko Pulli.
Nordic Nordic —
"We continue to actively look at new opportunities both in Finland and internationally"
These were the largest transactions in the Nordics during Q1 2026.
Nordic Nordic —
The largest Nordic transactions in the first quarter
Nordic Nordic —
La Caisse and Prologis launch Pan-European logistics Joint Venture
Ancora and Gert Wingårdh.

Wingårdh raises the bar for Gothenburg’s urban landscape

Sweden Sweden — In an exclusive interview with Nordic Property News, renowned architect Gert Wingårdh explains why high-rise buildings belong in central Gothenburg – and how his latest project, the Ancora tower between Hotel Draken and Global Business Gate, aims to be more than just a skyscraper. Drawing inspiration from Shanghai, with a focus on vibrant ground floors and a city in transformation, he argues that good architecture has no height limit.
Camilla Larsson.

KPA Pension acquires 2,500 residential units

Sweden Sweden — KPA Pension, part of the Folksam Group, is acquiring a substantial residential portfolio consisting of 26 modern properties with approximately 2,500 apartments and a total lettable area of around 150,000 square meters. The properties are located in well-situated areas across attractive Swedish municipalities, and the acquisition forms part of the Folksam Group’s long-term strategy to invest in sustainable and secure residential environments.
Jonas Sundin.

Interim CEO to leave Fastator

Sweden Sweden — The interim CEO of Fastator, Jonas Sundin, has informed the board that he will not extend his assignment and will step down from his role as interim CEO this summer. The board and the company’s owners have therefore initiated the process of identifying a successor.
Jukka-Pekka Joensuu.

Trevian expands large-scale infrastructure platform in Northern Finland

Finland Finland — Trevian Asset Management has signed a letter of intent to expand its ongoing development platform in the Oulu region, Northern Finland. The agreement integrates an adjacent development site into the broader investment structure, significantly increasing the overall scale and long-term capacity of the project.

Strong momentum on the Swedish transaction market

Sweden Sweden — Swedish real estate transaction volumes increased by 28 percent in 2025, with Sweden accounting for approximately 50 percent of total real estate investment in the Nordic region. The strong market continues to attract both domestic and international capital across all segments.
Johanna Hult Rentsch, CEO of Platzer.

Platzer looks to increase industrial and logistics exposure

Sweden Sweden — During the first quarter, Platzer, according to CEO Johanna Hult Rentsch, largely focused on optimizing its property portfolio: “We have done so both through new lease agreements and major renegotiations. We achieved a positive net letting of SEK 20 million – despite a turbulent external environment. It is particularly encouraging that we have been able to close transactions under such conditions.”
Jakob Fyrberg, CEO of Emilshus.

Emilshus acquires industrial properties from Catena

Sweden Sweden — Emilshus has acquired ten light industrial properties in several locations for MSEK 614 from Catena. The properties comprise a total lettable area of 53,100 sqm, with an annual rental value of MSEK 45 and an average remaining lease term of 4.3 years.
Kestutis Sasnauskas, CEO of Eastnine.

Eastnine divests two properties in Riga

Nordic — Eastnine has signed an agreement for the sale of two properties in Riga, Latvia, for approximately EUR 38 million, which corresponds to book value. The buyer is Indexo Real Estate Fund, which is managed by Provendi Asset Management.

Exec leaves Areim – third in since October

Finland Finland — Chooses to step down after ten years with the company.
Enköping becomes the location for the first NATO esatblishment in Sweden.

Here’s the site for the first NATO establishment in Sweden

Sweden Sweden — Sweden and the city of Enköping will serve as a logistics hub for NATO troop movements in the Nordic region. The garrison in Enköping is currently being expanded to accommodate this mission. This logistics base is the first of its kind in Sweden.
Joakim Henriksson.

Joakim Henriksson steps down as CEO of OBOS Sweden

Sweden Sweden — Joakim Henriksson is taking the next step in his career and has decided to step down from his role as CEO of OBOS Sweden. The decision to leave the company has been made in agreement with the Group management.
Charlotta Wallman Hörlin, CEO of Intea.

Intea divests hydroelectric power plants

Sweden Sweden — Intea has entered into an agreement to divest all hydroelectric power plants at an underlying property value of SEK 68 million.
Heikki Vuorenmaa.

YIT renews its operating model – change negotiations concluded

Finland Finland — As of May 1, YIT will move to a function-based organizational structure in the Residential Finland and Building Construction segments. In addition, YIT has established a new division focused on data center construction as well as energy and industrial construction. The division brings together the expertise of the Building Construction and Infrastructure segments into a single integrated entity.
Niko Pulli.

"We continue to actively look at new opportunities both in Finland and internationally"

Nordic — Technopolis sells its campus in Gothenburg to Alecta Fastigheter and decreases to Swedish holdings just Stockholm. CEO Niko Pulli tells Nordic Property News about the divestment, a possible return to the Gothenburg market and about the targets in the home market of Finland and abroad.
Johan Haddadi.

New company targets residential investments in hot Swedish market

Sweden Sweden — A new player is entering the residential property market in the Mälardalen region. Johan Haddadi, who will lead the initiative together with a capital partner, tells Nordic Property News about the venture, the company’s objectives, the types of properties under consideration, the locations of interest, and the timeline for securing the first acquisition.
Andreas Wahlén.

NP3 Fastigheter acquires properties for SEK 1.2 billion

Sweden Sweden — NP3 Fastigheter has, in one transaction, acquired 23 properties primarily intended for industrial purposes at a property value of SEK 1,228 million before deduction for deferred tax of SEK 25 million.
Espen Strand and Nick Laird.

Anvil and Attivo establish new development company

Norway Norway — Anvil Asset Advisors and the management team from Attivo announce the establishment of Anvil Development Partners (“ADP”). The existing management team of Attivo will transition to ADP to focus on the completion of seven of Attivo’s ongoing projects (representing 542 residential units in the greater Oslo area) along with pursuing new opportunities in the residential development sector.

Sagax adjusts financial targets

Sweden Sweden — Return on equity, measured over a five-year period, shall exceed 15 percent per year and profit from property management per Class A and B share shall increase by a minimum of 15 percent per year.
Lena Boberg.

Alecta Fastigheter’s growth plans for the hot Gothenburg market

Sweden Sweden — Alecta Fastigheter is expanding in Gothenburg, most recently through a major acquisition from Technopolis. CEO Lena Boberg tells Nordic Property News about the cluster creation in the Ullevi area and the company’s growth ambitions in the city.
Skanska proposed for plot in the Fixfabriken area of Gothenburg.

Swedish giant proposed for new residential development in up-and-coming area

Sweden Sweden — The land allocation for Block 4 within the Fixfabriken area in Gothenburg had remained dormant since two developers lost the assignment in 2022. A new comparative selection process has now been conducted, with Skanska proposed as the winner in strong competition with another major developer. Nordic Property News reports on the competition, the site, and the planned development.
Sven-Olof Johansson.

Sven-Olof Johansson increases stake in Hufvudstaden

Sweden Sweden — Sven-Olof Johansson has become the sixth-largest shareholder in Hufvudstaden following new share purchases, according to Finwire, citing Holdings.
The property Ormen Större 20 in Stockholm.

New office concept launched in Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Newsec and Folksam Fastigheter have signed new lease agreements in the historic property Ormen Större 20, which has recently undergone renovation. In connection with the refurbishment, the office concept Publique was also launched. New leases have now been signed with tenants in the property located at Hornsgatan 54, by Mariatorget.
These were the largest transactions in the Nordics during Q1 2026.

The largest Nordic transactions in the first quarter

Nordic — Nordic Property News lists the ten largest transactions carried out in the Nordics during Q1. The top transaction is valued at 900 million Euros.
The Trinity block.

Atrium Ljungberg to build new offices in Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Atrium Ljungberg granted early land reservation for office development in eastern Hagastaden.