5 things the estate agent won't tell you
The estate agent works for the seller — not for you. The listing is written to sell, not to inform. Here are the five things it systematically doesn't tell you — and how to check them yourself before you bid.
The "ejerudgift" is not what it costs to live there
The owner cost in the listing typically covers property tax and insurance — not heating, electricity, water and maintenance. In our reports the real monthly costs are typically 1.5–3× the advertised figure. Worst finding so far: advertised 2,374 kr/month, actual ~6,500–7,500 kr/month.
The energy label may not even apply to the home
For apartments the energy label is often issued for the whole building — including ground-floor shops. A «C» on the front page can hide a 3rd-floor apartment with a completely different reality.
"In progress" means: the report doesn't exist yet
When the condition report or electrical report says «under preparation», the documents that would tell you whether the roof holds and the wiring is fire-safe don't exist yet. "Move-in ready" is, in that situation, a claim without documentation.
The price history reveals what the listing hides
"New price!" usually means: it has been sitting for a while. Taken off the market and re-listed at the same price — with no explanation? That's a question you need to ask directly. A home that disappeared for two years and came back more expensive has a story nobody volunteers.
For apartments, the owners' association controls your finances
The roof, facade and drainage stacks are the association's decisions — and its debt becomes yours. A new shared loan on the way can raise your monthly costs significantly, and it never appears in the listing.
These were the 5 general ones. Your home has its own.
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