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ESSENTIAL SWEDEN

Newspapers and healthcare queues: Essential articles for life in Sweden

From the ins and outs of income tax and what to do if you're stuck in the healthcare queue to how Swedish newspapers work, here are six must-reads from The Local about life in Sweden.

Newspapers and healthcare queues: Essential articles for life in Sweden
What's the difference between a morgontidning and a kvällstidning? Photo: Helena Landstedt/TT

Having trouble understanding Sweden and Swedes? These unwritten rules – some of which are more important than those on paper – may help.

Tax season is coming up, and you may find yourself paying a much higher or lower rate than other people you know working in Sweden. Here’s why.

A digital mailbox is a way to receive important information from the Swedish public sector, as well as from private businesses. How can you get one, and how does it work?

Are you self-employed and thinking about moving to Sweden? Not sure what to do, or what rules apply to you? Here’s our guide.

Sweden theoretically has a “healthcare guarantee” limiting your wait to see a GP to three days, and to see a consultant to three months. The reality is somewhat different. Here’s what you can do if you face a long wait.

Finally, you may be wondering what a Swedish morgontidning is, whether it’s worth subscribing to a local newspaper, or whether Swedish newspapers are political. Here’s a run-through of the different types of newspaper in Sweden.

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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.

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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