According to Swedish real estate statistics, condominium prices in the country fell by 0.3 percent and house prices fell by 0.2 percent in January. The number of condominium transactions fell by 3 percent compared to the same month last year, and the number of villa transactions was even lower by a whopping 14 percent.
This comes against the backdrop of an unusually active market last year, as well as the fact that many people had the first two weekends of 2026 off.
But behind the weak numbers, there is optimism in the broker community that 2026 will mean a sustained recovery and rising prices.
– Behind the small movements in the statistics, we see a market that is significantly more active than a year ago. “There is a lot of activity in many parts of the country, more speculators are looking for viewings and there is a clear desire to actually do business,” said Irja Amolin, CEO of Bjurfors Sweden, in a comment.
It fell in the greater Stockholm area Condominium prices rose 0.5 percent in January, while they rose 0.3 percent in central Stockholm. Villa prices rose by 0.6 percent.
– The villa market started the year the same as last year. With optimism and expectations of price increases among both buyers and sellers. “The demonstrations are well attended and speculators are keen to take part,” comments Pär Gunnarsson, real estate agent at Bromma real estate agency.
In Gothenburg, condominium prices rose by 1 percent, and in the greater Gothenburg area the increase was 0.4 percent. Here too, house prices rose by 1.1 percent.
In Stormalmö, condominium prices rose by 0.5 percent, while in central Malmö they fell slightly (-0.2 percent). Villa prices fell by 1.3 percent.
Many brokers follow that the upcoming relaxation of amortization rules, which will come into force in April, could become a catalyst for property prices. If you add to this a stabilized interest rate situation and a falling supply of houses for sale, there are good conditions for a development towards a stronger seller’s market.
This scenario is offset by the risk of continued turbulence in the global economy, which could have a negative impact on the market.
– The real estate market is heavily influenced by psychology and many may be worried when there are storms in world politics. However, it is important to remember that the housing business should be long-term. When household finances are strengthened and the interest rate situation is stable, security in the market usually returns, says Marcus Svanberg, CEO of LF Fastighetsförmedling, in a comment.
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