K-Fastigheter

K-Fast Holding AB, operating as K-Fastigheter, is a Swedish real estate company that actively manages a property portfolio and develops residential properties. The company was established in 2010 by Jacob Karlsson, who currently serves as the CEO. Karlsson's journey into real estate began after a motocross accident ended his athletic ambitions. He started by renovating and selling apartments, then built and sold villas, learning construction skills along the way. This hands-on experience led to the founding of K-Fastigheter with the vision of becoming a significant player in the housing market.

The company's core business model is centered around a vertically integrated process that includes project development, construction, and long-term property management. A key element of its strategy is the use of three in-house developed concept buildings—Apartment block, Low-rise, and Lateral low-rise—which helps to standardize construction, enhance cost efficiency, and shorten production times. This integrated approach allows K-Fastigheter to control the entire value chain, from acquiring land to managing the completed rental properties. In 2021, the company significantly strengthened its vertical integration by acquiring K-Prefab, a manufacturer of prefabricated concrete frames. This acquisition not only serves internal construction projects but also sells frame solutions to external customers.

K-Fastigheter primarily serves the rental housing market in the Öresund region, Småland, and western Sweden, with a portfolio of close to 4,900 homes. While the main focus is on residential properties, which constitute at least 80% of rental income, the company has also initiated a pilot project for commercial properties called K-Commercial. The company's business is structured into two main segments: Property Management and Contracting. The Contracting segment encompasses project development, prefabrication, and construction. A recent strategic shift outlined in the 2024–2028 business plan involves not only building for its own portfolio but also developing and selling completed residential properties to external clients. The company's Class B shares have been publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm since November 2019.

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