GENERAL INFORMATION:
The information provided in the property description, prospectus, and other informational material is mainly based on information provided by the seller. Some essential information is also obtained from the land registry. These details are only verified by the real estate agent if circumstances warrant it. Buyers/ prospective buyers are encouraged to verify this information and any other information relevant to the purchase of the property.

DUTY TO INSPECT, ETC:
Basis for the allocation of responsibility;
According to the Swedish Land Code, the property must correspond to what has been agreed upon between the parties and not deviate from what the buyer could reasonably expect at the time of purchase. Furthermore, the property is purchased in the condition it is in on the day of the contract, and the buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the property to ensure this. The seller is not responsible for any defects or damages that the buyer could have discovered or anticipated due to the age and condition of the property. However, the seller is responsible for hidden defects, i.e., defects in the property that the buyer could not have discovered, regardless of whether the seller knew about them or not. The seller's liability for hidden defects in the property lasts for 10 years.

Buyer's duty to inspect:
The buyer must inspect the property thoroughly, known as the buyer's duty to inspect. The requirements for the buyer's inspection are extensive, covering all parts and functions of the property. If possible, the buyer should also inspect attic spaces, crawl spaces, and other hard-to-access areas. Special attention should be given to moisture damage (especially in the basement and attic), wood rot, damage to water and sewage systems, cracks in the facade and foundation wall, and chimney stacks. If the buyer discovers defects or symptoms of defects during the inspection, or if the property is in such a condition that defects may be suspected, the buyer's duty to inspect is heightened. The seller's disclosures also affect the extent of the duty to inspect. If the seller, for example, discloses a suspected defect, it should prompt the buyer to conduct a more thorough inspection. However, the buyer should not have to inspect parts of the property for which the seller has provided explicit assurances or warranties, provided these assurances are not too general.

Engaging a surveyor:
The Swedish Land Code assumes that the buyer should be able to fulfill their basic duty to inspect on their own. However, most buyers choose to engage a surveyor or other expert, especially if they do not have specialized knowledge of building technology. The same applies if the buyer has initially inspected the property themselves and discovered symptoms of defects that may be difficult to assess. If the buyer engages a surveyor, it is important to consider the scope of the inspection ordered. Typically, such an inspection does not cover certain parts of the property such as electrical installations, water and sewage systems, chimneys, etc., so the buyer should consider supplementing their inspection. The Swedish Land Code states that the inspection conducted by the buyer or a surveyor should take place before the purchase, i.e., before the purchase contract is signed by the parties. However, there is nothing preventing the parties from agreeing in the contract that the buyer can inspect the property later and then invoke any discovered defects according to the contract terms. Such a contractual provision is called an inspection clause and is common. If such a condition is included, it is important for both parties to understand the requirements for the buyer to invoke the clause and to carefully consider the time limits specified in the clause. Sometimes, the seller may have the property inspected before sale by a surveyor, often as part of obtaining seller liability insurance. In these cases, it is important for the buyer to rev