Castellum wants to become a bigger investor

Sweden Sweden — During Friday, Castellum presented its report for the third quarter of 2024. CEO Joacim Sjöberg talked, among other things, about how the summer's optimism faded a little during the fall and about how the company should move forward when becoming a net investor in 2025.

David Mindus on the appointment of the new Nyfosa CEO: "Good conditions to create shareholder value"

Sweden Sweden — Nyfosa has finalized a new CEO for the company, where Carl-Johan Hugner will succeed Stina Lindh Hök at the turn of the year. With the recruitment completed, Nyfosa's Chairman David Mindus tells Nordic Property News why the choice fell on Carl-Joha Hugner, about the recruitment process and how the company should be under the new leadership.

"Perhaps I will start my own business – but first a few weeks off"

Sweden Sweden — Nyfosa reports an increased management result in the third quarter of 2024, compared to the same period the year before. This is also the last financial report with Stina Lindh Hök as CEO. "I am proud of what I am leaving behind", she tells Nordic Property News.

How Germany's troubles opens opportunities for Bonava

Nordic — Germany is sick - but that is precisely why Bonava is preparing for land purchases in its strategic markets. “We see that type of opportunity, especially in Germany right now”, says CEO Peter Wallin. On Thursday, he and Bonava presented their third quarterly report.

Niam's plans for the residential segment in Sweden

Sweden Sweden — Niam is strengthening its housing investment with another property in Stockholm. After the acquisition of 203 apartments in Barkarbystaden from Citycon, Henrik Gerdin, fund manager at Niam, elaborates on the company's goals within the residential segment, which markets it looks to invest in and which boxes need to be checked for a residential property to be considered interesting.

"The recovery for new production will be delayed"

Sweden Sweden — Robert Boije, Chief Economist at the Swedish bank SBAB, sees glimmers of light but also a continued difficult market for new residential condominiums, despite the increase in housing purchases this year.

"The ink has barely dried and we are getting lots of requests"

Sweden Sweden — With one of the year's largest acquisitions and the entry into CBD Stockholm at the end of the quarter, Wallenstam now presents its interim report. The Gothenburg office market feels stable and Hans Wallenstam sums up his attitude towards office death and home working with the words: - It is a non-issue. People want to go back to the office.

Pension fund increases its Nyfosa holding by 31 percent

Sweden Sweden — Increases its holding by almost 31 percent and climbs two places in the company's owner list.

Panattoni sees the light despite the high vacancy: "We have made it through the worst time"

Sweden Sweden — In three years, Panattoni has made a major investment in Sweden. Just a year ago, their first property was completed outside Enköping and recently the first property in Skåne was done. Fredrik Jagersjö Rosell, Managing Director Sweden at Panattoni, talks about the vacancy situation and the brightening of the rental market.

Fabege CEO: "Convendum must mean someone else – our rents are at market level"

Sweden Sweden — That there is a storm surrounding Fabege's second largest tenant is unwelcome news when what is otherwise in focus for the third quarter is the downward trend in the occupancy rate. CEO Stefan Dahlbo comments on the situation with Convendum, the rumors surrounding Ericsson's possible move, as well as the outlook for both the project and the rental situation.

Alecta Fastigheter recruits from Citycon: "Opportunities to build a new function"

Sweden Sweden — Alecta Fastigheter continues to strengthen its team building by recruiting Tobias Rönnberg as head of commercial strategy. He tells Nordic Property News about what attracted him to take the step to Alecta Fastigheter, how he views the company's position, about stepping into a newly established role and about bidding farewell to Citycon.

The profiles outlook on the residential market

Sweden Sweden — A high-profile analysis of the residential market from four players shows that the companies Klarabo, Ikano Bostad, Rikshem and John Mattson are taking different paths in the current situation. This is how they see the future.

The hottest vacant positions on the Nordic markets

Nordic — Several CEO positions need to be appointed by the Nordic real estate companies – Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at some of the industry's hottest vacant seats.

Decreases SLP holdings substantially

Sweden Sweden — Divests large portion of SLP holdings and drops down the list of largest owners.

The winners and losers in the Swedish residential real estate market

Sweden Sweden — A lot can happen in two years. From the headlines about free fall, notices, construction stops and an unprecedented housing shortage, the messages about acquisitions and construction starts are now beginning to return. However, the transaction volumes for the residential segment have some way to go before peak levels are back. Katrin Wallensjö, Head of Snalysis at Svefa, gives her view of what creates investment interest, the opportunities and challenges that continue to await the segment.

The Nordic top recruitments in Q3

Nordic — Several key-positions on the Nordic real estate market got filled during the third quarter of 2024. Nordic Property News takes a closer look at the hottest Nordic recruitments in Q3.

Emilshus ready for more acquisitions this fall

Sweden Sweden — During the third quarter, Emilshus has grown in Kalmar and Norrköping – but they have no intention of slowing down. CEO Jakob Fyrberg says that they are ready for new acquisitions and elaborates on what type of properties they are looking for, which areas they want to grow in and why it has become more challenging to find the right deals.

This distress in Swedish economy is cause for concern

Sweden Sweden — What will affect the Swedish economy going forward and will the households' thicker wallets really have any effect on it. Andreas Wallström, head of prognosis at Swedbank, thinks that two numbers are particularly seriously.

After the additional investments: These are Kinland’s Nordic investment targets

Nordic — CEO Benjamin Thorsen: “We target all Nordic countries, but these markets are of the greatest interest to us.”

"Quite a lot of activity in central Gothenburg"

Sweden Sweden — A limited future stock means that vacancy rates in Gothenburg look set to dip in the future, Platzer CEO Johanna Hult Rentsch believes. In connection with the presentation of the company's Q3 report, she gave her view on the office market in central Gothenburg and pointed to a particular area where activity is expected to be high in the coming years.

Returns with a new company: "Relatively few buyers of these assets"

Sweden Sweden — After the sale of the Alta Fastigheter portfolio, Hampus Brodin is back with the new company Atlas Industrihus. He tells Nordic Property News about the first acquisitions with the company, the growth plans, the green investment strategy in the company and how to take advantage of the current market situation.

How Scandic wants to fill the gap in the market – and in the office buildings

Sweden Sweden — Scandic recently opened its second hotel in the economy segment. This time at Kungsholmen, with Pandox as landlord. Recently it was also clear that they will open at Castellum in Gothenburg and Umeå will also see an establishment at Diös. Peter Jangbratt, Managing Director in Sweden, tells Nordic Property News how they aim to keep a high pace now in the continued establishment.

How Colliers looks to develop its rental advisory business

Sweden Sweden — Colliers is strengthening its lettings department with new top recruits. The company's CEO in Sweden Joakim Arvius tells Nordic Property News what the newly recruited duo Jessica Gräsberg and Filippa Collix will bring, how they want to develop the rental team and what position the rental branch will have at Colliers going forward.

Annica Ånäs: "The return to the office supports our business"

Sweden Sweden — On Friday, Atrium Ljungberg presented its report for the third quarter. CEO Annica Ånäs describes a tough office market with slowing activity and increasing vacancies in Stockholm. At the same time, she sees good signs of returning to the office when large employers demand 100 percent attendance.

Wallenstam's growth ambitions for the Stockholm office market

Sweden Sweden — Wallenstam enters the office market in Stockholm with a bang. After buying the skyscraper Hötorgskrapan from AMF Fastigheter for SEK 2.8 billion (EUR 255 million), CEO Hans Wallenstam tells Nordic Property News about the many years of work to find the right starting point in Stockholm, how they want to develop the newly acquired property, how they want to continue growing and how the commercial market in Stockholm differs from that in Gothenburg.