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Sweden – Finding Property to Buy

Popular Estate Agencies

  • Fastighetsbyrån: One of the largest real estate agencies in Sweden, with over 400 offices nationwide. They offer a wide range of services, including residential and commercial sales and rentals, property valuations, and property management.
  • Hemnet: A popular online marketplace for buying and selling properties in Sweden. Hemnet is a collaboration between several real estate agents and is considered one of the most popular and trustworthy sources for property listings in the country.
  • Mäklarhuset: A well-established agency with over 40 offices in Sweden, Mäklarhuset offers a wide range of services including property sales, rentals, and property management.
  • Sotheby’s International Realty: A luxury real estate agency with offices in Stockholm and Gothenburg. They specialize in high-end properties and offer a wide range of services including property sales, rentals, and property management.

Qualifications and Licenses

Estate agents in Sweden must have a real estate agent’s license issued by the National Board of Housing, Building and Planning. To qualify for this license, individuals must have completed a real estate agent’s education, pass a written exam, and have at least two years of relevant work experience.

Estate Agent Fees

Estate agent fees in Sweden are typically around 2-3% of the sale price of the property. These fees are usually paid by the seller, and are usually included in the sale price of the property. In some cases, the buyer may also be responsible for paying the agent’s fee.

Other Sources for Property Listings

  • Booli: A popular online marketplace for buying and selling properties in Sweden, similar to Hemnet.
  • BostadsPortal: A website that lists properties for sale and rent in Sweden.
  • Bostadsförmedlingen: A government-funded organization that helps people find rental housing in Sweden.

Use of Buyer’s Agent

The Use of a Buyer’s Agent is not common in Sweden. However, if you choose to use one, they do not require a qualification or license.

Organisations for Foreign Property Buyers


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  • The Swedish Association of International Property Agents (SAIPA): A trade association that represents real estate agents and agencies that specialize in international property transactions. They can provide advice and assistance to foreign buyers looking to purchase property in Sweden. Website: https://www.saipa.se/
  • The Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning: A government agency that is responsible for housing policy and regulation in Sweden. They can provide information and assistance to foreign buyers looking to purchase property in Sweden. Website: https://www.kammarkollegiet.se/en/


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