We strengthen the backbone of society
Hemsö's business concept is to sustainably own, manage and develop public properties. We meet the growing need for social infrastructure. With the Third Swedish National Pension Fund as our majority owner, we contribute to creating sustainable growth for Swedish pensions.
CEO statement 2025
With a long-term perspective as the driving force
We are creating social value by offering attractive and functional environments for our tenants. In 2025, Hemsö completed 15 projects that contribute to society by adding 217 new nursing home places and 2,860,new school places.
Hemsö in numbers
The key figures below are for the period January-December 2025.
- Properties
- 478 no.
- Property value
- 87231 SEK million
- Lettable area
- 2470 tsqm
- Rental duration
- 4.1 years
- Rental income
- 5149 SEK million
- Profit from property management
- 2541 SEK million
Tenant to Hemsö
With Hemsö as property owner, tenants get a stable and secure partner. We have chosen to focus on what we are good at – developing, owning and managing properties for public use. Read more in our customer stories below.
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CaseHistoric Vallila to be refurbished
The elementary school in Helsinki was completed in 1902. Hemsö is now carrying out an extensive refurbishment of the protected building with focus on sustainability and safety.
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CaseHigh sustainability ambitions in Västerås
Hemsö is re-developing S-huset at Mälardalen University. The development project has a particular focus on re-use and sustainability.
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CaseImportant steps in Bjuv’s development
Hemsö is developing a new sports hall and a new special nursing home. These are eagerly awaited additions in a municipality with both a growing and ageing population.
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Large municipal school in Cologne
Hemsö and ARE are developing a new school from a partly existing building. The project has a strong sustainability focus using, for example, passive building methods and a low-carbon energy supply.
New elementary school in Nacka, Stockholm
Nya Ektorp school, with places for 900 students and a full-sized sports hall, was inaugurated in the autumn school term of 2025.
Ektorp School – A fantastic school in so many ways!
The new Ektorp School, built by Hemsö on behalf of Nacka Municipality, houses a nursery, a special needs primary school, a resource centre and classes from pre-school to 9th grade. In total, nearly 800 children will spend their first ten years of schooling in what has been described as a hub for education in eastern Nacka.
New development projects and renegotiations
Hemsö started the year by signing two 20-year lease agreements with Bjuv Municipality to develop a special nursing home with 80 beds and a full-size sports hall in central Bjuv.
Hemsö also signed a 20-year lease agreement with Linköping Municipality for a new nursing home with 80 beds and a lettable area of 6,550 sqm.
Another partnership that was deepened was with the City of Helsinki, where Hemsö signed a 20-year lease for a new preschool and elementary school with places for 850 students.
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FinancingSustainable financing and green investments
During the year, Hemsö strengthened its position as a responsible issuer in the capital markets. In February, Moody’s assigned Hemsö an A3 rating with a stable outlook, which provides a solid foundation for continued growth. Hemsö’s green investments encompass energy efficiency in existing properties, new developments with high environmental standards and the transition to renewable energy sources.
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ProjectFuture-proof public property development
During the year, we completed 15 major development projects – modern, flexible and resource-efficient buildings designed to meet the demands of the future. Ektorp school in Nacka, Körsbärsdalen preschool in Helsinki and Liljanshöjden nursing home in Bredäng are three examples of new developments featuring innovative solutions and sustainable material choices.
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DigitalisationDigitisation of the existing portfolio
In 2025, Hemsö took the next step in the digital development of its property portfolio. By connecting all buildings and collecting data on operation, energy use and indoor climate, we gain a more comprehensive picture of each property. This enables more efficient property management and a better indoor climate for our tenants.
Ongoing and completed projects 2025
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Environmental sustainabilityBuild and own with care
Climate
We strive to reduce the climate impact of our operations and future-proofs all properties.Resource efficiency and energy
We will always strive to optimise the use of resources and minimise the amount of waste.Ecosystem services
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Social sustrainabilityPeople in focus
Social infrastructure
To sustainably own, manage and develop public properties.Improve people’s quality of life
We will create safe, healthy and inclusive places, always exceeding expectations to enable people and communities to grow and thrive.Zero injuries
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GovernanceResponsible at all levels
Business conduct and transparency
We will operate with the highest ethical standards. Anticorruption, environmental aspects, human rights and labour law permeate our operations and value chain.
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List of propertiesList of properties
A list of Hemsö’s properties including areas per country and property category.
List of properties (PDF)
Welcome to Hemsö
Hemsö is the courageous property company that manages and develops public properties with care. We dare to try new solutions to future-proof our properties and create safety in the areas where we operate. We manage, develop and own properties for nursing homes, education, healthcare and the justice system. Our focus is on the people at our properties – they are the backbone of our society. Therefore, we want to create the best conditions for learning, healing, working, living and well-being.
Annual Report 2025 (PDF)