Art-Invest Real Estate acquires residential portfolio in Stockholm county

13 May 2025

Art-Invest Real Estate has acquired three newly developed residential buildings in Barkarbystaden, Stockholm County, from Swedish developers Åke Sundvall and OBOS. The transaction was completed on behalf of one of Art-Invest’s institutional investment funds. The financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

The acquired properties, completed in 2024, comprise approximately 10,000 square meters of residential space and include a total of 158 fully leased apartments. Among them is an LSS care home with six residential units. The assets carry the Nordic Swan Ecolabel (“Svanen”) and meet high technical standards.

Located next to the planned Barkarbystaden metro station, which is scheduled for completion in 2027, the properties are situated in one of Sweden’s most ambitious urban development zones. Barkarbystaden, located in the Municipality of Järfälla, is expected to expand to 14,000 residential units by 2032 and will be supported by metro and regional rail connections, aiming to become a key transit and residential hub for northwest Stockholm.

Art-Invest Real Estate opened its Stockholm office last year and previously acquired the Stockholm Quality Outlet in Barkarbystaden as its first investment in the area. This latest transaction marks the company’s first residential acquisition in Sweden.

Commenting on the acquisition, Johan Öhlund Lagerdahl, Head of Stockholm at Art-Invest Real Estate, noted that the company sees ongoing growth potential in the Swedish market. “I have seen Barkarbystaden evolve over the past two decades and am pleased that we have now completed our first residential deal here. We will continue to seek further opportunities across Sweden, with a focus on locations that offer strong prospects for long-term growth,” he said.

Martin Sundvall, CEO of Åke Sundvall AB, welcomed the transaction and noted that Art-Invest’s long-term investment strategy and established presence in the area made it a suitable buyer. “This residential sale is part of our Atlas project. We are confident that Art-Invest is well positioned to manage this strategically located asset,” he said.

Legal and tax advisory for Art-Invest Real Estate was provided by Setterwalls and K&L Gates. The sellers were represented by FHH Law and advised by HM Partners.

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