Henrik Steenstrup, Lisen Heijbel, Andreas Morfiadakis and Toni Loimijoki.

The hottest recruitments in Q3

Nordic — Several companies recruited for key positions during Q3. Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at some of the most notable hires and appointments in the industry during the third quarter of the year.
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Henrik Steenstrup, Lisen Heijbel, Andreas Morfiadakis and Toni Loimijoki.
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The hottest recruitments in Q3
These are the largest transactions in the Nordics during the first three quarters of 2026.
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The largest transactions in the Nordics so far this year
These are the winners and losers on the Nordic stock market during September 2026.
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Winners and losers on the stock market in September
Ilija Batljan, CIO, Public Property Invest.
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Batljan on the trio of bids and the continued strategy for PPI
To the left, the 15-story residential building is visible, with the corner of the Farao 16 office building next to it. To the right, the office building can be seen more fully.

Dual building permits for Fabege’s major project in Arenastaden

Sweden Sweden — Fabege has been granted a building permit for a 15-story building with 210 homes and a 39,000-square-meter office building opposite the future metro station in Arenastaden.
The Axel Springer Campus in Berlin.

Art-Invest and NBIM to invest in German offices

Norway Norway — Art-Invest Real Estate and Norges Bank Investment Management enter into strategic collaboration for office investments in Germany.
Jonas Bjuggren.

KPA Pension invests in social infrastructure properties in Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — KPA Pension, part of the Folksam Group, has acquired the leasehold interest in Herbariet 4 in Midsommarkransen in southern Stockholm. The property comprises approximately 17,600 square metres of lettable area across two newly constructed buildings housing a sports facility and a school.
Niam signs new lease in close to Stockholm Arlanda Airport.

Niam leases 15,000 sqm in Arlandastad

Sweden Sweden — Niam Real Estate has signed a long-term lease agreement with a Swedish government authority for approximately 15,000 sqm at the MainHub Arlandastad logistics property. The agreement has an initial term of six years and covers the property’s entire lettable area.
These are the largest transactions in the Nordics during the first three quarters of 2026.

The largest transactions in the Nordics so far this year

Nordic — Three quarters have passed, and Nordic Property News lists the ten largest transactions completed so far in 2026.
Julia Mejegård.

Julia Mejegård returns in new role: "I like working at the intersection of strategy and operations"

Sweden Sweden — After leaving Areim earlier this year, Julia Mejegård has secured a new assignment. In a consulting role, she will contribute to creating value in Holmen's real estate portfolio. Julia Mejegård tells Nordic Property News about the assignment, the company and her plans for the future.
Deka Immobilien makes new Finnish acquisition.

Deka Immobilien acquires logistics property near Helsinki

Finland Finland — Deka Immobilien has acquired the “Project Amelia” logistics property in Vantaa near Helsinki for the Deka-ImmobilienEuropa open-ended real estate fund. Completed in 2022, the property is located at Turvalaaksonkuja 4 in the Aviapolis logistics cluster within the Helsinki metropolitan area. The seller is an institutional investor.

Neal Hollingsworth joins Slättö

Denmark Denmark — On the back of successful investments in Denmark, Slättö expands its team in the country, recruiting Neal Hollingsworth as Investment Manager.
Josef Eder (General Architecture), Anders Nygren (Hufvudstaden), and Fredrik Ottosson (Hufvudstaden) cut the ribbon during the inauguration of the Johanna block.

A historic day for Hufvudstaden as the Johanna block was inaugurated

Sweden Sweden — After four years of renovation and new construction, the Johanna block is complete, and the new district in Fredstan was inaugurated on Thursday. A proud Anders Nygren, CEO of Hufvudstaden, cut the ribbon on a magnificent marble-white staircase and presented the project – as well as the extensive work behind the renewal of this Gothenburg gem steeped in rich history. "It will be a block that remains attractive for a long time to come," says Anders Nygren.
To the left, the lightwell in the entrance with the large marble staircase is visible; to the right, architect Josef Eder of General Architecture.

Architect behind the Johanna block on the largest project he's worked on

Sweden Sweden — In 2016, the architectural firm General Architecture won the commission to design the new Kvarteret Johanna for Hufvudstaden. Ten years later, the complex project has been realized and completed; in an interview with Nordic Property News, founder and architect Josef Eder discusses the challenging work, the property’s rich history, and the aim of preserving the area’s existing character while introducing new building volumes and architectural expressions.
Folksam Group buys in Stockholm.

Folksam Group acquires newly built elderly care homes in the Stockholm region

Sweden Sweden — Folksam Liv has acquired two newly built elderly care homes in Danderyd and Vallentuna from Vectura at an underlying property value of SEK 550 million. The properties are fully let on long-term leases and were completed in early 2026.
Tidningskvarteren in Stockholm.

Cushman & Wakefield supports Areim with leasing in Tidningskvarteren

Sweden Sweden — Cushman & Wakefield has been appointed to support Areim with the leasing of two of Stockholm's best-known office properties, DN-skrapan and Sweco-huset at Tidningskvarteren.
Fredrik Jagersjö Rosell and Daniel Molin Andersson.

Duo launches new development company

Sweden Sweden — After serving as CEO of Panattoni, Fredrik Jagersjö Rosell is now launching Sandeby together with Daniel Molin Andersson and an investor. In an interview with Nordic Property News, he discusses the decision, the new business model and where he sees opportunities in the logistics market.
These are the winners and losers on the Nordic stock market during September 2026.

Winners and losers on the stock market in September

Nordic — Rising long-term interest rates hit the stock market's real estate sector hard in September, with only a few companies managing to post gains. Nordic Property News lists how the companies performed during the ninth month of the year.
Catena expands in Finland through major acquisition with Urban Partners.

Catena expands its portfolio in Finland through the acquisition of ten properties

Finland Finland — Catena has signed an agreement with Urban Partners to acquire a portfolio of logistics properties for approximately SEK 2.15 billion. The portfolio comprises ten properties, all located in Finland, Catena’s newest market.
Niam buys from CBRE IM.

Niam acquires residential property in Nordhavn from CBRE IM

Denmark Denmark — Niam Real Estate has entered into an agreement to acquire a residential property on Marmormolen in Nordhavn from CBRE Investment Management. The acquisition is the second Danish investment by Niam’s Fund IX and will become part of Niam’s new Danish residential platform, Bellavia.
Logistea makes sale-and-leaseback transaction with DSV.

Logistea acquires a fully leased logistics asset in Stockholm

Sweden Sweden — Logistea has entered into an agreement to acquire a cross-dock terminal in Stockholm in a sale-leaseback transaction with DSV. The asset is located on two leasehold properties and has an underlying agreed property value of SEK 950 million, before deduction for deferred tax of SEK 38 million. The terminals are fully leased to DSV Road AB with a remaining lease period of 7 years. The lettable area amounts to approximately 54,000 sqm.
Ilija Batljan, CIO, Public Property Invest.

Batljan on the trio of bids and the continued strategy for PPI

Nordic — On Tuesday, Public Property Invest announced that it had launched a public takeover offer to the shareholders of Preservium Property. Additionally, the company intends to make two separate bids for Origa Care and One Publicus at €9 and SEK 110 per share, respectively. Ilija Batljan, Chief Investment Officer at PPI, discusses the bids and the company’s ongoing acquisition strategy with Nordic Property News.
Alexander Wijkman in front of Mellom. The image is a montage.

CBRE lands prestigious leasing assignment

Sweden Sweden — CBRE has been awarded another major leasing assignment in Stockholm. This time, it concerns Vectura's Mellom office project in Hagastaden. Alexander Wijkman, Director Office Leasing at CBRE, discusses the assignment, the project and his initial thoughts on the tenant mix that could be suitable for Mellom.
Logistea acquires portfolio in Denmark fully leased to Velux.

Logistea acquires Danish portfolio

Denmark Denmark — Logistea has entered into an agreement to acquire a portfolio located in Jutland, Denmark. The properties have an underlying agreed property value corresponding to approximately SEK 1,010 million. The properties are fully leased to Velux with a remaining lease term for each asset of approximately 11 years. The lettable area amounts to approximately 131,000 sqm.
Heimstaden.

Sources: Alecta could receive residential properties worth SEK 110 billion

Nordic — Pension company Alecta could exchange its ownership stake in Heimstaden Bostad for properties worth approximately SEK 110 billion from the property company's portfolio, British industry publication Green Street News reports, according to Dagens Industri.
The residential project Habitat in Prague.

Skanska invests in a new phase of a residential project in Prague

Sweden Sweden — Skanska invests CZK 1.5 billion, about SEK 660M, in the second phase of the residential project Habitat in Prague, Czech Republic. The phase will feature 188 low-energy apartments and 9 non-residential units. The construction contract is worth CZK 1.1 billion, about SEK 490M, which will be included in the order bookings for Europe for the third quarter of 2026.
Stena Fastigheter grows in the Barkarbystaden area of Stockholm.

“One of Sweden’s most rapidly expanding districts”

Sweden Sweden — Stena Fastigheter is expanding in Stockholm and adding a new district to its portfolio. PG Sabel, CEO of Stena Fastigheter in Stockholm, tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition in Barkarbystaden, the district’s development potential and the company’s ambitions there, as well as Stena Fastigheter’s plans for the Stockholm market going forward.
Klövern has been awarded two land allocations within the Citadellstaden project (the empty plot in the center of the image) west of Malmö city center.

Klövern secures two land allocations in Malmö

Sweden Sweden — Klövern is set to build housing and commercial premises as part of the Citadellstaden project, located west of Malmö city center. Klövern has taken over project development following a partnership with Wästbygg.