€2 million
Penthouse in the historical centre of Stockholm
Property Investment in Sweden as a Foreigner
Foreigners can freely buy, lease, and sell real estate in Sweden. There are no restrictions on property ownership for non-residents or foreigners.
Statistics confirm the liquidity of investments: residential real estate prices grow every quarter by an average of 1.2%. Seven years ago, an apartment of 100 m² cost an average of €383,000, and today it is sold for €480,000.
€4,800
Average price per 1 m²
1.2%
Average price growth per quarter
0.01—3.2%
Associated costs, of the property value
How the residential property price index is growing in Sweden
Cost of a 3-bedroom apartment in Sweden
€1 million
Apartment within a 10-minute drive from the Royal Palace
€250,000
Apartment in Malmö
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Sweden residency or citizenship by real estate investment
Sweden does not have a direct citizenship program or residence permit by investment, and purchasing real estate does not grant the status directly.
However, property ownership can be used to prove a residential address in Sweden and obtain residency on other grounds and qualify for citizenship several years later.
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€375,000+
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6+ months
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AED 750,000+
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2+ months
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Residence permit
4+ months
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6+ months
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Find out how much it costs to buy and rent real estate in each country, what the market dynamics are and what taxes you need to pay when buying and selling.
Property Investment in Bulgaria as a ForeignerBulgaria prohibits selling land to non-EU citizens. A land plot with a house can be bought for a legal entity if it’s a Bulgarian company.
€1,381
Average price per 1 m²
€300,000
Real estate investment for residency
Property Investment in Austria as a ForeignerThe sale of real estate to foreigners is limited in Austria: you must obtain permission from a municipality for the purchase. The...
€4,611
Average price per 1 m²
2%
Average price growth per quarter
Property Investment in UK as a ForeignerForeigners can buy, lease and sell real estate without restrictions in the UK.
€4,310
Average price per 1 m²
1,3%
Average price growth per quarter
Property Investment in Slovakia as a ForeignerForeigners can freely buy, lease, and sell real estate in Slovakia.
€3,800
Average price per 1 m²
2%
Average price growth per quarter
Property Investment in Romania as a ForeignerThe sale of apartments to foreigners in Romania isn’t limited: they can freely purchase, rent out, and sell properties.
€1,528
Average price per 1 m²
1,3%
Average price growth per quarter
Property Investment in Norway as a ForeignerForeigners can freely buy, lease and sell housing and commercial real estate in Norway.
€5,266
Average price per 1 m²
1,2%
Average price growth per quarter
Material prepared by Igor Buglo, Head of the Maltese office, MBA
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. Foreigners in Sweden can buy and sell real estate without restrictions. They can also rent out an apartment if the cooperative housing allows that.
The average cost of residential real estate in Sweden is €4,800 per 1 m². The price dynamics are below the European Union’s average. However, real estate prices in Sweden grow in price by 1.2% quarterly.
An apartment in Malmo can be bought for €250,000, while a 3-bedroom apartment in Stockholm can be bought for €955,000.
Buyers of real estate in Sweden pay a stamp duty of 4.25%.
Property owners in Sweden pay an annual property tax of 0.2—2.8% of the cadastral value. The rate depends on the property type.
The owners who rent out their property, pay an annual income tax of 30%.
Sellers of real estate in Sweden pay a capital gains tax of 30% on the difference between the sale and purchase price.
Yes. Real estate properties in Sweden are liquid assets. The price of residential real estate is growing quarterly by an average of 1.2%. An investor who, seven years ago, bought an apartment for €383,000, can today resell it for €480,000.
The Swedish housing market is currently facing challenges, with declining property demand and construction activity, compounded by a weakening economy.
In 2023, the national house price index dropped by 6.31%, a steeper decline compared to the previous year’s 3.73% decrease and a sharp reversal from the year-on-year increases of 15.78% in 2021, 10.26% in 2020, and 3.9% in 2019, as reported by Statistics Sweden. This marked the worst performance for the country’s housing market since 1993.
When adjusted for inflation, house prices fell significantly by 11.24% in 2023.
No. Sweden does not have a direct citizenship program and does not grant residence permits by investment. However, property ownership can be used to prove a residential address in Sweden and obtain residency on other grounds.