Mortgage Dictionary - Real Estate Law

Master the language of Swedish mortgages and real estate. From belåningsgrad (loan-to-value) to handpenning (earnest money) – understand every term you'll encounter when buying a home in Sweden.

Selected Tag: Real Estate Law

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🇸🇪FörbehållContingency (condition, subject to clause)
Real Estate Law
Conditions in the purchase agreement that must be met for the deal to go through. For example, inspection or financing.
🇸🇪Öppet köpCooling-off period (right of rescission, return policy)
Real Estate Lawnegotiation
Right to cancel the purchase within a period. Unusual in property purchases but can be negotiated.

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🇸🇪GravationsbevisEncumbrance certificate (title search, liens certificate)
Real Estate Lawvacation-homerequirementshouse
Shows what mortgages and encumbrances exist on the property. Important to check before purchase.

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🇸🇪FastighetsregistretLand Registry (property register, cadastre)
Real Estate Lawvacation-homerequirementshouse
Lantmäteriet's register of all properties and who owns them. Public information.

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🇸🇪LagfartsbevisTitle certificate (deed of title, ownership certificate)
Real Estate Lawvacation-homerequirementshouse
Proof that you are registered owner of the property. Important document after purchase.