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Gallery: The Local’s Property of the Week

This week's property is a five room cottage out in the countryside of Karlstad, central Sweden. You might not guess from the outside, but the interior is open and fresh. Have a look inside.

Published: 27 August 2013 09:56 CEST
Gallery: The Local's Property of the Week

This week’s property is a house in Hedetången, Karlstad. There are five rooms, four of which are bedrooms, spread over an area of 270 square metres.

It was built in 1930, and is on the market for 2.6 million kronor ($400,000). But let’s stop getting into the details, see for yourself – the interior is amazing.

IN PICTURES: See inside the Karlstad cottage

While you’re at it, check out the latest home listings in The Local’s Property Section, or find your next home with The Local’s Rentals Section.

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ESSENTIAL SWEDEN

Banks, bills and mortgages: Essential articles for life in Sweden

Wondering which banks give mortgages to foreigners, or what happens if you are struggling to pay a bill? Essential Sweden this week answers those questions and more.

Published: 5 May 2024 14:02 CEST
Banks, bills and mortgages: Essential articles for life in Sweden

Interest rates may soon drop, but there’s still hope if you’re finding it hard to pay your mortgage each month.

Which bank should you use if you’re a recent arrival to Sweden? We asked our readers for their tips: here’s what they said,

We hope you never find yourself in the situation that you’re unable to pay a bill in Sweden, but it’s good to know what happens if you do, just in case.

Owning a second home is relatively commonplace in Sweden, and they often sell for under a million kronor in more remote areas. But what should you take into account when considering a purchase?

People who arrived in Sweden as adults often need to top up their pension savings, and one way to do this is via investments. What are the different types of investing and how do they work?

Finally, if you’re planning on buying a home any time soon, it’s worth knowing which banks require you to have permanent residency in Sweden before you apply for a mortgage. 

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