Swedish housing

How homes are priced, sold and bought in Sweden.

Swedish housing

Asking price vs final price in Sweden

In Sweden, the asking price is a starting point for bids. The final price can be very different.

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Bids in Sweden are not binding: what that means

In Sweden, a bid is not a contract. Here is what that means for buyers and sellers.

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What is a bostadsrätt?

Most flats in Sweden are bostadsrätter. Learn what you really buy, what the association owns and why the monthly fee matters.

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The monthly fee (avgift) and why it changes the price

For flats in Sweden, the monthly fee is part of the real cost. Buyers price it in.

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Buying a house in Sweden: what is different

Houses in Sweden are usually owned outright. That brings other costs and checks than a flat.

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Lagfart and pantbrev: the costs on top of the price

When you buy a house in Sweden, two fees come on top of the price. Here is what they are.

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How to read a housing association's annual report

The annual report of a bostadsrättsförening tells you a lot about future costs. Here is where to look.

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Why the association's debt matters

Debt in a Swedish housing association is shared by its members. Here is how it affects you.

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Boarea and biarea: two kinds of square metres

Swedish listings separate living area from secondary area. Here is the difference.

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A checklist for your next viewing

A short list of things to check at a viewing (visning), from the street to the bathroom.

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From winning bid to keys: the timeline

In Sweden, the time between the contract and the move-in day has its own steps. Here they are.

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The radhus: between a flat and a house

Terraced houses are popular with families in Sweden. Here is what makes their prices special.

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New-build flats: how prices work

New-build flats (nyproduktion) are priced and sold differently from older flats.

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Floor, lift and balcony: what buyers pay for

Small details in a flat can change the price. Here are three that buyers care about.

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How a commute changes the price

Distance to work and to a train station is a big part of a home's price.

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Is spring the best time to sell?

The Swedish housing market has seasons. Here is what changes during the year.

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The energy declaration and running costs

For houses, running costs can be as important as the price. Here is where to look.

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Renovation need and price

A home that needs renovation sells for less. Learn how buyers price the work and how to spot renovation need in a listing.

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Which home prices are public in Sweden?

Sweden is open about many home sales. Here is what you can find and where it comes from.

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A Swedish housing glossary for newcomers

Twenty Swedish housing words that you meet when you look at homes in Sweden, from bostadsrätt to lagfart, with plain explanations.

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Buying a home in Sweden as a newcomer

A short guide for people who moved to Sweden and want to buy a home: how bidding works, what it costs and how to learn prices.

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First-time buyer in Sweden: practise before you bid

Your first home in Sweden is a big decision. Practise on real sold prices before you bid, so that you feel calm on bidding day.

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Why interest rates move home prices

When interest rates change, home prices often follow. Here is the simple reason.

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