Northern Europe

Housing markets across the Nordics and Baltics are entering a period of structural stress, according to the latest Newsec Property Outlook. The report highlights Sweden as a particularly striking example, where the regulated rental model has led to long queue times, low residential mobility and significant disparities between...

A portfolio of newly built care homes in Sweden is changing hands in a deal between Urban Partners and Northern Horizon. The six properties, completed between 2019 and 2021, provide around 27,000 sqm of space and more than 370 care units across the Stockholm region and southern Sweden. The transaction is expected to close in ...

Fastighets AB Balder and the investment company Anthon B Nilsen have entered exclusive negotiations with Thon Gruppen regarding the sale of Anthon Eiendom. The Norwegian company owns a property portfolio of around 150,000 sqm in and around Oslo. If completed, the transaction would transfer full ownership of the joint venture ...

CapMan Real Estate, through CapMan Residential Fund, has signed an agreement with Slättö to acquire a high-quality, 409-unit multifamily property located in Barkarby, Stockholm.

Eden Living is expanding in Finland with a new build-to-rent investment in Santalahti, Tampere. The 58-unit scheme will rise on the shores of Lake Näsijärvi, just ten minutes by tram from the city centre. With balconies in every apartment, selected lake views and an EPC A rating, the project combines urban connectivity with w...

As part of its 2030 growth strategy, eQ is accelerating its international expansion. With Pertti Vanhanen joining as Director, International Business, the company adds extensive cross-border real estate and asset management expertise to its leadership ranks. The move follows further reinforcements in international sales in 20...

Catena strengthens its leadership team: Johan Jaxell has been appointed Head of Technology and Sustainability and joins senior management. Since joining the company in 2024, Jaxell has played a key role in advancing technical property management, particularly in energy, monitoring and innovation. With his strong ESG and susta...

Hemsö has signed a 12-year lease agreement with AcadeMedia for 5,600 sqm in the Excellensen property. The building, offering a total of 11,200 sqm, is being converted from a former office property into space for education and healthcare. Construction of the third and final phase is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of ...

NCC has secured the contract for “Nya Holtermanska” in Gothenburg, adding 386 student and researcher apartments next to Chalmers University of Technology. The project will accommodate nearly 500 residents and is scheduled for completion in 2028.

Urban Partners has appointed former Lord Mayor of Copenhagen, Lars Weiss, as Urban Development Director, effective 1 March 2026. The move strengthens the firm’s urban transformation capabilities in Denmark and across its core European markets. Weiss will work alongside Jens Kramer Mikkelsen, who remains with the company and c...

JM is reshaping its building rights portfolio in the Stockholm region through a dual transaction with Wallenstam. The developer is divesting 150 residential building rights in Lövholmen while acquiring 150 new rights in Älta, Nacka. The move secures a capital gain of approximately SEK 105 million and supports plans for a new ...

Logistea has secured a new 10-year green lease with a defence industry tenant for 16,408 sq.m. of production and warehouse space in Karlskoga. The agreement at the Bofors 1:47 property generates an annual base rent of approximately SEK 13.3 million and increases total rental income by around SEK 6 million once existing tenant...

Catella has published its Office Market Overview Q4/2025, covering 27 cities across 16 European countries. Prime office rents in Europe continued to rise moderately in the fourth quarter of 2025, while prime yields remained largely stable compared with the strong adjustments seen in previous quarters. This points to an ongoin...

Oliver Kemper, Sebastian Achten, Jacob Rasmussen and Simon Davies have taken on expanded roles within Verdion’s European business. The promotions cover investment management in Germany, leasing and development activity, and technical oversight of major logistics schemes in Denmark and Sweden, including large-scale multimodal ...

Suomen Hallikiinteistöt Ky, a joint venture between Aktiivitilat and Keva, has purchased the Hiekkakuopantie 5 property in Tuusula. The production, warehouse and office building is largely refurbished and fully let to backup power specialist kW-set Oy.

Varma has agreed to sell all its residential properties to Lumo Kodit Oy, and at the same time Varma increases its share ownership in Kojamo. Varma continues its residential investments as a significant shareholder in Kojamo.

VIA Outlets has delivered another year of growth, with record brand sales of €1.52 billion and more than 33 million guest visits across its European portfolio. Backed by its ‘3R’ strategy and fresh investment in Portugal and Switzerland, the outlet specialist continues to expand both organically and through acquisitions, whil...

YIT has signed a €14 million renovation contract with Helsinki City Housing Company (Heka) covering two apartment buildings in Veräjämäki, Helsinki. The project will modernise 116 apartments dating back to 1964 and enhance accessibility, building technology and energy performance, extending the lifecycle of the municipal hous...