Almost 11,000 villas and holiday homes were damaged by storms this spring. This is the highest number since measurements began in 1975 - and a reminder that extreme weather has become more common. Take into account that the climate will affect your property in the long term, says Per Sangrud at LF Fastighetsförmedling.
BusinessNearly 20,000 holiday homes in Sweden have suffered damage such as blown-off roofs and moisture damage since 2015, according to a new report. And only a fraction believe that their home could be affected by climate change.
BusinessTens of thousands of Swedish homeowners have had their houses damaged by extreme weather over the past five years. Insurance claims have increased by 200 percent, reaching SEK 4.8 billion. Two types of weather are the main causes of the worst damage.
SwedenEvery tenth Swedish home risks being affected by landslides, floods and flooding. But few buyers believe that their own home is exposed. The awareness of how natural disasters will affect our properties is very low, says Per Sangrud at Länsförsäkringar.
SwedenSauna bathing has landed in the spotlight this spring after the comedy group KAJ made a hit and tonight represents Sweden in the European Championship with its song "Just Bathe in the Sauna". Therefore, the sauna might be a little extra hot right now – but building one in your own home is a mood booster rather than a value increaser, according to several real estate agents.
BusinessIn five years, more than 12,000 leisure homes have been damaged so severely by natural disasters that insurance money has been paid out. Länsförsäkringar Fastighetsförmedling believes that many homebuyers have poor knowledge of the risks. The knowledge is quite low, says sustainability manager Per Sangrud.
SwedenThe last five years have seen 30,000 Swedish villas suffer such severe storm damage that they have received compensation on their insurance. It will not get better, says Per Sangrud, sustainability manager at Länsförsäkringar Real Estate Agency.
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