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What does the Private Rental Act (2026:772) mean for lodgers?
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What does the Private Rental Act (2026:772) mean for lodgers?

The Private Rental Act (2026:772) applies to lodgers when you rent out a room in a home you own – but not if you are renting the flat you...

Philip RönnmarkPhilip Rönnmark•
What happens to VAT on rentals following the new SOU 2026:27 report?
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What happens to VAT on rentals following the new SOU 2026:27 report?

How are you affected by the SOU 2026:27 inquiry regarding VAT on property rentals? We review the rules for private rentals and commercial...

Philip RönnmarkPhilip Rönnmark•
Must the landlord approve rent-to-own according to the new Act 2026:843?
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Must the landlord approve rent-to-own according to the new Act 2026:843?

Must the landlord approve rent-to-own (hyrköp) according to the new Act 2026:843? We review the conditions and requirements for rent-to-o...

William WiklundWilliam Wiklund•
Rent-to-own agreements: What happens to the deposit if the purchase is cancelled?
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Rent-to-own agreements: What happens to the deposit if the purchase is cancelled?

What happens to your deposit if you cancel a rent-to-own agreement? We clarify the rules regarding repayment and what you should keep in ...

Philip RönnmarkPhilip Rönnmark•
What happens to your rent in a rent-to-own agreement under the new law?
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What happens to your rent in a rent-to-own agreement under the new law?

Rent-to-own is a purchasing method requiring low starting capital. The new law (2026:843) requires that the rent must be skälig hyra (rea...

William WiklundWilliam Wiklund•
What insurance is needed for rent-to-own housing?
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What insurance is needed for rent-to-own housing?

For rent-to-own agreements, two main types of insurance are required: home insurance for your belongings (your responsibility) and buildi...

Philip RönnmarkPhilip Rönnmark•
Can the landlord enter your flat without asking?
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Can the landlord enter your flat without asking?

Your landlord may enter for necessary inspections and urgent repairs. For all other work, one month's notice applies. Here is where the l...

William WiklundWilliam Wiklund•
Are you allowed to require a reference from previous landlords?
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Are you allowed to require a reference from previous landlords?

As a landlord, you are allowed to request references from previous landlords to assess a tenant's reliability and ability to pay. It is a...

Philip RönnmarkPhilip Rönnmark•
Can the landlord prohibit wall decorations?
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Can the landlord prohibit wall decorations?

Your landlord can say no to painting and major alterations, but normal use such as hanging light pictures is usually permitted. Read the ...

William WiklundWilliam Wiklund•
What does a two-bedroom flat cost in Västerås in 2026?
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What does a two-bedroom flat cost in Västerås in 2026?

A two-bedroom tenant-owned flat (bostadsrätt) in Västerås costs approximately 2.1–2.5 million SEK. Price depends on location, condition a...

William WiklundWilliam Wiklund•
Interest relief on subletting: how much you save on tax
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Interest relief on subletting: how much you save on tax

Interest relief on subletting is a substantial tax saving. You can deduct interest costs from your mortgage against your rental income – ...

Philip RönnmarkPhilip Rönnmark•
Tenant's right to install furniture: What does the law say?
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Tenant's right to install furniture: What does the law say?

As a tenant, you can freely install loose furniture. Fixed installations require written permission from your landlord. Read about the ru...

William WiklundWilliam Wiklund•