News

Niam is strengthening its presence in the Danish residential market with plans to invest over 600 million EUR in the coming years. Following the success of its Kronhusene residential joint venture, Niam aims to expand its build-to-rent (BtR) platform through additional high-quality projects.

Niam Credit and Rikshem convert their recently issued 10-year term loan into a sustainability-linked loan, strengthening commitment to long-term sustainability goals.

Niam has acquired a prime 30,412 sqm logistics asset in the growing Klinga Logistics Park near Norrköping. Built in 2023, the facility features modern design and holds a BREEAM Excellent certification for sustainability.

Niam’s new office project, Grid 17, in Stockholm’s Harbor Blocs has achieved the Outstanding rating in the “BREEAM-SE New Construction” certification, with an impressive score of 92.2%. This places Grid 17 as the top-ranked building among all those certified under BREEAM-SE.

Niam has acquired 203 rental apartments in the fast-growing district of Barkarbystaden, located in Järfälla municipality, north of Stockholm. The property, completed in 2024 is strategically located adjacent to the upcoming Barkarby metro station, set to open in 2026.

Niam has agreed to acquire 51 newly built terraced houses in Hedensted, Denmark, completed in 2023. The development consists of 32 one-storey and 19 two-storey single-family homes and the acquisition will be added to Niam’s Danish residential portfolio, Nordhusene, in line with their broader strategy.

Niam Infrastructure and Evecon have partnered to build up to 84 MWp of solar power and 26 MW of energy storage across 11 sites in Latvia, marking a significant investment in the country's renewable energy sector.

Niam, in collaboration with Derome and Storsala, has acquired building rights for 227 rental apartments in Ursvik, Sundbyberg. The project, near a planned 2025 light rail station, will develop 11,000 square metres of residential space. The timber building will aim for Miljöbyggnad Silver certification.

Niam and Nordsten Development have acquired 60,000 square meters of land in Palmbohult, Örebro, Sweden, for logistics development. Strategically located with access to Stockholm, Oslo, and Gothenburg, the site will feature a 24,000-square-meter, state-of-the-art logistics facility.

Niam is pleased to welcome Motonet, a leading retail chain, as a new tenant at Solåsen Handel in Jönköping. Occupying around 5,000 square meters, Motonet will offer a wide range of products for vehicles, tools, outdoor activities, and home leisure. The opening is set for the first half of 2025.

Niam has closed its Niam Nordic VIII fund with EUR 805 million in equity, making it the second-largest in the firm's history, focusing on Nordic residential and logistics sectors.

Niam has acquired three healthcare properties in Finland, totaling 18,000 square meters. The properties are located in central Helsinki and Pori, and were purchased from the eQ Community Properties Fund. This marks Niam's first major investment in Finland’s healthcare sector.

Niam Infrastructure will help develop a crucial railway connecting Boden Industrial Park to Malmbanan, enhancing access to the Trans-European Transport Network and regional growth. Boden Municipality and H2 Green Steel have contracted Polar Structure to build and operate the line.

Niam has acquired a logistics property in Torsvik, Jönköping. The building functions as Elgiganten’s distribution centre for the Nordic Region.

Niam and GMB Ejendomme have agreed to acquire two residential properties in Silkeborg and Ans, consisting of 73 terraced houses. These single-family homes, built in one or two stories, will be added to Niam’s Danish residential portfolio, Nordhusene.

Niam has acquired a forward commitment for a logistics asset in Arlandastad, with great connectivity to key transport hubs and regions. The building will meet high ESG standards and aim for BREEAM SE Excellent certification.

Niam and Kuuskodit Investment Management are launching a joint venture to develop terraced family houses for rent in Finland's HMA, Tampere, and Turku areas. The focus is on creating innovative living spaces that set new standards in rental housing design and functionality.

Niam has released its sustainability report for 2023, now accessible at the website.

Niam continues its Nordic expansion in the logistics market with the acquisition of a 64,000 square meter Norwegian logistics property.

Niam acquires Futurum ApS, a Danish property management company with 25 employees, renowned for its expertise in the field. With essential systems and processes for residential management, Futurum will develop Niam's Danish residential platform, Nordhusene.

Niam acquired a strategically located 7300 sqm office property in Greater Copenhagen with Novo Nordisk as the exclusive tenant. The seller is Danish pension fund Industriens Pension and the acquisition price is 130 million DKK.

Niam has entered into a long-term lease agreement with Saab for approximately 15,000 square meters of industrial premises located at Varvsudden in Landskrona. Saab is expanding within the maritime sector and needs to increase its production capacity. Occupancy is scheduled for the second quarter of 2024.

Niam Infrastructure continues its collaboration with Nima Energy to jointly accelerate the deployment of ultra-fast charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. The collaboration has already yielded tangible results – three new charging sites with 24 charging points have been opened in southern Sweden, and a total of 150 charging points are currently under construction.

Niam and Scandic Hotels’ joint hotel venture in Värtahamnen spans a total of 14,500 square meters. The hotel has recently undergone an extensive renovation, adding 40 rooms to bring the total to 323 rooms, making it one of Scandic's largest in Stockholm.

Niam is acquiring Stockholm's Smultronet 6 from Union Investment, a property of 11,000 square meters previously occupied by HSB. The plan is to develop modern office solutions, fostering the positive evolution of Kungsholmen's office spaces.

Niam has achieved a successful acquisition of a prime logistics portfolio in Sweden. The portfolio includes three freehold assets strategically situated in robust logistics hubs, featuring modern and versatile properties with certifications meeting GreenBuilding or BREEAM standards.

In 2021, Niam acquired Väsby Centrum, and the area is now facing extensive development and enhancement of both commerce and residences. Väsby municipality has recently issued a positive planning permit, signifying that a large parking area adjacent to the center will be transformed into new apartments.

Niam's first stage of coworking premises in Värtahamnen is ready and fully leased. Due to high demand for small offices, Niam renovated another 1650 sqm floor in EQ Sthlm, creating 29 small offices, conference rooms, lounges, and kitchenettes. Tenants moved in mid-January 2024.

Niam has earned a 5-star rating from the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) for the Niam Nordic Core-Plus II fund. This achievement, with an overall score of 88, reflects Niam's consistent improvement year after year and underscores our commitment to sustainability.

In March 2022, Niam Credit issued a senior secured loan to refinance the shopping centre Galleria Center Syd located in the south of Sweden. The loan is now being linked to major sustainability related improvements with the target to reach EU Taxonomy alignment of the asset.

Martin Bjöörn has joined Niam as a Portfolio Manager and will focus on retail properties. With over 20 years of experience in the retail market Bjöörn will play an important role to seize the opportunities within the Nordic retail market.

Niam acquires Turku's "Sampotalo" office building, hosting City of Turku's central administration. Spanning 10,400 sq. meters along Yliopistonkatu pedestrian street, it's leased to the city under a long-term agreement, with additional ground-level retail space.

Niam acquires a new office building in Helsinki from Ylva. The building is part of the Lyyra block, a hybrid development in Hakaniemi with a hotel, offices, restaurants, and residential units. Completed in February 2023, Lyyra prioritizes sustainable construction and aims for LEED Platinum and WELL certifications to acknowledge its eco-friendly and health-oriented features.

Niam Infrastructure Fund (NIF) reaches €127m in third close, backed by €63m investment from European Investment Fund (EIF) backed by InvestEU. The funds focus is on sustainable Nordic infrastructure and aims for €200m final close by end of 2023.

Haninge Municipality and Niam are collaborating to develop Haninge Centrum, an important part of the regional city center. The goal is to create an attractive hub that caters to the needs of residents and visitors, offering services, commerce, and entertainment.

Niam and Bonnier Fastigheter have started construction on the first new production block in Värtahamnen. The groundbreaking ceremony took place today at lunchtime in Stockholm. Niam, Bonnier Fastigheter, and the City of Stockholm were present to introduce the new office block called Hangö, spanning over 26,000 square meters.

Niam's infrastructure fund has secured additional large-scale solar projects with Solkompaniet, expanding their development portfolio to 300 MW. This represents a potential investment volume of approximately SEK 2 billion.

From July 1, 2023, Niam Denmark will undergo a change in its management as Michael Berthelsen hands over the position of Country Manager and the day-to-day management of the company to Jacob de Lichtenberg. Michael Berthelsen will remain as Senior Director at Niam.

Niam acquires Helsfyr Panorama, a high-rise office building in Oslo's Eastern fringe. Conveniently located at an established office hub with easy access to metro and bus services.

Looking back at 2022, Niam has continued to take several important steps on our sustainability journey, making sustainability an even more integrated part of our business.

Niam and Milton Huse join forces to establish a new joint venture aimed at developing, constructing, and operating terraced house projects in Denmark.

Niam has begun major renovations on Scandic's hotel in Värtahamnen, with Novogruppen as the contractor for a project worth about SEK 150 million. The building is part of Värtahamnen's urban development, aiming to become Stockholm's most sustainable inner-city area.

Niam has through its infrastructure fund, Niam Infra Fund, acquired the majority of Swedish-based Bright Sunday, a leading provider of solar-as-a-service for commercial and industrial customers.

Niam acquires development project Kalasataman Horisontti. The project features Finland's tallest office tower, spanning 111 meters over 26 floors.

Niam, one of Northern Europe's leading fund managers with a focus on real estate and infrastructure investments, acquires Brunswick Real Estate Capital.

In recent years, Niam's focus on sustainability strategies and new working methods has paid off. In the latest GRESB report for 2022, Niam was awarded a score of 86 out of 100, retaining their four-star rating.

Niam has acquired Kruthuset 17, a modern office- and logistic property close to the central station in Gothenburg.

Niam, through its Niam Infra Fund, partners with Solkompaniet to develop solar parks in southern Sweden. The aim is to build solar parks up to 500 MW, with an investment exceeding EUR 300 million.

Haninge Centrum, located south of Stockholm, is undergoing extensive development and expansion of commerce, housing, and a new range of restaurants. As part of this, Niam is acquiring approximately 2,000 square meters of commercial space facing Poseidon Square from Stena Fastigheter.

Niam has acquired Solåsen Handel, a modern and well-functioning retail park located in an established micro location in Jönköping, Sweden.

Niam Infrastructure appoints Johanna Strömsten Friberg as Associate Director. Johanna brings a strong track record to the team. Previously she served as the Portfolio Manager for Real Assets at Alecta before joining Niam.

Niam has divested one of their shopping centre assets in Helsinki metropolitan area to Keva, Finland´s largest pension provider.

Proptivity offers real-estate owners and tenants market-leading 5G indoor networks. The networks are neutral meaning that all mobile users, regardless of operator, have access to high-performance 5G coverage indoors – what Proptivity calls Gigabit 5G.

Niam, through its infrastructure fund Niam Infra, has partnered with Nima Energy AB to deploy ultra-fast EV charging hubs. Nima Energy specializes in developing advanced e-mobility hubs in the Nordics and Northern Europe, catering to the growing need for fast EV charging along routes and in urban areas.

Niam has acquired a modern high quality office property in Nydalen, a well-established office cluster, just north of Oslo city center. The property comprises around 26,000 sqm and is strategically located close to the Nydalen metro station.

Niam Infra Fund has completed its first external close with more than 500 million SEK (€50 million) in commitments from several Swedish investors. The fund will target small to medium-sized investments with a focus on asset aggregation and risk reduction in primarily Nordic sustainable infrastructure.

Niam has acquired a fully let office and educational property with an attractive location in Bergen, the second largest city in Norway. It provides a full range of public transportation options and only a two-minute walk to the city’s main square, “Torgallmenningen”.

Niam and Milton Huse have entered into an agreement for the construction and purchase of five residential projects comprising in total 346 homes located in various locations in Denmark.

Niam has acquired two additional commuter hubs in Sweden from Grosvenor Europe.

Niam, the Swedish real asset fund manager, has acquired a newly re-developed landmark mixed-use property. The property is strategically located in a prioritized development area just south of the central business district of Stavanger, Norway.

Niam Infrastructure has hired Linus Hägg as Chief Investment Officer who has a strong track record within renewable energy. The platform focuses on sustainable infrastructure investments in the Nordic region and Northern Europe with the vision of becoming the leading Nordic Infrastructure platform.

Niam Infrastructure, the recently launched platform, makes its inaugural renewable energy investment by acquiring Solarwork, a Swedish solar installation and service company. This partnership aims to provide property owners and tenants with customized Solar-as-a-Service solutions, effectively lowering electricity expenses and promoting a more sustainable future.

Niam, one of the largest private property owners in the Nordics, has launched a new infrastructure investment platform called Niam Infrastructure.

Niam has entered into an agreement with Logistic Contractor, part of the Wästbygg Group, for the acquisition of a logistics facility under construction in Farsta, south of central Stockholm. Niam will take over the turnkey property in connection with its completion during the first quarter of 2022.