Guides · Buying a home
Guides for home buyers in Sweden
Inspection reports, annual reports, bylaws and Swedish property law — the documents decide whether a home is a bargain or a trap. These standalone guides teach you how to read them yourself, step by step.
House inspection9 min readHouse inspection in Sweden: meeting your duty to investigate
Pre-purchase inspection (överlåtelsebesiktning) of houses: typical prices, what's included, the buyer's duty to investigate under the Land Code — and the defects that cost the most to miss.
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Inspection8 min readApartment (bostadsrätt) inspection: how to read the report
What does an inspection cost, what's included and how do you interpret the report? Checklist, price guidance and the most common remarks.
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Finances7 min readHow to review a housing co-op's (BRF) finances before you buy
Annual-report checklist: debt per square metre, interest-rate sensitivity, fee increases and the maintenance plan.
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Legal & risks8 min readHidden defects in a bostadsrätt — your rights and how to protect yourself
What counts as a hidden defect, what the Sale of Goods Act says about your duty to investigate — and how to spot the risks before you buy.
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Buying for your child9 min readBuying an apartment for your child — co-borrower, shared ownership or transfer?
How to help your child buy their first bostadsrätt: co-borrowing, shared ownership and transfers — rules, tax and the pitfalls in the bylaws.
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Free scans4 min readHow to get free scans on Bokoll — invite a friend and get 5 each
1 free scan every week and 5 extra when an invited friend buys their first package. How the referral program works, step by step.
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