Real estate

A loophole in the law has allowed rental buildings to be converted into condominiums without tenants voting. One such conversion is underway on Södermalm in Stockholm amid criticism. The government will tighten the rules from July 1.

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Mario Andrés Ramírez, president of Fedelonjas, warned of a 6.5% drop in new housing sales in the first quarter of 2026 compared to 2025, due to high credit costs and fewer subsidies. In cities, nearly half the population lives in apartments, with rentals becoming the dominant form of occupancy. The federation calls for professional management of the rental market.