Sweden — Castellum experienced a volatile net rental during 2023 which landed at minus 67 million, the majority of which is attributed to Q4 when there were several major relocations. Bankruptcies are also increasing in Castellum's portfolio, and CEO Joacim Sjöberg does not think it is unlikely that the vacancy rate for the company will further increase in 2024.

Sweden — Castellum continues to feel strong, the company announces during its Q3 presentation – not least because despite the CPI indexing of rents, it has not yet given the tenants hiccups. But one thing that has become clear over the past year is that there are different groups of property companies on the bond market – there are winners and losers.

Sweden — Global giant increases Castellum holding by 65,7 percent – rises in the list of owners.

Nordic — Entra's two largest owners, Castellum and Balder, both submitted their Q3 reports on Friday, and there it appeared that they have different views on their holdings in the Norwegian real estate company. Castellum has chosen to make a write-down of close to SEK 0.5 billion, while Balder has chosen to leave the value unchanged. Balder’s CEO Erik Selin comments on Balder's view of the Entra holding and shares his view of the bond market.

Norway — Norway's largest real estate company Entra is owned by almost three quarters of Balder and Castellum, an investment that has dropped in value since they started investing in the company almost three years ago. The share is now down to levels for which it was last traded in January 2017. Wednesday's Q3 report did not have any significant impact in any direction, but the company's CEO Sonja Horn emphasizes that the company still focuses on strengthening the balance sheet and continues with its divestment program, but they will not sell properties at any discounts.

Sweden — Malmö Arena will host the heats and the final of next year's Eurovision Song Contest held in Malmö. But more premises are needed for such a huge event to be carried out, and the city office will therefore be tasked with negotiating venue agreements for the two other main arenas for the event. Nordic Property News gives you more details about the proposed arenas and the property owners.

Sweden — The company cites the current market situation and difficulties in paying the purchase price as reasons for wanting to postpone their access to one of the two properties that make up the SEK 1.7 billion investment Infinity in Hagastaden. Nordic Property News has more details about the matter.

Nordic — Returns to an old acquaintance after more than 20 years to focus on the trade segment. Nordic Property News tells more.

Sweden — More than ten years after he handed over CEO responsibility to Eva Landén, Rutger Arnhult returns as CEO of Corem - with Eva Landén as deputy CEO. For Nordic Property News, the industry veteran talks about his return, how he will lead the company and how he, as by far the largest owner, views his future holdings in the company.

Sweden — When the Q4 report was released, it was unclear from Castellum's side whether they would be net sellers or net buyers in 2023 – but after the Q1 report released on Wednesday, it is now clear that they will be net sellers. The Entra holding is not for sale according to the company, and CEO Joacim Sjöberg tells Nordic Property News how they see the sales potential in the rest of their extensive portfolio.

Sweden — Rutger Arnhult's ownership company M2 Asset Management has repaid a securities loan of just under SEK 3 billion regarding shares in Castellum. After the transaction M2's ownership in Castellum amounts to approximately 1 percent of capital and votes.

Sweden — Last week, Castellum appointed Joacim Sjöberg as the new CEO for the company – now they have also found the successor to Mariette Hilmersson as CEO for Castellum West. The incoming CEO for Castellum West, Örjan Rystedt, tells Nordic Property News about the new role, the project development and the strategy for Western Sweden.

Sweden — On Friday last week, Akelius bought two million shares in Castellum for approximately SEK 224 million. It is the first time since October 2022 that Akelius has increased its holding in Castellum and now the ownership amounts to 12.73 percent of the capital.

Nordic — One of the most coveted positions in Swedish real estate has been filled as Joacim Sjöberg succeeds Rutger Arnhult as CEO of Castellum. Joacim Sjöberg tells Nordic Property News about his view of the new role, the period as acting CEO, the strength of having sat on the board of companies and how he sees Castellum's position now and for the future and which properties the company will focus on in the future.

Sweden — After two turbulent years with several CEO changes and a major acquisition of Kungsleden, Per Berggren and Castellum are aiming for a calmer period with Joacim Sjöberg as the new permanent CEO at the helm. For Nordic Property News he explains in more detail why the choice fell on the former acting CEO, why he will be an asset during these economically challenging times and how he views the company's share price, which is currently hovering around such a low value that has not been seen since the summer of 2016. Roger Akelius also comments on the appointment of Joacim Sjöberg.