🇸🇪 Sweden

Property Taxes and Buying Costs in Sweden

Budget 0–2% on top of the price for a resale apartment. On a 60 m² apartment in Stockholm (about €468,000) that is roughly €0–€9,360.

Costs when you buy

Stamp duty (lagfart)
1.5% of the higher of price or tax value + SEK 825 for freehold property; none for cooperative (bostadsrätt) apartments
Mortgage deed duty (pantbrev)
2% of new mortgage deeds + SEK 375
Agent commission
Paid by the seller

Costs while you own

Municipal property fee (fastighetsavgift)
Capped amount per year for homes; for cooperative apartments it is paid via the monthly association fee

Tax on rental income

Rental income is taxed as capital income at 30%, after a standard deduction of SEK 40,000 a year plus 20% of rent for private letting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What taxes do you pay when buying property in Sweden?↓
Stamp duty (lagfart): 1.5% of the higher of price or tax value + SEK 825 for freehold property; none for cooperative (bostadsrätt) apartments. Mortgage deed duty (pantbrev): 2% of new mortgage deeds + SEK 375. Agent commission: Paid by the seller.
What are total closing costs in Sweden?↓
Typically 0–2% of the purchase price for a resale apartment.
How is rental income taxed in Sweden for non-residents?↓
Rental income is taxed as capital income at 30%, after a standard deduction of SEK 40,000 a year plus 20% of rent for private letting.
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Last reviewed 2026-10. General information, not tax or legal advice: rates change and often depend on region and buyer status, so confirm with a local notary, lawyer or tax adviser. Sources: Ekonomifakta: Stämpelskatt.