Housing construction looks set to increase in 2027-2028 compared with this year, according to the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning. A new forecast points to just over 32,000 homes being built this year, followed by 34,000-35,000 over the next two years, the authority writes in a press release.
BusinessOnly 6.5 percent of the political candidates in the municipal elections in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö live in what are classified as exclusion areas, reports the newspaper Dagens Samhälle. This compares with the share of metropolitan residents in exclusion areas of 13 percent.
Swedish politicsIs your villa drafty? You can once again get a grant of 60,000 kronor to insulate your house or improve your heating. But there are conditions.
BusinessThe Sweden Democrats want 100,000 so-called "Sweden Houses" to be built over the next ten years.
SwedenThe Social Democrats are heading into the election with a promise to reserve more housing for young people.
Swedish politicsFrom July 1 this year, a number of new laws and regulations will come into force that may affect your finances. TT lists the most important changes.
BusinessNancy Mattsson will be the new Director General of the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning.
SwedenThis spring's VAT reduction has affected grocery stores, and the price of a PRO grocery bag has fallen by an average of just over 6 percent over the past year. But price differences across the country remain large.
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