How does buying a home abroad work?

Swedish banks generally don't lend for property purchases abroad since they can't easily use the property as collateral ("säkerhet"). You might take an unsecured loan ("blancolån") or borrow against your Swedish property to finance the purchase, or seek loans from banks in the country where you're buying. Tax rules, inheritance law, and the purchase process differ between countries – use local experts. If you move abroad while keeping a Swedish home, your tax situation changes and the bank may view the loan differently. Interest deductions ("ränteavdrag") normally only apply to Swedish residents.