🇸🇪 Sweden

Buying Property in Sweden: A Guide for Foreign Buyers

Apartments in Sweden cost from €7,800 to €7,800 per m² across the cities we track. Expect to pay another 0–2% of the price in taxes and fees.

Can foreigners buy property in Sweden?

No restrictions for foreign buyers

Foreigners can buy property in Sweden freely, though housing cooperatives (bostadsrättsföreningar) must approve new members and may refuse non-residents or second-home use.

Tax ID you'll need: Swedish personal identity number (optional)

How to buy, step by step

  1. 1View the property and bid in the agent-run bidding round
  2. 2Sign the purchase contract and pay a 10% deposit
  3. 3Apply for cooperative membership if buying a bostadsrätt
  4. 4Pay the balance on the takeover date
  5. 5Apply for title (lagfart) with Lantmäteriet if buying freehold

What it costs

A 60 m² apartment in Stockholm at the average €7,800/m² costs about €468,000. Purchase taxes and fees add roughly €0–€9,360. Full breakdown of Sweden property taxes and costs.

Stockholm€7,800/m² · gross yield 3.4%

Mortgages and residency

Approx. 50–85% LTV, mainly for residents; Swedish rules cap LTV at 90%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can foreigners buy property in Sweden?↓
Foreigners can buy property in Sweden freely, though housing cooperatives (bostadsrättsföreningar) must approve new members and may refuse non-residents or second-home use.
How much are buying costs in Sweden?↓
Typically 0–2% of the purchase price for a resale apartment, including transfer tax, notary or legal fees and registration.
How much does an apartment cost in Sweden?↓
Average prices range from €7,800/m² to €7,800/m² across 1 cities; in Stockholm a 60 m² apartment costs about €468,000.
Can non-residents get a mortgage in Sweden?↓
Approx. 50–85% LTV, mainly for residents; Swedish rules cap LTV at 90%.
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Last reviewed 2026-10. General information, not tax or legal advice: rates change and often depend on region and buyer status, so confirm with a local notary, lawyer or tax adviser. Sources: Ekonomifakta: Stämpelskatt.