How a purchase works

From the first message to a house of your own

Buying a house in Sweden is simpler than most people think, as long as someone shows you the way step by step. Here is the whole path, with no surprises.

1

First contact

You see a property that interests you, or you join the waiting list and write to me. We work out, calmly, what you're looking for and what suits you. With no sales pressure.

2

The walkthrough video

Every house comes with a video, a full tour. Including the parts that aren't perfect. You see the house as it is, before you decide.

3

Viewing and getting to know each other

If you'd like, we look at the house together. If it's near me, I'll do a video call with you. If it's further away, I leave a key so you can view it yourself in peace. Many people come by in person again after the video.

4

Discussing how to pay

We work out calmly whether you buy outright or pay in instalments (rent-to-own). With a direct purchase the price is usually negotiable.

5

Purchase contract (köpekontrakt)

We sign a clear, written purchase contract, in Swedish called the köpekontrakt, usually with witnesses. Sweden does not need a notary for this. It is the normal legal system here.

6

Payment

Payment is made by bank transfer. Clearly documented for both sides.

7

Köpebrev and registration (Lagfart)

After full payment you receive the köpebrev, your title deed. With it, your ownership is registered at the land survey office (Lantmäteriet), the Lagfart. This step is handled by Rabenfels for you. It is part of the complete purchase, included in the price.

8

Settling in

Steps with the authorities, such as switching electricity and water into your name, can be handled by Rabenfels as an optional service. We discuss the terms openly beforehand. And even without a paid service, I'm reachable for your questions, for example about the personal identity number or a hunting licence.

Service guarantee: Every step with the authorities around the purchase — the contract, the köpebrev, the Lagfart registration — is handled properly by Rabenfels. If something goes wrong, Rabenfels puts it right at its own cost.
Inside a Swedish house, a kitchen with a wooden ceiling
One thing about the houses: how much work has already gone into a house varies from one to the next. For one, it's cleared out and the grounds are tidied; another has more to it. I name known faults beforehand, in the video and in writing. The larger renovation is usually yours to take on. You know what you're buying before you sign.

More detail on individual steps is in the FAQ and the guides.

Ready for the first step?

Join the waiting list or write to me directly, and I'll be in touch.

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