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Tens of thousands of homeowners affected by extreme weather

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Tens of thousands of homeowners affected by extreme weather

Mon 1 Dec 2025 05:51 CET

Tens 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

Swedish Homebuyers Unaware of Climate Risks to Properties

Swedish Homebuyers Unaware of Climate Risks to Properties

Fri 23 May 2025 13:59 CEST

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

Homebuyers Prefer Eco-Friendly Upgrades Over Saunas

Homebuyers Prefer Eco-Friendly Upgrades Over Saunas

Sat 17 May 2025 07:30 CEST

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

Summer House Buyers Urged to Consider Climate Risks in Sweden

Summer House Buyers Urged to Consider Climate Risks in Sweden

Mon 31 Mar 2025 17:27 CEST

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

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

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

Sun 16 Feb 2025 07:27 CET

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