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Swedish Homebuyers Unaware of Climate Risks to Properties

Every tenth Swedish home risks being affected by landslides, floods and flooding. But few buyers believe that their own home is exposed.

Swedish Homebuyers Unaware of Climate Risks to Properties

Homebuyers Prefer Eco-Friendly Upgrades Over Saunas

Sauna 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.

Homebuyers Prefer Eco-Friendly Upgrades Over Saunas

Summer House Buyers Urged to Consider Climate Risks in Sweden

In 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.

Summer House Buyers Urged to Consider Climate Risks in Sweden

The Climate Behind Storm Damage: "It's Not Going to Get Better"

The 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.

The Climate Behind Storm Damage: "It's Not Going to Get Better"