ARTICLES TAGGED WITH "Obos"

Obos develops new prestigious Stockholm project: "6,000 are in the queue of interest"

Sweden Sweden — It is almost a year ago that Obos chose not to proceed with any of the architectural proposals they had received for the major project Stadsljus, formerly Gasklockan, in Norra Djurgårdsstaden. But now the proposal has been presented and group CEO Daniel Kjørberg Siraj and Sofia Ljungdahl, CEO of Obos Nya Hem say that the house will not only be a landmark in Stockholm, but also for Obos as a company.

Veidekke builds 264 homes for Obos in Oslo

Norway Norway — Veidekke has been commissioned by Obos to build the Ulvenplassen project at Ulven in Oslo with 264 homes, apartments for the elderly and commercial premises. The contract is a design and build contract valued at NOK 597 million (EUR 51.5 million) excluding VAT.

First aid for housing construction according to Obos' CEO

Sweden Sweden — Housing construction is said to have collapsed, purchasing power eroded and assets lost value. Construction costs and interest rates have risen, while there is a major housing shortage. But several companies and their managers have ideas about how to turn it all around. Obos' CEO Joakim Henriksson is one of them.

Obos' landmark takes on new momentum this autumn

Sweden Sweden — It is almost a year ago that Obos chose not to proceed with any of the architectural proposals they had received for the major project Stadsljus, formerly Gasklockan, in Norra Djurgårdsstaden. For Nordic Property News, Anna Grinneby, project development manager at Obos, talks about how the company continues to work on the extensive project and what lies ahead later this autumn.

Obos' CEO: "The market is not completely dark – but demanding"

Nordic — We have more tools and greater flexibility than most," says Obos CEO Daniel Kjørberg Siraj to Nordic Property News after the second quarterly report. The company reported a profit before tax in the second quarter of SEK 1,218 million, an increase from SEK 542 million from the year before. However, housing sales have more than halved.

Pre-purchased Homes Can Become a Problem for Housing Developers

Nordic — The housing developers suffer greatly from the pending purchase willingness of households when it comes to new construction housing. It is difficult to raise the level of pre-purchased homes, although most people believe that there are still few unsold apartments at completion. But for those who signed up for pre-sale, the situation now looks radically different, where there are now reports that the buyers are trying to pull out of sale. Nordic Property News has taken a closer look at how big the exposure is for the companies with their homes that are under production.

Skanska Invests in Residential with Obos

Norway Norway — Skanska invests a net of NOK 318M in residential projects with Obos in Oslo and Bærum.

Daniel Kjørberg Siraj Resigns from the Veidekke Board

Norway Norway — Daniel Kjørberg Siraj, board member of Veidekke and CEO of OBOS, has informed Veidekke that he is resigning from the company’s board of directors after having been nominated for a place on the board of NCC. He tells Nordic Property News more about the decision and his future.

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.

Obos Becomes Major Owner in NCC

Nordic — Norwegian Obos acquires 6.5 percent of the capital and 23.1 percent of the votes in NCC from Nordstjernan.

JM and Obos to Create Residential JV – Acquires Property

Sweden Sweden — Through a 50-50 joint venture with OBOS Nya Hem AB, JM has aquired a property in Lund, which in a future detailed plan is assessed to allow for the development of commercial premises and approximately 2,500 residential units. The acquisition amounts in total to SEK 725 million.

Klarabo and Obos Win Land Allocation to Create a New Block in Malmö

Sweden Sweden — The proposal from Klarabo and Obos, Boostad, has won a land allocation from the municipality of Malmö and will work together to build “Öster om mässan,” an entirely new block in Hyllie.

After the Record-Breaking Year: Obos’ Residential Targets for 2022

Norway Norway — Daniel Kjørberg Siraj, CEO of the residential developer Obos, on the great performance in 2021, the challenges on the residential markets in Norway and Sweden, and how the pandemic has affected the business.

Why Obos and SBB Make a Perfect JV Match

Norway Norway — Daniel Kjørberg Siraj, CEO of residential developer Obos, on the collaboration with Ilija Batljan and SBB, the interest in Solon Eiendom’s portfolio, and a summation of the investment operations during 2021.

SBB Sells its Shares in Solon Eiendom to a JV Owned by SBB and Obos

Norway Norway — SBB has sold its shares in Solon Eiendom to a company jointly owned by SBB and Obos. The share price in the transaction has been set at NOK 44, which gives SBB NOK 1.6 billion in net cash consideration.

Veidekke Gets Residential Assignment from Obos

Norway Norway — Obos has awarded Veidekke the contract to also build the third stage of the Teieparken residential project in Tønsberg. This involves the construction of 167 environmentally certified homes in four stages of construction that will be initiated as sales progress.

Skanska to Build Residential Units for Obos

Norway Norway — Skanska has signed an agreement with Obos to build 121 apartments in, Norway. The contract is worth approximately NOK 480 million, about SEK 475 million, which will be included in the Nordic order bookings for the third quarter of 2021.

Reasons Behind Obos' Divestment of JM Shares to SBB

Sweden Sweden — Ingunn Andersen Randa, Executive Vice President at Obos, on the sale to SBB.

Obos: A Major Price Increase to Expect in the Residential Market

Norway Norway — The residential developer Obos’ CEO Daniel Kjørberg Siraj tells Nordic Property News on why the Norwegian and Swedish market stand strong in difficult times, future obstacles for meeting the housing demands, and benefits of investing in Norway.

Veidekke to Build for Obos and Nordr

Norway Norway — Veidekke has been awarded the contract by OBOS and Nordr to build the first 67 apartments with accompanying parking facilities in the Løren botaniske residential project in Oslo.

How the Norwegian Residential Developer Will Grow Its Operations in Sweden

Nordic — Obos' CEO Daniel Kjørberg Siraj on the recruitment of Sofia Ljungdahl to become the new CEO of a new Swedish subsidiary, whether more Nordic markets will be a part of Obos in the future and actions during the outbreak of covid-19.

Obos Recruits Sofia Ljungdahl for Residential Expansion in Sweden

Sweden Sweden — Obos strengthens its presence in the Swedish market. The Norwegian residential developer gears up in Sweden's three metropolitan regions and the production of tenant-owned apartments in larger multi-dwelling projects. Responsible for leading this work will be Sofia Ljungdahl, who comes from Besqab.

Veidekke to Build 184 Apartments at Vollebekk

Norway Norway — Obos Nye Hjem has awarded Veidekke the contract to build the Humla housing cooperative, which is the fifth building stage with 184 apartments and parking facilities at Vollebekk in eastern Oslo. This is a design and build contract valued at MNOK 370 excluding VAT.

“The Goal Is to Create One of the Nordic Region's Best Districts”

Norway Norway — Entra's CEO Sonja Horn on the partnership in the giant project in Stavanger, whether they can consider taking a larger share in the project and the company's investment plans for 2020.

Why Obos' CEO Resigns from the Veidekke Board

Norway Norway — Since the Norwegian construction giant decided to split the group into two separate entities: Daniel Kjørberg Siraj temporarily resigns from the board of Veidekke. The CEO of Obos tells Nordic Property News why he leaves and whether he will return in the future.