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The profiles outlook on the residential market

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.

Carola Lavén takes the helm at Ikano Bostad: "An exciting company"

Sweden — Carola Lavén is back in the limelight. After leaving Besqab, she is – as of the autumn – ready as the new CEO of Ikano Bostad. She tells Nordic Property News about her new position, how she views the company she is joining and about the exit from Besqab and what she will do with the time until she takes up her new position.

Carola Lavén appointed new CEO of Ikano Bostad

Sweden — Carola Lavén has been appointed as the new CEO of Ikano Bostad. She will take up her new role in the fall of 2024 and will then succeed Robert Jaaniste, who plans to retire after 15 years in the CEO position.

Aros Bostad makes bid for Besqab

Sweden — Aros Bostadsutveckling makes a recommended bid for Besqab. The offer is not in cash but means that the two listed companies will merge. The offer is worth 1.04 shares of ordinary shares and 0.07 preferred shares in Aros Bostadsutveckling for each share in Besqab. The board of Besqab unanimously recommends the shareholders of Besqab to accept Aros Bostad's offer.

Besqab lays off close to one third of its staff

Sweden — Besqab lays off 40 employees due to changed market conditions; which for Besqab means lower production volumes as a result of the deteriorating market situation which is behind one third of the working group now receiving a notice. "We will still have a large and strong core left," says CEO Carola Lavén to Nordic Property News.

Besqab Reports Sharp Decline in Revenue

Sweden — Last week, Besqab disclosed that they are making a deposition in ongoing production and a write-down of development properties - with the goal of providing a clearer picture of values in light of market conditions. Despite that, they continue with plans for new production in 2023.

“Still a Great Need for More Housing”

Sweden — Besqab's CEO Carola Lavén on the Covid-19 effects on the housing market, the market situation going forward and Besqab's most important challenge right now.

How Carola Lavén Will Take Besqab to the Next Level

Sweden — Olle Nordström, the residential developer Besqab’s Chairman of the Board, tells Nordic Property News why the board choses Carola Lavén as new CEO, the recruitment process and future targets for the company.

Carola Lavén Leaves Castellum – Becomes CEO of Besqab

Sweden — Today, Carola Lavén informed that she is leaving her position as Investments Director and vice president of Castellum. Lavén is appointed as CEO of Besqab.

Castellum Recruits Investments Director from NCC

Sweden — Linked to strong growth initiatives, Castellum has recruited a Investments Director and Vice-president with substantial experience from the real estate world. Carola Lavén arrives from her previous role as Head of NCC Property Development, where she has also participated in the Executive team.

"The Danish Office Market is Very Divided"

Denmark — NCC expands in Copenhagen through the purchase of an attractive building right in the expansive area Valby. Carola Lavén, Head of NCC Property Development, tells Nordic Property News about the future of Valby and the company's view of the Danish office market.

NCC Sells Logistics Project to NREP

Sweden — NCC is divesting the Önskebrunnen logistics project in Brunna for an agreed property value of approximately MSEK 150 (EUR 15M). The buyer is NREP Logicenters.

NCC Starts the Development in Solna

Sweden — NCC is now initiating preparatory work for the development of a new, sustainable and attractive city district in the Municipality of Solna. The plan is to initially commence work on two office projects in prime locations in Järva Krog.

New Head of NCC Property Development Finland

Finland — NCC has recruited Petri Bergström to the position as Head of Property Development Finland.

NCC to Divest Logistics Project in Brunna

Sweden — NCC is to divest the Hälsobrunnen logistics project in Brunna Logistics Park for SEK 127 million (€13.5 M). The buyer is Aberdeen Asset Management.