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Platzer's CEO: "You Are Not Rid of Me Yet"

Sweden Sweden — After last week having presented who will take over CEO P-G Persson's chair in Platzer, it was time to end the year 2022 with the financial statements. The company sees a reduced property value - something the resigning CEO has not seen in ten years. For Nordic Property News, he explains more about the details in the latest report.

The Hottest and Coldest Property Segments in Sweden

Sweden Sweden — The Swedish economy has been hit harder than the other Nordic countries, and thus the Swedish real estate market has also been hit harder. With the help of Collier's latest outlook, Nordic Property News presents what the future prospects look like for the various segments in the market.

Stena Fastigheter Goes Against the Flow – with Big Investments in New Construction

Sweden Sweden — While many developers and real estate companies are pushing new construction on the future – Stena Fastigheter makes big investments in new housing. CEO Cecilia Fasth tells Nordic Property News about the investments, her view of the market for new construction and about the development of construction prices.

Obos' CEO: "You Have to Accelerate as Well"

Norway Norway — The Norwegian publication Boligproduserene recently published a top list of the nine players who started construction of the most homes in Norway in 2022. Obos ended up at the top. CEO Daniel Kjørberg Siraj tells Nordic Property News about the continued investments in Norway and why parts of the Swedish operation have had to notify more employees of lay offs than the Norwegian one recently.

Colliers Predicts a Tough 2023 – This Is When Fortunes Can Turn Around

Nordic — The consulting and advisory giant Colliers sees a challenging 2023 ahead with a continued pending transaction market, turbulent financing market and unclear outlook for interest rates and inflation. But there is light further down the tunnel, that's what head analyst Mikael Söderlundh and CEO Bård Bjølgerud said during a digital presentation that was held on Wednesday. Nordic Property News gives you more details.

Nordisk Renting Sees Increased Demand in all Nordic Countries

Nordic — Many people see the advantage of keeping their own capital, says Caroline Bertlin, CEO of Nordisk Renting, who now sees opportunities to grow in all of the three Nordic countries in which they operate. Buyers and sellers are having difficulty meeting in property deals - one of the reasons that more new property production now is in the pipeline, she tells Nordic Property News.

"Johanna Hult Rentsch Will Be Able to Take the Company to the Next Level"

Sweden Sweden — Johanna Hult Rentsch succeeds P-G Persson as CEO of Platzer. The company's Chair of the Board, Charlotte Hybinette, tells Nordic Property News about the appointment of Johanna Hult Rentch, the strength of her background in project development and how Platzer wants to grow with its new CEO.

Prestigious Skanska Development Gets Decreased

Sweden Sweden — In 2021, Skanska got its hands on one of the last large urban development areas in the middle of central Stockholm – the block for St. Erik's eye hospital. The company bought the area from Region Stockholm and will pay SEK 1.5 billion when the detailed plan gains legal force, which is expected to happen in 2023. The detailed plan is now in its final stages and Nordic Property News can tell you more about the design and the scale of the area's transformation.

2023 Figures: The Preference Shares with the Highest Dividend Yields

Nordic — Nordic Property News has listed the Nordic real estate companies’ preferred stocks. Which stock provides the highest yield and which stock has had the best development during the first weeks of 2023?

Why Tammisto Is a Prime Location for Logistics in Finland

Finland Finland — Ilkka Salminen, Country Head, Finland, at Slättö: “With limited opportunities for expansion further highlights the attractiveness…”

Finnish Advisor Makes Swedish Entry: "We Can Bring New Perspectives and Challenge Traditional Ways"

Nordic — A new Nordic advisor crosses the border as Finnish Reagle enters Sweden. Henri Hakala, Founder and Chariman of the Board of Reagle, tells Nordic Property News about the Swedish entry, how they will make a difference on the advisory market and about the Finnish appetite for investments in Sweden.

Aquila Capital to Increase its Nordic Presence – Here Is What They Are Looking for

Nordic — Aquila Capital takes a new step towards strengthening its Nordic presence by appointing Ronny Högström as Manager Client Advisory International. Lars Meisinger, Head of Client Advisory International at Aquila Capital tells Nordic Property News about the ambitions for the Nordic markets, what type of real estate assets they are looking to invest in.

Updated Figures: The Largest Property Companies in the Nordic Region

Nordic — Nordic Property News presents the current market capitalization among the Nordic real estate companies on the stock exchange.

Unexpected Interest in the CEO Position in Castellum

Sweden Sweden — Castellum has come some way in the search for a new permanent CEO, but for the moment they have chosen to appoint board member Joacim Sjöberg as acting CEO. Board chairman Per Berggren tells Nordic Property News about why a temporary solution was chosen, how the process of finding a new CEO continues and about an unexpected interest that has appeared so far during the process.

Experienced Duo Reunited in Newly Formed Advisor

Nordic — The duo previously worked together at Colliers and now Nordic Property News can reveal that Robert Treutiger and Dan Törnsten have started a new advisory company in the form of TnT Property Advisors. Robert Treutiger tells Nordic Property News about the company's ambitions, the Nordic focus and why they aim to operate a little under the radar in the market.

New Finnish Real Estate Powerhouse Launched

Finland Finland — Former Trevian profiles announce new independent real estate and asset management company: "A new reliable alternative for investors interested in the Finnish real estate market."

"We Expect Investors' Investment Appetite to Increase"

Finland Finland — CBRE has appointed a new Head of Capital Markets in Finland. Newly appointed Jouni Levo tells Nordic Property News about his new role and what he hopes to accomplish in it, his view of CBRE’s position in Finland and his view of the Finnish market.

Head of Nordics Leaves Nuveen – Starts New Company

Nordic — After a decade with Nuveen, Johan Åström takes the next step and starts his own company Addeo Real Estate, where he will both help larger companies to Sweden and make his own investments. He tells Nordic Property News about the venture, the role as a local partner to global players and what investments he wants to make.

Expects Balance in Price Expectancy by this Summer

Sweden Sweden — Green Property started 2023 with a deal completed just a couple of minutes into the new year. CEO Gustaf Grundström tells Nordic Property News about the acquisition in Stockholm, the negotiations during New Year's Eve, the company's ambitions in 2023 and when he thinks buyers and sellers will find a balance in price expectations.

Idun Shifts Focus to Norway – Here Are The Plans

Norway Norway — Idun Fastigheter recently made its first acquisition in Norway and now the young company is putting its primary focus on growing in the country. CEO Christian Olofsson tells Nordic Property News about the ambitions in the Norwegian market, how it differs from the Swedish one and the major challenges in today's tough financial climate.

Swedish Market Outlook for 2023: This Could Lead to a Higher Investment Interest

Sweden Sweden — As 2022 has turned into 2023, Nordic Property News has surveyed a few real estate experts in each Nordic country about the how each respective market faired in 2022 amid the war in Ukraine and a new economic climate and what is to expect in terms of transactions, foreign interest, cross-border trade and other factors that will shape the 2023 markets. Today we take a closer look at the Swedish market with Peter Wiman, Executive Director, Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction, EY Real Estate.

Finnish Market Outlook for 2023: “We Assume the Foreign Investors Will Remain Active in 2023"

Finland Finland — As 2022 has turned into 2023, Nordic Property News has surveyed a few real estate experts in each Nordic country about the how each respective market faired in 2022 amid the war in Ukraine and a new economic climate and what is to expect in terms of transactions, foreign interest, cross-border trade and other factors that will shape the 2023 markets. Today we take a closer look at the Finnish market with Antti Louko, Managing Director at Catella.

Mariette Hilmersson Takes the Helm at Willhem: "A Great Company"

Sweden Sweden — One of the Swedish industry's heavy players has finished with a new leader. This summer, Mariette Hilmersson takes over as CEO of Willhem. She tells Nordic Property News about her view of Willhem, about getting the pension fund AP1 as owner, the challenges for the industry going forward and looks back on her years at Castellum.

Norwegian Market Outlook for 2023: A Stronger Transaction Year to Expect

Norway Norway — As 2022 has turned into 2023, Nordic Property News has surveyed a few real estate experts in each Nordic country about the how each respective market faired in 2022 amid the war in Ukraine and a new economic climate and what is to expect in terms of transactions, foreign interest, cross-border trade and other factors that will shape the 2023 markets. Today we take a closer look at the Norwegian market with Kari-Due Andresen, Head of Research at Akershus Eiendom.

YIT Recruits from Blackstone’s Sponda

Finland Finland — YIT fills key-role with recruitment from Sponda.