Swedish mortgage rule easing boosts buyer capacity, fueling housing price rally

Sweden's new mortgage rules, introduced this spring, allow some buyers to borrow up to 60% more, increasing demand and contributing to a housing price rally. Economist Stefan Westerberg notes this structural change will support higher prices going forward. The development signals a demand-driven price increase, with potential implications for household debt and financial stability.

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